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Covid-19_Ums_Together For Maine_Covid-19 Vaccination Shot Clock, University Of Maine System

Community Guidance

Screenshot of the University of Maine System Together for Maine COVID-19 Vaccination Shot Clock. UMS selected Weekly Winners of $1,000 Shot Clock Scholarships and non-cash employee prizes among UMS students participating in an in-person experience in the Fall of 2021 and employees who have verified their vaccination status on the University of Maine System COVID-19 Testing Portal starting Friday, July 16, 2021.

Covid-19_Ums_Vaccination Verification Guide, University Of Maine System

Community Guidance

Screenshot of the University of Maine System IT webpage detailing the Vaccination Verification Guide which describe the process for uploading COVID-19 vaccination records using the UMS Pointnclick Web App for students, faculty, and staff using a UMS workstation, personal computer, or other web-enabled devices.

Ums_Hr_Covid-19 Memorandum Of Understandings, University Of Maine System

Office of Human Resources

Copies of individual Memorandum of Understandings between the University of Maine System and the Associated C.O.L.T. Staff of the University of Maine (ACSUM) regarding COVID, Associated Faculties of the Universities of Maine (AFUM), Police, Maine Part-Time Faculty Association (PATFA), Teamsters Union Local #340, Service & Maintenance Unit (Teamsters), and Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA).

Ums_Hr_University Of Maine System Remote Work Guidelines, University Of Maine System

Office of Human Resources

Screenshots of the University of Maine System Remote Work Guidelines webpages for with details for employees to keep in mind as they plan for their return to pre-pandemic work modalities and the onsite presence.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Mainebiz Advances Panel Detailing Survey Results Of Pandemic-Related Challenges To Agriculture, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding Mainebiz advancing a July 21 panel discussion hosted by University of Maine Cooperative Extension about the results of surveys about COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges farmers and agriculture service providers faced.

Greater Belief In Science Predicts Mask-Wearing Behavior During Covid-19, Morgan D. Stosic, Shelby Helwig, Mollie A. Ruben

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic impacted both the physical and psychological aspects of people's lives. Personality traits are one of the factors that explain the diverse responses to stressful situations. This study aimed to investigate whether five-factor and maladaptive personality traits are associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms, suicide risk, self-reported COVID-19 symptoms, and preventive behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic, comprehensively.

Mechanistic Understanding Of Innate And Adaptive Immune Responses In Sars-Cov-2 Infection, Mumtaz Y. Balkhi

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections have triggered global pandemic that continue to impact adversely human health. New understanding has emerged about the innate and adaptive immune responses elicited in SARS-CoV-2 infection. The understanding of innate immune responses generated in hosts early in SARS-CoV-2 infection is vital for treatment efforts. Antiviral cytokines are released by innate immune cells in response to viral infections that play a pivotal role in limiting viral replication, pathology and generating optimal adaptive immune responses alongside the long-term memory responses against reinfections. One aspect of innate immune response generated against SARS-CoV-2 in vivo …

Service & Maintenance Seniority Report, University Of Maine, University Of Maine System Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

Maine Business School Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Webpage, University Of Maine Maine Business School

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Screenshot of the Maine Business School's featuring information relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Campus Recreation Call For Artists, University Of Maine Campus Recreation

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Screenshot of University of Maine Campus Recreation webpage with a call for artists to design a banner to showcase Campus Recreation’s statement for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the New Balance Recreation Center and/or Maine Bound Adventure Center.

Imaging Spectroscopy Can Predict Water Stress In Wild Blueberry Fields, Umaine-Led Study Reveals, Marcus Wolf

General University of Maine Publications

Imaging spectroscopy can help predict water stress in wild blueberry barrens, according to a University of Maine-led study. The technology involves measuring the light reflected off of objects depicted in images captured by drones, satellites and other remote sensing technology to classify and gather pertinent information about the objects. According to researchers, it can precisely measure light across dozens, if not hundreds, of bands of colors. The reflectance spectra can depict nutrient levels, chlorophyll content and other indicators of health for various crops, according to researchers.

Service & Maintenance Seniority Report, University Of Maine, Augusta, University Of Maine System Human Resources

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

Maine Business School Annual Report, Fy 2020-2021, Maine Business School

General University of Maine Publications

As active Black Bears should, we hunted enriched learning experiences this past year, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic causing the world to operate differently. The faculty and staff in the Maine Business School (MBS) adopted a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement, expressing our determination to ensure that all who study here feel welcomed, heard, and engaged. We welcomed a new dean for the Graduate School of Business (GSB), Norm O’Reilly, who began on July 1, 2021. The Graduate School of Business (GSB) operated with faculty from the University of Southern Maine and UMaine to revise core courses in the …

Fogler Library_Physical Reserves Now Available At Fogler Library Email, University Of Maine Raymond H. Fogler Library

Raymond H. Fogler Library

Email from Raymond H. Fogler Library announcing that the Library had resumed loaning print and physical reserves to patrons.

Advancing Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In Older Adult Health Care, University Of Maine Center On Aging

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Flyer advertising registration opportunities for the 16th Annual University of Maine Center on Aging Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium scheduled for October 25, 2021.

2021 Suzanne Kay Hart Alumni Service Award: Barb Brown Dalton, 1981, Bill Green, Barbara Brown Dalton

General University of Maine Publications

Barbara Brown Dalton ’81 was honored with the Suzanne Kay Hart Alumni Service Award (previously known as the Pine Tree Emblem Alumni Service Award). Dalton has worked on behalf of the association’s Board of Directors, and as both president and a longtime correspondent for the Class of 1981. She is a faithful fan of Black Bear Athletics, an Honorary M Club member, Maine Mentor, a loyal donor, and a dedicated supporter of the university and its alumni.

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.

2021 Fogler Legacy Award: The Stimpson Family, Krystal Fogler Lavigueur, Rita Stimpson, Donald Stimpson

General University of Maine Publications

The Stimpson family was be honored with the Fogler Legacy Award in recognition of four generations of distinguished University of Maine graduates. Family members have had careers in veterinary medicine and higher education, law, and other fields.

“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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.