Campus Announcements

Maine Press Association announces 2017–2018 scholars

The Maine Press Association, in collaboration with the University of Maine, recently awarded 2017–2018 Maine Press Association Scholarships to two UMaine undergraduate students. This year’s recipients are Kathryn Caulfield of Naples, Maine and Aliya Uteovoa of Astana, Kazakhstan. Both are senior journalism majors who work for The Maine Campus, the school’s independent student newspaper. Uteovoa […]

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Internship connects Maine college students with growing companies

Editor’s note: The Innovate for Maine application deadline has been extended from March 11 to March 23. For the seventh year in a row, the Foster Center for Student Innovation at the University of Maine is inviting Maine companies and college students to apply for a one-of-a-kind internship experience. Innovate for Maine seeks to connect […]

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University Singers to begin 2018 spring tour

The University Singers, a 60-voice choral ensemble under the direction of Francis John Vogt at the University of Maine, will embark on its annual spring tour March 13–15. The group will travel throughout Maine and Vermont, performing each day at high school assemblies, as well as offering choral workshops with high school singers. Evening concerts […]

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Summer University 2018 Information Session March 20

The inaugural Summer University Information Session will be held from 8:30–10 a.m. March 20 in Wells Conference Center. The event offers an opportunity for faculty members, advisers and administrative support staff to learn about Summer University. Topics to be discussed include registration policy, student and faculty resources, financial aid and more. The Summer University team […]

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UMaine Extension offering introductory farming workshop in Dover-Foxcroft

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an introductory workshop on farming in Maine on March 26 at the Piscataquis County UMaine Extension office in Dover-Foxcroft. From 6:30–8:30 p.m., participants will explore what it takes to start a farming enterprise in Maine, how to evaluate assets that can contribute to a successful farm, and where […]

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Call for proposals to support cultural events

The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine community. Grants support up to 50 percent of expenses associated with cultural events that enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of UMaine. The next application deadline is March 26 for projects starting on or after April 23. Proposals must […]

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Free workshops to build your own solar cellphone charger

The Office of Sustainability is offering free solar cellphone charger-building workshops 5–8 p.m. March 22 and 28 for as many as 20 students, faculty and staff members each night. The workshops will be in the Texas Instruments Analog Circuits Laboratory in Barrows Hall. Participants can take home their completed solar cellphone chargers. To sign up, […]

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Tickets for lecture by famed oceanographer Sylvia Earle available March 6

Famed oceanographer and explorer Sylvia Earle will present “Exploring the Ocean in the 21st Century” at the Collins Center for the Arts, April 30, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Her lecture will include underwater film of her research and conservation efforts in many coastal and deep areas of the global ocean. Tickets are free but must be reserved […]

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