New directors have been named to two University of Maine research centers, according to Carol Kim, vice president for research and dean of the Graduate School. Professor of Chemistry Carl Tripp has been appointed director of the Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology (LASST). Associate Professor of Mass Communication Laura Lindenfeld has been named director […]
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The ADVANCE Rising Tide Center at the University of Maine will host two sessions of the workshop, “Breaking the Bias Habit: Retaining and Advancing Excellent Faculty Through Bias Literacy,” on Nov. 20. Two sessions, 9–11:30 a.m. and 2–4:30 p.m., will be held at the Wells Conference Center. The workshop will provide the vocabulary for talking […]
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Andrew Thomas has a bird’s-eye view of the Gulf of Maine from his lab in Aubert Hall at the University of Maine in Orono. The oceanography professor directs the University of Maine Satellite Oceanography Data Lab, which receives daily real-time high-resolution data from NASA’s meteorological satellites. In this Sept. 27, 2014 satellite image of the […]
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The University of Maine’s Department of Art is accepting scholarship applications from current high school seniors who will be applying to enter UMaine as art majors in the fall of 2015. The Visual Arts Awards are $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships that are renewable for eight semesters and must be used within a five-year period. The […]
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The University of Maine Page Farm and Home Museum will hold four wreath-making workshops in November and December. First-time wreath-makers and seasoned professionals are all invited to make a lush, fragrant, double-sided holiday wreath with trimmings. Two sessions will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 — from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–5 p.m. Sessions also will […]
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The University of Maine Department of Art will host a talk by painter William Irvine about his life and art at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in Lord Hall, Room 100. Irvine will be introduced by Carl Little, the author of the recently published book, “William Irvine: A Painter’s Journey.” Irvine’s talk will include a […]
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The University of Maine Graduate School will host a Graduate and Professional Programs Open House from 4–6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 in Stodder Hall, Room 42. Those interested in pursuing a graduate education at UMaine are encouraged to attend. The school offers doctorate degrees in 30 areas of study and a master’s degree can be […]
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The Combined Charitable Appeal for University Employees (CCAUE) will kick off the 2014 campaign from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 in the McIntire Room of the Buchanan Alumni House. This year’s CCAUE campaign will accept online contributions from Nov. 1–23. Online contributions may be made by payroll deduction, debit or credit card, or […]
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Understanding how different materials react to high heat with sometimes surprising results is the focus of a hands-on University of Maine 4-H Science Saturday workshop Nov. 22 at UMaine’s Engineering Science Research Center, Barrows Hall. Youth in grades six through eight will learn about technological uses of high-temperature materials by creating a piece of glass […]
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The University of Maine Standardbred Drill Team invites the campus community and public to the annual Trick or Trot from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at UMaine’s Witter Farm, 160 University Road in Old Town. The event will include a costume contest, games, baked goods and an opportunity to meet and have photos […]
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