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1997

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The University of Maine

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Mpac Extends Efforts To End Violence And Inequality, Robert Creutz Dec 1997

Mpac Extends Efforts To End Violence And Inequality, Robert Creutz

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At 4 p.m. every Wednesday, a group gathers to develop methods in which it can promote exactly what its namesake implies: Peace. The Maine Peace Action Committee was founded in 1974, with a focus on working to end the war in Indochina. Today, the group extends its efforts to all who seek an end to violence and inequality.

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Um Plans Christmas, Kwanzaa Celebrations, Jodi Sokolowski Dec 1997

Um Plans Christmas, Kwanzaa Celebrations, Jodi Sokolowski

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

People across campus are gearing up to celebrate the holiday season and many incorporate religion into that celebration.

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Christian Truth, Isaac J. Kimball Dec 1997

Christian Truth, Isaac J. Kimball

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The article "Suppressing minorities with religion," which appeared in Friday's Maine Campus, is based on stereotypes and ignorance.

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Restraining Order Settles Belanger Case, Kathryn Ritchie Dec 1997

Restraining Order Settles Belanger Case, Kathryn Ritchie

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Attorney General's Office reached an agreement late last week with Casey Belanger, the University of Maine student accused of sending threatening e-mail to several folders on the FirstClass computer system. Both Belangers and the judge have signed a "consent judgement," permanently restraining him from harassing anyone of the minority status, according to Assistant Attorney General Stephen Wessler.

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Hiv Patient Faces Disease With Hope, Courage, Jason Cunningham Dec 1997

Hiv Patient Faces Disease With Hope, Courage, Jason Cunningham

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

After becoming infected with HIV a few years ago, Nancy, who prefers not to use her last name, could have given up all hpe and become overwhelmed with self-pity. But she decided to press forward and take advantage of the opportunities life had to offer.

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Suppressing Minorities With Religion, Hillary Montgomery Dec 1997

Suppressing Minorities With Religion, Hillary Montgomery

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

While perusing the discussion folders in my FirstClass account recently, I happened upon the gender folder. For some odd reason, a number of files pertained to the subject of God and religion. Whatever the reason for using this folder to discuss such debated issues is no matter, rather the content of these messages really got me thinking.

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The Lobbyist No. 20 (December 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Dec 1997

The Lobbyist No. 20 (December 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

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Campus Strives For Equal Employment Opportunity Despite New Court Ruling, Krista Marrs Nov 1997

Campus Strives For Equal Employment Opportunity Despite New Court Ruling, Krista Marrs

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

No abstract provided.

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Hate Crimes By Teens Disturbing, Maine Campus Nov 1997

Hate Crimes By Teens Disturbing, Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

If the stories of hate crimes told at last week's "Bridges of Respect" conference in Ellsworth are any indication, Maine has a long way to go in educating its youths about tolerance and respect for civil rights.

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Policy May Jeopardize Safety, Kathryn Ritchie Nov 1997

Policy May Jeopardize Safety, Kathryn Ritchie

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

An informed community is a safe community, according to Public Safety Police Lt. Alan Stormann, but recent actions suggest the campus police are only willing to go so far in keeping the community informed. In 1996, seven "forcible rapes" were reported in the university's annual safety and security information report. The definition of forcible rape includes forcible "fondling, non-forcible incest and statutory rape." Of the seven reported "forcible rapes," according to Lt. Stormann, three were actual rapes, one was an attempted rape, two involved offensive touching and the last one involved a man masturbating on a woman. Of the seven …

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Wic Recognizes Role Models, Elizabeth Beaulieu Nov 1997

Wic Recognizes Role Models, Elizabeth Beaulieu

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Every year, the Women in the Curriculum and the Women's Studies Program honor three women with the Maryann Hartman Award for contributions and accomplishments. It is the groups' intent that the recognized women serve as a source of inspiration for all women.

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Support Key To Onward Success, Christie Johnston Nov 1997

Support Key To Onward Success, Christie Johnston

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Onward Program, nationally known as the Student Support Services has striven to help students disadvantaged by a physical, mental or financial obstacle since 1970.

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Computer Speech No Different From Others, Ryan Robbins Nov 1997

Computer Speech No Different From Others, Ryan Robbins

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Last week's filing of a civil rights lawsuit by the state against University of Maine student Casey Belangers for threatening another student on FirstClass raises concerns for how the First Amendment relates to computer networks.

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Education Puzzle Needs Solutions, Misty Edgecomb Nov 1997

Education Puzzle Needs Solutions, Misty Edgecomb

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

See Dick and Jane. Look! They go to school. See Jane go through the metal detector. The school policeman smiles. See Dick go through the metal detector. Oh no! Look, Dick has a gun.

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Women Gain Confidence Through Self-Defense Courses, Krista Marrs Nov 1997

Women Gain Confidence Through Self-Defense Courses, Krista Marrs

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

With the ongoing concern for student safety on campus, two public safety officers are offering a women's self-defense class and both say participants are making great progress.

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Umaine Commits To Classroom Equity, Andrea Page Oct 1997

Umaine Commits To Classroom Equity, Andrea Page

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Several students addressed the Vision 2000 mission plan for changing gender equity at the University of Maine Thursday.

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Belanger Tells Story Behind Firstclass Threats, Kathryn Ritchie, Paul Livingstone Oct 1997

Belanger Tells Story Behind Firstclass Threats, Kathryn Ritchie, Paul Livingstone

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The penalties levied by the University of Maine against a student accused of issuing a violent threat on FirstClass [the University's email system] have been set, but an investigation by UMaine's Public Safety continues. Casey Belanger, 19, of Caribou, has been ordered by UMaine to serve 30 hours of community service over two semesters. The university has also suspended his FirstClass account and placed him on "probated suspension." The punishment sought by the state, however, is potentially more severe.

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Slurs Bring Civil Suit Against Um Student, Kathryn Ritchie, Paul Livingstone Oct 1997

Slurs Bring Civil Suit Against Um Student, Kathryn Ritchie, Paul Livingstone

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Maine Attorney General's Office filed a civil suit yesterday against a University of Maine student who allegedly used the FirstClass [email] computer system to make threatening statements directed at gays, lesbians and bisexuals. The suit claims Casey Belanger, 19, of Orono, violated the Maine Civil Rights Act... "Bias motivated threats of violence have absolutely no place anywhere in society, including our universities and colleges," Attorney General Andrew Ketterer said.

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The Lobbyist No. 19 (August 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Aug 1997

The Lobbyist No. 19 (August 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

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Prominent Gay Rights Activist Reflects On Battles Against Hate, Krista Marrs Apr 1997

Prominent Gay Rights Activist Reflects On Battles Against Hate, Krista Marrs

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

No abstract provided.

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African-American Churches: Women Feeling The Spirit Take Some By Surprise, Kathryn Ritchie Apr 1997

African-American Churches: Women Feeling The Spirit Take Some By Surprise, Kathryn Ritchie

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

When Cheryl Townsend Gilkes was a little girl, she leaned over to her mother in their normally sedate, traditional New England church one day to ask why Mrs. Sinclair was shouting. "She feels the Spirit," her mother explained in a whisper. Gilkes marveled at the older woman's curious behavior at the time, but now smiles in understanding.

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Annual Conference Educates Umaine Audience On Rape, Elizabeth Beaulieu Apr 1997

Annual Conference Educates Umaine Audience On Rape, Elizabeth Beaulieu

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Students gathered early Saturday morning for the Rape and Sexual Assault Awareness Conference to learn about and discuss rape and sexual assault.

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The Lobbyist No. 18 (February 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff Feb 1997

The Lobbyist No. 18 (February 1997), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

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