UMS Board of Trustees pick James Page to replace Pattenaude as chancellor
VIDEO: Delta Chi takes an icy plunge for charity
Posted on February 12, 2012 by Paul Koenig in News, Video
Brothers from the University of Southern Maine chapter of Delta Chi partook in Camp Sunshine’s Polar Dip Feb. 11 at East End Beach in Portland. The fraternity had seven brothers run into …
A case against holding the spring concert on campus
Posted on February 06, 2012 by Paul Koenig in Letter From The Editor, Perspectives
USM’s lack of community may be a reason for the unimpressive concerts in recent years, yet the university needs attractions like concerts to boost community.
Presidential-candidate hopeful Ron Paul to visit USM on Saturday
Posted on January 23, 2012 by Paul Koenig in News
Ron Paul, candidate for the 2012 Republican Party presidential nomination, is set to speak at the University of Southern Maine this Saturday. Paul is tentatively scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. in the Hastings Formal Lounge on the Gorham campus, according to Paul Madore, the state chairman for the campaign. He said the itinerary is still being developed for the rest of Paul’s visit to Maine.
Leaky, old house perfect fit for USM applied energy program
Posted on January 22, 2012 by Paul Koenig in News
The USM-owned building at 19 College Ave. was built in the late 19th century as a private residence and has been used for a variety of purposes for the university, though it wasn’t in use when the department took it over in January. The applied energy program will be using it as a laboratory and research tool for students, and, if all goes to plan, the house will become a resource for the community as well.
Botman announces ‘iron-clad commitment’ to provide $1 million in additional scholarships next fall
Posted on December 06, 2011 by Paul Koenig in News
USM President Selma Botman officially announced the $1 million increase in student financial aid the university will provide to incoming high school students next fall at a press conference in the lobby of Payson Smith Hall in Portland today. The additional aid, which will come in the form of scholarships, will go to high school students of academic promise and merit and financial need.
With UMaine set to begin enforcing tobacco ban, USM is still in discussion about a similar policy
Posted on December 05, 2011 by Paul Koenig in News
With the University of Maine beginning to enforce its tobacco-free campus in January, other campuses like USM could follow with similar bans.
With projected budget deficit, USM takes substantial steps to increase enrollment
Posted on December 03, 2011 by Paul Koenig in News
Faced with declining enrollment and a projected deficit at the end of the fiscal year in June, the university is taking steps to improve residential and overall enrollment in the coming years, including awarding nearly $100,000 in housing grants for the spring semester and providing an additional $1 million for student financial aid next fall. Director of Public Affairs Bob Caswell said the $1 million additional student financial aid would be on top of the roughly $7 million of university funds USM provides for financial aid to students each year…
University counselors emphasize importance of community after recent death
Posted on November 28, 2011 by Paul Koenig in News
Members of the USM community stood on the hill in front of Upton Hastings Hall on the night of Nov. 17, clenching candles tight to their chests, shielding the light from blowing winds.
They shared a message of hope for those in need.
