Planetarium hosts panel on the role of women in hard sciences
It used to be that men were the only ones allowed to call themselves scientists, in today’s world, gender structures are not so rigid. Even so, femaRead More…
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AFUM update: no agreement reached at Sept. renegotiation
The Associated Faculties of the University of Maine met again on Friday, Sept. 27 to renegotiate the full-time faculty contract that expired on June 3Read More…
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Gas leak makes for delays The area of Bedford Street connecting to the USM parking garage on the Portland campus sprung a leak on Tuesday, Sept. 3, jRead More…
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Campus Diversity and Equity invites the USM community to participate in “Diversity Strategies: For Today’s Complex Environment.” This seminar is a livRead More…
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Academic Council for Post-Holocaust Christian and Jewish studies offers two new courses The Academic Council for Post-Holocaust Christian and JewisRead More…
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AmeriCorps looking for students Only one application was received for a program seeking a minimum of 12 USM students to be community service leaderRead More…
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Gorham sexual assault The University released a community warning after a sexual assault was reported last week in Gorham. The victim contacted poRead More…
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High-tech dummy The College of Nursing gets high-tech with a new mannequin that mimics the needs of an infant. The model cries and expresses hungRead More…
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Professor passes on A former USM faculty member, John Romanyshyn, died March 15. Romanyshyn was professor emeritus of social work. He joined USM faRead More…
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Bioscience groundbreaking Members of the campus community are invited to a ground-breaking ceremony for the Bioscience Research Addition to the SciRead More…
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Surveys look at student health behaviors The College of Nursing and University Health Services formed a partnership. Over the next three semesters Read More…
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Service Valentines Project It’s time to make the Valentine cards. On Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. in the Brooks Student Center in Gorham, Circle K is sponsoriRead More…
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It’s almost spring The Gorham and Portland events boards have teamed up to begin planning The Spring Fling to be held on April 19 from noon to midnRead More…
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Rodney’s going Greek Sigma Phi Epsilon gave a special invitation to a non-Greek member of the USM committee to join its national organization. RodRead More…
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This sin knows your name If you’re sitting around bored on Thursday night, or don’t want to travel to Gorham for “Thirsty Thursday,” then check outRead More…
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Wanna play? Portland Commuter Life and Co-Curricular Programs at the Woodbury Campus Center in Portland is asking for board game donations. Board gRead More…
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Parking/ RHA The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is sponsoring a meeting Monday, Dec. 3 in Gorham addressing the issue of parking on the Gorham caRead More…
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Flu shots arrive The University’s allotment of flu shots has arrived. Those interested can get the vaccine on either the Gorham or Portland campus Read More…
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Festivities at Lewiston-Auburn campus Festivities are being held at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn campus Sun, Nov. 11 to celebrate the completion of renovaRead More…
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Messy students, dirty dorms part 2 The article “Messy students, dirty dorms,” published last week has caused a stir on the Gorham campus. On ThursRead More…
It’s a small world after all
Every year, more than 7,500 college students from across the United States pack their bags and head to the Walt Disney World College Program. For the Read More…
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Some people have complained about the lack of heating in recent weeks. At the onset of fall, buildings across campus face serious heating problems. TRead More…
Flu shots delayed
The University’s allotment of flu shots is not expected until mid-November, delayed from their original mid-October shipment date. The delay is due tRead More…
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Students paying another wee fee A lot of students didn’t notice the new line on their bills that reads “energy fee.” But some people are concerned abRead More…