UMaine News

Portland Press Herald Covers Wind Buoy Testing

aparadis — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:07:49 +0000

The Portland Press Herald carried an Associated Press story Friday about the University of Maine’s offshore data-collection wind buoy being ready for testing in the ocean.

UMaine plans to commercialize the system, which will examine whether off-shore locations are suitable wind resources for wind farms.

Mother-Daughter Project Lecture June 6 in Belfast

aparadis — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:47:02 +0000

A Bates College sociology professor will discuss factors that can lead adults to reinforce gender stereotypes during a presentation Thursday, June 6, at 7 p.m. at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. Speaker Emily Kane is author of The Gender Trap, which explores how adults can unintentionally reinforce traditional roles and expectations. The free presentation is part of the Maine Mother-Daughter Project developed by Kimberly Huisman, UMaine associate professor of sociology. The project is intended to create a community that strengthens mother-daughter relationships.

UMaine Extension Helping Area Beekeepers

aparadis — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:46:07 +0000

A Bangor Daily News story about growing local interest in beekeeping cites the importance of University of Maine Cooperative Extension expertise.

McConnon Comments on New Census Figures

aparadis — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:44:52 +0000

University of Maine economist Jim McConnon is cited in a Lewiston Sun Journal story on the new U.S. Census data that show Maine gained slighted and Massachusetts grew significantly.

WLBZ Covers Josiah-Martin’s Community Presentation on Opiate Addiction

aparadis — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:43:12 +0000

Director of Multicultural Programs Judith Josiah-Martin’s May 21 community presentation on Indian Island on the realities of opiate dependency was covered by WLBZ (Channel 2).

Gabe Study Cited in Maine Edge Article on Waterfront Concerts

aparadis — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:26:08 +0000

The Maine Edge interviewed University of Maine economics professor Todd Gabe and cited his 2012 study on the economic effects of Bangor’s Waterfront Concerts series.

Segal Posts Latest Blog

aparadis — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:10 +0000

The newest entry in the Bangor Daily News blog “Education: Future Imperfect,” by UMaine Professor of History Howard Segal is online.

Mainebiz Reports on Blackstone Initiative Changes

aparadis — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:19:31 +0000

Mainebiz reported Blackstone Accelerates Growth, a $3 million effort started in 2011 to create innovation hubs in Maine, is now being run by Maine Technology Institute. The University of Maine, MTI and Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development are the three main parties under the Blackstone agreement.

Female College Students to Take Part in Maine NEW Leadership

aparadis — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:18:06 +0000

Twenty-eight female college students from Maine institutions will arrive at the University of Maine on Thursday, May 30 to take part in the fifth annual Maine NEW Leadership session.

The event is a free, six-day, public leadership training program aimed at strengthening leadership skills, learning how to network and encouraging running for public office.

Throughout the session, students will participate in a variety of workshops hosted by guests including state politicians, public leaders and members of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center and UMaine faculty.

The students will also travel to the State House in Augusta and Margaret Chase Smith Library in Skowhegan.

More information is available online or by contacting Mary Cathcart, co-director of Maine NEW Leadership and a senior policy associate at the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, at 207.581.1539.

WABI Previews Clean Sweep Sale

aparadis — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:05:37 +0000

WABI (Channel 5) previewed the upcoming Clean Sweep Sale at the University of Maine. Lisa Morin, coordinator of the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism, and UMaine student Robbie Bickford spoke about preparing for Friday and Saturday’s sale. Items were donated by the university or students who moved out of the dorms at the end of the semester. Proceeds will benefit programs and services offered by the Black Bear Exchange and the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism.