Campus Announcements

New agriculture-focused calendar features original artwork by Maine-based artists

The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) has released its 2023 wall calendar featuring original artwork by Maine-based artists. MAMP is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Mediation Program and is managed locally by University of Maine Cooperative Extension.  The 2023 calendar, which features a farm and food system-inspired image each month, has a […]

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Laatsch speaks to Maine Science Podcast about astronomy

Shawn Laatsch, director of the Versant Power Astronomy Center at the University of Maine, was featured on the Maine Science Podcast’s latest episode. Laatsch discussed his dedication to the public understanding of astronomy and his work throughout the United States and Europe. The conversation was recorded in October 2022. The podcast, a production of the […]

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Maine Business School students to host sport management summit

From 1-6 p.m. on Dec. 7, the fall 2022 Facility and Event Management Class (MGT 490) class will host the Inaugural Maine Sport Business Summit in Corbett Business Building, Devino Auditorium, Room 100.   The Maine Sport Business Summit is a first annual event in the Maine Business School featuring panels of sport business leaders from […]

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UMaine senior awarded IEEE scholarship for electrical engineering

Ben Brooks, a University of Maine senior from Monmouth, Maine, majoring in electrical engineering technology with a concentration in power engineering, has received one of 75 scholarships awarded to undergraduate students nationwide from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). According to their website, the IEEE Power & Energy Society awards the scholarship to […]

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UMaine Facilities Management weekly update Dec. 5

UMaine Facilities Management weekly update: In support of the last days of classes and finals week, excavation work at the construction site of Holmes and Coburn halls, and roof work at D.P. Corbett Business Building will pause from Dec. 6–16. Roadway pothole patching continues on days of unseasonable weather. Advanced Manufacturing Center roof and louver repair work is underway. Replacement of Alfond Arena‘s northeast […]

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UMaine TIDC recognizes students from member universities

The University of Maine’s Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC) recognized 28 students from their six member universities at the Annual TIDC Student Recognition Night virtually on Nov. 30, 2022, at 5 p.m. The event highlighted the accomplishments and contributions of their students from the past year, including an award ceremony that recognizes the winners of […]

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Paquette named associate provost for academic affairs and faculty development

Gabriel Paquette, vice provost for academic affairs at the University of Oregon, has been named associate provost for academic affairs and faculty development at the University of Maine, effective Feb. 3. He also will be a UMaine professor of history. “Dr. Paquette’s experience as a vice provost at the University of Oregon and as a […]

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‘The Maine Question’ explores new frontiers for state’s space economy 

University of Maine research and education have ascended beyond Earth’s atmosphere since the 1990s. For example, UMaine scientists have tested the latest hypervelocity decelerators for NASA space travel and created a wireless leak detection system for the International Space Station. Through its latest inventions and studies, and scholarship and fellowship programs, UMaine plays a critical […]

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CUGR, MSGC academic year fellowships recipients announced for 2022–23

The University of Maine Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) has announced the 2022–23 undergraduate and graduate recipients of the CUGR and Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) academic year fellowships. The undergraduate and graduate winners are listed on the CUGR website.  The CUGR Research and Creative Activities fellowships were developed to increase student involvement in faculty-supervised […]

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Bookstore and Bear Necessities host sales in December

On Friday, Dec. 2, University Bookstore will host its annual Holiday Sale from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at its Memorial Union location with festive savings and light refreshments. The sale will include special markdowns, new merchandise perfect for gift giving, made-in-Maine items and technology deals from the Tech Center. Spend $75 and get a limited-edition tumbler featuring the […]

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