Contact: Patty Henner, 581-4100; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — The University of Maine’s Page Farm and Home Museum has received a bequest of $475,000 from the estate of Henry H. Page, son of Edwin and Vesta Page, for whom the museum is named. The bequest is a generous addition to the existing endowment established in […]
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Contact: Gretchen Gfeller, (207) 581-1696 ORONO, Me.–In our fast-paced world filled with modern technology, few of us need to be convinced that the last hundred years have brought significant changes to the state of Maine and the Northeast. However, it may be hard to find evidence more compelling than a collection of glass plate negatives […]
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Contact: George Criner at (207) 581-3151; Kristen Andresen at (207) 581-3742 ORONO — In the face of falling temperatures and rising energy prices, a University of Maine School of Economics program will help individuals and businesses make ends meet. The Financial Education Initiative will teach Mainers how evaluate their finances; create and stick to a […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — Increasingly severe hurricanes in the Western Hemisphere, retreating glaciers in Greenland and habitat changes that threaten Arctic polar bears are just three examples of the impact of our changing climate. A unique and groundbreaking University of Maine conference, scheduled for Orono Thursday and Friday, Oct. 23-24, will include […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — Gov. Baldacci’s office announced this week that the Boston Celtics’ 2008 NBA championship trophy will be displayed at UMaine’s Alfond Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and the event will last for two hours. Celtics legend Jo Jo White will accompany the […]
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Contact: Aimee Dolloff at (207) 581-3777 The University of Maine’s wood composite facility has been hailed a Champion for Economic Development by The Maine Development Foundation. The Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center was presented the award Thursday at MDF’s 30th annual meeting at the Augusta Civic Center. “The award belongs to every faculty and staff […]
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Contact: Owen Smith, 581-4389 The University of Maine will be home to the region’s only master of fine arts degree program in Intermedia. The program, approved Monday by the University of Maine System board of trustees, is the only full-time residency MFA in Maine. The student-driven program will blend arts courses with research in areas […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — University of Maine expertise in environmental science and talent in the performing arts will be on display at a unique Saturday, Sept. 27 conference, “UMaine Initiatives for Facing Environmental Challenges: A Day of Culture and Environmental Awareness.” Events are scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m., mostly in Minsky […]
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Contact: Molly Schauffler, 581-2707 Students and faculty from the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine have teamed up with Acadia National Park personnel to launch “The Science of Climate Change: a journey to Reedy Glacier, Antarctica.” This kiosk-style exhibit, on view at the Sieur de Mont Nature Center through Oct. 13, explains climate […]
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Contact: Marlene Charron, 581-4095; George Manlove, 581-3756 ORONO — This year’s University of Maine class designed around and based on the annual Camden International Film Festival begins Saturday, Sept. 13 on campus, and will explore critical assessment of documentary films, including films being shown at the Sept. 25-28 film festival in Camden. Offered through Continuing […]
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