http://mainecampus.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:15:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Maine Gov. John Baldacci handed down a curtailment order of nearly $6 million to the University of Maine System on Friday. The curtailment order for all state entities totaled more than $63 million dollars. The system's cut of $5.97 million is the second-largest, representing 3.38 percent of its state appropriation; the ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/20/governor-cuts-6m-from-ums-appropriation/ 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 in September with analyzing academic programs and units at UMaine to increase their efficiency ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/19/umaine-releases-list-of-criteria-for-academic-reorganization/ 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 across the nation. The report states students can affect green initiatives on their campus by ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/19/new-report-shows-how-students-can-go-green/ The University of Maine System is working to increase the first-year retention and graduation rates during the next six years by engaging first-year students more actively on campus and implementing programs and resources aimed to increase students’ academic success. Alan Kezis, chair of the Graduation Rate and Retention Improvement Team, said ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/19/umaine-adopts-programs-to-increase-first-year-retention/ University of Maine student senators voted to approve an official mission statement for University of Maine Student Government Inc. during the General Student Senate meeting Tuesday, and guest speakers presented Student Government’s audit findings. Board of trustees Rep. Rebecca Dyer was confirmed as senator — giving GSS a full membership ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/19/student-government-audited-gss-hits-35-members/ The University of Maine Faculty Senate met Wednesday to discuss UMaine budget cuts they believe are having a negative impact on the university, resulting in decreased enrollment numbers and employee layoffs. Faculty also addressed the loss of public support in recent years and the need to raise awareness regarding the ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/19/umaine-administration-predicts-5-percent-tuition-increase/ Baring it all by Lengyel The University of Maine marching band was practicing on Lengyel Field when a male wearing nothing but a wig and glasses ran by at 4:28 p.m. Nov. 13. The director of the marching band reported the naked man, and police responded but were unable to locate ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/19/police-beat-for-nov-19-2009/ Given the common theme in recent controversial events, I think it would be appropriate to reflect on one question: What role, if any, should religion play in government? The arguments over Question 1 in Maine and federal funding of abortion in the House health care bill seemed to be more ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/19/op-ed-religious-crusaders-must-choose-causes-techniques-wisely/ Every November, when Earth is hurled through a section of space that has an especially high volume of debris, the Leonid meteor shower occurs. The debris slams into our atmosphere and creates shooting stars as it burns. A meteor shower can feel like a sporting event if you’re with the ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/19/op-ed-earthly-phenomena-could-bring-communities-closer-together/ After reading Sara Breau’s news article, “ROTC Seeks to Increase Recruitment” (The Maine Campus, Oct. 1, 2009), I thought it best to speak to those thinking about joining the military. To the point: I think you shouldn’t. I acknowledge the military can provide a place of belonging and purpose in life ... http://mainecampus.com/2009/11/19/op-ed-thinking-of-joining-the-service-maybe-you-should-reconsider/