University of Maine professor emeritus Charles Buck, who taught molecular and biological sciences classes at UMaine for 30 years, died at his home in Stillwater Sunday, Dec. 16, according to his obituary in the Bangor Daily News. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, two brothers, three sons and a grandson. Calling hours are from […]
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An article about high tunnel gardening techniques in Maine by University of Maine Cooperative Extension faculty members Caragh Fitzgerald in the Kennebec County office and Mark Hutton of the Highmoor Farm office in Monmouth appears in the latest issue of the Journal of the NACAA (National Association of County Agricultural Agents).
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Barbara Baker, University of Maine Cooperative Extension associate professor and a principal investigator of a 4-H Engaging Youth, Serving Community Program in Maine, coauthored a paper about 4-H being a successful case study on engaging youth in community service activities. The paper is part of a research-based series of papers, The Kinder & Braver World […]
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Liam Riordan, associate professor of history at UMaine, who spent more than six months in Glasgow, Scotland as a Fulbright Scholar, writes about his and his family’s experiences in the fall 2012 issue of the Maine Humanities Council Newsletter.
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A new paperback book, Skating Thru Hockey: A Fan’s Guide to Youth, College and the Professional Game, by Sandra Caron, UMaine professor of family relationships and human sexuality, and UMaine men’s ice hockey coach Tim Whitehead explains in lay terms ice hockey rules, objectives and terminology at community, college and professional levels. Artist and UMaine […]
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The University of Maine Foster Center for Student Innovation, in its support of businesses started or managed by UMaine students, graduates or employees assisted by the center, is encouraging holiday shoppers to consider several of those businesses for seasonal purchases or charitable gift giving. The center’s website lists several UMaine-affiliated options. Contact: George Manlove, 207.581.3756
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The University of Maine men’s and women’s ice hockey teams will host the annual Skate with the Bears event from 2:30–4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16 at the Alfond Arena. Fans are encouraged to come, meet their favorite hockey players and get autographs. Autograph sheets will be provided along with free hot chocolate. The event is […]
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A new University of Maine Bureau of Labor Education briefing paper reports that unsafe staffing levels and other problems in the work environments of hospital nurses may threaten patient safety in hospitals nationwide and in Maine. Understaffing can contribute to nurse shortages, greater job stress and burnout among nurses, in addition to potentially increased risks […]
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Three University of Maine undergraduate students have been selected for 2013 study abroad scholarships through the international Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, according to the UMaine Office of International Programs. Hashim Abdi, a fourth-year zoology and microbiology major from Portland, Maine will receive $3,500 toward expenses to study in Beijing, China. Colby Fortier-Brown, a […]
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The Potato Association of America (PAA) has honored University of Maine associate professor of plant, soil, and environmental sciences and of biological sciences David Lambert with an Honorary Life Membership for his commitment and work with potato disease. He was one of only three individuals so honored for 2012. Lambert received the Maine Potato Board’s […]
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