Paul Schultz will host a free military veteran farm field day 1–3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at King Hill Farm, 29 Faerie Kingdom Road, Penobscot. Schultz, a military veteran and farmer, owns and operates a certified organic farm with his wife, Amanda Provencher. The field day is intended to give current and prospective growers and […]
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Holstein Association USA, the world’s largest dairy cattle breed organization, has verified the recent production record of UM Eden Padme as a new Maine state record for butterfat production in her age group. Padme is a member of the dairy herd at the University of Maine’s J.F. Witter Teaching and Research Center in Orono. At […]
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In the academic world of “publish or perish,” researchers constantly are asked to create scholarly materials. But, how do we measure these deliverables in an increasingly digital landscape? Does scholarly impact reach beyond the citation alone? University of Maine librarians Marisa Méndez-Brady and Jen Bonnet will examine these questions and discuss how research is perceived […]
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The University of Maine’s sculpture studio will host its annual Open Studio Night 3–6 p.m. Friday, May 6. Members of the public are invited to view work from this semester’s sculpture students, as well as work by visiting artist Andreas von Huene. The sculpture studio is located in the parking lot across from the Collins […]
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The Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine will host a genealogy workshop May 7. “Finding Your Quebec & Acadian Ancestors” will be held 10 a.m.–noon at Crossland Hall. Participants will learn how to research their Quebec and Acadian roots and tell their family’s unique story with guidance from professional genealogist Bob Chenard. Chenard is […]
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Due to predicted rain, “FLOW: An evening of water themed light & projection” at the Thomas Hill Standpipe in Bangor originally slated for May 4 has been rescheduled for May 11. The multimedia event — a partnership among the Coaction Lab at the University of Maine, Intermedia MFA program at UMaine, and Bangor Water District […]
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The Green Campus Initiative and Emera Astronomy Center are among the latest programs to upgrade to the university’s new website template. The University of Maine Student Government, Office of Assessment, Bureau of Labor Education, Graduate Student Government, UMaine Mandela Washington Fellowship, Office of Budget and Business Services and Campus Planning also recently upgraded. The new […]
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Melissa Jankowski was approaching the parking garage stairwell when she encountered a young man. He spun around and locked eyes with her. Frightened, she hurried to class. But there was something about his distant look that made her determined to search for him and ask if he was all right. When she returned to the […]
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University of Maine students in the New Media Program will showcase their work during the annual New Media Night on Thursday, May 5 at the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization (IMRC) Center. This year’s event, titled “Go Mobile,” aims to celebrate a society that is increasingly in motion by showcasing new technologies to help it […]
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Members of the University of Maine community and general public are invited to attend the Iranian Cultural Expo on May 5. From 5:30–7 p.m. in Hill Auditorium, Barrows Hall, guests will have the opportunity to learn about the history of Persian poetry, music and medicine. A discussion featuring three panelists from UMaine and Eastern Maine […]
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