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A&C Recommends: ‘Marx Reloaded’ at SPACE
Tonight, the University of Southern Maine’s Philosophy Symposium, the student philosophy organization, will be…
College deans will decide on proposed $1 million cuts this week
The additional $1 million in cuts needed from each college at the University of Southern Maine could result fewer faculty and staff and squeezed operating budgets, but the college deans hope to minimize the impact felt by students. The three deans of the major colleges will discuss their proposed $1 million-a-piece budget cuts for next year with Provost John Wright tomorrow, before Wright submits the proposals to President Selma Botman by Friday.
Being a musician in Portland takes new forms with changing economy
Barry Arvin Young didn’t plan on making a living on music in Maine. But…
Faced with massive budget shortfall, colleges forced to make large cuts next year
The University of Southern Maine’s three major colleges have three weeks to come up with about $1 million each in budget cuts for fiscal year 2013 as a result of a budget shortfall of over $5 million. USM President Selma Botman and Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs John Wright’s delivered the news to the faculty of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences on Friday in the Wiscamper Center.
UMS Board of Trustees pick James Page to replace Pattenaude as chancellor
James Page, CEO of the James W. Sewall Company in Old Town and adjunct of professor of philosophy at the University of Maine will be the new chancellor of the University of Maine System. UMS Board of Trustees Chair M. Michelle Hood announced the decision Thursday at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. Page will replace the current chancellor, Richard Pattenaude, who has served since 2007, in March.
Take Two with Mike Costa
By Mike Costa Returning to USM after having left many years ago has been…
Students compete for spot as social media reporter for XFINITY
Seven University of Southern Maine students have the chance to work for a year…
USM Police Beat: smoking weed, urinating on cars, post-Superbowl heartache
Wednesday, Feb. 8 8:30 p.m.–Drug Violation: Complaint of a subject smoking marijuana by the…
VIDEO: Delta Chi takes an icy plunge for charity
Brothers from the University of Southern Maine chapter of Delta Chi partook in Camp…
Chiu: Don’t get caught up on the fat-fearing bandwagon
For as long as I can remember, my mother always warned me about saturated…
Men’s team places third in Alliance Championship, second in LEC scoring
University of Southern Maine men’s track team finished third in the 2012 New England Alliance Championship and second in Little East Conference scoring Saturday at the USM Field House in Gorham. UMass-Dartmouth won the Little East Conference 177 to USM’s 132 and took the alliance title, scoring 145 points to Westfield’s 94 and Southern Maine’s 91.
Head of USM Foundation leaves university to become president of Maine Media Workshops + College
Meg Weston, vice president for advancement at the University of Southern Maine and president and CEO of the USM Foundation is leaving the university to take the helm as president at Maine Media Workshops + College. Weston’s last day at USM will be March 9, and she will begin her new job at the end of the month. The university has not yet chosen her successor.
Chiu: Spice up your Valentine’s Day with these top 8 aphrodisiacs
Whether you’re in a relationship, single or in between, Valentine’s Day is the day to celebrate and appreciate love. This year, instead of spending hundreds of dollars on flowers, chocolates and jewelry, why not try something different?
On-campus concert to be held in Gorham, artist still unknown
University of Southern Maine students can look forward to a concert on the Gorham campus April 28, with plans for the event moving forward after the Student Senate approved the use of student activity fee funds in January. No artist has been chosen yet.
Kelchner: In praise of whistleblowers
When former NFL great Deion “PrimeTime” Sanders announced with great fanfare he was founding…
USM women’s track sweep their 12th straight New England Alliance and LEC Championships
The University of Southern Maine women’s track team swept the Little East Conference and Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference to capture their 12th straight New England Alliance and LEC Championships Saturday at the USM Field House. The lady Huskies won by a 205 to 1324 margin over UMass-Dartmouth in the Little East and 168 to 136 over Worcester State for the Alliance title.
O’Reilly: College passing you by? Rush for a change
Freshman will quickly come to realize that, at this age, change is the only constant as we all continue our quest for self- actualization. You may wake up one day to find that your best friend, hall mate or even your roommate has meandered down his/her own path, leaving you behind to ponder how things changed so much right under your nose.
Following delay, program review process back on track
Following a delay caused by disputes between faculty and administrators over data collection methods, the process to review under-performing academic programs is back on track, with results expected in March.
Air to the moon in ‘Le Voyage Dans La Lune’
Pop-weavers Jean-Benoît Dunckel and Nicolas Godin boldly tackle science fiction as French electronic duo Air, providing the vessel for…
Henry: Pixar choosing money over muse
Every movie production company has its ups and downs. Warner Brothers, Paramount, The Weinstein…
Whether it’s your sweet heart or sweet tooth, Portland’s got you covered
Whether you’re looking to play it safe this Valentine’s Day or take a walk on the wild side, Portland candy shops have something to offer everyone. Like every gift-giving holiday, however, last-minute shopper syndrome is prevalent. If you need Cupid’s arrow to remind you not to procrastinate, there might be some dangerously tasty consequences.
A&C Recommends: 48 Hour Music Festival at SPACE
What happens when you take 30 of Portland’s biggest musicians, break them into six…
Nationally-known Beehive Design Collective to visit USM
The Beehive Design Collective will be presenting two of their nationally recognized banners and…