The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs’ NCURA (National Council of University Research Administrators) Communications Task Force, together with the ORSP Compliance, Analysis & Training group, have developed a survey to aid the development of an improved communications strategy and training program. Members of the UMaine research community are asked to complete the survey, as […]
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The University of Maine Honorary Degree Committee seeks nominations for honorary degrees to be awarded at the May 2017 Commencement ceremonies. A call for nominations and nomination form are online. Nominations are due to Ms. Amber Thompson by Nov.13. Please contact Amber Thompson, amber.thompson1@maine.edu; 581.1516, with any questions.
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https://youtu.be/DxfKVVIjTMc Transcript The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is a beneficial resource for inventors and entrepreneurs who are looking for early-stage capital to support the commercialization of new products and services. At TechWalk, a recent showcase of MTI’s most successful technology-based companies, the University of Maine’s role as a business resource was noteworthy, with many participating […]
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Pauleena MacDougall, director of the Maine Folklife Center, will give the Maine Heritage Lecture titled “Discovering Maine’s Intangible Cultural Heritage” at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 in the McIntire Room of the Buchanan Alumni House at the University of Maine. Intangible cultural heritage, also known as living heritage, refers to practices, representations, expressions, knowledge and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking volunteers for its Eat Well program in Hancock County. Fifteen hours of hands-on training are scheduled 1–4 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12 and 19; and Dec. 3 and 10 at the UMaine Extension office, 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth. Participants will be trained to teach others about food […]
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The New Balance Student Recreation Center will host the free 2015 UMaine Health and Wellness Fair for students, staff and faculty from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. Faculty and staff can receive 20 RiseUP points for attending. Vendors will have interactive displays and provide information and samples.
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Extend the fall harvest season by making fruit-based beverages from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. The “Drinking the Harvest” workshop includes making fruit shrubs, cider, juices and syrups. Instructors will be UMaine Extension educator Kathy Savoie, home food preservation […]
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The University of Maine women’s basketball team, in partnership with Bangor Savings Bank, will hold a free Kid’s Clinic from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. UMaine players and coaches will offer skill instruction on their home court following an announcement at 4 p.m. The first 100 […]
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Perspectives on human-nature interrelationships will be explored at the 12th annual ESTIA Conference on Friday, Oct. 23 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Darren Ranco, Sherri Mitchell and Maria Girouard are keynote speakers for the conference titled “Deep Ecology: Ethical and Spiritual Principles.” ESTIA stands for EcoPeace, Sustainability, Teaching/Training and International Affiliations. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension advises farmers to take inventory of livestock feed and forage resources before winter. Variable weather conditions this past year have created some shortages in parts of the state. UMaine Extension maintains an online hay directory with listings of hay and silage for sale. Extension resources on estimating feed requirements and […]
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