Contact: Sherry Treworgy, 581-1356; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — In the next seven years, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management estimates that nearly half of the nation’s more than 2 million federal workers will retire or leave government careers for other jobs, creating a labor shortage that needs to be addressed now to prevent a […]
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Contact: Ann Schonberger or Angela Hart, 581-1228 ORONO –Women, the environment and sustainability will take center stage during the University of Maine’s Women’s History Celebration, March 16-31 on campus. Presented by Women in the Curriculum and the Women’s Studies Program at UMaine, “Sustaining Our Lives: Women Take the Lead to Save Our Planet” underscores the […]
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Contact: Leslie Blanchette (207) 581-1259; George Manlove, (207) 581-3756 ORONO – Hundreds of Maine middle school girls will spend a day at college on Thursday, March 12, learning about math- and science-oriented careers historically pursued by males. Coming from throughout the state, nearly 400 girls will attend the University of Maine’s 23rd annual “Expanding Your […]
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Contact: Patty Henner, 581-4100, George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO – The Page Farm and Home Museum at UMaine is celebrating Maine Maple Sunday March 22, and invites area children and their families to join in the annual celebration and traditional rite of spring. Events are from 1-3 p.m. The afternoon begins with the video “The Maple […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 BANGOR — The University of Maine Museum of Art will host workshops, one on flower arranging and one on making handmade books, in March and April. Those interested in participating should call 561-3350 or stop by the museum at 40 Harlow St. in Bangor. Descriptions and schedules are as […]
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Contact: Mohamad Musavi, chair of UMaine’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, (207) 581-2223; Aimee Dolloff, (207) 581-3777 ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine College of Engineering will host the Haskell Energy Conference: Electricity’s Role in Meeting Our Energy Needs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 250 […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — The Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is reviewing UMaine’s Dept. of Communication Science and Disorders for reaccreditation. This process includes the opportunity for public comment at an open meeting during a CAA review team visit later this month. That meeting is scheduled […]
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Contact: Contact: Frank S. Wertheim, Extension Educator, 207-324-2814 ORONO- University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host the 16th annual Maine Garden Day on Saturday, March 28 at Central Maine Community College in Auburn. The event features more than 35 gardening workshops presented by local gardening experts. Additional features include a trade show with educational displays […]
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Contact: Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — Sören Hermansen, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Aahus in Denmark, will discuss “Denmark’s Renewable Energy Island: Success on the Path to Energy Independence,” on Wednesday March 11 at 4:30 p.m. at UMaine’s Wells Conference Center. Hermansen will describe the island of Samsø, […]
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Contact: Contact: Audra Grady, 581-4194; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — The first annual public Community Engagement Gala is scheduled April 2 at Wells Conference Center to recognize, support and celebrate partnerships between the University of Maine and community organizations, groups or causes. The event is being planned and hosted by the Bodwell Center for Service […]
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