UMaine News

Contact: Lawrence Hollins, 207-789-5862 LINCOLNVILLE — Summer camps are going green, if the recent presentation by University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tanglewood Camp to the American Camping Association (ACA) is any indication. Several hundred camp staff attended the ACA’s March 23–25 Northeast Regional Conference in Manchester, New Hampshire. Tanglewood’s “Greening Your Camp” session focused on […]

Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — In Shadowlands, playwright and screenwriter William Nicholson notes, “we read to know we are not alone.” We do the same with writing, according to author and University of Maine Assistant Professor of Education Rich Kent. “Writing is not only a powerful way to learn and to become […]

Contact: For technical information contact: Amy Engler Booth, M.A., CCC-AClinical Audiologist/lecturer; 581-2009For coverage information contact: Jen Jackson, Student/Media Liaison; 232-5961 ORONO — It is estimated nearly 100,000 Mainers have a hearing loss. Nationally that number is 22 to 28 million Americans, 37 percent of whom are over the age of 65. The most shocking statistic […]

Contact: David Munson (207) 581-3777 ORONO, Maine — From analyzing the molecular structure of new composite materials to developing new strategies for managing fish populations throughout the Gulf of Maine, UMaine student research is making a difference, contributing to a broad range of disciplines while adding depth and momentum to the students’ professional training. UMaine […]

Contact: Karen Cole, 581-4704; Ann Schmidt, 669-2523; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — The UMaine School of Performing Arts is winding up the spring semester with a flare — virtually back-to-back student performances over the next few weeks, capping a semester’s work in various performing arts. Between now and May 6, audiences can see chorus, jazz, […]

Contact: Patty Henner, 581-4100; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO – The Page Farm and Home Museum will host a free brown bag lunch lecture on rug hooking Tuesday, April 25, from 12-1 p.m. Stacey Van Dyne of Orrington, a rug hooker for 32 years, will speak. Van Dyne uses rug-hooking techniques to create works including floor […]

Contact: Bob Potts, Advisor, Senior Skull Honor (207) 581-1149 or 1-800-934-2586 ORONO — Since 1906, the Senior Skull Honor Society has represented the best of the University of Maine. More than 1,250 UMaine graduates have been elected as Senior Skulls, based upon their leadership, character, campus and community involvement, and outstanding academic achievement. Over ten […]

Contact: Louis Bassano, Extension Educator, (207) 255-3345 or (800) 287-1542, David Munson (207) 581-3777 ORONO — Small business people and entrepreneurs will find answers and inspiration related to everything from downtown revitalization to inventory control at the 2006 Washington County Business Conference and Marketplace, to be held at Washington County Community College in Calais April […]

Contact: Judy Round 581-5104 ORONO, Maine — Mary Bird, instructor in science and environmental education in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, has received the Geddes Simpson Award for making a major contribution at the intersection of science and history. Bird will deliver the Geddes Simpson lecture at 3:15 p.m. April […]

Contact: Jeff Hecker, 581-2033; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — A national society of social scientists has created a special award in the name of former UMaine psychology professor Michele Alexander for educators who contribute to the psychological study of social issues. Alexander was a popular and dynamic teacher who died at age 37 in an […]