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Female student confronted by a group of males in car near USM
A USM student was approached by a car full of men who attempted to detain her as she walked towards campus in Gorham early Friday morning, according to a campus safety alert released by the USM Department of Public Safety.
USM students taking over drive-in theater this summer
As the school year comes to a close, many college students are joining a mad rush to find summer employment in a stalled job market. But a few USM students are employing themselves instead.
Juniors marketing majors Ry Russell, Patrick Brophy and Tyler Wells are taking over management of the Saco Drive-in theater, opening for business May 27.
Students march in Gorham against sexual violence
The USM Campus Safety Project organized a week of events to call attention to…
What’s in a name? A history of Franklin (Arterial) Street
The recent restoration of street signs along Franklin Arterial to its original name, Franklin Street, may not seem like a big change.
But Franklin, the four lane road in Portland leading from Interstate 295 to the waterfront, has quite a story behind it. And the name change is just a part of the wider effort to revitalize the wide swath of road and median that cuts the peninsula in two.
Student group committed to building ties between USM and Gorham
A new student group at USM is committed to building bridges between students and their neighbors in Gorham by working on projects aimed at creating community.
The Transitionaries were founded in December by senior sociology major Travis Bonpietro, who said the group is committed to promoting mutual aid and support to the town of Gorham.
Students react to the possible tobacco ban [video]
Andrew Ballantyne interviews students on the Gorham campus about their opinions on the possible…
Reorganization recommendations delayed
Provost John Wright’s recommendations to President Botman for the restructuring of academic departments within USM’s three new colleges, which Wright said were expected this week, have been delayed until early May.
The recommendations from Wright will be made with consultation from the deans of USM’s three new colleges
USM celebrates Earth Day with week of activities
USM hosted several events surrounding the environment and sustainability last week, leading up to Earth Day on Friday.
From a bike safety and tire check to a full moon hike, to seed planting, students kept busy participating in environmentally friendly activities while also learning new tips on ways to do their part in keeping the planet healthy. Events were held Monday through Friday on both the Portland and Gorham campuses.
USM senior to lead panel discussion on LGBT youth in Maine
Senior women and gender studies and sociology major Emily Paine will moderate a panel discussion on the gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender youth in Maine April 28.
Nearly 100 SGA election ballots invalid due to common IP addresses
A number of ballots cast in the Student Government Association elections were deemed invalid by a Student Senate regulatory committee because they were sent in rapid succession from four common IP addresses.
Ban would reach beyond problem of second-hand smoke
The debate over a proposed tobacco ban at USM has largely centered on the issue of second-hand smoke. But the policy would cover dips, chew and snus, raising the question of how involved the university should be in personal health choices.
SIFE wins regional student business competition, heads to nationals in May
Representatives from USM’s Students in Free Enterprise group won the regional SIFE competition in New York this month, allowing them to advance to the national competition taking place in Minneapolis in May.
USM chapter of Phi Mu fighiting closure
USM’s Psi Beta chapter of the Phi Mu women’s fraternity is appealing a decision by the national Phi Mu organization to close the chapter at the end of the academic year.
Chapter president Carin Jollotta announced the news in an email to other USM Greek life and student government leaders April 4.
USM students to lend a hand for Day of Service on Friday
USM’s second annual Day of Service will be held Friday, giving students the opportunity volunteer at over a dozen projects in the Greater Portland area. The event begins Friday at 8 a.m. with registration and breakfast, and wraps up Friday evening at 5 p.m.
USM considering tobacco ban
The days when USM students can light up a smoke or dip into a tin of chewing tobacco on campus may be numbered.
Citing the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, lax enforcement of the current smoking policy and a desire to reduce tobacco use at USM, the Tobacco Policy Committee is pushing for a ban of all tobacco products on campus.
NEASC visit to conclude accreditation process
The New England Association of Schools and Colleges will evaluate USM this month to…
Provost under fire at Faculty Senate meeting
Speaking out of turn and raising their voices, faculty members argued heatedly with each other and with members of the administration in a chaotic Faculty Senate meeting Friday at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College.
Following the heated debate, the senate voted to make official statements to the administration condemning what it called the forced merging of departments and calling for more faculty choice in academic reorganization.
Willems-Phaneuf says goodbye to her role as student body president
Ashley Willems-Phaneuf bid adieu in a speech to the Student Senate Friday, at the Wishcamper Center in Portland, concluding her career as student body president.
Student Senate to vote on tobacco ban Friday
The Student Senate will vote whether to support or oppose a proposed campus-wide tobacco…
WMPG almost halfway to their goal, despite Friday power outage
WMPG has raised raised nearly $15,000 for Begathon, half of their $30,000 goal, although a power outage Friday morning slowed donations for the pledge drive.
Chancellor Pattenaude delivers ‘State of the University’ address in Augusta
University of Maine System Chancellor Richard L. Pattenaude spoke to a joint session of…
USM students fold 1,000 cranes for Japan
According to a Japanese legend, should a person fold 1,000 origami cranes, a crane will grant them one wish, traditionally a wish for health or recovery from illness or injury.
Following the the earthquake, tsunami and resulting nuclear crisis in Japan, the USM Asian American Association and Symposium is continuing that tradition by folding 1000 origami cranes and selling them to raise funds for relief efforts.
Improving health care access with cell phones
USM professor of computer science Bruce MacLeod and graduate students Brent Atkinson and Matt…