Ethical dimensions of self-care in social work and human services will be the focus of a University of Maine School of Social Work workshop June 9 at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The experiential workshop, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., is designed to develop skills and understanding of the ethical responsibility […]
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The University of Maine’s Innovative Media Research and Commercialization (IMRC) Center will host panel discussions as part of the Northeast Connection Art and Technology Conference, May 23 and 24. The panel discussions will address “Current Ideas in Art and Technology” and “Rethinking Instruments in the Digital Age.” Both presentations are free and open to the […]
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More than 50 people recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center’s new Lowes Cove pier and floating docks. Faculty, staff and students will utilize the new pier on the shore of the Damariscotta River for UMaine research, teaching and outreach initiatives. Citizen scientists monitoring the estuarine environment and […]
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Grammar and business writing will be the focus of a June 9 workshop at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The workshop includes a session from 8:30 a.m. to noon, “Making Your Business Writing More Effective — Including Email.” Practical, easy-to-learn tools for effective writing and common business formats will be presented to […]
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The University of Maine’s 2017 Commencement is May 13, with ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Alfond Sports Arena. Motorists in the Orono area will encounter heavier traffic than usual throughout much of the day. Anyone attending Commencement should plan to arrive early. Doors open at 8 a.m. for the morning ceremony; 1 […]
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The University of Maine and Orono police departments will conduct a training exercise from 9 a.m. to noon May 6 in Coburn Hall. The training may include simulated gunfire. For more information, contact Lt. Bob Norman, UMaine PD, 581.4040.
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Chris Lindstrom has been named vice president of human resources at the University of Maine effective, June 1. Lindstrom will provide leadership and primary human resources counsel to the UMaine administration, as well as the Office of Human Resources team. In addition, he will have oversight of human resources at the University of Maine at […]
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The 19th annual Summer Technology Institute for Educators will be held at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast Aug. 7–11. The experience, which runs 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m. daily, is for educators seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in educational technology to support teaching and learning. It is designed to meet the needs […]
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On Maine Day, members of the University of Maine community set a new meal-packing record. During The Hungry 100K: Maine Day Meal Pack-out held at the Memorial Gym on campus, UMaine surpassed Harvard University to set a record for the most meals packed by a U.S. university during one event. The event also placed UMaine […]
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The University of Maine Graduate Student Government has announced this year’s winner of the Dan Sandweiss Graduate Student Advocacy Award, which is given to a member of the UMaine community who has shown dedication and service to graduate students. This year, the GSG has awarded the honor to Dan Churchill. Churchill, who earned a bachelor’s […]
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