Benjamin King, assistant professor of bioinformatics, will be a member of the faculty at REGEN 2017, a new signature course in Comparative Regenerative Biology, from July 29 to Aug. 12, at MDI Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor. REGEN 2017 will include an Aug. 4–6 symposium titled “Learning from Nature: Comparative Biology of Tissue Regeneration and […]
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The University of Maine and School of Performing Arts are hosting the 2017 All-State Music Festival May 18–20. The festival brings together more than 500 student musicians representing 92 high schools from around the state for a series of workshops, master classes and performances. Final concerts will take place Saturday, May 20 at the Collins […]
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Physicians, nurses, dieticians, mental health professionals and others who are interested in developing skills to create a more positive relationship between patients with chronic disease and their caregivers are invited to attend a June 23 workshop at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. “Integrative Healthcare: Approaches to Behavior,” will be offered from 8:30 […]
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Fourteen University of Maine students and two faculty members from the College of Education and Human Development will be immersed in Maine island life May 22–29 as part of a unique May Term travel-study course. “Maine Island Culture and Community Engagement” is a service learning class, where students volunteer part of each day at local […]
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A brochure published by the University of Maine’s Fogler Library has won a 2017 PR Xchange Award from the American Library Association. The PR Xchange Awards recognize the best public relations materials created for libraries in the past year. The competition, which received nearly 400 entries, is judged by a committee of industry experts and […]
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Orono chamber choir EUPHONY, under the direction of Francis Vogt, will present two performances of a tribute to choral conductor and composer Gregg Smith. “Now I Walk in Beauty: A Memorial Tribute to Gregg Smith” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at the Church of Universal Fellowship in Orono; and 7 p.m. […]
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The University of Maine College of Engineering is offering educational opportunities for 20 middle school students to learn about engineering- and transportation-related careers in a free two-week day camp, July 10–21 on campus. Students explore all aspects of engineering while participating in leadership and team-building activities, and a series of lectures, workshops, hands-on laboratories and […]
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The Coaction Lab at the University of Maine will present “FLOW Fort Knox” in Prospect on June 24. The free, multimedia event will be held from 3 to 11 p.m. at the historic Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory. FLOW Fort Knox is produced by the Coaction Lab in association with the intermedia […]
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International Programs at the University of Maine has announced the latest study abroad scholarship recipients. The group gathered in April for a pre-departure orientation. Recently awarded scholarships include: Samantha Smith Scholarship — Awarded to Brawley Benson, an international affairs major and economics minor. Benson will attend the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in Moscow, […]
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The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine will host an annual six-day undergraduate student leadership program for women that aims to educate, engage and empower young leaders. Maine NEW (National Education for Women) Leadership will run Thursday through Tuesday, June 1–6 at the Orono campus with trips to Augusta and Skowhegan. […]
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