This week, more than 180 representatives from the U.S. Northern Command, New England National Guard Units, Maine Emergency Management Agency and other local, state and federal emergency preparedness groups were on campus for a two-day conference focused on improving communication and operational relationships in the event of a domestic crisis. Nationally, the Vigilant Guard program […]
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A new partnership between the University of Maine and Thornton Academy in Saco will allow students from the school’s rigorous four-year science, technology, engineering and mathematics curriculum to be admitted into the College of Engineering with sophomore standing. Qualifying students who are eligible for admission will enter with advanced admissions standing with a credit equivalency […]
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Upon the recommendation of Provost Designate Jeffrey Hecker, University of Maine President Paul W. Ferguson has named Dr. Jeffrey St. John as associate provost for academic affairs, effective Sept. 1, 2013. Dr. St. John has been appointed to a two-year term. Dr. St. John is currently an associate dean for the UMaine Division of Lifelong […]
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The University of Maine Center on Aging has partnered with the Camden International Film Festival to cosponsor the inaugural Engagement Summit, which will pair nonprofit leaders and documentary filmmakers to create social-action campaigns integrated with film screenings. This year’s summit will focus on aging and is part of a one-year Aging in Maine initiative, which […]
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GlobaLinks Learning Abroad, one of the largest and most prestigious study abroad organizations in the country, recently honored Orlina Boteva, study abroad adviser at the University of Maine, with an Innovation in Education Abroad Award. Boteva was given the award for her part in developing the Student Teaching Abroad program, which allows UMaine education majors […]
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Recently the University of Maine recognized 2,033 students for achieving Deans List honors in the Spring 2013 semester. Of the students who made the Deans List, 1,716 are from Maine, 254 are from out of state, and 63 are from foreign countries. Listed below are students who received Deans List honors for the 2013 Spring […]
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The annual Bear Necessities Tent Sale will be held Thursday, Aug. 29 through Saturday, Aug. 31 at the University of Maine Athletics Department store in Alfond Arena. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Deals on Black Bear merchandise will be […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Cumberland County will hold the fifth annual Backyard Locavore Day, a self-guided tour of multiple gardens, on Saturday, Aug. 10. Events in Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth, Portland, South Portland, Windham, Raymond and Yarmouth will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Backyard […]
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Albert Maglorie Pelletier Jr., 88, who was employed for 35 years as a photographer at the University of Maine, passed away Aug. 2. His obituary is available online.
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The University of Maine will hold a Clean Sweep Furniture Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 in York Commons on Square Road. Items for sale include furniture, such as dressers, couches and chairs that are being replaced in the residence halls. […]
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