Campus updates

Community note of thanks to Facilities Management first responders

Dear UMaine and UMaine Machias communities, University of Maine Facilities Management (FM) teams were exceptionally busy last weekend as they addressed a number of issues related to the subzero temperatures in the state. Beginning Friday afternoon, FM first responders led emergency repairs, primarily to remedy water pipes that froze due to the extreme cold. More […]

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Community announcement regarding UMaine Dining Services

Dear UMaine community members, To expand UMaine’s multifaceted dining services on campus, including enhancements to residential and retail options for students and concessions for athletics patrons, the University of Maine is entering into a partnership with Sodexo, a nationally recognized food service provider now serving the other University of Maine System universities. UMaine’s partnership with […]

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Fall 2022 Convocation

Transcript available Fall 2022 Convocation Program Define Tomorrow August 26, 2022 ~ 5:30 p.m. Alfond Arena, University of Maine Keynote Speaker Sarah Risley is a Ph.D. student in Ecology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Maine. Sarah completed the dual master’s degree program in Marine Biology and Marine Policy at UMaine in 2022.  She […]

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Updated health and safety guidance for UMaine/UMM communities — April 30

Dear UMaine and UMM community members, I am happy to announce to all UMaine and UMM community members that University of Maine System COVID-19 health and safety guidance has been updated. These updates, effective April 29, 2021, are in keeping with the most recent orders of Maine civil authorities as announced April 27, and are […]

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Community health message — March 15

Dear members of the UMaine and UMM communities, Last week, we observed the anniversary of the pandemic with great sadness, remembering all who have lost their lives due to COVID-19. We also have more optimism than we have had in a year, thanks to continued public health guidance to reduce the spread of the virus, […]

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Important update on phase six asymptomatic COVID-19 testing on campus

As University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy mentioned in his community message this afternoon, technological challenges on the first day of Shield T3 asymptomatic COVID-19 testing on campus led to problems scanning the QR codes on the saliva sample tubes. Participants also experienced excessive wait times for their appointments. We appreciate everyone’s patience and […]

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COVID-19 Community Update from President Ferrini-Mundy – November 7

Dear University of Maine community members: Today, we are providing an update on the outbreak of COVID-19 cases among employees who work in our Facilities Management (FM) offices on our Orono campus. Asymptomatic testing of Facilities Management staff since Thursday has resulted in the identification of additional positive cases out of 43 total tests administered, […]

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COVID-19 Community Update from President Ferrini-Mundy – November 5

Dear University of Maine community members: This week, five UMaine employees have tested positive for COVID-19. All are administrative staff who work in Facilities Management offices on campus in Orono. They are experiencing minor symptoms, isolating at home and doing well. UMaine and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention are involved in supporting all […]

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