Campus Announcements

MBS Corps hosts Heroes and Hope Dodgeball Tournament fundraiser March 26

Maine Business School’s MBS Corps will host a Heroes and Hope Dodgeball Tournament to benefit the Maine Veterans Project and Service Dog Strong on March 26 at the New Balance Field House. Entry costs $5 per person. Food and drink will be available for purchase through registration. The event includes raffle, prizes and more. Sign-in […]

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UMaine Extension holds sustainable agriculture workshop

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a sustainable agriculture workshop on Wednesday, March 22 from 7:15 a.m.–4 p.m. at the University of Maine at Presque Isle Ballroom, 120 Campus Center, 181 Main St. The event is an opportunity to learn from crop professionals and network with professionals in the field of sustainable agriculture. Faculty […]

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‘The Maine Question’ explores work and evolution of athletic training

Athletic trainers help both athletes and non-athletes recover from injuries and  get back in the game, and their services are in high demand. Job opportunities in athletic training have been growing rapidly in recent years, and so too have the places in which athletic trainers work.  The University of Maine has long offered a bachelor’s […]

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Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee calls for 2023 proposals

The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series (CA/DLS) Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine to enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of the campus of the University of Maine and to support speaking engagements or lectures at the University of Maine at Machias. Grants support up to 50% of expenses associated with cultural […]

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UMaine Dining announces open forums, March 21

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect a change in location. UMaine Dining will hold open campus forums on Tuesday, March 21, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 5–7 p.m. in the Lown Room in the Memorial Union. Any member of the UMaine community is welcome to join. UMaine Dining leaders and Dembling and Dembling […]

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Call for applications for EMPOWER research mentoring program

Applications are open for the Enhanced Mentoring Program with Opportunities for Ways to Excel in Research (EMPOWER), which supports faculty in their quest to achieve significant professional growth and advancement, including attaining success in research and scholarly activities. There is particular interest in supporting faculty who are women and/or from underrepresented groups. Mentees apply through […]

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Amazon lockers available on campus

Campus shoppers on Amazon now have a new delivery location. Amazon lockers have been installed on campus outside of the MaineCard office at Hilltop. The locker setup at Hilltop, named Vidal, will allow for secure 24/7 pickup of packages. Pickup requires a person to bring their smartphone with them, or a print out of the […]

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Mitchell Center to host talk on innovations in food waste reduction March 20

The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk, “Stepping up to the Plate: Innovations in Food Waste Reduction” on Monday, March 20 at 3 p.m.   Wasted food is a solvable challenge that could lead to positive environmental and social impacts, and there is a wide […]

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Fogler Library to host online Publish and Thrive Challenge March 20–24

The University of Maine Fogler Library and Writing Center will host the online Publish and Thrive Challenge March 20–24. This online, asynchronous program is open to all, with particular relevance for graduate students and early career scholars. Each day, for five days, participants will receive an email with brief tasks designed to build publishing acumen […]

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