Channel 5 (WABI) reported on the activities planned Friday, Sept. 21, at the Memorial Union for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the UMaine-based Lobster Institute. The Boston Globe and the Bangor Daily News websites both carried an Associated Press article about the event. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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University of Maine Vice President for Students Robert Dana was quoted in a Channel 6 (WCSH) news report on the decision to allow vendors to sell beer in an enclosed Bavarian garden-style beer tent at Alfond Stadium at UMaine home football games. Dana said fans wishing to buy beer will be given bracelets after showing […]
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A Bangor Daily News article about a bipartisan initiative led by Gov. Paul LePage and House Democratic Leader Emily Cain to revise state government ethics, accountability and transparency laws for the next legislative session noted that UMaine Honors College student Shelbe Lane of Patten will research and write omnibus ethics reform legislation as part of […]
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G.I. Jobs has again named the University of Maine to its annual list of military-friendly schools, a listing that ranks colleges and universities on services and assistance provided to members or veterans of military service. Designated institutions are defined as those in the top 15 percent of schools nationwide that deliver the best experience for […]
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The 11th annual Geddes W. Simpson Lecture is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2 in the Buchanan Alumni House on the UMaine campus. James Rodger Fleming, author and Colby College professor of science, technology and society, will discuss his 2010 book, “Fixing the Sky: The Checkered History of Weather and Climate Control,” which […]
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Asymmetrick Arts in Rockland will open a new exhibition, “See, Touch, Hear,” Friday, Sept. 21, featuring work by UMaine interdisciplinary Ph.D. candidates John Bell, Richard Corey and Bethany Engstrom, who hold master’s of fine arts degrees from UMaine. The exhibit is scheduled to run through Oct. 19. A public opening reception is scheduled from 5:30 […]
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A Democratic Rally for Progress from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at UMaine’s Wells Conference Center will include remarks from former U.S. Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell, Maine’s 2nd District Congressman Mike Michaud, Maine House Democratic Leader Emily Cain and Orono Democratic House candidate Ryan Tipping-Spitz. The event also will […]
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The Senator George J. Mitchell Lecture on Sustainability will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25 in Hauck Auditorium at the University of Maine and will feature Pamela Matson, dean of the School of Earth Sciences and the Goldman Professor of Environmental Science at Stanford University. The title of her presentation is “A […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator for 4-H youth Ellie Libby was a recent guest for a WERU radio discussion on teaching children about programs and opportunities for youth to learn about healthy foods, gardening and farming. Contact: George Manlove, (207) 581-3756
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed UMaine Vice President for Student Affairs Robert Dana and Athletic Director Steve Abbott about a recent decision to allow vendors to offer beer during home football games in an enclosed beer garden at Alfond Stadium. Neither official expected any problems to result, since very stringent rules will be in effect, […]
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