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Covid-19_Umaine News_College Post Story Cites Umaine Study On Rural Youth Aspirations, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding The College Post citing a survey led by social scientists at the University of Maine’s School of Forest Resources in a story about how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a greater drop in college applications among rural students compared to their urban counterparts.

Ums_Community Guidance_Students - Together For Maine - Student Conduct Code For Hosting Or Attending On Or Off-Campus Events Prohibited By State Or University Group-Size Limitations, University Of Maine System

University of Maine System Announcements

Screenshot of webpage part of the "Together for Maine" University of Maine System guidance regarding hosting or attending events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

George Floyd Afum Scholarship Announcement, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Lisa K. Neuman

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Fundraising plea from University President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and AFUM President Lisa K. Neuman, to all UMaine staff, introducing the George Floyd AFUM Scholarship established at the University of Maine Foundation by individuals concerned about the violent death of George Floyd, an African-American man, while in police custody on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Graduate Student Government Meeting Agenda, January 24, 2021, Graduate Student Government

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

Hr_Covid-19 - Shield T3 Opportunities, Chris Lindstrom

University of Maine Communications

Email from Chris Lindstrom, VP Human Resources, University of Maine regarding the University of Maine System entering into an agreement with Shield T3 for processing COVID saliva-based tests and that Shield T3 is currently recruiting to fill laboratory positions.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Puhlman To Join ‘Maine Calling’ Program About How Parents Can Cope With Pandemic Stress, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding Daniel Puhlman, an assistant professor of family studies at the University of Maine and licensed marriage and family therapist, participating in a “Maine Calling” discussion about how parents can handle the additional stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ums_Covid-19 Announcements_Covid-19 Wastewater Monitoring Approaches Universal Coverage Of University Of Maine System Residential Student Population For Spring Semester, University Of Maine System

University of Maine System Announcements

Announcement regarding the expansion of wastewater testing to the University of Maine at Presque Isle and Town of Farmington, coverage will be in place for 97% of University of Maine System residential students. University of New England now participating in biweekly sampling program with UMaine’s in-house wastewater testing lab.

Covid-19_President Friday Futurecast_January 22, 2021, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Office of the President

Weekly updates from Joan Ferrini-Mundy, University of Maine President, providing details about issues related to COVID-19 at the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias.

Covid-19_School Of Economics_Malacarne And Colleagues Address The Impacts Of Covid- 19 On Maine's Food System, University Of Maine School Of Economics

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Screenshot of a University of Maine School of Economics news release webpage regarding Jonathan Malacarne (SOE Assistant Professor), Jason Lilley (University of Maine Cooperative Extension Professional), and Tora Jackson (Maine Farmer Resource Network) presenting a summary of the impacts of COVID-19 on Maine's food system at the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) 2021 virtual Maine Ag Trades Show.

Anna Mae Riggle Papers, 1970-1990, Student Affairs Office

University Archives Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Media Report On Increased Water Testing For Coronavirus At Umaine, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding the Portland Press Herald reporting that in addition to testing wastewater samples from locations on campus and in the town of Orono, the University of Maine will begin testing samples from the University of Maine Presque Isle in a laboratory located on the Orono campus. WABI (Channel 5), the Bangor Daily News and the Associated Press reported on the plan to increase testing frequency. The Daily Bulldog picked up a University of Maine System news release about the spring semester wastewater testing regime. The Washington Times, The Lufkin Daily News, Q96.1 (Presque …

Covid-19_Umaine News_Advertiser Democrat, Mainebiz Report On Mobile Testing Lab, Enhanced Coronavirus Testing At Umaine, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding the Advertiser Democrat and Mainebiz reporting that the University of Maine System has partnered with Shield T3 to site a mobile coronavirus testing lab on the University of Maine campus in Orono.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Dagher, Maginnis Leading Two Maine Science Festival Online Forums, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding Habib Dagher, founding director of the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, and Melissa Maginnis, an associate professor of microbiology, leading two online forums during the 2021 Maine Science Festival. Maginnis, leader of the University of Maine System Scientific Advisory Board, spoke on a forum titled “Overview of COVID-19” that explores what COVID-19 is, how it works and why it has been effective as a pandemic.

Covid-19_Preparing For T3 Covid-19 Test, University Of Maine

FAQ & Health Advisory

Guidance produced by the University of Maine for what staff and students need to do to prepare for the T3 COVID-19 test which was required for all those studying and working on campus during the 2021 Spring Semester.

John E. Kleber Papers, 1959-1988, Honors Program, John E. Kleber

University Archives Finding Aids

No abstract provided.

Covid-19_Academic Calendar - Additional Reading Days - Spring 2021 Semester Email, John Volin, Robert Dana, Dan Qualls

Community Guidance

Email from John Volin, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, University of Maine, Robert Dana, Vice President for Student Life and Inclusive Excellence and Dean of Students, University of Maine, and Dan Qualls, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Head of Campus, University of Maine at Machias regarding the University of Maine implementing two Reading Days for the spring semester academic calendar.

It_Umaine It News - Spring Semester 2021, University Of Maine Information Technology

University of Maine Communications

Email update from University of Maine IT Support Services, including details of the response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Trustees approving a $2.56 million dollar investment in web conferencing technology for classrooms.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Maine Public, Press Herald Cite Ferrini-Mundy In Story About Increased Covid-19 Testing, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding Maine Public and the Portland Press Herald citing University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy in a story about enhanced coronavirus testing plans for the spring semester.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Wabi Talks With Strout About Nursing Students Administering Covid-19 Vaccines, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding Kelley Strout, associate professor and director of the University of Maine School of Nursing, talking with WABI (Channel 5) about UMaine students administering COVID-19 vaccines.

University President Memo On Martin Luther King Day, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Education must also train one for quick, resolute and effective thinking. To think incisively and to think for one’s self is very difficult. We are prone to let our mental life become invaded by legions of half truths, prejudices, and propaganda. At this point, I often wonder whether or not education is fulfilling its purpose. A great majority of the socalled educated people do not think logically and scientifically. Even the press, the classroom, the platform, and the pulpit in many instances do not give us objective and unbiased truths. To save man from the morass of propaganda, in my …

2021-01-19 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 faculty and staff regarding the Covid-19 testing and vaccine on January 19, 2021.

2020 Annual Report: Vision For Tomorrow Umaine's Comprehensive Campaign, University Of Maine Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

Although 2020 has unfolded in ways none of us anticipated, we have been looking forward to June 30, 2020 for some time now. The date marks the completion of the University of Maine’s Vision for Tomorrow comprehensive campaign. With over $208 million in funds raised, we are happy to report that the $200 million goal was exceeded. This investment in UMaine comes at a time when it is needed most. Transforming and adapting for a future which is still unfolding is a task which requires resources.

The full impact of this campaign will be revealed for years to come. Every …

Ums_Community Guidance_Students - Together For Maine - Do I Need To Wear A Face Covering?, University Of Maine System

University of Maine System Announcements

Screenshot of webpage part of the "Together for Maine" University of Maine System guidance regarding wearing face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ums_Community Guidance_Students - Together For Maine - Resources For Mental And Emotional Well Being, University Of Maine System

University of Maine System Announcements

Screenshot of webpage part of the "Together for Maine" University of Maine System guidance regarding resources for mental health and well being during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ums_Community Guidance_Students - Together For Maine - What Is Happening With In-Person Activities?, University Of Maine Systen

University of Maine System Announcements

Screenshot of webpage part of the "Together for Maine" University of Maine System guidance regarding in-person activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ums_Community Guidance_Students - Together For Maine - Direct Deposit, University Of Maine System

University of Maine System Announcements

Screenshot of webpage part of the "Together for Maine" University of Maine System guidance regarding encouraging all students to sign up for Direct Deposit.

Schedule Of Events, Joel Olufowote

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Programs and Schedules

Theme: It's a Time for Hope

Chapel Address: Dr. Joel Olufowote, Executive Director for Inclusive Excellence, Indiana Wesleyan University

Workshop: Katara McCarty, "Emotional Well-Being for Black Indigenous Women of Color

Taylor Talks:

• Dr. Michael Hammond, Provost & Executive Vice President
• Dr. Jeff Aupperle & Dr. Ben Wetzel, "Hope for African Americans during the Civil War (1834-1877)"
• Dr. Jesse Brown & Rev. Greg Dyson, "Conversations of Hope across the Racial Divide"
• Dr. Jakob Miller, "Expressions of Hope in the Future of Democracy"
• Dr. Laura Edwards, Emcee

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Taylor University

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Programs and Schedules

The emailed schedule for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Umaine Office For Diversity And Inclusion Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. Email, University Of Maine Office For Diversity And Inclusion

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Email from the UMaine Office for Diversity and Inclusion with various details of the Office's work and events related to Black History Month.

2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration (Virtual), University Of Maine Alumni Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

This year's event will feature a panel of UMaine alumni, students, and friends who will address the topic of "Being Black in Maine: Lived Experience and the Prospect for Change."