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Climate Change Institute art exhibit to be displayed at Hutchinson Center

“The Art of Climate Science,” a new exhibit of photography and artwork illustrating the diverse research activities of students, faculty and staff of the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, will be on display June 16–Sept. 29 at UMaine’s Hutchinson Center in Belfast. An opening reception featuring many of the participating researcher-artists will be held […]

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UMaine Extension 4-H Camps awarded grant for summer STEM program

University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Centers at Bryant Pond and Tanglewood were awarded a $10,000 sponsorship from HughesNet® to offer science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities this spring and summer. As many as 300 youth in Maine will participate in the Sky’s the Limit program focusing on researching, designing and building solar-powered […]

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Hutchinson Center to offer integrative health care workshop June 23

Physicians, nurses, dieticians, mental health professionals and others who are interested in developing skills to create a more positive relationship between patients with chronic disease and their caregivers are invited to attend a June 23 workshop at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. “Integrative Healthcare: Approaches to Behavior,” will be offered from 8:30 […]

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Coaction Lab to present free projection, art show at Fort Knox

The Coaction Lab at the University of Maine will present “FLOW Fort Knox” in Prospect on June 24. The free, multimedia event will be held from 3 to 11 p.m. at the historic Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory. FLOW Fort Knox is produced by the Coaction Lab in association with the intermedia […]

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Kleinschmidt Windstorm, Maine Wind Blade challenges slated for May 19

More than 250 students are expected to participate in two middle and high school STEM competitions Friday, May 19 at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center: the Kleinschmidt Windstorm Challenge and the ninth annual Maine Wind Blade Challenge. The competitions, which showcase real-world, hands-on STEM innovation by middle and high school students […]

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UMaine School of Social Work workshop to focus on ethics of self-care

Ethical dimensions of self-care in social work and human services will be the focus of a University of Maine School of Social Work workshop June 9 at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The experiential workshop, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., is designed to develop skills and understanding of the ethical responsibility […]

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Grammar and business writing workshop at Hutchinson Center

Grammar and business writing will be the focus of a June 9 workshop at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The workshop includes a session from 8:30 a.m. to noon, “Making Your Business Writing More Effective — Including Email.” Practical, easy-to-learn tools for effective writing and common business formats will be presented to […]

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UMaine Hutchinson Center announces Summer Technology Institute for Educators

The 19th annual Summer Technology Institute for Educators will be held at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast Aug. 7–11. The experience, which runs 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m. daily, is for educators seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in educational technology to support teaching and learning. It is designed to meet the needs […]

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Mechanical engineering technology students to present capstone projects May 3

About 45 University of Maine students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Program will present their senior capstone design projects on Maine Day. From 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, students will showcase their final projects in the Machine Tool Lab, Room 106. Scheduled presentations: 9–9:30 a.m. “Human-powered alternative energy.” MET students are collaborating with […]

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Hutchinson Center graduates first relational health program cohort

Participants of the first relational health cohort earned certificates in March after completing the six-month program at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The program focused on developing skills and strategies to promote a positive workplace culture; creating and maintaining an efficient, productive and diverse team; having critical and crucial conversations; and working […]

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