With support from several industry leaders in the United States and around the world, the University of Maine’s J. Franklin Witter Teaching and Research Center installed a horse surface in its arena area. The new surface was installed in October 2014 at Witter Farm, a facility used by animal science and equine studies students. The […]
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The University of Maine recently was recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its efforts in keeping wasted food out of landfills. UMaine was one of 24 organizations in the six New England states to receive a “Food Recovery Challenge Regional Achievement Certificate” from the EPA for its work reducing food waste, […]
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The College of Education and Human Development and the Department of Art are among the latest programs to upgrade to the university’s new website template. Northeast Forest Information Source, Phi Kappa Phi — Chapter 1 and the Writing Center also recently upgraded. The new umaine.edu and related pages debuted in late August. For more information […]
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All students in Calculus I and II (MAT 126–127) were invited to participate in the annual University of Maine Calculus Competition. The test consisted of three calculus problems to be solved over one weekend. Thirty-three students participated. Prizes included cash and gift certificates to University Bookstore. The winners were: Calculus I First place, $150 cash […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources available on food safety for the holidays. The online bulletin, “Helpful Hints on Handling Turkeys for Thanksgiving,” covers topics from shopping for the turkey to how to properly thaw, stuff, roast and serve the bird. The UMaine Extension publications catalog is available online and offers other […]
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Researchers at the University of Maine are seeking participants to try new Japanese-style rice snacks on Dec. 2. Members of the focus group must be 18 or older and will earn $60 for 90 minutes. For more information, contact the UMaine Sensory Evaluation Center at 581.1733, sensory.evaluation@maine.edu or on Facebook.
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Mark Anderson, a senior instructor emeritus in the University of Maine’s School of Economics, is expected to be a guest on Bob Duchesne’s “Wild Maine” radio show on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 28–29. Anderson will speak about ethics and wildlife management. “Wild Maine” airs every Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. on […]
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The Page Farm and Home Museum at the University of Maine will hold its annual Ye Olde Holiday Shoppe from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The free event will feature more than 20 local area vendors with handcrafted and homemade products including jewelry, bread, cheese, wreaths, toys and quilts. The event is […]
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University of Maine student Nicole Maines, the subject of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Amy Ellis Nutt’s book “Becoming Nicole,” will discuss her experiences as a transgender youth Tuesday, Dec. 1. Maines’ father Wayne also will speak about the family’s journey during the lecture slated for 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. in 100 D.P. Corbett Business Building. […]
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Students in University of Maine economics professor Sharon Klein’s service learning class have spent the semester working with the community to help keep homes warm throughout the winter. The pilot course, “Building Sustainable Energy Communities Through Service Learning,” teaches students about sustainable energy through hands-on community engagement. Throughout the semester, the 10 students in the […]
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