Archive for Dylan Riley
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:13 am in News
UMaine releases list of criteria for academic reorganization
By Dylan Riley
The University of Maine released the first draft of the Academic Program Prioritization Working Group criteria Monday, which the work group will use for examining academic programs at UMaine. University President Robert Kennedy charged the work group …
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 2:12 am in News
New report shows how students can go green
By Dylan Riley
The National Wildlife Federation — a wildlife advocacy group — released a report Wednesday detailing 35 ways college students can affect sustainability and green energy initiatives on their campuses, as well as such efforts of students …
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009, 10:56 pm in News
UMaine receives $2 million gift
By Dylan Riley
UM announced Monday it has received a $2 million gift that will fund two new positions, graduate fellowships and an emergency excellence fund.
Monday, November 16th, 2009, 1:23 am in News
University of Maine scholar David Smith dies at 80
By Dylan Riley
Professor Emeritus David C. Smith, a University of Maine faculty member, died Nov. 7 at the age of 80. Smith was born in Lewiston and served on the UMaine faculty for almost 25 years before retiring in …
Friday, November 13th, 2009, 12:28 pm in News
Harris, Gatcombe win Student Government elections
By Dylan Riley
After concern about the validity of a small number of ballots, unofficial election results showed Brian Harris won the seat of president of Student Government.
Thursday, November 12th, 2009, 6:51 pm in News
Student Government presidential race too close to call
By Dylan Riley
The University of Maine Student Government election for student body president is too close to call: Brian Harris has 828 votes and Zachary Jackman has 825 votes. But because of several sealed ballots submitted by individuals …
Thursday, November 12th, 2009, 3:12 pm in News
Swine flu claims second victim from Penobscot county
By Dylan Riley
A third Mainer, again from Penobscot county, has died recently from swine flu, the Maine Center for Disease Control reported today.
Thursday, November 12th, 2009, 2:16 am in News
Maine Speaker of the House visits the University of Maine
By Dylan Riley
Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives Hannah Pingree stopped by the University of Maine on Tuesday to field questions from students.
Monday, November 9th, 2009, 3:13 am in News
Student Government hopefuls debate
By Dylan Riley
Candidates for Student Government president and vice president debated Thursday, telling students why they should represent the student body.
Monday, November 9th, 2009, 2:55 am in News
Maine saves 98 jobs using ARRA funds
By Dylan Riley
The Department of Education released a report on Nov. 2 detailing education jobs created and saved by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. The report states Maine saved 98 jobs in education through stimulus funds and …
