Archive for April 8th, 2010
Frederick E. Hutchinson, the University of Maine’s 16th president, died Wednesday in Bangor at age 79.
A UMaine alumnus with a degree in agronomy — a now-extinct major on the study of using plants as food, fuel …
At least a half-dozen significant donors have voiced concern about proposed cuts to university academic programs. The cuts could result in the loss of as much as $3 million in charitable gifts, according to University of …
More than 250 students, faculty and staff attended a rally at the foot of Fogler Library at the University of Maine Wednesday before marching to the offices of President Robert Kennedy and Provost Susan Hunter in …
More than 200 people gathered Tuesday at the University of Maine’s Wells Conference Center for a summit on advancing higher education in Maine, which focused on innovation and heightening cooperation between departments and public and private …
Steve Rowe has talked to college students throughout his campaign. When he asks them what they need to stay in Maine after graduation, they usually give similar answers.
“They say, ‘A job that pays a living wage, …
A Lincoln man has been charged with 20 counts of burglary in connection with incidents of theft at the University of Maine, according to the UMaine Police Department.
Police allege Harold Emery, Jr., 19, stole GPS devices, …
The outdoors is more than just a place to get fresh air. It is also a retreat from the busy routines of careers and classes. Tessa Prest-Berg is using this love for nature as a gateway …
The University of Maine’s General Student Senate unanimously passed the budget for fiscal year 2010-2011 at Tuesday’s meeting.
All 30 of 34 senators in attendance voted “aye” with no debate to the $617,505 budget proposed by Vice …
Branch break-in
A 4-foot-long tree branch was thrown through a window on the north end of the Canadian-American Center sometime between 5 p.m. April 6 and 7:22 a.m. April 7 when a custodian found it. The estimated …
In Hauck Auditorium on Tuesday afternoon, the stage is lit with work lights as stagehands scurry around the set applying last minute touches. Crewmembers stand in semicircles, discussing the ins and outs of the production. On …
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