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Campus Currents: Robert Kennedy



Monday, April 6th, 2009, 12:00 am in News
By Jeffrey Hake

The University of Maine’s leadership in energy research will find new volume to its voice as President Robert Kennedy was appointed to be one of 15 leaders of public and land grant universities around the country to join a National Energy Initiative Advisory Committee.


Thursday, April 2nd, 2009, 12:00 am in News
6% tuition hike, 40 layoffs for next year
By Heather Steeves

Tuition hikes, layoffs, budget gaps, investment losses and the stimulus package were all discussed in two numeral-filled budget presentations.

The University of Maine’s Vice President for Administration and Finance Janet Waldron and President Robert Kennedy gave two budget meetings detailing where the $8.


Thursday, February 26th, 2009, 12:00 am in News
By Mary Emmi

University of Maine President Robert Kennedy spoke to the General Student Senate at the Feb. 24 meeting. Kennedy discussed several topics including the chancellor’s Task Force, the Tobacco Free Campus Committee, renovations for academic buildings and the future of the university.


Thursday, February 12th, 2009, 12:00 am in News
Kennedy rescinds application to Kansas State
By Dylan Riley

University of Maine President Robert Kennedy chose to remain in his position instead of pursuing a possible career as president of Kansas State University.

Kansas State had not made a choice between Kennedy and its other presidential candidate, Kirk H. Schulz.


Monday, February 9th, 2009, 12:00 am in News
By Dylan Riley

University of Maine President Robert Kennedy chose to remain in his position, instead of pursuing a possible career as president of Kansas State University.

Kansas State had not made a choice between Kennedy and its other presidential candidate, Dr. Kirk H.


Monday, January 26th, 2009, 12:00 am in News
Kennedy may leave Maine for position at Kansas State
By Dylan Riley

Dr. Robert Kennedy, president of the University of Maine, is one of three finalists contending to head Kansas State University after its president decided to retire last year. It is unknown whether Kennedy will accept the position if he is chosen as the final candidate.


Thursday, January 22nd, 2009, 12:00 am in News
By Heather Steeves

President Kennedy may leave the University of Maine.


Monday, November 17th, 2008, 12:00 am in News
By Nick McCrea

Despite recent economic downturns and significant cuts to the University of Maine’s budget, UMaine officials remain confident they will be able to reach their goal of raising $150 million in a six-year span – an effort UMaine President Robert Kennedy named “Campaign Maine.


Monday, November 3rd, 2008, 12:00 am in News
By William P. Davis

The Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King plaza opened Friday afternoon with an unveiling ceremony. Speakers included Doug Allen, professor of philosophy, University of Maine President Robert Kennedy and Joe Perry, president of the NAACP’s Bangor area chapter.


Thursday, September 18th, 2008, 12:00 am in News
130 university presidents sign Amethyst, UM says it doesn't address the real issues
By Sara Breau

Imagine if on the same day you became old enough to vote, get drafted, buy lottery tickets and legally purchase tobacco and pornography, you were also considered old enough to go to your favorite restaurant and order a drink to celebrate these newfound freedoms with your friends.