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Beyond Words: Exploring History Through The Lens Of Literary Theory And Research, Andrea Weaver

Master of Arts in English Plan II Graduate Projects

The narrative of this Master's portfolio reflects on the academic journey of Andrea Weaver. The three projects showcased in this portfolio reflect her experience during the Master of Arts in English with a Specialization in English Teaching program. It includes a rhetorical Ohio Suffragist unit plan created for high school sophomores, a seminar paper critically analyzing the film Interview with the Vampire (1994), and a digital presentation of artifacts and research about literary theorist Wolfgang Iser and his work in Reader Response Theory presented on the platform Microsoft Sway. The framework of New Historicism is threaded throughout each project, linking …

Amicus Historicorum (The Friend Of Historians), Jacob Williams

Senior Projects

A guide/help manual for present and future undergraduates students of history at The University of Texas at Tyler, from a group of faculty members, librarians, and undergraduate students.

Archiving Feminist Truth In Trump’S Wake Of Lies, Julie Shayne

Humboldt Journal of Social Relations

This article is about an assignment I do in one of my Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies social movement classes. I revised the assignment the first time teaching the class after Trump lost the 2020 election. For the assignment, students work in groups to research local feminist and gender justice organizations and deposit all of their original materials – recordings, photos, flyers, etc. – into a digital, open access archive I co-created several years ago with librarians and staff on my campus. In 2021 I had my students do the “post-Trump” edition where they researched local organizations about how their …

Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate_Research Continuity Update Email, University Of Maine Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Email from the Office of Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, University of Maine regarding the fact that all research activity required notification versus approval, unless it involves domestic out-of-state and international travel, which was prohibited, unless an exception was sought and granted.

Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School_ Research Continuity Travel Update Email, University Of Maine Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Email from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School to University of Maine staff regarding updated guidance on travel for research. OVID-19, University of Maine, research, University of Maine Research, Graduate School, Vice President for Research

Black Apollo Of Science: The Life Of Ernest Everett Just - Summarizing Timeline, Sumitography And Concept Poster, Lillie R. Jenkins

Perkins Faculty Research and Special Events

This two-part chronology is based on Kenneth R. Manning’s biography, Black Apollo of Science: The Life of Ernest Everett Just (1983). Like other such timelines, this one details Just’s life and pioneering research work. Additionally, and distinctively, this timetable lays out Just’s pioneering fund-seeking and his work mentoring African American female co-researchers (Part 1). A sumitography featuring the United States Postal Service’s postage stamp (1996) recognizes Just’s innovative thinking in biology (Part 2). Following this logic, the author includes a proof-of-concept poster commending E.E. Just’s work as a forward-thinking administrator. This timeline summarizes, chronicles, and aims to re-frame Just’s …

Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School_ Important Human Subjects Research Update Email, University Of Maine Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Email from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School to University of Maine staff regarding updated guidance on Human Subjects Research effective February 10, 2021.

The guidance is included as supplementary content.

Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School_Umspacesafe Reminder For Research And Scholarship Email, University Of Maine Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Email from the UMSpaceSafe Reminder for Research and Scholarship regarding the UMSpaceSafe app developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Office Of Research Compliance_Important Information About Covid-19 And Research Participation, University Of Maine Office Of Research Compliance

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Guidance from the University of Maine Office of Research Compliance with information about COVID-19, and ways your study participation might change because of COVID-19 related risk.

Covid-19 President Memo_July 1, 2020, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Office of the President

Message from Joan Ferrini-Mundy, University of Maine President to the University of Maine community regarding the COVID-19 pandemic including planning for the Fall semester and service to the state and beyond.

Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment _Umaine-Umm Staff Survey, University Of Maine Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Screenshots of survey sent by the University of Maine Office of Institutional Research and Assessment to faculty and staff to ascertain information working experiences since March 2020, and to support the safe return to an in-person environment.

Also, includes cover email reminders regarding completing the survey sent to University of Maine faculty and staff.

Return To Campus_Teaching And Research, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshot of University of Maine Return to Campus webpage featuring guidance for teaching and research.

Research Continuity Task Force_Plan For Phased Continuity Of The Research Enterprise, University Of Maine Research Continuity Task Force

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Research Continuity Task Force Plan to re-open research at UMaine based on federal, state and UMaine system guidance, and the scientific evidence around COVID-19 infection control. The Task Force was established by Kody Varahramyan, Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, University of Maine to assist with the anticipated changes to the research guidelines and their implementation as the COVID-19 conditions dictate.

Covid-19 President Memo_May 27, 2020, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Office of the President

Message from Joan Ferrini-Mundy, University of Maine President to the University of Maine community regarding the COVID-19 pandemic including planning for the Fall semester, fiscal challenges, and moving forward.

Umaine Research_Faq Regarding Essential Activity Guidance And Requests, University Of Maine Research Compliance

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

FAQ Regarding Essential Activity Guidance and Requests for University of Maine researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Umaine Research_Guidance For Research-Related Field And Off-Campus Activities During The Covid-19 Pandemic, University Of Maine Research

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Guidelines developed to facilitate research-related “field” activities consistent with State of Maine, University of Maine System (UMS) and University of Maine/University of Maine-Machias directives and guidelines to minimize employee, student, and community risks from COVID-19.

An updated version of the guidelines from April 2021 is included as supplemental content.

Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment _Assessment In The Time Of Covid-19 Newsletter, University Of Maine Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Screenshot of Office of Institutional Research and Assessment webpage with a newsletter regarding assessment in the time of COVID-19.

Process Development Center_Producing Sanitizer News, University Of Maine Process Development Center

Process Development Center

News regarding the University of Maine Process Development Center producing hospital grade sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ums_Covid-19 Announcements_Covid-19 Related Grant Opportunities, University Of Maine System

University of Maine System Announcements

Details of grant fund opportunities available, from the webpages of the University of Maine System.

Office Of Research Administration_Covid-19 Research-Related Updated, University Of Maine Office Of Research Administration

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Screenshot of University of Maine Office of Research Administration's webpage with COVID-19 research related updates.

Covid-19 Glossary Of Terms, University Of Maine

University of Maine Communications

A glossary of terms related to the COVID-19 pandemic compiled by University of Maine faculty and students.

Research Continuity Task Force_Web Page, University Of Maine Research Continuity Task Force

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Screenshot of the University of Maine Research Continuity Task Force's webpage. The Task Force was established by Kody Varahramyan, Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, University of Maine to assist with the anticipated changes to the research guidelines and their implementation as the COVID-19 conditions dictate.

Umaine And Umm Transition To Remote Learning Survey, University Of Maine Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Screenshot of blank UMaine and UMM Transition to Remote Learning survey to capture experiences of the University of Maine community moving to remote learning.

Scientific Diving_Diving Operations: Covid-19, Christopher Riguad

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Diving operations for University of Maine Scientific Diving during the COVID-19 pandemic from Christopher Rigaud, UMaine Diving Operations Manager.

Umaine Research_Research And Scholarly Activity Reporting Form, University Of Maine Research

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

The Research and Scholarly Activity Reporting Form was used for University of Maine researcher to submit essential research and scholarly activity requests. The requests were sent to the applicable College or Center and the Research Continuity Task force for their respective review and recommendation regarding approval.

Office Of Research Development_Covid-19 Information, University Of Maine Office Of Research Development

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Screenshot of University of Maine Office of Research Development COVID-19 Information webpage with information for faculty, staff, and students developing their research programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Community Updates_Faq_Office Of Innovation And Economic Development And Foster Innovation Center Program Changes, University Of Maine Office Of Innovation And Economic Development, University Of Maine Foster Innovation Center

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshot of University of Maine Coronavirus Community Updates FAQ for the Office of Innovation and Economic Development and Foster Innovation Center program changes webpage.

Coronavirus Community Updates_Umaine Research And Graduate School, University Of Maine Office Of Research Administration, University Of Maine Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

FAQ & Health Advisory

Screenshot of University of Maine Coronavirus Community Updates FAQ for UMaine Research and Graduate School webpage.

Office Of Research Compliance_Covid-19 Guidance For Researchers, University Of Maine Office Of Research Compliance

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Screenshots of University of Maine Office of Research Compliance COVID-19 Guidance for Researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Process Development Center_Covid-19 Update, University Of Maine Process Development Center

Process Development Center

Update from the University of Maine Process Development Center's at the time remaining opening during the COVID-19 pandemic.