University of Maine graduate Barbara Higgins Bodwell, who sponsored the Barbara Bodwell Volunteer Center at the University of Maine and with her husband, Russell Bodwell, was awarded UMaine’s Stillwater Presidential Award in 2010, passed away Monday, Oct. 15., at her home in Orono. “Barbara Bodwell was an inspiration to all of us, but especially to […]
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The University of Maine School of Performing Arts theatre department opens its 2012–13 season with the award-winning play “How I Learned to Drive,” written by Paula Vogel. The play opens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 19 in the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre. Additional performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, 26, 27; at 2 […]
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Maine State Chamber of Commerce President Dana Connors, interviewed by the Maine Public Broadcasting Network on Maine’s upcoming referenda questions, said a proposed animal, plant and insect diagnostic laboratory at UMaine, along with new machine tool technology at community colleges, are “wise investments.” The lab is part of Question 2, on which voters will decide […]
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University of Maine political scientist Mark Brewer was interviewed for a Maine Public Broadcasting report about a disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over a U.S. Second Congressional District campaign ad placed by incumbent Democrat Rep. Mike Michaud. The ad takes aim at spending by GOP challenger Kevin Raye. Brewer said he has been surprised that […]
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The science website PhysOrg.com has posted an article about a collaborative between the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center and the U.S. Offshore Wind Collaborative (USOWC). Called the Offshore WindHub, the partnership brings together resources related to Atlantic coast states and federal activities in policy, technology, economics and siting. The second phase of […]
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The Bangor Daily News carried a news release advancing the Engineering Job Fair Oct. 16 at the University of Maine. The event will draw nearly 80 companies looking to hire engineering students from UMaine. The job fair is cosponsored by the UMaine Career Center and the College of Engineering. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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University of Maine political scientist Amy Fried was interviewed for a New York Times political analysis of presidential politics and congressional districts in Maine. Fried observed that recent redistricting moved about 3,500 Republicans into the more conservative Second Congressional District and largely Democratic Waterville and Winslow were shifted into the Congressional First District. Fried said […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed retired Central Intelligence Agency terrorist expert Bruce Riedel in advance of his scheduled appearance at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at UMaine’s Buchanan Alumni House. Riedel will discuss the hunt for Osama bin Laden, al-Qaida and progress the United States has made, and remaining challenges, in combating international terrorism. […]
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The University of Maine will video stream on Oct. 18 a series of free workshops featuring international companies working to develop and lessen the cost of hydrogen as an alternative fuel. UMaine professor of mechanical engineering technology David Dvorak, who works with the UMaine Forest Biofuel Research Institute on fuel cell applications in the pulp […]
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The fifth Maine Heritage Lecture at the University of Maine at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16 at the Buchanan Alumni House features “Narrating Maine,” a presentation by Kristin Langellier, UMaine professor of communication and journalism. The talk includes five linked stories about Maine, ranging from potato harvest lunches in Aroostook County to quilters’ stories, Somali […]
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