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Maine-Wabanaki Reach Newsletter, Summer 2017, Wabanaki Reach

Wabanaki REACH Newsletters

The Summer 2017 issue of the Wabanaki REACH newsletter focuses on the topic of decolonization and efforts undertaken by the organization to promote cultural healing and self-determination. Articles in this issue include:

• Decolonization — A Shift in Focus for Mainers
• Wabanaki Health, Wellness, and Self Determination
• Maine Community Organizing
• Restorative Justice and Healing
• Woliwon — Woliwoni — Walalin — Thank You
  
  

Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

UMaine Today

UMaine Today magazine, published twice a year by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications, showcases creativity and achievement at the University of Maine. The goal of the general-interest magazine is to demonstrate the university’s value and contributions to the state, and to advance institutional goals.

Maine-Wabanaki Reach Newsletter, Winter 2017, Wabanaki Reach

Wabanaki REACH Newsletters

This quarter's cover story discusses the ongoing mission of Wabanaki REACH to provide learning and healing programs. Over 1,800 participants engaged in REACH programming during 2017. Headlines include:

• Planting Seeds of Decolonization
• Wabanaki Health, Wellness, and Self Determination
• Maine Community Organizing – Higher Education
• Restorative Justice in Community
• Song of the Stars — Passamaquoddy

Syllabi (University Of Maine) Records, 1946-1990, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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An incomplete set of syllabi for University of Maine courses. Academic areas represented in the collection range from Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture to Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Communication & Journalism Department (University Of Maine) Records, 1949-1991, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Speech courses have been taught at the University of Maine since 1868 under Merritt Caldwell Fernald. The Department of Speech offered programs in public speaking, theater, play production, and stage direction culminating in stage productions held at the University of Maine that would provide students with the experience of putting on a production. The Department was also instrumental in establishing and overseeing radio and television stations at the University of Maine. The Department sponsored high school debating tournaments and theater workshops and competitions at the University of Maine.

The records contain textual information created and curated by the University of …

College Of Agriculture (University Of Maine) Records, 1917-1940, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The College of Agriculture was established at the University of Maine in 1868 and went on to provide courses on animal husbandry, farm management, forestry, dietetics, household management, handwork, childcare and child welfare, home economics education, history and economics of agriculture, food processing, and horticulture. Today, many of the responsibilities of the former College are carried out by the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture and Cooperative Extension Service, which is now a separate department.

The majority of the material in this record group was created during the tenure of Dr. Leon S. Merrill who was both the Dean …

Institute In History (University Of Maine) Records, 1960-1969, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The History Institute was organized by the University of Maine’s Department of History and financed by a grant from the U.S. Office of Education under provisions of Title XI of the National Defense Education Act as amended in 1964. The Institute was held at the University of Maine during the summer months of 1966, 1968, and 1969. A mix of faculty taught at the summer institute including from the University of Maine's Department of History. The Institute was for secondary school history teachers who received credit for attendance. Objectives of the Institute included providing the teachers with a conceptual framework …

Office Of University Development (University Of Maine) Records, 1923-2015, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine first established an active development fund in 1959. Its efforts were directed by the University of Maine Development Council (which later became the President's Development Council). Funds raised by the Development Office were used for a range of activities including: library facilities, student financial aid, scholarships, graduate fellowships, chair and professorships, construction projects, and teaching equipment.

Effective July 1, 2016, the University of Maine Development Office closed with funding raising operations unified with a partnership with the University of Maine Foundation.

The records mainly contain textual information on a range of subjects compiled by the Office …

Conferences And Institutes Division (University Of Maine) Records, 1909-1988, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The Conferences and Institutes Division was established in 1973 following a University of Maine 1972 establishing a formalized program of institutes, conferences, and workshops. Conferences and Institutes continues to host a range of continuing education programs, including conferences, workshops, symposia, corporate training and retreats for Maine organizations as well as regional, national and international organizations.

Summer Institute (University Of Maine) Records, 1935-1973, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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With the support of the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Defense Education Act (NDEA), a number of summer institutes for educators in the state of Maine including in the fields of biology, physics, mathematics, and English. This collection includes textual information created on and by various summer institutes held at the University of Maine includes: correspondence, memorandums, press releases, clippings, grant applications, reports, and brochures.

Institute In Foreign Languages (University Of Maine) Records, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The Foreign Languages Institute was organized by the University of Maine’s Department of Foreign Languages and Classics and financed by a grant from the U.S. Office of Education under provisions of Title XI of the National Defense Education Act as amended in 1964. The Institute was held at the University of Maine during the summer months from 1959 to 1968. A mix of faculty taught at the summer institute including from the University of Maine's Department of Foreign Languages and Classics. Attendees came from across the nation, but predominately from Maine.

In 1959, Robert N. Rioux, Associate Professor of Romance …

Pulp & Paper Summer Institute (University Of Maine) Records, 1976-1980, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The Pulp & Paper Summer Institute was established in 1960 at the request of the pulp and paper industry. The Institute was originally sponsored by the University of Maine's Chemical Engineering Department and the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation. The Institute was staffed by faculty from the Chemical Engineering Department and had a committee containing representatives from the Department and managers from paper companies. The Institute was designed for people working in the paper industry including from across North America and internationally. Records mainly contain textual information created by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Summer Institute, …

Professional Employees Advisory Council (University Of Maine) Records, 1969-1996, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Established in 1972 as an advisory council to the President of the University of Maine at Orono, the purpose of the Professional Employees Advisory Council (PEAC) is to encourage, facilitate and contribute to collegiality among the professional staff and administration of UMO. Originally PEAC concerned itself with a variety of issues such as fringe benefits, job security, guidelines, and grievance procedures.

The records contain textual information created by the University of Maine Professional Employees' Advisory Council, includes: correspondence, handbooks, copies of various policies and procedures, salary information, member and officer information including election voting, constitution, minutes of meetings, and agendas.

Department Of Zoology (University Of Maine) Records, 1873-1997, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The material in this record group relates mostly to the construction of the new zoology building on the University of Maine campus in 1966. The building was named Murray Hall in honor of former professor of zoology and Dean of College of Arts and Sciences Joseph M. Murray (1937-1941). Architects used to design the building were Wadsworth, Boston, Dimick, Mercer & Weatherill. At the time of the construction Kenneth W. Allen was department chair (1963-1973), Allen would later be appointed acting University of Maine president (1979-1980). While degrees in zoology are still offered by the University of Maine's Department of …

Student Religious Association (University Of Maine) Records, 1938-1969, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine's Student Religious Association (SRA) represented four clubs/organizations on campus the: Hillel, The Newman Club, The Maine Christian Association and Canterbury. Although the Association didn't represent only one religion, Hillel was the only non-Christian group.

The records include materials on all the groups involved with the SRA, including administration material such as meeting minutes and reports. Other materials cover such interests as the Brotherhood Book Drive, Academics and Religion, activities hosted or sponsored, and correspondence discussing various events that the Association were involved in. Material on educational seminars and programs that people either attended or were hosted …

General Student Senate (University Of Maine) Records, 1934-2019, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine General Student Senate (GSS) is the fiduciary body of Student Government. It consists of no more than 35 Student Senators who serve as direct representatives of students in their respective colleges. The Vice President of Student Government is the President of the GSS. The GSS has final authority on all Student Government monetary issues, student organization matters and student administrative committee appointments. It also takes official stances on student concerns. Weekly meetings are open to the public and broadcast on the campus channel. Any member of the campus community may address the GSS during the General …

Dean Of Men (University Of Maine), 1924-1968, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The Dean of Men reported to the Director of Student Services (and Registrar) and was later part of the Student Affairs Office. The dean was responsible for student housing and discipline and oversaw the many male student groups on campus including fraternities. There was also a Dean of Women who had similar responsibilities for female students. Part of the role of Dean of Men was to also chair the University of Maine Health Service and Athletic Board. The records mainly contain textual information created by the University of Maine Dean of Men office but there are also photographs.

Hazzard Shoe Company Business Records, 1906-1970, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The Hazzard Shoe Company was founded by Robert P. Hazzard about 1906. The company bought out Emerson Shoe Company in 1931. The company went out of business about 1973.

The collection includes business and financial records of the Hazzard Shoe Company of Augusta and Gardiner, Maine. Also includes records of the Emerson Shoe Company.

Umaine Today: Special Edition, University Of Maine College Of Engineering, Division Of Marketing And Communications, Dana N. Humphries

UMaine Today

Promotional magazine for the University of Maine's College of Engineering. This issue explores the energy generation and energy transmission-related engineering programs being conducted by faculty, staff, and students with the College of Engineering. Topics include the student experience in the UMaine engineering program, coverage of the Engineering Education and Design Center, thermoplastic research, and the role of biomedical engineering in surgical toolmaking.

Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

UMaine Today

UMaine Today magazine, published twice a year by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications, showcases creativity and achievement at the University of Maine. The goal of the general-interest magazine is to demonstrate the university’s value and contributions to the state, and to advance institutional goals.

Susan Groce Paintings & Drawings, University Of Maine Department Of Art

Lord Hall Gallery Exhibition Catalogs

Exhibit Catalog. Susan Groce Paintings & Drawings, July 24 to September 22, 2017, Lord Hall Gallery, University of Maine. Forward by Laurie E. Hicks.

Antonia Small Photographs, University Of Maine Department Of Art

Lord Hall Gallery Exhibition Catalogs

Exhibition catalog. Antonia Small Photographs, July 24 to September 22, 2017. Lord Hall Gallery, University of Maine. Forward written by Laurie E. Hicks.

Carved Stone: Maine Artists, University Of Maine Department Of Art

Lord Hall Gallery Exhibition Catalogs

EXHIBITION CATALOG October 6 - November 17, 2017 Forward by Laurie E. Hicks and Greg Ondo Essay by Justin Wolff Afterword by Kelly Littlefield

Wic (Women In The Curriculum) Program Records, 1911-2011, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The record group contains administrative material (memoranda), information on how to develop an office of this nature (fundraising techniques), and information that was used to develop curriculum/programs to be administered by the WIC office. Also, information on various subjects including women in various occupations, career development, and specific syllabi for Women's Studies courses, how women are portrayed/treated in educational settings, general information concerning women in the political sphere, sports, women's health issues, and a broad range of social issues concerning women. There are also program information sent out by other universities and colleges including pamphlets, newsletters, information on how a …

League Of Women Voters Of Maine Records, 1913-2008, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Records, 1913-2008, of the League of Women Voters of Maine, Maine's branch of the national nonpartisan political organization. Includes organizational election records, board meeting minutes, annual meeting records, voters guides, school guides as well as the records collected by a representative of the League of Women Voters of Maine while attending and observing public meetings of local municipal organizations.

Student Mathematics Club (University Of Maine) Records, 1916-2001, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine’s Mathematics Club was organized on February 23, 1916 with the objective of promoting interest in the study of mathematics. The membership consisted of all persons connected with the department of mathematics and astronomy, and of any other persons sufficiently interested in mathematics. In 1965, the University of Maine chapter of the national mathematics honor society, Pi Mu Epsilon, was established.

Financial Statements (University Of Maine), 1931-1980, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Records contain financial statements prepared annually by the University of Maine and audited by various accounting firms. Includes the statements and a cover letter from the auditing accounting firm. Post 1968 the statements include University of Maine System campuses.

Holmes (Edward M.) Records, 1954-1997, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Edward "Ted" M. Holmes was born September 27, 1910, in Montclair, N.J. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1933 and moved to Maine in 1939. Ted received master's degrees from the University of Maine at Orono (1954) and Brown University (1956), and earned his doctorate from the latter in 1962. Ted began college teaching in 1954 at Farmington State Teacher's College, now the University of Maine at Farmington. He came to UMaine in 1956, where he taught English (1956-1977) and then honors courses well into his 80s, eventually retiring in 1995.

This records group mostly consists of annotated manuscripts (including …

School Of Law (University Of Maine Records, 1903-1968, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The original College of Law (also known as School of Law) began its operations in 1898 and was located in Bangor, Maine in a building at Exchange and State streets. The building and records were destroyed during the 1911 Great Fire of Bangor. Following the fire the School relocated to a house at the corner of Second and Union streets in Bangor (now known as the Farrar building.

On May 10, 1918 the College moved to the University of Maine's Orono campus. In 1920 during World War I, the decision was made to suspend the College of Law because of …

School Of Performing Arts (University Of Maine), 1930-1998, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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In September 1975, the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine approved the creation of a School of Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Sciences. The purpose for such a school was to amalgamate the various performing arts units on the Orono campus into one administrative body within the College of Arts and Sciences.

The School offers degrees in music, theatre, and dance and organizes various events on campus in the Minsky Recital Hall, Hauck Auditorium, and Collins Center; in the community; and beyond. The records mainly contain event programs; also correspondence regarding the School of Music's …