The Bangor Daily News included a quote from Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in the editorial, “Words of inspiration from 5 college graduation speakers.” Collins raised the issue of civility in her speech during the University of Maine’s 216th Commencement ceremonies, the editorial states. “Courage, civility, principles and even wit are increasingly rare commodities in […]
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The Associated Press, WABI (Channel 5), Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine reported on the University of Maine’s 216th Commencement. Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, who addressed more than 1,650 students at the morning and afternoon ceremonies, urged graduates to keep in touch with friends, strive to be considerate and active members of society, […]
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The University of Maine’s newest graduates “have a key role to play in restoring the high ideals of civil discourse,” according to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, the speaker at UMaine’s 216th Commencement ceremonies May 12 at Harold Alfond Sports Arena on campus. “Courage, civility, principles and even wit are increasingly rare commodities in our discourse […]
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More than 1,650 students, including 34 doctoral degree candidates, are expected to participate in the University of Maine’s 216th Commencement on May 12 in Harold Alfond Sports Arena on campus. UMaine Commencement will be held in two ceremonies, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Both ceremonies are ticketed events and live streaming will be […]
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The University of Maine’s 2018 Commencement is May 12, with ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Alfond Sports Arena. Motorists in the Orono area will encounter heavier traffic than usual throughout much of the day. Anyone attending Commencement should plan to arrive early. Doors open at 8 a.m. for the morning ceremony; 1 […]
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Ten undergraduates have been named 2018 Outstanding Graduating Students at the University of Maine. Among them is Brianna DeGone, the Outstanding Graduating Student in the College of Engineering, and the 2018 salutatorian. The Outstanding Graduating Students will receive their degrees at UMaine’s 216th Commencement in Harold Alfond Sports Arena May 12. The other Outstanding Graduating […]
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What difference has UMaine made in your life and in helping you reach your goals? I had the privilege to meet some great people from all around the world at UMaine. I have learned about different cultures and societies and how the world can work together to make life better for everyone. Have you had […]
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What difference has UMaine made in your life and in helping you reach your goals? As a mother with young children, I felt the time for fulfilling my own educational aspirations was diminishing. However, the program offered by UMaine through the Division of Lifelong Learning afforded me the opportunity to not only accomplish my original […]
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What difference has UMaine made in your life and in helping you reach your goals? The people I have met and the experiences I have had during my time at UMaine have been pivotal in shaping me into who I am and who I strive to be as a person of faith, reflective educator, loving […]
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What difference has UMaine made in your life and in helping you reach your goals? Getting a quality education at a university that strives to be more inclusive of everyone. UMaine has helped me grow into an open-minded and more accepting individual. The university has also made my dream to live in Europe more accessible […]
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