The University of Maine Center for Student Involvement has announced the schedule for Winter Carnival 2021, which is set for Feb. 16–20. Designed with students in mind, activities include a campuswide bear hunt, trivia night, a game of Kahoot with President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and the deans, and casino night, in addition to the traditional outdoor […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported that improvements to the COVID-19 asymptomatic testing protocols implemented on Monday at the University of Maine have reduced participant wait times. President Joan Ferrini-Mundy piloted the revised testing procedures last Friday. Setup of the mobile laboratory that will analyze the saliva samples and return results in 24 hours continues.
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The University of Maine will host a live panel discussion at the 2021 American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting at 2 p.m. Feb. 8. The session facilitated by UMaine, “Fostering Career Development Through Research Learning Experiences,” seeks to share effective approaches to integrating diverse student populations into scholarly research communities through authentic […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy spoke with the Bangor Daily News about the University of Maine System’s stance on COVID-19 vaccination. While UMS will not require students and employees to obtain a vaccine, the system encourages it, and the president said it will discuss the importance of vaccination with the campus community. “Even if […]
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The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center has been awarded $2.8 million from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to develop a rapid, low-cost additive manufacturing — 3D printing — solution for fabricating large, segmented wind blade molds. In addition, the UMaine Composites Center will collaborate on […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy spoke with WABI (Channel 5) about campus and University of Maine System engagement in the vaccination process, including seeking vaccines for students and staff, confirming Phase 1B vaccination eligibility for faculty, and recruiting nursing students to administer the coronavirus vaccine to eligible members of the public.
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The Portland Press Herald published a profile of Joan Ferrini-Mundy, president of the University of Maine and the University of Maine Machias, to advance a March 12 “Like a Boss” live Q&A business event. More information about the event, which begins at 1 p.m., is online.
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Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald cited University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy in a story about enhanced coronavirus testing plans for the spring semester. UMaine will test on-campus students and staff weekly beginning Jan. 25 via a mobile lab located on campus that will provide results in 12 hours. The County reported on […]
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In honor of Black History Month, the University of Maine Black Student Union and the University of Maine Alumni Association will welcome Sonia Sanchez and John Bracey to discuss the relevance and impact of Black Studies in 21st century higher education at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 over Zoom. Register for the free, public event […]
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WVII (Channel 7) interviewed University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy about efforts to connect Maine’s high school students with Maine colleges and to help them navigate the application process through a new statewide “On Track for College” program. WABI (Channel 5), Maine Public, Centralmaine.com, the Portland Press Herald and News Center Maine also reported on […]
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