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News Flush, January 2024, Center For Student Involvement Jan 2024

News Flush, January 2024, Center For Student Involvement

General University of Maine Publications

The January 2024 "News Flush" poster produced by the Center for Student Involvement. The poster is printed and hung inside plexiglass holders inside bathroom stalls of the Memorial Union and on the website of the Center for Student Involvement. The events poster features a wall calendar-theme that lists dates and times for various campus activities, holidays, and meetings of Student Government.


News, Events, Announcements & Highlights, January 12-January 19, 2024, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Jan 2024

News, Events, Announcements & Highlights, January 12-January 19, 2024, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Tasty Spring Dining Updates, University Of Maine Dining Services Jan 2024

Tasty Spring Dining Updates, University Of Maine Dining Services

General University of Maine Publications

UMaine dining announces updates for the Spring 2024 semester.


Regional Folk Beliefs, Edward D. Ives Jan 2024

Regional Folk Beliefs, Edward D. Ives

Dr. Edward D. Ives Papers

This accession contains over 4,000 folk beliefs organized on individual, 4x6-inch index cards. A majority of the belief cards were collected by students participating during the 1960s as part of the American Folklore course taught by Dr. Edward D. “Sandy” Ives. Folk beliefs originate primarily from Maine and the Maritimes, but occasionally extend into other areas. Each download contains a copy of the 1965 syllabus for American Folklore, explaining the assignment given to students.

Please Note: A significant number of these cards are handwritten and are not currently available as typed transcriptions. The belief cards are organized into categories noted …


West Branch Logging Camp Clerk Henry A. Milliken's Newspaper Writings: An Annotated Bibliography, 1927-1977, William W. Geller Jan 2024

West Branch Logging Camp Clerk Henry A. Milliken's Newspaper Writings: An Annotated Bibliography, 1927-1977, William W. Geller

Maine History Documents

Abstract provided by author: Henry A. Milliken, a Great Northern Paper Company logging camp operations clerk 1926-1939, wrote 230 articles for the Bangor, Lewiston and Portland newspapers between 1926 and 1977. He was one of only five West Branch loggers who wrote a substantial amount about their experiences and observations in logging operations and the only writer whose focus was the human nature of the men in the logging operation jobs he wrote about. With all his topics Milliken provides a context that includes how each topic evolved over time and why. The annotations highlight and clarify the nature of …


Chesuncook Passages, 1903-1971: Loggers, Settlers, & Sports, William W. Geller Jan 2024

Chesuncook Passages, 1903-1971: Loggers, Settlers, & Sports, William W. Geller

Maine History Documents

Abstract provided by the author: Beginning January 1, 1903 the Penobscot Log Driving Company, a confederation of loggers, gave way to Great Northern Paper Company that formed about 1900 and took over log driving operations in 1903. The 1970 drive was the last one and a clean up drive followed in 1971. This compendium of history and pictures (445) of Chesuncook Lake covers the 18 townships with water flowing into it from the north, east and south. People who lived their lives here are the primary focal point. Interspersed throughout the book are biographical sketches. Within each chapter and decade …


Office For Diversity And Inclusion Newsletters, Spring 2024, Office Of Diversity And Inclusion, Anila Karunakar Jan 2024

Office For Diversity And Inclusion Newsletters, Spring 2024, Office Of Diversity And Inclusion, Anila Karunakar

General University of Maine Publications

Office for Diversity and Inclusion newsletters issued between January 22, 2024 and May 5, 2024.


2023, Umaine News Press Releases, Division Of Marketing And Communications Dec 2023

2023, Umaine News Press Releases, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

This is a catalog of press releases put out by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications between January 3, 2023 and November 1, 2023.


Maine Memo — An End-Of-Semester Reflection, Joan Ferrini-Mundy Dec 2023

Maine Memo — An End-Of-Semester Reflection, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

General University of Maine Publications

I wish to extend my thanks and appreciation to all for a great fall 2023 semester. Our universities have become increasingly connected with more than 11,000 students at UMaine and UMaine Machias, coming together in-person and online in a collective commitment to growth and learning.


End Of Year Phishing Advisory And Welcome Message, Ums Information Technology Services, Ums Information Security Office Dec 2023

End Of Year Phishing Advisory And Welcome Message, Ums Information Technology Services, Ums Information Security Office

General University of Maine Publications

Announcing the UMS Information Security Advisory Google Group. The purpose of the group is to provide timely security advisories and important reminders.


Important Year-End Payroll Updates, University Of Maine System Payroll Office, University Of Maine System Human Resources Dec 2023

Important Year-End Payroll Updates, University Of Maine System Payroll Office, University Of Maine System Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Alumni Newsletter, Winter 2023, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences, University Of Maine, Emily A. Haddad Dec 2023

College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Alumni Newsletter, Winter 2023, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences, University Of Maine, Emily A. Haddad

General University of Maine Publications

It has been another outstanding fall semester in Orono, with students, faculty and alumni making their marks both here on campus and in the world beyond. The stories in this newsletter offer a glimpse at the wide range of exciting Black Bear accomplishments.


News, Events, Announcements & Highlights, December 15, 2023-Janary 5, 2024, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Dec 2023

News, Events, Announcements & Highlights, December 15, 2023-Janary 5, 2024, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Mbs News, December 15, 2023, Maine Business School Dec 2023

Mbs News, December 15, 2023, Maine Business School

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Diane Dunn To Be Nominated For Adjutant General And Commissioner By Governor Mills, Joan Ferrini-Mundy Dec 2023

Diane Dunn To Be Nominated For Adjutant General And Commissioner By Governor Mills, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

General University of Maine Publications

Governor Janet Mills announced that she will nominate Diane Dunn to lead the Maine National Guard and serve as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, following the retirement of Major General Douglas Farnham.


Key Compliance Updates For Researchers, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School Dec 2023

Key Compliance Updates For Researchers, Office Of The Vice President For Research And Dean Of The Graduate School

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Research Compliance Newsletter, Fall 2023, Office Of Research Compliance, Amanda Ashe Dec 2023

Research Compliance Newsletter, Fall 2023, Office Of Research Compliance, Amanda Ashe

General University of Maine Publications

The spotlight of this newsletter is the revised research misconduct policy that was recently announced. We also share several important reminders and updates about new requirements highlighted in our last newsletter. We hope this will be a useful resource for you to refer to in the coming months.


Office For Diversity And Inclusion Newsletters, Fall 2023, Office Of Diversity And Inclusion, Anila Karunakar Dec 2023

Office For Diversity And Inclusion Newsletters, Fall 2023, Office Of Diversity And Inclusion, Anila Karunakar

General University of Maine Publications

Office for Diversity and Inclusion newsletters between August 28, 2023 and December 12, 2023.


Umaine's Revised Research Misconduct Policy, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Kody Varahramyan Dec 2023

Umaine's Revised Research Misconduct Policy, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Kody Varahramyan

General University of Maine Publications

We are writing to inform you about an important policy update. UMaine’s Policy and Procedures on Alleged Misconduct in Research and Other Scholarly Activities (Policy) was last revised in 2006. Application of the Policy in recent years highlighted the need for a comprehensive review. This comprehensive review identified areas where the Policy needed improvement to be more easily understood and administered and in line with current best practices.


Umaine Marine News, December 2023, Umaine Marine Dec 2023

Umaine Marine News, December 2023, Umaine Marine

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Umaine Alert : Timely Warning Notification, University Of Maine Police Department Dec 2023

Umaine Alert : Timely Warning Notification, University Of Maine Police Department

General University of Maine Publications

Police warning to the campus community regarding a barricaded subject with a firearm in Regency Trailer Park, Old Town, near the UMaine campus. Alert information was also sent out via text message.


News, Events, Announcements & Highlights, December 8-December 15, 2023, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Dec 2023

News, Events, Announcements & Highlights, December 8-December 15, 2023, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Mbs News, December 8, 2023, Maine Business School Dec 2023

Mbs News, December 8, 2023, Maine Business School

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Important Safety Information For Our Faculty And Staff, Robert Q. Dana, William J. Flagg, Office Of Human Resources, University Of Maine Dec 2023

Important Safety Information For Our Faculty And Staff, Robert Q. Dana, William J. Flagg, Office Of Human Resources, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Robert Dana email to UMaine employees providing reminders about where to find active shooter training materials.


News Flush Poster_December 2023, University Of Maine Student Life Dec 2023

News Flush Poster_December 2023, University Of Maine Student Life

Center for Student Involvement

News Flush poster from University of Maine Student Life promoting events at the University of Maine. The posters went up in bathrooms on campus.


Carlisle Indian Boarding School's Role In The Unconstitutional Relationship Between Organized Christianity And The U.S. Federal Government, Kayleigh Hogg Dec 2023

Carlisle Indian Boarding School's Role In The Unconstitutional Relationship Between Organized Christianity And The U.S. Federal Government, Kayleigh Hogg

Honors College

The Carlisle Indian Boarding School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania was the first large Indian boarding school to open in the United States. Carlisle was founded by Richard Henry Pratt and opened in 1879. Carlisle was the first of hundreds of Indian boarding schools that operated throughout the United States and served as the model for many of the schools that followed it. The school was military-run and federally funded until its closure in 1918. The purpose of Carlisle and the rest of the boarding schools was to culturally assimilate American Indians and do so by forcibly removing them from their families. …


News, Events, Announcements & Highlights, December 1-December 8, 2023, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Dec 2023

News, Events, Announcements & Highlights, December 1-December 8, 2023, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Mbs News, December 1, 2023, Maine Business School Dec 2023

Mbs News, December 1, 2023, Maine Business School

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Mcgillicuddy Humanities Center Newsletter, December 2023, University Of Maine Mcgillicuddy Humanities Center Dec 2023

Mcgillicuddy Humanities Center Newsletter, December 2023, University Of Maine Mcgillicuddy Humanities Center

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.


Amanda Lilleston: Deep Field, Zillman Art Museum Nov 2023

Amanda Lilleston: Deep Field, Zillman Art Museum

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.