More than 15 community service organizations will be available at the 8th Annual Volunteer Fair, Friday, Oct. 15, on the second floor of the Memorial Union, to detail volunteer service opportunities and internships available to UMaine students and others. Sponsored by the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the […]
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Contact: Peter Fandel, (207) 581-1835 ORONO — Climate and environmental change, often blamed for rising sea levels, unprecedented droughts, floods, fires, deforestation and other phenomena that affect sustainability and natural resources, also threatens to intensify political and social conflict and lessen global security. To address that, the University of Maine School of Policy and International […]
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The University of Maine will announce a seven-figure donation at 10:30 a.m. Friday Oct. 15 in the Memorial Gymnasium lobby. UMaine President Robert Kennedy and Athletic Director Steve Abbott will announce the gift, which UMaine will use to enhance athletics facilities. Several UMaine coaches and other members of the university community will also participate in […]
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Maine Gov. John Baldacci got an up-close look at UMaine’s Way to Optimal Weight (WOW) program when he visited the Orono campus’ Cutler Health Center Wednesday. according to the Bangor Daily News. About 60 children ages four to 19 are involved in the WOW program, which is administered by Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. […]
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Acclaimed pianist Paul Orgel will present an evening of Beethoven sonatas Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall. An international performer and classical recording artist on the music faculty at the University of Vermont, Orgel will conduct a master class for music students during the day. Tickets for […]
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New exhibits on display through December 30 at the University of Maine Museum of Art in Bangor include “A Pointed View,” photographs by Ilya Askinazi, “String Too Short to Use,” featuring recent digital art works by Todd Watts, and Pablo Picasso’s “The Passionate Print.” Galleries at 40 Harlow St. are open from 10 a.m. to […]
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The Daily Racing Form ran a story about the removal of the thoroughbred horse racing track surface at Santa Anita Park in California. UMaine Libra Foundation Professor of Engineering Michael “Mick” Peterson, a race track expert, will test the new surface expected to be installed this fall. ESPN also ran the story.
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UMaine Cooperative Extension blueberry specialist David Yarborough told the Ellsworth American the blueberry crop is expected to be down this year, but the reduction in supply will likely drive up prices. Yarborough also said Maine’s wild blueberry crop is expected to be one of the smallest since 2005. The Maine crop was affected by an […]
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Charlie Armstrong of the UMaine Cooperative Extension faculty tells WLBZ/WCSH television that the Maine fall cranberry harvest is predicted at 20,000 barrells, or 2 million pounds. That’s about the same as last year’s yield.
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Thursday’s Bangor Daily News includes a story highlighting the achievements of UMaine cross-country star Corey Conner. The junior from North Townsend, Mass. won her second consecutive New England championship during a Boston race last weekend. She was the only runner to break the 17-minute mark in the 5-kilometer race.
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