The University of Maine will hold a Construction Industry Day on Friday, Feb. 26 to foster and facilitate interactions between the industry and students. The day will consist of a summer construction job fair, keynote presentation and student construction management competition. All students in UMaine’s Construction Engineering Technology (CET) program are encouraged to attend and […]
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On a recent afternoon at Foxcroft Academy, students in Nick Miller and Bridget Wright’s class are huddled in small groups. One cluster is working on signage to promote their new student-staffed writing center. Another group works on a laptop, putting together an online appointment form for students interested in taking advantage of the center’s services. […]
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A short documentary featuring Elizabeth Allan, a University of Maine professor of higher education, has been given an Award of Excellence in the Broadcast Education Association’s 2016 Festival of Media Arts. The 17-minute video, “We Don’t Haze,” includes interviews with Allan, as well as current and former UMaine students. It was produced by the Clery […]
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Over the past month, several University of Maine centers and programs have upgraded to the university’s new website template. The newly launched websites include: Department of Physics and Astronomy Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology (LASST) Annual Fund Department of History International Programs Health Professions Office Maine Agriculture and Forest Experiment Station LGBTQ Services Office […]
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The University of Maine Woodsmen’s Team will host its annual home meet of classic Maine logging games on Saturday, Feb. 20. Starting at 8 a.m., the UMaine team will compete against groups from Paul Smith’s College, Unity College, University of New Hampshire, Colby College and University of Vermont. The meet will be held at Libby […]
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Local Wood WORKS (LWW) is a new initiative designed to promote sustainable timber harvesting and forest products around Maine. LWW’s mission is to advance forest-based local economies and support the long-term conservation and sustainability of Maine’s woodlands. Students in SFR 446: Forest Resource Policy are working with LWW partners and consultant Harold Burnett of Winthrop-based […]
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Two University of Maine student organizations have partnered to organize the inaugural Black Bear Leadership Summit, designed to help current students develop the skills and perspectives needed to be successful leaders on campus and later in life. The event, to be held Friday, Feb. 26 at the Wells Conference Center, will feature workshops and presentations […]
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The Professional Employees Advisory Council (PEAC) and Classified Employees Advisory Council (CEAC) are seeking nominations for this year’s outstanding employee recognition awards. The awards raise awareness about the contributions professional and classified employees make to the quality, diversity and overall mission of the university. To be considered a finalist for the 2016 Outstanding Classified Employee […]
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The Geddes W. Simpson Lecture Series Selection Committee is calling for nominations for the 15th annual Geddes W. Simpson Lecture, which will be held in fall 2016. The Geddes W. Simpson Lecture invites speakers of prominence that have provided significant insight into the area where science and history intersect. The Geddes W. Simpson Lecture Series […]
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Justin Dimmel, an assistant professor of mathematics education and instructional technology with the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, will present at the Bangor PechaKucha Night on Friday, Feb. 19. Dimmel’s presentation — “Beyond Real World Applications: Place, Curiosity, and Disciplined Inquiry in School Mathematics” — is about a curriculum he developed […]
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