Category: News

For those who came to give blood last Thursday, an abundance of donors meant waiting periods of up to forty five minutes. This was good news to Julie Hart, a Red Cross donor recruitment representative. The event was a success, exceeding its collection goal of 40 pints for the day.

The Senate met last Thursday for just over two hours to discuss a wide field of issues including rape, building renovation, parking, events planning, and library systematization.

As the Senate began discussion over last week’s alleged date rapes, President Pattenaude had strong words:

“I find that a cowardly and sick act,” he said.

Sept. 19

Criminal Mischief: A dorm room in Gorham was entered and the door was damaged in the process, requiring a locksmith’s attention. The case is under investigation.

Sept. 21

Todd E. McArthur, 21, a Gorham resident, was arrested behind Dickey-Wood after arguing with USM police over a parking ticket and running from them.

UMaine admission hits all-time high

The seven schools of the Umaine system have a record 34,752 students enrolled this fall, an increase of 663 students, or 1.9 percent, over last year’s enrollment. This is the second year in a row that enrollment has increased by a record-setting margin.

Within the past month more than four assaults of young women in Maine have shadowed summer’s end. The attacks began August 12 when a man attempted to push a woman into her vehicle at University of Maine, Orono and escalated with the murder of Colby student Don Rossignol on Sept.

USM will be highlighting environmental concerns throughout the year in a series of educational events, many of which will be organized and run by students. The events are being held under the auspices of the Provost’s office, which has dubbed this year’s convocation “Environmental Sustainability.

An Internet worm called “sobig” and variants, called “lovesan” and “nachi” are making the rounds at USM, and the latest versions of Microsoft Windows are vulnerable , according to Carl Helms, Director of Software Services.

“Virus software can’t protect you,” Helms explained.

Sept. 10

A purse was stolen from a locked car in a Gorham campus parking lot.

Sept. 10

A wallet was stolen from a backpack in the bag holding area in the Portland book store.

Sept. 11

The rhino in Gorham has lost his horn.

Sept. 11

Six Cds and a Sony Playstation 2 were stolen from a car parked in Gorham’s G-20 parking lot.

The third student senate meeting of the semester was peppered with laughter and joking. It was a brief meeting, just under one and a half hours. President Pattenaude, scheduled to speak, was unable to attend. “This meeting was quick, nice and friendly…but don’t get used to it,” said Chair Jeremy Collette after the meeting adjourned.

The Senate met last Thursday for just over two hours to discuss a wide field of issues including rape, building renovation, parking, events planning, and library systematization.

As the Senate began discussion over last week’s alleged date rapes, President Pattenaude had strong words:

“I find that a cowardly and sick act,” he said.

Sept. 19

Criminal Mischief: A dorm room in Gorham was entered and the door was damaged in the process, requiring a locksmith’s attention. The case is under investigation.

Sept. 21

Todd E. McArthur, 21, a Gorham resident, was arrested behind Dickey-Wood after arguing with USM police over a parking ticket and running from them.

Fire departments from five cities responded to the dispatch of a chemical spill in Gorham campus’s Russell Hall this past Wednesday just before 11 a.m. Nobody was injured and and 30-35 people were safely evacuated from the building. The leak caused by a mechanical malfunction was safely cleaned up and disposed of.

Within the past month more than four assaults of young women in Maine have shadowed summer’s end. The attacks began August 12 when a man attempted to push a woman into her vehicle at University of Maine, Orono and escalated with the murder of Colby student Don Rossignol on Sept.

When the brick smashed into his head, Joe Frechette said, “it was like if someone unplugged me.” Frechette, a senior media studies major, was standing outside Portland Hall on Congress Street when an unidentified assailant threw the large red brick with enough force to knock Frechette to the ground and to break a window that lay beyond.

USM will be highlighting environmental concerns throughout the year in a series of educational events, many of which will be organized and run by students. The events are being held under the auspices of the Provost’s office, which has dubbed this year’s convocation “Environmental Sustainability.

USM, along with the rest of the University of Maine System, is in the process of replacing its administration software, now a hodgepodge of outdated and incompatible programs, with a new system called Peoplesoft. USM’s share of the cost is an annual $294,000 fee, which will be paid as long as the system is used.

An Internet worm called “sobig” and variants, called “lovesan” and “nachi” are making the rounds at USM, and the latest versions of Microsoft Windows are vulnerable , according to Carl Helms, Director of Software Services.

“Virus software can’t protect you,” Helms explained.

One feature of USM’s Glickman Library expansion centers around the sixth floor which houses the rare books and ephemera of the Special Collections Department. The Special Collections floor will feature an exhibit area and a spacious reading room. A conference and seminar room to accommodate classes and special functions is also in the plans.

Sept. 10

A purse was stolen from a locked car in a Gorham campus parking lot.

Sept. 10

A wallet was stolen from a backpack in the bag holding area in the Portland book store.

Sept. 11

The rhino in Gorham has lost his horn.

Sept. 11

Six Cds and a Sony Playstation 2 were stolen from a car parked in Gorham’s G-20 parking lot.

Field Hockey

Sept.13 vs. CLARK Win 1-0

Sept. 16 vs. New England College Loss 1-2

Sept. 18 vs. Bates Win 2-1

Women’s Soccer

Sept. 13 vs. WELLESLEY Tie

Sept. 17 vs. Gordon

Volleyball

Sept. 10 vs. St. Joseph’s Win 3-1

Sept. 13 vs. Husson Win 3-0

Golf

Sept.

The goal to be more inclusive and tolerant was presented at the first Board of Student Organizations (BSO) meeting this past Friday afternoon. Vice President Julia Edwards reiterated to the 29 groups represented in the basement of Payson Smith that she and the current executive board hoped to be more accepting and understanding.

The third student senate meeting of the semester was peppered with laughter and joking. It was a brief meeting, just under one and a half hours. President Pattenaude, scheduled to speak, was unable to attend. “This meeting was quick, nice and friendly…but don’t get used to it,” said Chair Jeremy Collette after the meeting adjourned.

This coming weekend the University will host its first ever Homecoming Weekend. This event, geared towards alumni, includes many activities hosted by diverse areas of the University. Rodney Mondor, assistant dean of student life, characterizes this event as a great collaborative effort.

UMS Gets New Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs

University of Maine System’s Chancellor Joseph W. Westphal has announced a new Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. Elsa Nunez will be replacing Dr. James H. Breece, who has held the position on a fixed-length appointment since 2000.