The University of Maine community extends its deepest sympathy to the family, colleagues and friends of C. Thomas Hess, professor emeritus of physics, who passed away on May 22, 2024. He was 83. Hess joined the UMaine community in 1969 as an assistant professor and taught for 52 years until his retirement in 2021. More […]
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Student affairs professionals from colleges across the nation will be in Orono June 4-5 for the annual Hazing Prevention Consortium (HPC) summit at the University of Maine’s Buchanan Alumni House. Elizabeth Allan, a UMaine professor of higher education, is a leading researcher on hazing and the founder of StopHazing, which works to promote safe and […]
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The University of Maine Darling Marine Center (DMC) is launching its 2024 Summer Seminar Series — talks exploring the latest marine science research in the state — with the first talk scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at Brooke Hall Conference Center. The inaugural talk of the 2024 series will feature Pauline Dion, […]
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Entrepreneurs seeking ideas, support networks and resources for revolutionizing their business and adapting to an evolving economy are invited to attend the Maine Innovation Exchange, headlined by Android co-founder and venture capitalist Rich Miner and TimberHP President and CEO Joshua Henry. The Maine Innovation Exchange will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, June […]
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Versant Power Astronomy Center Director Shawn Laatsch has been named the 2024 Outstanding Professional Employee by the University of Maine Professional Employees Advisory Council. The award is based on a professional employee’s demonstrated dedication to serving others, maintaining the highest level of professional services, creating a better campus environment and public service engagement in their […]
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Maine native and University of Maine alumna Christina Cash has been named executive director at the UMaine Lobster Institute, effective May 17. Cash has been with the Lobster Institute since 2021, serving as the assistant director of communication and outreach, and more recently as interim director. Before joining the institute, Cash served as an advancement […]
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Administrative Specialist Emily Mott and Community Education Assistant Elizabeth Stanley have been named the 2024 Outstanding Classified Employees at the University of Maine by the Classified Employees Advisory Council (CEAC). Mott and Stanley both work with University of Maine Cooperative Extension. The award recognizes classified employees’ exceptional service and dedication to UMaine, increasing the campus […]
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Reduce food waste by enjoying a free meal and good company during the Machias Area Community Suppers held at 5 p.m. on Thursdays at the Center Street Community Room, 9 Center St. The next weekly supper will be on May 16. Hosted by the University of Maine Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, […]
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The 2024 University of Maine Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition is opening Friday, May 17. “Proximity” will be on display in Lord Hall Gallery at Lord Hall art gallery through July 12, with the opening reception May 17 from 5-7 p.m. After the opening reception, the exhibition will be available for viewing Monday-Friday from […]
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The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and Summer University are partnering to offer a series of institutes for K-12 school personnel looking for personal and professional growth and innovative solutions for unique challenges in today’s schools. The third annual UMaine Educators Institute will be held June 17-18, featuring a keynote speech […]
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