Contact: George Manlove at (207) 581-3756 ORONO — The University of Maine Career Fair 2004 on Thursday, Jan. 29 could be the first step toward or even into the job market for students exploring career options. More than 120 businesses, organizations and institutions will send representatives to Alfond Arena from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
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Contact: John Rebar, Cooperative Extension, 207-581-3238; Gary Anderson, Cooperative Extension, 207-581-3240 ORONO– The University of Maine Agricultural Center has created a Dairy Task Force Response Team to develop and deliver educational programs in support of Maine dairy farmers. This team will be coordinating educational programming and applied research that will help Maine dairy farmers survive […]
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Contact: Nick Houtman at 207-581-3777 ORONO, Maine — Personal health factors that contribute to a higher risk of stroke can also lead to reduced cognitive functioning, according to a study released today by the American Medical Association at a meeting in New York City. A research team led by Merrill “Pete” Elias of the University […]
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Contact: Frank S. Wertheim, Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 207-324-2814 ORONO, Maine — The 11th annual Maine Garden Day will feature 35 dynamic workshops with renowned horticulturists on Saturday, April 10 at the Central Maine Community College in Auburn. In addition there will be educational displays, book signings, and a gardening trade show. […]
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Contact: George Manlove at (207) 581-3756 ORONO – The University of Maine School of Performing Arts’ new winter and spring calendar offers a comprehensive lineup of music, theater, dance January through April, all showcasing the talent of students and faculty members. Ticket information is available by calling the Maine Center for the Arts Box Office […]
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Contact: George Manlove at (207) 581-3745 ORONO — Trade opportunities and issues between the United States and Germany will be the focus of a talk by a German diplomat Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the University of Maine’s Buchanan Alumni House. The College of Business, Public Policy and Health, in conjunction with the Portland-based World Affairs […]
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Contact: Kay Hyatt at (207) 581-2761 ORONO, Maine — A keynote address by the policy director for the Rural Schools and Community Trust will kick off the winter meeting of the Maine Small High School Coalition. Followed by a series of workshops on using technology to improve instruction, the Friday, Jan. 23 meeting takes place […]
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Contact: Anne Littlejohn at (207) 622-7557 x.231 Elder Caregiving in Maine: Where We Are and Where We Need to be Going,” a first-of-its-kind conference about elder caregiving and the workplace in Northern New England, will be held on January 29 and 30, 2004, at the Sheraton Hotel, South Portland, Maine. Governor John Baldacci will speak […]
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Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — The University of Maine Franco American Studies program will present a lecture series on campus, beginning on Friday, Jan. 9. The lectures, which are funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, will feature discussion of various issues related to Franco culture and history. The lectures will […]
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Contact: Nick Houtman, Dept. of Public Affairs, 207-581-3777 ORONO, Maine — A total of 15,560 visitors registered at the Orono Bog Boardwalk in 2003, according to Director Ronald Davis, more than double the expectations of the facility’s management committee. The board closed for the season on December 1 and will reopen in May. “The boardwalk […]
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