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Tom Chappell To Highlight Career Awareness Week, Maine Perspective Mar 1991

Tom Chappell To Highlight Career Awareness Week, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Social responsibility and ethics in the workplace, careers in social change and service, the benefits of volunteerism, the balancing act between work and family, and relationships between majors and careers will be among the topics explored by the University of Maine Career Center in Career Awareness Week on campus April 1-4.


More Education, Awareness Needed About Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay Concerns, Maine Perspective Mar 1991

More Education, Awareness Needed About Lesbian/Bisexual/Gay Concerns, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Graffiti is scrawled on a sidewalk. A door of a student's dorm room is splattered in red with a defamatory message. Publicity flyers are ripped from walls. There are derogatory jokes and name-calling. Threats and realities of physical violence. Harassment. All are prejudicial actions against a minority of the population. At issue is not race, color, religion, gender, age or nationality. At issue is sexual orientation. And because college campuses are microcosms of society, the actions occur at the University of Maine and at universities throughout the country that, by their very nature, are supposedly bastions of free expression and …


Women's Resource Center Transition Team Presents: A Spring Series Of Programs Honoring Women's Lives, Maine Perspective Mar 1991

Women's Resource Center Transition Team Presents: A Spring Series Of Programs Honoring Women's Lives, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

To continue the momentum and support for the Women's History Month celebration, the Women's Resource Center Transition Team invites the campus community to take part in a spring series of workshops devoted to women's development programs.


Lick Addresses Race Problems, Offers Programs, Michelle Hikel Feb 1991

Lick Addresses Race Problems, Offers Programs, Michelle Hikel

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a press conference University of Maine President Dale W. Lick gave regarding racism, in response to a racist attack on two Black students.


Senate Discusses Committee On Racial Understanding, Damon Kiesow Feb 1991

Senate Discusses Committee On Racial Understanding, Damon Kiesow

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

After more than an hour's debate Tuesday night the General Student Senate voted to allow the committee on Racial Understanding to pick its own co-chairs and student members. The committee was formed last week in response to what is being called a racial attack on two University of Maine students, Feb. 17. It will study, and attempt to find answers to race relation problems at the university.


Being Drunk Does Not Excuse Slur Use, Sarah Mccall, Debbie Ferullo Feb 1991

Being Drunk Does Not Excuse Slur Use, Sarah Mccall, Debbie Ferullo

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

This letter is for Quester Hannah and Aaron Phillips. We want you to know that we are sorry for what happened to you both last weekend.


Maine Campus Hasn't Reported Fight Properly, Beth Romano, Andy Brown Feb 1991

Maine Campus Hasn't Reported Fight Properly, Beth Romano, Andy Brown

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In response to the article pertaining to the attack of two "black students" (Feb. 18, 1991), we feel your paper is actually the one appearing racially motivated. If it is true that the attack that was reported on was not racially motivated, why did your paper feel it necessary to identify the students involves as being "black?"


Four Men Charged In Crosby Str. Assault, Michael Regan Feb 1991

Four Men Charged In Crosby Str. Assault, Michael Regan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The District Attorney's office has charged four men with assault and criminal mischief because of their alleged involvement in a fight last weekend which left two black men injured.


Students Say Racism A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide Feb 1991

Students Say Racism A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding racism experienced by Black students at the University of Maine.


Responses To Racist Attack, Harold Kamanyi, Dale W. Lick, Gretchen Lahey, Jamal Williamson Feb 1991

Responses To Racist Attack, Harold Kamanyi, Dale W. Lick, Gretchen Lahey, Jamal Williamson

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letters to the editor in the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a racist attack on two Black University of Maine students.


Racial Or Not, The Damage Is Done, Erica C. Hurtubise Feb 1991

Racial Or Not, The Damage Is Done, Erica C. Hurtubise

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The attack on two black students by several white men on Crosby Street early Sunday morning has left a scar on the University of Maine. The damage has been done and it is irreversible.


Let The Truth Be Told, Doug H. Vanderweide Feb 1991

Let The Truth Be Told, Doug H. Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Lost so far in the discussion surrounding Sunday morning's assault on two black students at the University of Maine is the facts. Orono Police Chief Daniel Lowe asserts that the incident was not begun as a racial incident. He refuses to speculate if, after the incident began, it then became racially-motivated.


Students Say Racism Is A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide Feb 1991

Students Say Racism Is A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

When the African-American Student Association met in the Bangor Lounge of the Memorial Union Monday night to discuss racism, "it was very painful," University of Maine President Dale Lick said. "It was painful for the students and for the administrators that were present," Lick said. "We thought we had been making good progress in creating a learning environment free of racism and harassment. We found out we still have a long way to go."


Gss Votes Race Was Motive In Orono Attack, Damon Kiesow, Kim Dineen Feb 1991

Gss Votes Race Was Motive In Orono Attack, Damon Kiesow, Kim Dineen

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The assault on two black University of Maine students Sunday morning was racially motivated, the Student Senate voted at their meeting Tuesday night. About thirty African-American students attended the meeting to express their concerns about racism on campus.


Editorials Regarding Racist Attack, Maine Campus Staff Feb 1991

Editorials Regarding Racist Attack, Maine Campus Staff

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Editorials from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a racist attack on two Black University of Maine students.


Two Black Students Accosted On Crosby St., Doug Vanderweide Feb 1991

Two Black Students Accosted On Crosby St., Doug Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

An early morning fight Sunday in Orono between two black men and nine white men resulted in multiple summonses and the hospitalization of both black men. Orono Police Chief Daniel Loew said the incident was not racially motivated, but was alcohol-related. Quester Hannah, 21, of Old Town, and Aaron Phillips, 21, of York Village, both of whom are University of Maine students, were treated for injuries received during the fracas and released from Eastern Maine Medical Center on Sunday.


Umaine Complying With Sexual Harassment Laws, Michal Reagan Feb 1991

Umaine Complying With Sexual Harassment Laws, Michal Reagan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

While cases of sexual harassment may be getting more subtle or cannot be prosecuted under state law, the University of Maine conduct system is trying to keep up with the changes.


Race-Related Fight Points To Problem Of Alcohol And Violence, Doug H. Vanderweide Feb 1991

Race-Related Fight Points To Problem Of Alcohol And Violence, Doug H. Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sunday morning, two black UMaine students were attacked by [nine] white men. Orono Police Chief Dan Lowe said the incident wasn't racially-motivated. The two black men aren't talking, and Lowe refuses to identify the nine white men because he fear racial overtones to the crime will present the administration of justice.


Lick Addresses Race Problems, Offers Programs, Michelle Hinkel Feb 1991

Lick Addresses Race Problems, Offers Programs, Michelle Hinkel

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"No one should be intimidated because of race or color. People here should feel welcome and should feel comfortable to express their differences. That's what a university is all about," said University of Maine President Dale Lick at a press conference held at the Maine Center for the Arts Tuesday afternoon. Lick called the conference to share what UMaine is "doing regarding the question of pluralism on this campus."


Witness' Accounts Of Altercation Differ, Michael Reagan Feb 1991

Witness' Accounts Of Altercation Differ, Michael Reagan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Statements given by Quester Hannah, Aaron Phillips and others involved in the fight on February 17 in Orono give differing versions of the incident, but in the words of District Attorney Chris Almy, "that's why we go to court."


Sexual Harassment Cases Increasingly Prosecuted, Michael Reagan Feb 1991

Sexual Harassment Cases Increasingly Prosecuted, Michael Reagan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"Sexual harassment isn't about morality and sex, it's about discrimination," said Sue Estler, director of the Equal Opportunity Office. The University of Maine has a policy prohibiting sexual harassment and there have been increasing numbers of such cases reported since they were first recorded.


University Of Maine Softball Media Guide, 1991, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office Feb 1991

University Of Maine Softball Media Guide, 1991, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine softball team looks at 1991 as the year of commitment and determination to go above and beyond for the dverall success of the team. The Black Bears’ true test is at the plate. Last year, the team overall batting average was .217. Offensively, the team is working hard in preparing for the ’91 season.


Reading Recovery: Early Intervention For At-Risk Youngsters, Maine Perspective Feb 1991

Reading Recovery: Early Intervention For At-Risk Youngsters, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Identifying first graders who are poor readers and teaching them effective reading strategies that allow them to make accelerated progress and never need remedial work is commitment the University of Maine has made a providing the specialized teacher training required to implement a successful Reading Recovery program in Maine schools, according to Robert Cobb, dean of the College of Education.


Display Advertisement For The Book Immigrant Odyssey: A French-Canadian Habitat In New England, Maine Perspective Feb 1991

Display Advertisement For The Book Immigrant Odyssey: A French-Canadian Habitat In New England, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A rare first-hand account of Franco-American migration to New England, Immigrant Odyssey: A French-Canadian Habitant in New England, has been newly published by the University of Maine Press.


Umaine Black Bear Baseball Media Guide, 1991, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Feb 1991

Umaine Black Bear Baseball Media Guide, 1991, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Black Bears Baseball media guide for the 1991 season.


Panel Discusses Lack Of Black Awareness, Lawrence Veuillet Jan 1991

Panel Discusses Lack Of Black Awareness, Lawrence Veuillet

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a panel discussion on Martin Luther King Jr. as part of a Civil Rights Awareness Program.


Labor In The 1990s: Recognizing A Community Of Interests, Maine Perspective Jan 1991

Labor In The 1990s: Recognizing A Community Of Interests, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In the throes of a national recession, budget deficits and layoffs, "working people by the large are very scared," according to a University of Maine Labor Education Specialist. But they are not alone.


Computer Equipment Donation Earmarked For Um Students With Disabilities, Maine Perspective Jan 1991

Computer Equipment Donation Earmarked For Um Students With Disabilities, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A donation of computer equipment to the University of Maine Department of Public Administration will soon allow graduate students with disabilities to contact people and access information on campus from their homes.


Fall 1984 — Winter 1991 Explorations Index, Carole J. Bombard Jan 1991

Fall 1984 — Winter 1991 Explorations Index, Carole J. Bombard

Explorations — A Journal of Research

The INDEX includes information from issues of EXPLORATIONS, a Journal of Research and Public Service at the University of Maine, printed between Fall 1984 and Winter 1991. It is arranged by Author, Article Title, Department of Author, and Key Subject Words.


Inform - A Quarterly Newletter For Maine Women (Winter 1991), The Maine Commission For Women Staff Jan 1991

Inform - A Quarterly Newletter For Maine Women (Winter 1991), The Maine Commission For Women Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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