University of Maine graduate students are partnering with schools across Maine to host World Climate Negotiation Simulation (WCS) activities. The simulation activity was developed by the nongovernmental organization Climate Interactive and involves a role play in which participants act as country leaders and work together to negotiate a global climate agreement. The simulation emulates negotiations […]
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University of Maine students Madison Riley and Bailey West have been awarded the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship for the 2019–2020 academic year and will study in Ireland for a semester as part of the student exchange program. The competitive merit-based scholarship is made possible by an agreement between Maine and Ireland for a student […]
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Ocean acidification and warming may be an unhealthy combination for lobsters, say University of Maine scientists. The heart rates of lobsters (Homarus americanus) who lived 60 days in water with predicted end-century ocean pH levels became erratic significantly sooner during an abrupt warming event than those of lobsters in ocean water with current pH levels. […]
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The Republican Journal reported the University of Maine Hutchinson Center will host an information session about educational leadership programs from 4–5 p.m. April 24. The session will cover the M.Ed. in educational leadership and the news Ed.S. in district leadership, both of which deliver online coursework as well as Saturday and evening meetings at the […]
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Ten undergraduates have been named 2019 Outstanding Graduating Students at the University of Maine. Among them is Anna Eliza Souza Cunha, the Outstanding Graduating Student in the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture, and the 2019 salutatorian. The Outstanding Graduating Students will be honored at UMaine’s 217th Commencement in Harold Alfond Sports Arena May 11. […]
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As spring slowly moves its way into Maine, data is indicating that large parts of the midcoast and southern central parts of the state are likely to experience another tough year with the browntail moth. Maine Forest Service’s (MFS) aerial survey in fall 2018 showed over 126,000 acres impacted — double what was reported two […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Waldo County Extension Association are hosting the 25th annual Rural Living Day 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. April 6 at Mount View High School in Thorndike. Participants can choose from 24 different workshops on topics that include backyard beekeeping; solar energy; Amish technology; growing hops, fruit trees, medicinal herbs, strawberries or […]
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Farm tractor safety classes taught by University of Maine Cooperative Extension educators and area experts begin 6–8 p.m. April 3 at Union Farm Equipment, 1893 Heald Highway, Union. Courses also are scheduled in Cumberland, Kennebec, Oxford and Waldo counties. The multi-session classes are designed for adults and youth at least 14 years of age, and […]
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The Republican Journal advanced a two-day workshop on mindful leadership 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. April 5 and 26 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Participants will learn practical ways to bring mindfulness to daily work life, including tools and techniques for implementing mindfulness to enhance focus, clarity, relationships and results at work. The […]
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The Republican Journal reported registration is open for Rural Living Day on April 6 at Mount View High School in Thorndike. The event will feature 22 workshops with topics including making traditional Amish sausage, growing ginger and turmeric, beekeeping and creating herbal concoctions, the article states. Organized by the Waldo County Extension Association, part of […]
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