University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online training for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from 6–7 p.m. Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. “Start Your 4-H Volunteer Journey” will explore the ways volunteers can become involved with UMaine Extension 4-H, what the 4-H youth development program is about and requirements for becoming […]
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University Bookstore will host its annual Family and Friends sale with select items on sale and the store will have extended hours: Friday, Sept. 30, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Bear Necessities Fan Shop will also have hours on Family and Friends weekend. Friday, Sept. 30, noon–4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. […]
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The 4-H Livestock Auction at the Cumberland Fair will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 4:30 p.m. in the show arena at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, 197 Blanchard Road. Baby beef, market lambs and market hogs raised by local 4-H members will be auctioned off. All money goes directly to the 4-H student who raised […]
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The University of Maine has been named one of today’s best schools for online higher education in health care by EduMed.org, a website that connects students to flexible education programs to fast-track careers in nursing and allied health. UMaine’s online interprofessional graduate certificate in gerontology ranked No. 12 in best accredited online gerontology programs in […]
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Initiatives on campus include: Softball field construction and upgrade, A UMS TRANSFORM project funded by the Harold Alfond Foundation. Construction and renovation work on Holmes and Coburn halls for the boutique hotel project, with an alert to the UMaine community to expect noise and vibration from hydraulic jack hammers on-site. Littlefield Garden gazebo roof work […]
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Karen Keim, director of the Maine Educational Opportunity Center and Maine Educational Talent Search at the University of Maine, will receive the Walter O. Mason Award from the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE). The award is the highest honor given by COE and recognizes outstanding contributions to federal TRIO programs and the advancement of […]
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The University of Maine will hold Family and Friends Weekend from Sept. 30–Oct. 2. Many events will be held on campus throughout the weekend. These include Friday Night Socials; Chats by the Campfire; a Family Block Party on the Mall sponsored by Alpenglow featuring a petting zoo, ax throwing, a small business fair, food trucks […]
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Dana Humphrey has hung up his hard hat after 36 years of serving the University of Maine as a faculty member and dean of the College of Engineering. During his tenure, the college has undergone tremendous growth, most recently with the opening of the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center on Aug. 24. The $78 […]
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Norm Jones of Miramar Beach, Florida, a senior leader in enrollment management with more than 40 years of experience, has been named interim vice president of enrollment management at the University of Maine, effective Oct. 1. Jones will serve through the national search to fill the permanent position. As a member of the Associated Board […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension opens a free six-session online educational series for parents and caregivers Oct. 4 from 1–2:30 p.m. Additional sessions are scheduled Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1. “Back to Basics: Building Routines for Success” will focus on managing daily household tasks; meal planning and budgeting; learning to live with others; […]
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