The University of Maine System Board of trustees voted to approve a one-year…
Year: 2012
Presidential-candidate hopeful Ron Paul to visit USM on Saturday
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.
How a USM professor became an Internet meme
Two weeks ago, a familiar face from the University of Southern Maine Philosophy Department became something…
Efforts to increase enrollment focus on drawing residential students to Gorham
Jessica Harris, a freshman psychology major, is one of the students who received a housing grant for this semester. Without it, Harris said she would have to move back home and forgo an education in Gorham, where she has also developed a new social life.
“I wouldn’t have met half the people I’m friends with if I didn’t live on campus,” Harris said.
A farewell to Marie Stella in ‘from’
Here it is: the nearly three-year career span of of Marie Stella — one…
Leaky, old house perfect fit for USM applied energy program
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.
A&C Recommends: ‘The Red Ruby Heart in the Cold Blue Sea’ book signing
The spring semester has just begun, and to kick it off the USM bookstore…
Ambition key to the growing community of Maine graphic designers
The state of Maine holds few educational options for budding graphic designers, but that…
Behind boarded-up windows, 131washington brings an all-inclusive DIY space to Portland
At the foot of Munjoy Hill rests a small warehouse with a weathered exterior…
University of Maine System Chancellor candidates speak at USM
The three candidates for the position of University of Maine System Chancellor visited the…