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Division Of Student Life Annual Report 2014-2015, Division Of Student Life, Diversity, And Inclusive Excellence Jul 2015

Division Of Student Life Annual Report 2014-2015, Division Of Student Life, Diversity, And Inclusive Excellence

General University of Maine Publications

The renovation of the Spirit Room in the Memorial Union was completed. The space now hosts the historical perspective of our Black Bears and more specifically Bananas. Original costumes have been placed on display as well as Banana’s story.

Active Minds, a student organization, collaborated with the Counseling Center Outreach and Education Office to host a highly impactful suicide prevention program called “Send Silence Packing” which is a traveling exhibit of over 2,000 backpacks, most of which belonged to students who died by suicide.

The Bodwell Center entered into a collaborative with the College of Education, a local middle school …


University Of Maine System Defined Benefit Pension Fund Annual Report, University Of Maine System Jun 2015

University Of Maine System Defined Benefit Pension Fund Annual Report, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System (UMS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Pension Plan) is a closed plan, maintained for eligible employees who chose not to join the Defined Contribution Plan established for hourly employees on July 1, 1998. This plan covers a shrinking group of active employees, vested terminated employees, and pensioners.


Managed Investment Pool Annual Report Year Ended June 30, 2015, University Of Maine System Jun 2015

Managed Investment Pool Annual Report Year Ended June 30, 2015, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System managed investment pool annual report.


Mbs Connects, Summer 2015, Maine Business School, Ruth-Ellen Cohen, Ivan Manev, Debra Bell Jun 2015

Mbs Connects, Summer 2015, Maine Business School, Ruth-Ellen Cohen, Ivan Manev, Debra Bell

General University of Maine Publications

MBS Connects. University of Maine

Contents

  • Faculty Notes, p 2
  • From the Dean, p 3
  • Students hold business etiquette seminar, p 4
  • Annual Fund Information, p 5
  • Awards night recognizes students, faculty, p 5
  • MBS graduates share sage advice with students, p 6
  • Student Spotlight: Nicholas Derba, 2016, p 7
  • MBS Advisory Board, p 7
  • Alumni Spotlight: Tim Bishop, 1979, p 8
  • Alumni Spotlight: Ramat Oyetunji, 2005, p 9
  • Alumni Spotlight: Dianne Grade, 2008, p 10
  • Alumni Spotlight: Matt Chabe, 2013, p 11
  • Alumni Spotlight: Carley Soule, 2014, p 12
  • Student Spotlight: Justin Conant, 2015, p 13
  • Online MBA program, …


University Of Maine Career Center Annual Report 2014-2015, Patricia Counihan Jun 2015

University Of Maine Career Center Annual Report 2014-2015, Patricia Counihan

General University of Maine Publications

The Career Center has had another busy year. The economy and the job market have continued to show signs of improvement and this is reflected in our increased level of activity with employers. This year there has been a huge increase in the number of job listings (from 2413 in FY14 to 3037 in FY15) and the number of companies recruiting on campus increased by 4 (from 39 companies in FY13 to 43 companies in FY14). In addition, we experienced increased requests for interview space by students who had Skype or telephone interviews scheduled with employers who chose to interview …


Umaine Black Bear Baseball Cumulative Statistics, 2015, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Jun 2015

Umaine Black Bear Baseball Cumulative Statistics, 2015, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

Cumulative statistics for the 2015 University of Maine Black Bears Baseball season.


Fy2016 Unified Operating Budget, Student Charges And Transfers From The Budget Stabilization Fund And Campus Reserves, University Of Maine System May 2015

Fy2016 Unified Operating Budget, Student Charges And Transfers From The Budget Stabilization Fund And Campus Reserves, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System unified operating budget, student charges, and transfers from the budget stabilization fund and campus reserves FY2016


Student Charges Annual Report Fy2016, University Of Maine System May 2015

Student Charges Annual Report Fy2016, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The report presented a summary of the total charges to be incurred by students for the academic year. It included tables of tuition rates, room & board, fees, total charges for the current year and for the previous four years.


News From The Wilson Center, The Wilson Center Apr 2015

News From The Wilson Center, The Wilson Center

General University of Maine Publications

The Wilson Center is an independent, progressive religious & spiritual voice on campus.


Examples Of Material Property Testing, Advanced Structures & Composites Center, University Of Maine Apr 2015

Examples Of Material Property Testing, Advanced Structures & Composites Center, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

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Celebrating Scholarship, Division Of Marketing And Communications Apr 2015

Celebrating Scholarship, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

The research and creative achievement of more than 80 faculty members was honored at the University of Maine in Celebrating Scholarship, April 21, 2015, at the Collins Center for the Arts. The event was part of UMaine’s 150th anniversary celebration. It featured exhibits highlighting UMaine faculty scholarship since 2011, including research, books, and visual and performing arts.

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Highlights From The Darling Marine Center’S 50th Anniversary Celebration, Darling Marine Center, University Of Maine Apr 2015

Highlights From The Darling Marine Center’S 50th Anniversary Celebration, Darling Marine Center, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Video of highlights from the Darling Marine Center's 50th anniversary celebration Aug. 6–8, 2015.


Center For Research On Sustainable Forests 2014 Annual Report, Center For Research On Sustainable Forests Apr 2015

Center For Research On Sustainable Forests 2014 Annual Report, Center For Research On Sustainable Forests

General University of Maine Publications

The Center for Research on Sustainable Forests (CRSF) had a very productive year during 2013-14. We were thrilled to have CRSF join five other research units on campus to be selected as a new UMaine Signature Research area supporting Sustainable Forests & Forest-Based Economy. This designation will provide a new level of recognition, support, and cooperation for researchers serving the needs of forest landowners and the forest products industry of the state.

As always, our success is driven by our people. Dr. Brian Roth along with a number of scientists and over 35 member organizations through the Cooperative Forestry Research …


The Dandy Scroll, Spring 2015, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation Apr 2015

The Dandy Scroll, Spring 2015, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

The Spring 2015 issue of The Dandy Scroll newsletter produced by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.


Social Facts Newsletter, University Of Maine Department Of Sociology Apr 2015

Social Facts Newsletter, University Of Maine Department Of Sociology

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's Department of Sociology social facts newsletter.


Wabanaki Youth Science (Ways) Newsletter, Apr. 2015, Wabanaki Center, University Of Maine Apr 2015

Wabanaki Youth Science (Ways) Newsletter, Apr. 2015, Wabanaki Center, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

WaYS is a long-term program to engage Wabanaki students (grades 6-12) through their cultural heritage and environmental legacy to encourage and promote persistence in sciences through college and into a career. Innovative and unique, WaYS engages students in a year-long multi pronged program through a one-week summer Earth Camp, year-long internships/mentorships for high school students; and year-long Traditional Ecological Knowledge programs through Teen Centers or tribal Boys/Girls Clubs. Critical for success, it provides each student with mentoring from both cultural knowledge-keepers and natural resource professionals.


Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2015, Maine Peace Action Committee Apr 2015

Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2015, Maine Peace Action Committee

General University of Maine Publications

MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.


Tea And Conversation With Women Student Leaders, Emily Haddad, Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, Division Of Student Life Mar 2015

Tea And Conversation With Women Student Leaders, Emily Haddad, Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, Division Of Student Life

General University of Maine Publications

A Women in Leadership Week event. Highlights from the panel discussion, 'Perspectives from UMaine Student Leaders,' moderated by Emily Haddad, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The event was sponsored by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center and the Division of Student Life.

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150 Years Of Umaine Presidents, Office Of The President, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications Mar 2015

150 Years Of Umaine Presidents, Office Of The President, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

A look at the University of Maine's presidents, past and present.

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Leadership Unplugged: A Women In Leadership Week Event, Susan J. Hunter, Division Of Marketing And Communications Mar 2015

Leadership Unplugged: A Women In Leadership Week Event, Susan J. Hunter, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

A Women in Leadership Week event. Guest speaker UMaine President Susan J. Hunter on “Preparing the Next Generation of Women in Leadership.” The event was sponsored by the Maine Development Foundation.

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Installation Of The University Of Maine’S 20th President Susan J. Hunter, Jeff Hecker, Susan J. Hunter, Nancy L. Zimpher Mar 2015

Installation Of The University Of Maine’S 20th President Susan J. Hunter, Jeff Hecker, Susan J. Hunter, Nancy L. Zimpher

General University of Maine Publications

Dr. Susan J. Hunter was installed as UMaine’s 20th and first female president during an inauguration ceremony held at the Collins Center for the Arts on March 26, 2015. The keynote address “Leading with a Cause,” was given by Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor of the State University of New York System.

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Women In Leadership Panel Discussion, Carol Kim, Emily Cain, Elizabeth Sutherland, Meredith Jones, Division Of Marketing And Communications Mar 2015

Women In Leadership Panel Discussion, Carol Kim, Emily Cain, Elizabeth Sutherland, Meredith Jones, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

A Women in Leadership Week event. Highlights from the discussion based on “Centered Leadership” by Joanna Barsh with panelists Emily Cain, Elizabeth Sutherland and Meredith Jones. The panel was moderated by Carol Kim, UMaine vice president for research and dean of the graduate school.

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150 Years Of American Song: A Celebration Of The University Of Maine, School Of Performing Arts, University Of Maine Mar 2015

150 Years Of American Song: A Celebration Of The University Of Maine, School Of Performing Arts, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

In recognition of UMaine's 150th anniversary, more than 75 students in the School of Performing Arts presented selections from the Great American Songbook. The Jan. 23, 2015 concert held at the Collins Center for the Arts aimed to raise awareness of the school and funds for outreach programs.

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Umaine's 150th Birthday Celebration, Division Of Marketing And Communications Mar 2015

Umaine's 150th Birthday Celebration, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

In 1865 the Maine legislature passed a bill creating Maine's land grant university. On Feb. 24, 2015 nearly 700 people enjoyed birthday cake celebrating the University of Maine's 150th anniversary. The event held in the Memorial Union also included the opening of a new display in the Spirit Room detailing the history of UMaine's mascot, Bananas.

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Native American Waiver And Education Program Form, University Of Maine Mar 2015

Native American Waiver And Education Program Form, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The purpose of the Native American Waiver and Educational Program is to encourage Native American students to participate in public higher education in Maine. Our goal is to provide sustained support for all University of Maine System (UMS) Native American students who wish to pursue post-secondary study and, in particular, those who wish to obtain a certificate and/or an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree or some other appropriate credential that will serve them personally and professionally as they plan for the future.


Student Charges Annual Report Fy2015, University Of Maine System Mar 2015

Student Charges Annual Report Fy2015, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The report presented a summary of the total charges to be incurred by students for the academic year. It included tables of tuition rates, room & board, fees, total charges for the current year and for the previous four years.


Spring 2015 Enrollment Report, University Of Maine System Feb 2015

Spring 2015 Enrollment Report, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provides summary information regarding enrollment at the University of Maine System for the 2015 Spring Semester


One University For All Of Maine, University Of Maine System Feb 2015

One University For All Of Maine, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System plan to consolidate seven, mission-­differentiated, mutually dependent campuses into one fully integrated university singularly focused on student success and responsive service to the state of Maine.


The University Of Maine System 2013-14 Degrees Conferred Report, Nathan J. R. Grant Feb 2015

The University Of Maine System 2013-14 Degrees Conferred Report, Nathan J. R. Grant

General University of Maine Publications

The following report provides summary information on degrees conferred at the University of Maine System for the 2013-14 academic year. The notes below apply to all of the tables and charts contained within this report, unless otherwise noted:

1. Data for past years may differ from previous reports due to changes in the segregation of data by degree level and discipline. The current report follows the classification standards outlined by the National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS).

2. The 2013-14 academic year for degrees conferred is July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

3. Multiple degrees awarded to a single …


Annual Report On Degrees Conferred (2013/14), University Of Maine System Feb 2015

Annual Report On Degrees Conferred (2013/14), University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provided a statistical history of degrees conferred by the University of Maine System. The data used in the history is based on the IPEDS reports on completions