TJ Williams’ 123 votes for student body president were more than enough in an student government election with drastically lower voter turnout previous spring contests and all candidates running unopposed.
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Student body president condemns faculty voting no confidence
Student Body President Chris Camire had harsh words for faculty moving to vote no confidence in University of Southern Maine President Selma Botman. He pleaded with faculty to work with, not against Botman.
Student body president pleads with faculty against voting no confidence in Botman
Student Body President Chris Camire called a move by faculty to vote no confidence…
Petition with signatures calling for no-confidence vote released [DOCUMENT]
A group of senior members of the University of Southern Maine faculty gathered 53 signatures…
Faculty petition triggers referendum for a no-confidence vote in President Botman
Faculty Senate Chair Jeannine Diddle Uzzi dropped the petition off at Botman’s office this afternoon after being presented with it by Jerry Lasala, professor of physics. “We’ve come to the conclusion that this is a chronic and apparently unchangeable solution,” Lasala said.
Senator Olympia Snowe chosen as USM commencement speaker
U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe will speak at the University of Southern Maine’s 2012 commencement…
Botman reiterates commitment to USM in face of criticism
University of Southern Maine President Selma Botman told members of the media today that she has no plans to resign in the face of a potential vote of no confidence from faculty. “I remain fully and unalterably committed to USM,” Botman told reporters in Wishcamper Center.
On-campus concert pushed back to next fall
The on-campus concert originally planned for this spring has been pushed back to next…
USM wastes less during national recycling competition
USM ranked 63rd out of 249 schools in its competition division for the highest amount…
USM takes back two controversial raises for administrators
The University of Southern Maine took back two controversial pay increases to top administrators following backlash from the USM community member as well as members of the public.
USM students help give Somalis a voice in project for Al Jazeera
Mohammed Dini remembers the war-torn situation of Somalia when he left with his family in 1997. Conditions were so bad, people carried around white cotton cloths every day to cover their own bodies if they were killed — a preparation necessary to follow traditional funeral rites.
Play about women in Iran showing at USM Friday
“The Poets and the Assassin,” an original play examining the history and contemporary lives…
The Free Press has an immediate job opening as multimedia editor
The Free Press is currently hiring a new Multimedia Editor for this semester. This is an awesome opportunity for someone interested in photo and video to expand his or her portfolio and get some great experience. The editor is paid a stipend every two weeks, and you don’t need work-study funds.
Student Body President Chris Camire drops out of race
Chris Camire has announced that he will not seek another term as student body…
Everything you need to know about our redesign [VIDEO]
Last week we unveiled our print edition redesign. We’ve got a new nameplate —…
Student body president incumbent facing difficult opponent
If re-elected, Chris Camire will be the first student body president to serve more than one year. In fact, it’s the first time a student body president has even gotten a shot at re-election since they’re always been seniors.
Egyptian activist addresses USM — ‘revolution will prevail’
Egyptian pro-democracy activist Wael Nawara visited the University of Southern Maine Friday to share…
Refund checks allow one student to pay bills, car bling for another
While the refund money is legally supposed to only cover a student’s cost of attendance — including room and board, transportation, books, supplies and miscellaneous costs like food and entertainment — it’s hard to know how students use the money, said Director of Financial Aid Keith Dubois.
College deans seek to minimize budget cuts’ impact on students
Despite slashing $1 million from each of the three major colleges at the University…
Students behind new Facebook app hope to change how you plan your nightlife
Be ready to add another medium to your social calender. With over one thousand…
Students and faculty study environmental effects of burning wood
With the rising price of oil and gas heat prompting many Mainers to burn…
Rushworth Kidder event at USM on March 16 is cancelled
We were informed that Dr. Rushworth “Rush” Kidder, who was scheduled to speak at…
USM art students left high and dry by closing of The Art Guru
University of Southern Maine art students in Gorham can no longer rely on a nearby art supply store, which for years offered discounts and guidance to students.
Faculty morale takes a hit in new round of budget cuts
With the possibility faculty and staff could lose their jobs in a new wave of budget cuts, morale is low reportedly low amongst at faculty at the University of Southern Maine, which is facing a grim $5.1 million budget shortfall projected for the upcoming fiscal year 2013.