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Photograph Of Black Lives Matter Sign, Matthew Revitt

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Photograph of a "Black Lives Matters" sign taken in Veazie, Maine. Many such signs were erected in response to the murder of George Floyd in the spring of 2020.

The University Of Maine Office Of The President's 'Maine Memo' To Address The Death Of George Floyd And The University's Commitment To Anti-Racism, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

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This University of Maine Office of the President's 'Maine Memo' to address the Death of George Floyd and the University's Commitment to Anti-Racism, posted on June 10, 2020, includes the university's statement to its commitment to the core values of inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism and the actions towards each value. The Memo also includes the history of the University's relation with the land grant movement and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The statement discusses what many consider to be the first UMaine Black graduate Ada Viola Peters in 1927.

The University Of Maine Office Of The President's Community Statement On Racist Behaviors Of A Prospective Incoming Umaine Student, University Of Maine

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This University of Maine Office of the President's Community Statement on Racist behaviors of a Prospective Incoming UMaine Student, posted June 4, 2020, includes the concern of students towards a prospective incoming UMaine student, who had posted "deeply offensive slurs" on social media. It also includes the statement of the university values on anti-racism and the repercussions on future student's behavior.

The University Of Maine Office Of The President's Community Message Regarding The Death Of George Floyd, University Of Maine

University of Maine Racial Justice Collection

This article on the University of Maine Office of the President's Community Message Regarding the Death of George Floyd, posted May 30, 2020, includes condolences and statement on police violence and the need to eliminate racism.

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 96, Number 1, Spring 2015, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Celebrating the University's 150th Anniversary --- Calendar of Events --- Class Notes

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 95, Number 1, Summer 2014, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Rezendes honored as Humanitarian --- Students go wild for tigers --- In UMaine Sports --- Couple of cupcake entrepreneurs --- UMaine Business Challenge winners --- First Black Bear Business Conference --- Class Notes

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 94, Number 3, Fall 2013, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Black Bears win CAA, set records --- Cohen Lecture addresses civility issue --- UMaine's Black Bear Batallion --- The day JFK came to UMaine --- Ride to the top --- Class Notes

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 94, Number 2, Summer 2013, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Becoming the Innovation University: How UMaine partners for progress in revitalizing the Maine economy --- Innovation Engineering at FCSI: The Foster Center for Student Innovation promotes teaching of Doug Hall's system of Innovation Engineering --- Enhancing the Harvest: Jan and Dean Anderson create jobs in Belfast, ME, with innovative food processing plant --- Innovation, Collaboration and Neuroscience: Keri Sewell Seitz brings Innovation Engineering concepts to FHC, Inc. to create award-winning growth --- Star-Studded Service: Alumni Career Award honor Admiral Gregory Johnson Hon. L.H.D. for outstanding service to the nation

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 93, Number 2, Summer 2012, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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The Dirigo Spirit Lives Here: President Paul Ferguson discusses his first year as UMaine's 19th president and his Blue Sky vision for UMaine's future --- Turning Tragedy into Triumph: George and Sylvia Brackett Ritz build schools and clinics in the Paraguayan jungle to honor the memory of their daughter, Andrea Renee Ritz --- Peace Corps Change Lives: Serving 27 months overseas impacts third-world countries and the UMaine alumni who volunteer --- The World Was His Beat: David Lamb receives prestigious Alumni Career Award for his journalistic excellence --- Game Changer: Maine alumna recalls the day the '93 hockey team …

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 93, Number 1, Winter 2012, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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UMaine Alumni Authors Join the Ranks: Latest crop of published alumni authors runs the gamut from zombie thriller to wartime cover-up exposé --- A Tale of Two Mascots: Before Bananas the Bear won the hears of Black Bear fans, there was Bolivar the elephant --- Power to the People: Art Lilley brings alternative energy technologies to remote regions --- From Antarctica to Asia: Paul Schaefer studies gypsy moths and other insects

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 92, Number 2, Summer 2011, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Paul W. Ferguson Takes the UMaine Helm: Our new president discusses coming to the University of Maine as its 19th president --- Stein Song Saga: How singer and saxophonist Rudy Vallee took UMaine's legendary fight song to the top of the charts --- Healthy as a Horse: Innovative, student-centered research at the J. F. Witter Center --- Child Study Center: Students discover the practical realities that will shape Maine's future, one child at a time --- Visionary in Education: Alan Furth awarded 2011 Alumni Career Award --- Premier Psychopharmacologist: Dr. Conan Kornetsky's lifetime of research into the impact of …

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 92, Number 1, Winter 2011, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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A Life of Service: Bill Smullen, former aide to Colin Powell --- Vincent Andrew Hartgen: His Art and Legacy --- Woman of the House: Emily Cain, the dynamic new Democratic minority leader of the Maine House of Representatives --- UMAA Launches New Website: the new alumni association web page

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 91, Number 2, Summer 2010, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Not Your Traditional Valedictorian: Eighteen years out of high school only increased Amy Smith's passion for learning --- Master of the Mile: All-American Riley Masters runs UMaine's first sub-four-minute mile --- Beyond Belt Tightening: UMaine's president calls for strategic planning to deal with the budget crunch --- Innovation for the Greater Good: Wireless telecom guru Ashok Jhunjhunwala works to help rural India --- Alumni Newsmakers: Major General John "Bill" Libby, Alexander Irvine, Sandy Blitz, Bryce Bayer --- Remembering a Native Son: Fred Hutchinson

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 91, Number 1, Winter 2010, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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A Stimulus for Offshore Wind Energy: UMaine researchers receive an $8 million federal grant --- A Cool Way to Spend a Summer Break: Two UMaine undergraduates conduct research in Greenland --- Moving Forward in Tough Times: Political realities limit the scope of a new University of Maine System plan --- Black Bears in the NFL: Patriot's safety Brandon McGowan tops the list of UMaine alumni playing at the top level of pro football --- Alumni Newsmakers Gary Clegg, William Brennan, Steven Hooper, David LaBreque, Bruch Leavitt, Ken Hodgkins

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 90, Number 2, Summer 2009, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Foundation for Success: The University of Maine Foundation celebrates its 75th anniversary by honoring five outstanding alumni --- Cost-Cutting Casualties: UMaine suspends men's soccer and women's volleyball --- Good Influences: A UMaine teacher is inspired by the values and strong models of his students --- Up for the Challenge: Recent UMaine grads approach a tough job markets with realism, creativity, and optimism for the long term --- Alumni Newsmakers: Los Angeles Times writer Bettina Boxall wins a Pulitzer Prize, Navy LTJG Adam Jones is on board during the dramatic rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from pirates

A History Of Canadian Studies At The University Of Maine, Robert H. Babcock

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The purpose of this book is to explain the development of the Canadian Studies program at the University of Maine from its origins in the early 20th century to its position today as the most comprehensive program of its kind in the United States. Readers will learn how Maine's close proximity to Canada has spawned an ever-widening range of cross-border academic contacts rooted in mutual interests that are reinforced by collaborative academic study, which is benefiting residents on both sides of the international boundary.

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 89, Number 2, Summer 2008, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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The Beautiful Transformation of Bruno Dorismond: Misunderstood and misdiagnosed, this student / athlete overcame long odds to earn his college degree --- Tapping the Tides: UMaine's researchers study the state's potential for turning the power of tides into electricity --- A Life of Conscience and Commitment: Renowned cardiologist and nuclear disarmament activist Bernard Lown returns to campus and challenges students to get involved --- The Soldier / Scholar: Remembering Sergeant Nicholas Robertson, who died in April from wounds received in combat in Afghanistan

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 89, Number 1, Winter 2008, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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The Seasoning of Cindy: Women's head basketball coach, Cindy Blodgett, isn't the quiet, shy superstar you remember --- Focus on Lobsters: UMaine's Lobster Institute strives to meet the needs of the industry --- Explaining America to Itself: Remembering New York Times Correspondent and Chicago Tribute editor Doug Kneeland --- Investing for the Public Good: Former investment banker Hank Schmelzer has the Maine Community Foundation's assets growing --- Harold Alfond's Legacy Will Live On: It's hard to measure the late philanthropist's impact on UMaine athletics

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 88, Number 3, Fall 2007, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Beyond Fitness: The new UMaine Recreation and Fitness Center is quickly becoming the place to be on campus --- One the Road as The Wedding Singer: Merritt David Janes gets the lead in a Broadway tour --- When Children go to War: Arthur Serota works to end child soldiering --- Sweet Success: Trina Hayward Beaulier has turned her family brownie recipe into a thriving family business --- Lessons in Journalism and in Life: A former student remembers UMaine professor Arthur Guesman

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 88, Number 2, Spring/Summer 2007, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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She's Back! Cindy Blodgett takes charge of UMaine women's basketball --- And the Winner Is! Hollywood producer Lawrence Bender takes home an Oscar for An Inconvenient Truth --- A New Concept in the Battle Against Cholesterol: Researcher Harry Davis and the discovery of Zetia --- Of Mind and Muscle: Kate Page's quest of making the U.S. Olympic team while working on her Ph.D. --- Loyalty and the Bottom Line: A new approach in promoting UMaine athletics creates a stir

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 88, Number 1, Winter 2007, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Learning About Islam: Muslim students raise awareness of their religion on the UMaine campus --- Getting Tough with Big Tobacco: Assistant attorney general Melissa Reynolds O'Dea is a national leader in enforcing the Master Settlement Agreement --- On Top of the World: John Bagnulo becomes the first Mainer to conquer Mount Everest --- Outsmarting Counterfeiters: Jim Rittenburg uses high technology to protect products and enhance security --- The Consummate Professional: UMaine honors Major League Baseball veteran Mike Bordick

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 87, Number 3, Fall 2006, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Giving Kids Friendship and Support: UMaine students and alumni volunteer in growing numbers to be Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Penobscot County --- Climate Chief: Bill Brennan become acting director of the Climate Change Science Program --- UMaine Studies Raise Concerns: New research on the Antarctic climate by Climate Change Institute scientists has some surprising results --- Ruth Southworth's Labor of Love: Ruth Southworth is the driving force behind Waldo County Preschool and Family Services --- The Life-Saving Innovator: Remembering Dr. Monroe Romansky whose creative application for penicillin saved thousands of soldiers' lives in World War II

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 87, Number 1, Winter 2006, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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After the Finish Line: There is an active life for retired horses at UMaine's Witter Center --- A New Era for the Visual Arts: With a beautifully renovated Lord Hall for its new home, the visual arts at UMaine gain more than just space --- The Call of the Road: Karen Larsen fulfilled her quest for adventure by taking a solo motorcycle journey across North America --- Bold Ideas in a Global Economy: Class of 1985 member John Coleman has steered his VIA Group to success --- The Fisherman Scientist: Stonington lobsterman Ted Ames also happens to be a …

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 85, Number 3, Fall 2004, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Leaving the Job You Love: Peter Hoff looks back on his UMaine presidency --- More Than Maintaining the Status Quo: Interim president Robert Kennedy will be more than a caretaker --- Lobstering Her Way Through College: Christina Rackliff '04 learned the value of hard work from her father --- From Boardman Hall to the Halls of Justice: Judge Franklin Van Antwerpen '64 is elevated to America's second highest court --- Bolting to the Top: John Tortorella '81 leads the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Stanley Cup --- Remembering President Paul Silverman

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 85, Number 2, Spring 2004, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Inner Peace, Outer Action: Conference will address "Peacemaking in the 21st Century" --- Restructuring the University System: The board of trustees and chancellor propose a sweeping new plan for public higher education in Maine --- That Championship Season: A great winter for Black Bear sports --- Giving a Hand and Their Heart to Honduras: UMaine students take an alternative break --- Intuition and Innovation: A profile of biopharmaceutical researcher, John McMichael '71 --- There's Nothing Like Maine Hockey: NHL star Paul Kariya '96 looks back with fondness on his days at UMaine

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 85, Number 1, Winter 2004, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Bringing Back the Bears Den: The ever-generous Class of '44 funds a new pub-style version of the old student hangout --- A Triumph for Popular Fiction: Stephen King '70 is honored by the National Book Foundation --- The Power of Positive Thinking: Track and field team member Carly Bunyan survives a brain tumor and is back competing for the Black Bears --- All That's Fun and Hip in Beantown: Wendy Semonian '92 provides a guide to Boston fashion and nightlife as publisher of The Improper Bostonian

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 84, Number 4, Fall 2003, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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100 Years of UMaine Forestry: The oldest forestry program in America celebrates its centennial --- Native Wisdom: A profile of Penobscot Nation Chief Barry Dana '84 --- A Voice for Justice in Haiti: Even after the assassination of her husband and attempts on her own life, journalist Michele Montas '68 continues to fight for justice and press freedom in Haiti

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 84, Number 3, Summer 2003, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Around the Campus --- An Honors Graduate Contemplates Monastic Life: Class of 2003 salutatorian Amanda Reynolds's dream of becoming a cloistered nun may soon come true --- The "Worm Guru" of Genetics: With a coveted MacArthur Grant in hand, geneticist Geraldine Seydoux '86 is pursuing pioneering research at Johns Hopkins University --- Two Black Bears Help Ducks Become "Mighty": Paul Kariya '96 and Keith Carney '92 --- A Greenlight to Hollywood: Kyle Rankin '94 and Efram Potelle '94 await the opening of their feature film

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 84, Number 2, Spring 2003, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Around the Campus --- Bringing Real World Experience to the Classroom: UMaine class helps a California company --- "The Right Guy at the Right Time": New UMaine athletic director Patrick Nero --- Alumni Newsmakers --- Politics of the People: Family and community shaped the philosophy of Maine Governor John Baldacci '86 --- Protecting the Rich Diversity of Life in Africa: A look at the work of United Nations advisor Trinto Mugangu '90 Ph.D.

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 84, Number 1, Winter 2003, University Of Maine Alumni Association

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Around the Campus --- A Pioneering Partnership of Research and Industry: A new Bangor company is manufacturing wood-composite beams developed at UMaine --- Alumni Newsmakers --- Becoming a Consistent Winner: UMaine football --- A New Era for UMaine Art: art museum moves to Bangor --- A Patent for Success: profile of New York City attorney Scott Stimpson '86