The University of Maine Bookstore will sponsor its annual Grad Fair 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the lower level of the Memorial Union in front of the University Bookstore. During the fair, graduating students can purchase caps and gowns and order items such as diploma frames, announcements, class rings and commencement day DVDs. […]
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Members of the UMaine community are invited to hear presentations by the three finalists for the position of Honors College dean. The candidates have been asked to speak on the topic: “Honors Education at the Public Research University.” The candidates’ vitae are online. Their campus presentation schedules: Rhonda Phillips, Associate Dean, Barrett, The Honors College […]
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Assistant Professor of English Dylan Dryer has won the 2013 Richard Braddock Award from the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) for his article, “At a Mirror, Darkly: The Imagined Undergraduate Writers of Ten Novice Composition Instructors” published in the February 2012 issue of College Composition and Communication. CCCC is an association in the […]
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The University of Maine Chamber Jazz Ensemble will present a program of jazz standards and contemporary works in an April 2 performance on campus. The 12-member student ensemble is directed by Associate Professor of Music Karel Lidral. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Minsky Recital Hall. Admission is $9; free with a student MaineCard. […]
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University of Maine’s Reader’s Theatre will perform the play “Seven” on March 27 as part of the Women’s History Celebration on campus. The documentary play features seven monologues illuminating women’s inspiring journeys as leaders from around the world. The free public performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in Minsky Recital Hall as part of the Reader’s […]
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The Margaret Chase Smith Public Affairs Scholarship is now accepting applications from University of Maine undergraduate students of all majors. The 2013–14 scholarship of $3,500 ($1,750 fall/$1,750 spring) will support undergraduate independent research relevant to public policy. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is a resident of Maine, currently enrolled in 12 […]
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Selections from several of Christopher Durang’s finest one-act comedies will be featured in a University of Maine School of Performing Arts production of “Beyond Therapy: An Evening with Christopher Durang,” March 27–29. The performances by an 11-member student cast, directed by UMaine Professor of Theatre Sandra Hardy, begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Cyrus Pavilion […]
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Instructor of music Ginger Yang Hwalek was named a 2013 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Foundation Fellow at the national conference in Anaheim, Calif., March 11. Now in its 14th year, the MTNA Foundation Fund Fellow Program honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the music world and the music teaching profession. Hwalek, a […]
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Children and their families are invited to join the Page Farm and Home Museum’s celebration of Maine Maple Sunday from 1–3 p.m., March 24 at the University of Maine. The event begins at the museum with a video, “The Maple Sugaring Story.” For youngsters in grades K–5, there will be activities, games and stories about […]
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Two documentary films being screened March 21 at the Collins Center for the Arts are also previews for the fall 2013 Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) course at the University of Maine. “Downeast” and “Betting the Farm,” both set in rural Maine, will be on the big screen Thursday at 5:30 and 8 p.m., respectively. […]
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