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Exposition Focuses on Strengthening Communities for a Stronger Maine
Student research and creative achievement will be on display for the public at an exposition hosted by the College of Business, Public Policy and Health.
"Building Strong Communities for a Stronger Maine" is the theme of the event, to be held April 30, 2-5 p.m, in the Atrium of Corbett Business Building.
"Our college's makeup is not just an administrative umbrella," says Eric Brucker, dean of the College of Business, Public Policy and Health. "The work all our students do is intended to make a difference in people's lives."
For example, Brucker says the School of Nursing requires seniors to complete class group projects that send them into the community. This year, students organized health fairs in Milo and Pittsfield, conducted a bike safety clinic in Bangor and taught college students about nutrition during World Health Day.
Students in the Maine Business School worked with various companies in internship and advising roles. In one project, students developed international business plans for a Maine manufacturer. In another, students did market research for new product and service offerings.
Research by School of Social Work students discovered a correlation between self-esteem and eating disorders in junior high students. Students also helped elderly residents find information about State Assistance Programs.
The Department of Public Administration has given students the chance to work on such projects as how the natural gas pipeline will affect Maine's economic development, how towns recruit and select employees, and community policing.