The University of Maine’s Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) has announced the 2024-25 academic year fellowship awardees. This year’s awards were supported by CUGR, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, Maine EPSCoR office through a National Science Foundation award, the Experiential Programs Innovation Central (EPIC) program and […]
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The University Bookstore in the Memorial Union and Bear Necessities Fan Shop at the Harold Alfond Sports Arena are hosting holiday sales throughout the month. The University Bookstore’s annual Tech the Halls celebration runs through Dec. 6. Shop special deals on Apple ($50–$300 off) and Dell computers ($200 off three laptop models) and pick up new […]
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A campuswide nonperishable food drive to benefit the University of Maine Black Bear Exchange food pantry will be held Dec. 2–6, sponsored by UMaine Auxiliary Enterprises and Facilities Management. Donation boxes will be located at: the University Bookstore in the Memorial Union, the Bear Necessities Fan Shop in the Alfond Arena, Printing Services & Mailing […]
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Jason Harkins has been named dean of the Graduate School of Business (GSB) in addition to his current role as the executive dean of the Maine Business School (MBS). The GSB is based at the Maine Center in Portland. It’s the center of graduate business education statewide and home to the MaineMBA, one of the […]
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The University of Maine is launching a B.S. in Computer Science and Business within the Maine Business School starting in spring 2025. This first-of-its-kind program across Maine’s public universities combines computing skill with business strategy to prepare students for careers that address challenges brought on by the growing digital economy. It was approved by the […]
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The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series (CA/DLS) Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias to enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of the campuses. Grants support up to 50% of expenses associated with cultural events, speaking engagements and lectures. The CA/DLS committee accepts applications four […]
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Lord Hall Gallery will host a cumulative exhibition showcasing the work of the University of Maine Art Department’s graduating class from Nov. 15-Jan. 20. Each artist has created and displayed detailed works showcasing their varied inspirations and influences. Although each artist takes a unique focus, the exhibition highlights the unique commonality of human empathy and […]
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Registration is open for University of Maine Winter Session. The three-week online term runs from Dec. 30–Jan. 17. Courses are now available to view on MaineStreet. The nearly 50 online course offerings include general education requirements, as well as some upper-level and graduate courses. Winter Session courses are intensive in nature, with students earning one […]
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Researchers at the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture are seeking taste testers to sample a new seafood product that utilizes squid wings, a byproduct of squid processing, on Nov. 13 at the Sensory Evaluation Center in Hitchner Hall. Graduate student Mallory Perry and professor Denise Skonberg are recruiting people who are at […]
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The University of Maine Alumni Association and Greater Bangor Area Branch of the NAACP will host the fourth annual Robert Talbot Civil Rights Speaker Series at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Buchanan Alumni House. Keynote speaker Shontay Delalue ’00, ’03G, inaugural senior vice president and senior diversity officer at Dartmouth College, will deliver […]
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