The University of Maine’s Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) has announced the 2017 CUGR Summer Fellowship winners. The center’s advisory committee selected six proposals from 28 student submissions to be awarded $3,000 each during the summer semester. This year’s winners are: Meaghan Delcourt, psychology, “Examination of Electrodermal Reactivity in Self-Injurious Behaviors,” advised by Emily Haigh; […]
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Three University of Maine students have been selected into the American Sociological Association (ASA) Honors Program and will present research at the group’s 112th annual meeting in Montreal this August. Competitively selected from across the nation, the ASA Honors Program brings sociology students to the annual meeting to participate in a range of activities, including […]
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The University of Maine will host the 2017 1st Lt. James R. Zimmerman Memorial Fitness Challenge on April 22. Four-person teams, which can register in one of three categories — hard core, motivated or family — will participate from noon to 5 p.m. in a variety of physical activities including pack runs, pull-ups and a […]
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University of Maine employees are invited to join President Susan J. Hunter, senior administrators and members of the campus community at the 2017 Employee Recognition and Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 25. The event, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Wells Conference Center, will be held in celebration of UMaine […]
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Learn more about the world of engineering at the next University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Science Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. April 29 at Neville Hall on the UMaine campus. Led by the UMaine Society of Women Engineers, participants will be able to explore different fields of study, including chemical, electrical and structural engineering, and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has published a new bulletin on plum production in Maine. With the increased demand for locally grown fresh fruit, some Maine farmers see an opportunity in adding plums to fruit crops already being grown for the consumer market. “Plum Production in Maine” provides information on topics including plum varieties, estimated […]
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The Maine Technology Institute and the Alliance for Maine’s Marine Economy today released a new request for proposals for a first round of awards from the Marine Economy Capital Grants Program, supporting growth in the state’s traditional fisheries, aquaculture and seafood-related companies and institutions. The deadline to submit proposals to MTI is Sept. 15. The […]
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The University of Maine School of Performing Arts will host Brian Shaw of Louisiana State University for a jazz residency April 19–21. During his residency, the associate professor of trumpet and jazz studies will be a guest conductor and soloist for the April 20 Jazz Ensemble concert. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. […]
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The University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast will offer a new grant writing certificate program April 24–28. Nonprofit leaders, executive directors, municipal officials, board members and others interested in creating high-quality grant proposals for their organizations are invited to register. The program provides an the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills […]
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The 10th annual Healthy High 5k/10k and 1-mile run/walk will be held at the University of Maine at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 20. More than 500 runners are expected to take part in the race that begins and ends at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. Those driving on campus during the race should use […]
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