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November 9, 2018

Maine Voters Approve University Bond Proposal

UMaine and the other institutions of the University of Maine System will be receiving $49 million to upgrade campus learning facilities, thanks to voter approval of Question 4 on November 6. With nearly all ballots counted, Question 4 received more than 54 percent of the statewide vote. “Passage of this bond is a critical investment…

November 9, 2018

Winter Session Registration is Now Open!

UMaine’s Winter Session, an opportunity for learners of all ages to take university courses to earn college credit online, will run Dec. 27, 2018 through Jan. 16, 2019. Registration is open and a list of courses is available here. Third-year student Lydia Elwell, history and education major, has many positive things to say about the program.…

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November 9, 2018

Pres. Joan Ferrini-Mundy Hosts a Campus-Wide Town Hall Meeting at Buchanan Alumni House

President Joan Ferrini-Mundy hosted a campus-wide Town Hall meeting at Buchanan Alumni House on October 30. Over 100 faculty, staff, and administrators attended the meeting, which was moderated by Prof. David Townsend ’74, ’81 Ph.D., faculty senate president. President Ferrini-Mundy discussed student enrollment, research, partnerships, updates, and other concerns, and took questions from the audience.…

November 9, 2018

‘Framing Maine’ Series Features Authors Who Write About Maine

Paul Doiron and Kristen Lindquist were featured at the Nov. 8th Framing Maine series titled Framing Maine: Conversations with Storytellers and Imagemakers from the Pine Tree State. The event included readings from their works, discussions on writing as a craft, and how the state of Maine has influenced their writing. Doiron and Lindquist, husband and…

October 5, 2018

Prof. Andy Goupee Surrounds Himself with Wind and Water

Engineering Professor Andrew “Andy” Goupee enjoys the outdoors — hiking, biking, camping, and swimming, surrounded by wind and water. And wind and water are also the focus of his research interests. Goupee has conducted research on floating wind turbines, first as a research assistant professor at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, and since 2014…

October 4, 2018

Collins Center for the Arts Celebrates 32nd Anniversary with Melissa Etheridge

The Collins Center for the Arts recently celebrated their 32nd anniversary gala with Grammy-Award winning artist Melissa Etheridge. The Collins Center Gala began with a farm-to-table dinner, remarks from UMaine president, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, and presentation of two awards. Guests paid tribute to this year’s Wilma Award winner, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, as well as the…

October 4, 2018

Family & Friends Weekend 2018

The University of Maine held Family & Friends Weekend Sept. 21st through Sept. 23rd. Students, prospective students, families, and friends enjoyed a variety of events across campus including a lobster bake sponsored by the University Credit Union, the Black Bear Attack adventure race, Maine Bound Adventure Center’s Paddle Fest, an L.L. Bean pop-up shop, and…

October 4, 2018

Passage of Question 4 Will Fund Neville Hall Improvements

On November 6th, Maine voters will decide the fate of a $49 million bond proposal. Its purpose is to modernize outdated learning facilities and improve career preparation and opportunities for students throughout the University of Maine System. As part of YES on Question 4, UMaine’s Neville Hall—one of UMaine’s most heavily used classroom buildings—would be…

October 4, 2018

University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame Inducts New Members

The UMaine Sports Hall of Fame inducted a 10-member class on October 5th. The induction ceremony added standouts from several sports including baseball, football, basketball, track and field, men’s ice hockey, and athletic training. The hall now totals 195 members. Inductees included John Gillette ’65, three-year letterman in basketball and baseball; Ray Jacques ’85, who…

October 4, 2018

A Warm Welcome for President Ferrini-Mundy

About 125 Bangor area alumni and friends offered UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy a warm welcome last month at the UMaine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor during a reception hosted by the Alumni Association. The event offered individuals a chance to meet the new president, learn her priorities for the new school year, and connect…

September 17, 2018

Ballot Questions Would Modernize Neville Hall

UMaine will receive $1.5 million to modernize Neville Hall if Maine voters approve Question 4 on the state’s November 6th ballot. The improvements are part of a $49 million proposal to improve facilities at Maine’s public universities, especially those related to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degree programs. The improvements are particularly important to…