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New Writing Series Fall 2013, English Department

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

He went to university for mathematics and musicology but did not finish those studies. In the late 1970s he took up saxophone and started to compose music. A few years later he discovered his potential as a vocal performer, at first in reciting poetry and later on in improvisations and his own compositions. For almost two decades the voice was his main means for the discovery and development of new sounds. From around the year 2000 on Blonk started work with electronics, at first using samples of his own voice, then extending the field to include pure sound synthesis as …

Alexander Volpov Guest Artist Recital, School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Summary of program requiring funding (title; featured artist(s); speaker(s); scheduled date(s): DAIE: January 18, 2014 - GUEST ARTIST RECITAL - All-Russian Program including a Performance of Rachmaninov: Sonata for Cello and Piano, along with shorter works from the Romantic and Contemporary Russian repertoire.

The School of Performing Arts has invited renowned Russian cellist Alexander Volpov to perform a recital in which he will be accompanied by Dr. Phillip Silver. Some biographical information on this performer appears below:

Alexander Lvovich Volpov was born in Sverdlosk, Russia. He commenced his education at the Sverdlosk School for Musically Gifted Children in 1957. From …

2013-2014 Philosophy Colloquium, Department Of Philosophy

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Department of Philosophy is applying for funding from the Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series for its 2013-2014 Colloquium Series. This series of public presentations will provide opportunities for students, faculty, and community members, both within and outside the Department of Philosophy, to hear and discuss stimulating lectures on a wide range of topics. Each lecture program includes considerable time for questions and discussion. Several of the scholars are willing to spend more time at UMaine interacting with students and others in addition to their colloquium program. Speakers include Professor Fred Dallmayr, one of the outstanding philosophers in the world, …

Grease, The Musical, School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The musical is named for the 1950s United States working-class youth subculture known as greasers. The musical, set in 1959 at fictional Rydell High School (loosely based on William Howard Taft Schooltll), follows ten working-class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of love. The score attempts to recreate the sounds of early rock and roll. In its record-breaking original Broadway productÍon, Grease was a raunchy, raw, aggressive, vulgar show. Subsequent productions sanitized lt and tamed ¡¡ flery¡'tzl The show tackles such social issues as teenage pregnancy and gang violence; its themes include love, friendship, teenage rebellion, sexual exploration during adolescence, …

Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2013, Maine Peace Action Committee

General University of Maine Publications

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

The Dandy Scroll, Fall 2013, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

The Fall 2013 issue of The Dandy Scroll newsletter produced by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.

2013 Guide To Resumé Writing, Career Center

General University of Maine Publications

A resumé writing tip sheet available to UMaine students through the Career Center as part of student support services.

University Of Maine 2012 Clery Fire Safety Report, University Of Maine, Department Of Environmental Health And Management

General University of Maine Publications

The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires that each campus report on fires at student housing facilities as well as publish a fire safety report which is to be available to the public after October 1 of every year. A copy of the annual report is available from the Safety and Environmental Management Department.

Faculty Senate Agenda, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Documents for meetings of the Full Faculty Senate

Dawnbreaker Vol 60 No 1 (Fall 2013), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Using Careerlink To Find Jobs And Internships, Career Center

General University of Maine Publications

Step-by-step instructions for students using the CareerLink program online.

Field Hockey Media Guide, 2013, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

To aid members of the media reporting on the University of Maine, we offer this abbreviated style guide. Our goal is to increase consistent, accurate editorial and visual representation of UMaine, and to answer the most-asked questions from reporters and editors about the University of Maine identity.

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.

College Of Education & Human Development Annual Report 2012-13, College Of Education And Human Development

General University of Maine Publications

The College of Education and Human Development produced an annual report highlighting the activities and accomplishments of the college.

College Of Education And Human Development Annual Report. 2012-13, College Of Education And Human Development

General University of Maine Publications

The College of Education and Human Development produced an annual report highlighting the activities and accomplishments of the college during the previous year.

Reu Site: Sensor Science And Engineering, John F. Vetelino, Nuri Emanetoglu

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

This three-year REU site program at the University of Maine will engage eight undergraduates per year in hands-on research experiences in sensor science and engineering. The REU program will be integrated with the PIs' Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12) and Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) programs. REU participants will have the opportunity to interact with faculty research mentors, graduate students, post-docs, technicians, visiting scientists, and middle and high school teachers. REU students, GK-12 fellows, IGERT fellows, and RET participants will participate in field trips to Maine companies that perform sensor research such as The Jackson Laboratory and Spectral …

Anthropology Department Annual Newsletter, Department Of Anthropology

General University of Maine Publications

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.

Managed Investment Pool (Including Endowments) Year Ended June 30, 2013, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine System managed investment pool (including endowments) annual report

Revised Recommendations And Next Steps For Prior Learning Assessment In The University Of Maine System, University Of Maine System Prior Learning Assessment Task Force, Tammy Delisle, Sheri Fraser, Barbara Howard, Joyce Lapping, Rob Lively, Stuart Marrs, Kate Mitchell, Rosa Redonnett, Michael Sonntag, Mary Stover

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System (UMS) Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Task Force makes the following slightly revised recommendations to the University of Maine System Credit Transfer Project Steering Committee and the University of Maine System Chief Academic Officers. The Recommendations and Next Steps below form a protocol that the UMS PLA Task Force recommends piloting for a period of four years, at which time the participating institutions will review their efficacy.

Maine’S Improving Schools: An Examination Of Distinguishing Features Of A Sample Of Maine’S Improving Public Schools, Erika K. Stump, David L. Silvernail, Catherine Fallona, Lori Moran Gunn

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Aspirnaut Program In A Rural Maine School, Janet Fairman, Bethany Jorgensen

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Preliminary Implementation Of Maine's Proficiency-Based Diploma Program, David L. Silvernail, Erika K. Stump, Angela Atkinson Duina, Lori Moran Gunn

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Response To Intervention In Maine Status Report Of Implementation, Brian Doore, Karen Smith, Craig A. Mason

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Umaine Black Bear Baseball Cumulative Statistics, 2013, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

Cumulative statistics for the 2013 University of Maine Black Bears Baseball season.

Annual Report Of The Faculty Senate, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's annual report of the Faculty Senate. 2012-13 academic year

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

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System (UMS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Pension Plan) is a closed plan, 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 group of active employees, vested terminated employees, and pensioners.

Building A Better Orono Together: Cultivating Organic Community Connection With University And Orono Stakeholders Report Summary, Benjamin Algeo, Shannon Brenner, Alexandria Jesiolowski, Joshua Morse, Victoria Schuyler, Braden Sinclair

General University of Maine Publications

This project was undertaken as a collaboration between students in Professor Robert Glover's 2012-2013 "Engaged Policy Studies" course, Orono Town Planner Evan Richert, and Orono Town Manager Sophie Wilson. The objective was to examine the university and community perceptions of Orono as a "college town" with focus on the Orono downtown area.

Building A Better Orono Together: Cultivating Organic Community Connection With University And Orono Stakeholders Final Report, Benjamin Algeo, Shannon Brenner, Alexandria Jesiolowski, Joshua Morse, Victoria Schuyler, Braden Sinclair

General University of Maine Publications

Final report for POS 364-365 "Practicum in Engaged Policy Studies I and II" with Professor Robert Glover, University of Maine.

Permit Required Confined Space Program, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine (“UMaine”) Permit Required Confined Space Program (“UMaine Confined Space Program”) was designed to protect employees, visitors, researchers, students, and/or contractors from the dangers associated with work in or around confined spaces.

Painful Admission, Deborah D. Rogers, Howard P. Segal

English Faculty Scholarship

All across the U.S., colleges and universities are sending out their letters of acceptance and rejection. There will be tears.

Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders

General University of Maine Publications

Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.