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UMM Announces Dean's List for Fall 2011
MACHIAS, Maine – Stuart Swain, provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Maine at Machias, has announced that 266 students have been named to the Dean’s List at UMM for the fall 2011 semester.
Click here to read the full postPublished on 08-Feb-12 15:48
UMM's Merrill Library Hires Assistant Librarian
MACHIAS, Maine – The University of Maine at Machias has announced that Amy Wisehart of Northhampton, Mass., has been hired as the assistant librarian for public services at Merrill Library.
Click here to read the full postPublished on 07-Feb-12 13:48
"Painters, Players and Poets" on Exhibit at UMM Galleries
MACHIAS, Maine – An art show that appeals to the senses of sight, sound, and touch will be on display at the University of Maine at Machias Art Galleries during the month of February. “Painters, Players & Poets” showcases the work of Maine’s finest musicians, visual artists, writers, and furniture makers. An opening reception is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, February 10.
Click here to read the full postPublished on 03-Feb-12 15:21
UMM Students Plan Walk for Suicide Awareness
MACHIAS, Maine – Students at the University of Maine at Machias are planning an Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Saturday, March 10 to raise awareness for suicide prevention. An information session is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Portside of Kimball Hall. Event organizers encourage people who are interested in walking or volunteering to attend the meeting.
Click here to read the full postPublished on 03-Feb-12 09:46
UMM Announces Annual Ultra-Short Writing Competition
MACHIAS, Maine – The Binnacle, the literary magazine of the University of Maine at Machias, is sponsoring its Ninth Annual Ultra-Short Competition, open to writers in Washington County and around the globe. Interested writers of short narrative under 150 words and poetry of sixteen lines or fewer are welcome to submit their works.
Click here to read the full postPublished on 30-Jan-12 14:54
Students: Maine Policy Scholars Accepting Applications
Students: Do you have an area of public policy you would like to explore? Regardless of your major, we have a program to support you in an in-depth study to inform policy-makers.
Click here to read the full postPublished on 30-Jan-12 09:02
Clippers Basketball Players Teaching Skills to Local Youth
The January 23rd issue of the Bangor Daily News featured an article on an Addison couple who started a local youth sports program. Members of the UMM Clippers basketball teams are lending a hand to teach the children basketball skills.
Click here to read the full postPublished on 23-Jan-12 08:30
UMM Launches New Disabilities in Youth Specialization
MACHIAS, Maine – The University of Maine at Machias announces a new Disabilities in Youth concentration within its Psychology and Community Studies bachelor’s degree program. This concentration is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are interested in working with children and youth who have disabilities, as well as their families. The Disabilities in Youth concentration is available this spring to students who are majoring in Psychology and Community Studies.
Click here to read the full postPublished on 20-Jan-12 10:43
Maine Poet Jennifer Moxley to Read at UMM on February 7
MACHIAS, Maine – Poet Jennifer Moxley will be reading new work at the University of Maine at Machias on Tuesday, February 7. The program will take place in the Powers Hall Art Gallery at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Click here to read the full postPublished on 20-Jan-12 08:44
UMM to Host National Park Proponent Jan. 25, Opponent Feb. 8
MACHIAS, Maine – A proposed national park in northern Maine will take center stage at the University of Maine at Machias, where two upcoming speakers will advocate for and against the park proposal. State Senator Cynthia Dill (D-Cape Elizabeth) will speak in favor of the Maine Woods National Park during a presentation at UMM on Wednesday, January 25. Millinocket Town Manager Eugene Conlogue, an opponent of the national park proposal, will speak on Wednesday, February 8. Both events will take place at 7 p.m. in the Portside room of Kimball Hall.
Click here to read the full postPublished on 18-Jan-12 15:09
