Dear Huskies, It is my pleasure to welcome new students to and returning students…
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TRIO Student Support Services Welcome Letter
Welcome to the University of Southern Maine, 2020. Just as these times are different…
Athletics Department Welcome Letter
By: Al Bean, Athletics Director The USM Athletics Department is excited to welcome all of…
Preparing for the End of the Semester
By: Cristina Kerluke, Academic Support Program Specialist We hope you have settled into the…
Checking In
By: Samar Post Jamali, Nurse Practitioner Hello to members of the USM Community:…
Pundemic 2020: Using Humor in Crisis
By: Samantha Seebode, Suicide Prevention, Graduate Assistant As we reach week four of community…
Facts about COVID-19
By: Lynn G Howard, MSN, NP-C The timely health topic this month is, not…
Making the Pivot to Online Learning
By: Cristina Kerluke, Academic Support Program Specialist Any change can be challenging, particularly when…
Taking the reins of your research
By: Paul Dexter, Director of Academic Retention Initiatives, Megan MacGregor, Instruction and Outreach Librarian…
Alternative modes: Reducing carbon emissions with one trip on the road
By Sydney Pettey, USM Eco-Rep You’re taking that 20-minute drive from Gorham to Portland…
When you roommate isn’t your bestie
By: Sarah Kelly, LCPC Most college Freshmen feel both anxiety and excitement when thinking…
Write on!
By: Paul Dexter, Director of Academic Retention Initiatives & Cristina Kerluke, Academic Support Program…
The history of the wild Maine Blueberry
By: Oona Molyneaux, USM Eco-Rep Growing up in Downeast, Maine I always looked forward…
Three ways to have a more sustainable dorm experience
By: Ben Whitcher, USM Eco-Rep According to goingzerowaste.com, zero waste is the redesign of…
Learning is a marathon, not a sprint
By: Naamah Jarnot, Coordinator of Tutoring Services & Paul Dexter, Director of Academic Retention…
Working on Wellness: Cannabis: Am I using too much?
By: Anna Gardner, Recovery Oriented Campus Center Coordinator, Vicki Libby, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist We…
Environmental optimism
By: Tom Dolloff, USM Eco-Rep Climate change is a wicked problem with complex causes…
Manage your mindset
By: Paul Dexter, Director of Academic Retention Initiatives & Cristina Kerluke, Learning Commons Academic Support…
Be Heart Wise
By: Malinda Scannell, Nurse Practitioner February is Heart Month. It is an important time…
The importance of attention
By: Cristina Kerluke, Learning Commons Academic Support Program Specialist This week’s article is adapted…
Embrace planning as a process
By: Cristina Kerluke, Academic Support Program Specialist This week’s article is adapted from our…
Letter from the Office of Graduate Studies
By: Office of Graduate Studies Whether you’re a new or returning graduate student, the…
2020 Chinese New Year Celebration: The Year of the Rat
By: Brianne Hodgkins, Confucious Institute Program Coordinator The Chinese and American Friendship Association of…
Welcome back from the ROCC!
By: Christopher Corson, Collegiate Recovery Program Coordinator, Recovery Oriented Campus Center The ROCC staff…