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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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Community message about the passing of former UMaine President Kennedy

Dear University of Maine community, The University of Maine lost one of its champions this week. Former University of Maine President Robert Kennedy passed away in his home state of Minnesota. Bob was a member of the UMaine community for more than 11 years, serving as president from 2005–11. He came to UMaine in 2000 […]

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Maine Memo — Recent news

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, On Friday, June 24, the Supreme Court released its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending the federal protection of abortion rights after nearly five decades. The decision does not change abortion rights in Maine, but has had a profound impact on our community […]

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Maine Memo — Observing and honoring in June, and always

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, June is a month for many important milestones that we observe and honor, as Chancellor Malloy noted in his recent message: Juneteenth, the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act,  and the 50th anniversary of Title IX. We also observe and celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June. […]

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Maine Memo — Community message regarding the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas

Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Today we are reeling from the news from Uvalde, Texas, where an act of horrific violence took the lives of 19 elementary schoolchildren and two adults, their teachers, yesterday. Like so many of you, I am heartbroken and outraged in the face of such […]

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