Diversity, Equity and Inclusion news

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CCA announces 2024-25 season performances

The Collins Center for the Arts (CCA) announced its 2024-25 season schedule featuring programs that will bring a variety of performances in music, dance, theatre and more to the stage. This season’s schedule at the CCA has something for everyone, including modern cirque acts and comedians; contemporary and Irish step dancing performances; Taiko drumming; holiday […]

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A portrait of Nicholas Giudice and his guide dog Norbert

Giudice co-authors award winning guidance on robot guide dogs

Nicholas Giudice, professor of spatial computing at the University of Maine, co-authored an award winning paper about developing robot guide dogs to assist people with visual impairments. In an effort led by researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Giudice helped outline the first user-driven guidelines on the needs and design specifications for robot guide […]

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Office of Diversity and Inclusion celebrating Pride Week through March 30

The University of Maine Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is celebrating Pride Week through March 30.  On Monday, March 25, ODI kicked off the celebration at 10 a.m. by raising the pride flag in the Memorial Union atrium with two additional events scheduled in the afternoon and evening, including a Pride Climb at Maine […]

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UMaine combines honors for community trailblazers on International Women’s Day

Two distinctions honoring women in Maine will be presented together for the first time at the University of Maine: the Maryann Hartman Awards and inductions into the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame (MWHoF). During a pivotal time for both recognitions, the Office of the Provost, with the support of the BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation, streamlined them […]

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Fogler Library, Office of International Programs hosting Immigration Challenge Nov. 13-17

The University of Maine Office of International Programs and Fogler Library are co-hosting the online Immigration Challenge, an opportunity to learn more about the process and the lives of immigrants, during International Education Week, Nov. 13-17.  During this week, participants will receive a daily email focused on a different aspect of immigration and immigrants’ experiences, […]

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Three students join UMaine through Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project

Three displaced students from Afghanistan were welcomed by the University of Maine this semester through the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project. The partnership between UMaine’s Office of International Programs and the project allows these students to continue their education with full scholarships after being evacuated from their home country. The university also collaborated with the […]

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Culturefest returns Nov. 4

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 Saturday, Nov. 4 in the New Balance Student Recreation Center.   The 36th Culturefest will feature international foods, cultural exhibits, children’s activities and a style show. The family-friendly event, which is free […]

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Robert Talbot Civil Rights Speaker Series returns Nov. 2

The University of Maine Alumni Association and Greater Bangor Area Branch of the NAACP will host the third annual Robert Talbot Civil Rights Speaker Series at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Buchanan Alumni House.  Keynote speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, will deliver a talk titled “Maine’s Path […]

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