Campus Announcements

Culturefest is Nov. 5

The University of Maine Office of International Programs and International Student Association will host its annual celebration of cultures from 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 in the New Balance Student Recreation Center.   The 35th Culturefest will feature international foods, cultural exhibits, children’s activities and a style show. The family-friendly event, which is free and […]

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Chancellor Malloy to hold office hours and town hall Oct. 31

As part of the fall campus tour to the University of Maine Oct. 31, Chancellor Malloy will be hosting office hours, where individuals and small groups of faculty, staff, and students are welcome to come by and share their thoughts, visions, struggles and successes. No appointment necessary. Drop-in office hours will take place 10:30–11 a.m. […]

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Winter parking ban goes into effect Nov. 1

The annual winter parking ban on campus begins Nov. 1. All faculty/staff (blue), commuter (black) and visitor parking areas, and all roadways and driveways are closed to parking Nov. 1–May 1 annually between 12:01–6 a.m. Vehicles parked in these lots are subject to ticketing and towing at owners’ expense.  Permitted vehicles may park overnight at […]

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Faculty and staff parking permits available Nov. 1

University of Maine 2023 faculty and staff parking permits go on sale Nov. 1. To purchase your new parking permit, visit umaine.edu/parking or stop into the Parking and Transportation) office, room 523 DTAV Community Building off Rangeley Road.

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UMaine Extension offers Recipe to Market online workshop Nov. 18

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m.–noon on Nov. 18. Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program with topics including business basics; an overview of the specialty food industry and product development; licensing and regulations; […]

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Maine Public to rebroadcast UMaine video about rising sea levels 

Maine Public will rebroadcast a University of Maine-produced video about rising sea levels in Maine on Nov. 3 and 5 as part of the station’s film series.  “Rising Tides: Changes in Sea Level along the Maine Coast,” produced by Ron Lisnet, manager of visual media for UMaine’s Division of Marketing and Communications, will be included […]

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Mayewski to deliver 2022 Judge Frank M. Coffin Lecture on Law and Public Service

Paul Mayewski, director of the University of Maine Climate Institute, will deliver the 2022 Judge Frank M. Coffin Lecture on Law and Public Service hosted by the University of Maine School of Law at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at Hannaford Hall on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus.  Mayewski’s talk, titled “Climate Perspective […]

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UMaine 2022 Veterans Week activities planned Nov. 7–11

Editor’s note: This announcement has been corrected to reflect the accurate dates for games hosted by UMaine Athletics as part of its Military Appreciation Series.  The University of Maine will celebrate Veterans Week Nov. 7–11 with several events leading up to the holiday, organized by the office of Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) in […]

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UMaine Facilities Management weekly update Oct. 24

UMaine Facilities Management weekly update as follows: The New Balance Student Fitness Center sidewalk is scheduled for rebuild. Building winterization activities are occurring campuswide. Reminder: this time of year can be challenging for building heating systems due to outside air temperature swings. Work continues on Holmes and Coburn halls. Work on Hauck patio is wrapping […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H offers expanded options for independent club members

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is piloting a new club specifically for independent 4-H members. The new Independent 4-H Clubs are an opportunity for individuals to come together, virtually or in-person, and build relationships with their peers. They will share interests, projects, goals, plans for the year and reflections at the end of the […]

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