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2021 Bernard Lown Humanitarian Award: Paul Plourde, Bruce Levitt, Paul Plourde

General University of Maine Publications

Paul Plourde ’73, ’74G, MD was chosen to receive the Bernard Lown ’42 Humanitarian Award. Plourde began his medical career in a private endocrinology practice and then used his clinical and scientific skills to develop new pharmacological agents to help his patients. He became an industry leader in the planning and development of a large study of the treatment of breast cancer. His scholarship and commitment led to the development of novel hormonal treatment of the disease.

2021 Distinguished Maine Professor Award, Susan Collins, Hermant Pendse

General University of Maine Publications

Hemant Pendse, an internationally recognized leader in forest bioproducts research, has been named the University of Maine 2021 Distinguished Maine Professor.

“I’Ve Never Told Anyone”: A Qualitative Analysis Of Interviews With College Women Who Experienced Sexual Assault And Remained Silent, Sandra L. Caron, Deborah Mitchell

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the decision made by some college women who are raped to tell no one. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 college women between the ages of 19-24 who had never shared their sexual assault with anyone prior to speaking to the researchers. This study provides a systematic investigation of the factors underlying women’s decisions to remain silent. The knowledge and understanding gained from these in-depth interviews offer insight for individuals and institutions to support these students and for the development of future efforts encouraging women survivors to tell …

Diane Rowland Named Dean Of College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture And Director Of Mafes, John C. Volin

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

Killingsworth Inauguration Documentation: Finding Aid, Bethany Latham

Finding Aids

This collection contains documentation and a pop-up exhibit (banners relating to presidential history) created for the inauguration of JSU’s 13^th President, Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr. (appointed president 2019), which occurred on 9 April 2021. Killingsworth attended JSU as a student, graduating in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in geography and in 2001 with a master’s in counseling. He received his Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Alabama in 2016.

Killingsworth began working at JSU in 2002 as Coordinator of Academic Advisement. He was appointed Director of Government Relations and later Chief External Affairs Officer. He …

2021 Rising Star Award: Seth Albert, 2012, Jenny Desmond, Seth Albert

General University of Maine Publications

Seth Albert ’14 is a co-recipient of the Rising Star Award. Albert, vice president for the UMaine Alumni Chapter of Southern Maine, has been a leader and volunteer, and worked to advance the mission and visibility of that group.

2021 Spirit Of Maine Achievement Award: Ernest Scheyder, 2006, Emily Cain, Ernest Scheyder

General University of Maine Publications

The Spirit of Maine Achievement Award winner is Ernest Scheyder ’06, a journalist at Reuters. Scheyder’s work focuses on transportation and the energy industry. He has also covered national stories, including the 2020 Presidential campaign, Dakota Access Pipeline, Sandy Hook massacre, and Penn State abuse scandal. He began his career with the Maine Campus and the Bangor Daily News before earning a master’s at Columbia Journalism School and working for the Associated Press.

2021 Rising Star Award: Kristina Mctigue, 2012, Nate Wildes, Kristina Mctigue

General University of Maine Publications

Kristina McTigue ’12 is a co-recipient of the Rising Star Award. McTigue, a first lieutenant and licensed clinical social worker in the U.S. Air Force, is vice president of her class and helped organize alumni events in Washington, D.C

Mcgee Inauguration Documentation: Finding Aid, Bethany Latham

Finding Aids

This collection contains documentation related to the inauguration of JSU’s 10^th President, Dr. Harold Johnston McGee (1937-2012, president 1986-1999), which occurred on 20 October 1986. McGee was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, received his bachelor degree from Old Dominion University, and master and doctoral degrees in counseling from the University of Virginia. Prior to assuming the presidency at JSU, he held various positions, including Vice-president for Administrative Affairs at James Madison University.

McGee’s administration was noted for a 30% enrollment increase, an increase in JSU’s accredited programs, $50 million in capital improvements, and the formulation of the University’s first capital …

Meehan Inauguration Documentation: Finding Aid, Bethany Latham

Finding Aids

This collection contains documentation related to the inauguration of JSU’s 11^th President, Dr. William Arthur Meehan (president 1999-2015), which occurred on 7 February 2000. Meehan attended Jacksonville State University as a student, graduating in 1976 with a degree in biology. He began his career in 1977 teaching anatomy and biology at JSU; Meehan later rose through several different positions with the University, including Associate Vice-president for Academic and Student Affairs, before being named president in 1999.

Meehan’s administration was noted for a variety of building projects, mostly notably Stadium Tower, later re-named William Meehan Hall in his honor. Meehan’s …

Umaine Graduation & Retention Rates In Context, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Press Herald Cites Breece In Story About Multinational Operations During The Pandemic, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding the Portland Press Herald speaking with James Breece, a University of Maine professor of economics, about the impact of the pandemic on Maine’s multinational firms.

Collins Center For The Arts_Show Announcement!, University Of Maine Collins Center For The Arts

Collins Center

Email from the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts regarding a return to live shows with Jay Leno live on Sunday, December 5, 2021. The show was part of team up with Waterfront Concerts.

History Of The Pruet School Of Christian Studies/Department Of Religion At Ouachita Baptist University/Ouachita Baptist College (1886-2021), J. Daniel Hayes

Articles

This is a short history of the Religion Department/School of Christian Studies at Ouachita Baptist University. This document includes a historical overview, faculty publications, the theological and educational philosophy of the school, history of Bible-related CORE courses, curriculum, and lists of faculty/staff with some biographical information.

Engl 110 (College Writing I): Controversy In Literature, Language, And Literacy, D. Salazar Monarrez

Open Educational Resources

No abstract provided.

Maine Stem Partnership Stem+C Webpages, Rise Center

General University of Maine Publications

In the fall of 2018. the RiSE Center was awarded $ 1.25 M to study how computer science c.an be successfully integrated into science instruction at the middle school level. This research study is a 3-year project during which 30 middle school science teachers will partner with researchers and staff at the RiSE Center to develop and implement science modules that include an integrated computer science component. Our hope is to gain an understanding of how computer science can be taught within a science program in a way that supports student learning in both the science discipline and computer science …

2021 Alumni Career Award: Hon. George Singal, 1967, Brian Naylor, George Z. Singal

General University of Maine Publications

The Hon. George Singal ’67 was selected to receive the Alumni Career Award, the Alumni Association’s highest honor. Singal has had a long, distinguished career in law.

Singal arrived in the U.S. as a young immigrant following World War II. He rose in his profession to become a United States District Court judge. In 2019, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts appointed Singal to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court along with his District Court duties. In that role, Singal reviews and acts on government requests for electronic surveillance, physical searches, and other matters related to foreign intelligence gathering.

2021 Champion Of Umaine: Jean Deighan, Leigh Ingalls Saufley

General University of Maine Publications

Jean Deighan is the recipient of the Champion of UMaine Award. The award recognizes a non-alumnus for effective, longtime advocacy for UMaine. Deighan has been an avid proponent of the Zillman Museum of Art, and the company she founded provided free museum admission to countless visitors for several years. She has served as a member of the President’s Development Council, on the Board of Visitors, the Maine Business School Advisory Board, and volunteered in other capacities for the benefit of the university.

Career Center Hiring Peer Advisors, Fall 2021, Career Center

General University of Maine Publications

Web-based job postings for Peer Advisor positions with the Career Center. Posting includes a job description and application.

Plotting The Literature On Learning Outcomes And Academic Performance In Higher Education From 2001 To 2020: A Scientometric Analysis, Muhammad Shoaib, Nusrat Ali, Behzad Anwar, Bilal Shaukat

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper aims to evaluate the teaching skills, learning skills, learning outcomes, and academic performance using scientometrics analysis from 2001 to 2020. The scientometrics method and a total of 7536 published documents were found. The results reveal that the topic of academic performance and article as a type of published document was highly used. The high majority of these published documents are published in the English language and gradually increased in the number of published documents in terms of the year. Further, the author Chamorro-Premuzic T is the top author with 1139 citations and Univ. Grandada at top of twenty …

Hr_Third Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic At Umaine On Wednesday, University Of Maine Office Of Human Resources

Community Guidance

Email from University of Maine Office of Human Resources regarding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic being held on campus on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Hr_Third Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic At Umaine On Wednesday Email, University Of Maine Office Of Human Resources

University of Maine Communications

Email from the University of Maine Office of Human Resources regarding the University of Maine is collaborating with the Penobscot Community Health Center to deliver and administer the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to members of the university community and the public, ages 16 and older, on Wednesday, June 23 from 1–2:30 p.m. at Wells Conference Center.

Ums_Covid-19 Announcements_Enhanced Traveler Support, University Of Maine System Strategic Procurement

University of Maine System Announcements

Email from the University of Maine System Strategic Procurement Team regarding effective July 1, 2021, the University removing most restrictions on domestic travel.

All Your Basecamp Are Belong To Us: Managing Undergraduates To Create A Dh Toolkit, R.C. Miessler, Kevin Moore

All Musselman Library Staff Works

Adapting Digital Humanities instruction to meet the needs of students and faculty members working remotely became a priority as COVID-19 canceled plans for on-campus, in-person classes at our small, liberal arts college. The eventual solution was to develop an online resource to provide asynchronous DH support or to flip synchronous DH instruction. This project, the DH Toolkit, is a collection of tutorials and documentation open to anyone working on digital projects. Specifically, it covers how to use key digital tools, develop accessible user experiences, and navigate copyright concerns.

President Memo The Importance Of Juneteenth, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Juneteenth 2021 is a powerful moment in time for our nation and our state. From this year forward, we will collectively and deliberately observe this poignant independence day that was part of the effort to end slavery in the United States. It will be an opportunity for all of us to reflect on freedom — and the importance of what it means to live in a world free of structural racism, hatred, intolerance, inequity and discrimination.

The recognition of June 19 as a federal and state holiday will help ensure that we never forget where we have been as a …

Chancellor Messages_An Important Update For Ums Employees, Dannel P. Malloy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Email from University of Maine Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy regarding Maine's recognition of June Juneteenth as an official holiday for the first time in June 2022. UMS.

Collins Center For The Arts_Message & Info From Director Danny Williams, Danny Williams

Collins Center

Email from Danny Williams, Director of the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts regarding a return to live shows.

2021-06-07 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent by the President of Morehead State University to the campus community regarding the University's budget, promotions and tenure, University branding, residential halls, etc.

Instructions To Access Citi Training, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) delivers a variety of research training through the University of Maine System (UMS) subscription service to the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). These instructions guide you through the institution-specific CITI registration and enrollment processes. Further information about Research Compliance at the University of Maine and training requirements can be found on the ORC website.

Chancellor Messages_An Important Update For Ums Employees, Dannel P. Malloy

Chancellor

Message to the University of Maine System community from Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy regarding preparations for a return to campus for the 2021 Fall Semester.