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Firewatch Requirements, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System's Firewatch Requirements.

2008-2009 Philosophy Colloquium Series, University Of Maine- Department Of Philosophy

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Department of Philosophy is seeking funding support from the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Fund for its 2008-2009 Philosophy Colloquium Series. This series of public talks will provide the opportunity for students, faculty, and community members both within and beyond the Department of Philosophy to hear and discuss stimulating lectures on a wide range of topics that are relevant both to the core themes of the department's philosophy curriculum as well as to current issues of ethical, political, law, and philosophic import.

Fall Lecture Series- New Media Department & Intermedia Mfa Program, University Of Maine- New Media Department

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

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Side Show, University Of Maine- School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Based on the true story of Siamese twins Violet and Daisy Hilton who became stars during the Depression, Side Show is a moving portrait of two women joined at the hip whose tragic comedic bondage creates riveting theatre. The musical includes an extraordinary cast of characters, freaks as they were called in the days of vaudeville. Told in song, the show follows their progression from England to America, around the vaudeville circuit and to Hollywood on the eve of their appearance in the 1932 movie Freaks.

Guest Artist- Ferdinand Liva, School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Silver Duo will welcome as guest artist the renowned violinist Ferdinand Liva of the DaPonte Quartet on their February'o9 per^formance. Last season Ferdinand appeared with the Silvers in performances of works by Shostakovich and Ravel that were musical revelations. The excellence of ensemble performance on that occasion led all thre

For this year's concert the Silvers and Liva wíll perform of one of the most powerful and difficult works in the chamber music repertoire, the Piano Trio by Tchaikovsky. This is a work that literally separates the professionals from the artistic wannabes, a work that places herculean demands upon …

The Conjurer: Images And Forms By David Larson, Department Of Art

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Department of Art cultural programming will consist of two related events: L) a major exhibition The Conjurer: Images and Forms by David Larson; and 2) a gallery talk by Soren Larson, son of David Larson, producer for Reuters News and film-maker. David Larson (1931,-2007) was a Maine artist whose mysterious images are powerfully hypnotizing and wonderfully beguiling. These events will offer students, faculty, staff., and the local community a wonderful opportunity to experience the mesmerizing works of a highly respected but under-exhibited Maine artist.

2008-2009 Men's Ice Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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The 2007-08 men's ice hockey season was not a typical one for the University of Maine. Maine's string of nine consecutive NCAA appearances, second only to Michigan, was finally snapped. Gone were Josh Soares, Michel Leveille and Mike Lundin, players who had a hand in leading Maine to the NCAA Frozen Four in three of the past four seasons. In addition, the Los Angeles Kings (NHL) signed 2007 Hockey East Rookie of the Year, Teddy Purcell after just one season at Maine, leaving the Black Bears without seven of their top 10 scorers from 2006-07.

2008 Umaine Black Bears Football Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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No abstract provided.

Fy 2008 Annual Report On Gifts And Fund Raising, University Of Maine System

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The Annual Report on Gifts and Fund Raising provides a summary of gifts received by the Universities in the Fiscal Year. Excluded from this section of the report are gifts to University affiliated organizations Included are gifts given directly to the University and gifts given to the University from affiliated organizations.

State General Fund Support Of Maine Education, 2008/2009, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provided a historical review of State General Fund support of Maine education.

Field Hockey Media Guide, 2008, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Field Hockey Complex is home to the Maine Black Bears. It features an all-turf playing surface, scoreboard and bleachers that seats up to 500 spectators.

Black Bear Men's Basketball 2008-09 Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

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University of Maine head men's basketball coach Ted Woodward begins his fifth season at the helm of the Black Bears. Maine returns nine letterwinners and welcomes in six newcomers to the fold. "We are very excited about the players we have brought into our basketball program," said Woodward. "They represent our vision personally, academically, and athletically. Although we have youth, I believe we have a special core of people and players to take this program to a special level, and a group I think fans will enjoy following throughout their careers as Black Bears."

Anthropology Department Annual Newsletter, Department Of Anthropology

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Anthropology is the study of humans. Anthropologists study the entire spectrum of human existence from 6.5 million years ago when the first hominid set foot on the African continent, the process of human evolution, domestication of plants and animals, development of civilization, migration to the ends of the earth, and the present day diversity of cultures, religions, economies, and kinship systems seen around the world. Anthropology provides a well-rounded, generalist education that enhances wide career choices and provides students with the ability to critically evaluate theories, options, and actions that affect humankind.

University Of Maine System Defined Benefit Pension Fund Annual Report, University Of Maine System

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The Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Pension Plan) is a closed plan which is maintained for eligible employees who chose not to join the Defined Contribution Plan established for hourly employees on July 1, 1998. This plan covers a shrinking closed group of active employees; the rest are vested terminations and pensioners. The Defined Benefit Plan is a separate trust with assets that exceed the Pension Plan actuarial accrued liability.

Endowment Fund Annual Report June 30, 2008, University Of Maine System

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University of Maine System endowment fund annual report.

Fy2009 Operating Budget And Student Charges, University Of Maine System

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The University of Maine System operating budget and student charges FY09

Perceptions And Process: Early Findings From A Study Of School District Consolidation In Maine, Janet Fairman, Walter Harris, Dianne Hoff, Sarah Mackenzie, Gary Chapin, Debra Allen

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Student Charges Annual Report 2005/2006, University Of Maine System

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The report presented a summary of the total charges to be incurred by students for the academic year. It included tables of tuition rates, room & board, fees, total charges for the current year and for the previous four years.

Student Charges Annual Report Fy2007, University Of Maine System

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The report presented a summary of the total charges to be incurred by students for the academic year. It included tables of tuition rates, room & board, fees, total charges for the current year and for the previous four years.

Student Charges Annual Report 2004/2005, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The report presented a summary of the total charges to be incurred by students for the academic year. It included tables of tuition rates, room & board, fees, total charges for the current year and for the previous four years.

Inside Umaine, Vol. 3, No. 11, Department Of Public Affairs And Marketing

General University of Maine Publications

Inside UMaine was the employee newsletter issued starting in 2005. The newsletter was published once each month during the academic year. The intent was to "complement the university's other communication vehicles, including the UMaine Today magazine, UMaine Today Online and various other online Information Services, such as the university's Web-based calendar." The newsletter took over where the Maine Perspective left off to promote professional achievement and stories about campus events and advancements.

Student Charges Annual Report Fy2008, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The report presented a summary of the total charges to be incurred by students for the academic year. It included tables of tuition rates, room & board, fees, total charges for the current year and for the previous four years.

The Dandy Scroll, Spring 2008, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

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The Spring 2008 issue of The Dandy Scroll newsletter produced by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.

Student Financial Aid Annual Report Fy2007, University Of Maine System

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University of Maine System student financial aid annual report

Hot Jobs Update: 2008 Outlook For Maine’S Women Workers, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

This paper on the occupational outlook for Maine’s women workers was intended as an update to the Bureau of Labor Education’s previous briefing papers on this topic. These earlier papers showed that despite many upbeat analyses of the best “hot new jobs” that will be available to women workers in the next decade, the largest occupations available to women workers in Maine will continue to be primarily jobs with low wages and little economic security

Privatization Pitfalls Update, 2008, University Of Maine

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This briefing paper was an update to an earlier publication by the Bureau of Labor Education on the “pitfalls and problems” of privatization (1998). As with the previous paper, this update focused primarily on privatization as it concerns the provision of public services by states and localities in the U.S., rather than on federal levels or in other countries.

Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2008, Maine Peace Action Committee

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MPAC compiled a newsletter consisting of essays, articles, short stories, poems, recipes, political cartoons, and artwork.

Inside Umaine, Vol. 3, No. 10, Department Of Public Affairs And Marketing

General University of Maine Publications

Inside UMaine was the employee newsletter issued starting in 2005. The newsletter was published once each month during the academic year. The intent was to "complement the university's other communication vehicles, including the UMaine Today magazine, UMaine Today Online and various other online Information Services, such as the university's Web-based calendar." The newsletter took over where the Maine Perspective left off to promote professional achievement and stories about campus events and advancements.

Attaining Occupational Health And Safety Through... Education, Engineering, And Enforcement, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine's report on attaining occupational health and safety through education, engineering, and enforcement.

Scapino, School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

One such play that falls into the commedia category is Motiere's Scapino, which is the play Goell will direct for the fall production. The play was revived on Broadway to rave reviews. In the story, two young men falt in love, but not with women that meet their fathers' approval. ln order to get the girts they want they plead with Scapino, a servant, to help them out of their dilemma. As Scapino says himself, "The good Lord has blessed me with quite a genius for clever ideas and inspired inventions which the less talented, in their jealousies, call deceits …