Accounting students in the Maine Business School at the University of Maine are offering free federal and state income tax filing assistance to the public, under the supervision of Martha Broderick, Esq., a lecturer of business and commercial law. From January through April 15, excluding March 7–21 during Spring Break, free help sessions will be […]
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The University of Maine’s 27th annual Scholar-Athlete Recognition Ceremony will honor a record number of 297 student-athletes for their academic success on Feb. 1 in Wells Conference Center. At the 6:30 p.m. ceremony, 218 student-athletes will be recognized as Scholar-Athletes for achieving a 3.0 or higher grade point average for the 2015 year and/or having […]
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The Lord Hall Gallery at the University of Maine presents an exhibition of the transfixing landscapes of UMaine art professor Michael H. Lewis. “Deep Roots/Old Strength,” which runs from Feb. 5 through March 25, includes a selection of Lewis’ paintings dating from 1967–2008. An artist’s reception is scheduled from 5:30–7 p.m. Feb. 5. Lewis uses […]
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The Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) at the University of Maine will host a seminar at 3 p.m Monday, Feb. 1 in Hill Auditorium, Barrows Hall. The talk, “Summiting the academic mountain: The challenges of first-generation college students,” will be led by Jose Herrera, associate vice president for academic affairs and […]
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The University of Maine International Programs’ Study Abroad Fair will be held Thursday, Jan. 28 to inform UMaine students, faculty and staff about the programs available for all majors to study, intern, research or teach abroad. The free event will run from 2 to 5 p.m. in the first-floor ballroom of Estabrooke Hall. Information will […]
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The University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond will again this summer host the Maine Department of Fisheries and Wildlife’s Camp North Woods. Camp North Woods was established because of interest in the hit TV series “North Woods Law” on Animal Planet. Staff and instructors will include Maine Game Wardens featured […]
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The Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) at the University of Maine will host a seminar at 3:00 p.m, Monday, Feb. 1 in the Hill Auditorium, titled “Summiting the academic mountain: The challenges of first-generation college students.” The talk will be led by Jose Herrera, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and […]
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Ellen Mallory, University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist and associate professor of sustainable agriculture, was awarded $11,902 grant for food research from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The project is supported by the USDA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) and is titled, “Investigating Diversity as a Climate Resilience Strategy for Potato and […]
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A new resource that details best management practices for small-scale poultry producers is available from University of Maine Cooperative Extension. “Best Management Practices for Small Scale Poultry Producers in Maine” covers food and water, health and biosecurity, facilities and environment, record keeping and regulations. The bulletin is to help producers implement the highest standards of […]
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The Division of Student Life has been awarded $3,000 for placing second in a social media challenge last fall, sponsored by PC Construction. The University of Maine Foundation coordinated UMaine’s participation in the contest.
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