USM budget gap estimate widens
Posted on January 20, 2014 by sdritz in News
In the weeks between the initial presentation of USM’s budget on Nov. 15 and Dec. 9, when the estimate was revised, the structural gap between the funds available and the funds required to keep the university running for the coming year has grown from $11.9 million to $13.9 million. Dick Campbell, USM’s chief financial officer, […]
USM bids spring students welcome
Posted on January 20, 2014 by Skyla Gordon in News, Uncategorized
To kick off the spring semester, several students donned bright blue and yellow scarves to signal to new students that they were welcome ambassadors for USM. These 50 volunteers, primarily from the Board of Student Organizations and Student Senate, wore the scarves as an indicator that they were available to answer questions about the school. […]
USM rings in the holiday season
Posted on December 09, 2013 by Sloane Ewell in News
The holiday season is exciting, with presents, food and drinks, winter break and a little quality time with the family. Many USM students have at least one quirky holiday tradition or twist on a classic tradition to look forward to when they’re celebrating the season. A lot of times, old-fashioned holiday activities that our ancestors […]
Student involvement rises despite falling funding
Posted on December 09, 2013 by Jeremy Holden in News
As student enrollment drops, students become more involved Participation in student groups and organizations has been on the rise, and group members, along with Student Life faculty, are encouraging students to get involved to make more connections in the university community and to build skills that will transfer to future careers. Jason Saucier, director of […]
The Free Press: Top 5 gifts for under $20
Posted on December 09, 2013 by dakotawing, and Sidney Dritz in News
With the holidays fast approaching, it can be hard to figure out what to get for everyone on your list. There are the big players—family, close friends, but what about that girl down the hall who you didn’t think you were that close with, but who got you something? What about your lab partner who […]
Budget estimates demand reaction
Posted on December 01, 2013 by Kirsten Sylvain in News
In the face of a potential shortfall of $11.9 million for fiscal year 2015, university officials stand behind the work of the Direction Package advisory board as the best way forward. Besides the $5 million in cuts the university is making to meet budget in the current fiscal year, Chief Financial Office Dick Campbell also […]
Languages and classics disband and reorganize
Posted on December 01, 2013 by Sidney Dritz in News
All of the classes and the three majors associated with the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures are still running after the department was effectively dissolved in late October. While ‘dissolving a department’ may sound like another cut, the move was largely organizational, and left the majors intact. No courses and none of […]
University and faculty union near agreement
Posted on December 01, 2013 by Sidney Dritz in News, Uncategorized
An agreement on faculty union contracts may be closer than it has been in two and a half years after a tentative agreement was reached in November. The proposed contract covers a four year span, including the past two and a half years and a year and half into the future. “I feel like we’re […]
Ban conflicts with Gorham lifestyle
Posted on December 01, 2013 by Sloane Ewell in News
Students are still taking issue with the implementation of USM’s tobacco ban in Gorham since the university went tobacco-free last year. Students at USM want to see administration work and listen to them to make the tobacco ban more suited to the needs of the Gorham campus. In the second semester since USM put its […]
Student profile: Paul Nelson strives to serve
Posted on December 01, 2013 by Sloane Ewell in News
Paul Nelson, first year political science major, has already been working to make changes at USM and hear all student voices. Nelson is originally from Old Town and is a 2012 graduate of Old Town High School. Right after high school Nelson enlisted in the National Guard where he worked in the United States to […]
