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Taste Of Asia Celebrates Asian Culture In Maine, Finn Bradenday Apr 2018

Taste Of Asia Celebrates Asian Culture In Maine, Finn Bradenday

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Many University of Maine students and community members passing through the Memorial Union on Saturday, April 28, witnessed the Asian Student Association’s Taste of Asia event taking place in the North Pod and Union Central.


University Of Maine Diversity Action Plan, University Of Maine Mar 1999

University Of Maine Diversity Action Plan, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

A 1999 report of initiatives developed to support the University of Maine's commitment "to developing and sustaining a multicultural and pluralistic educational community" by increasing diversity within the student body, faculty and staff, and curricula and courses. The term diversity was said to encompass the recognition of a spectrum of self- and group-identities, including age, ethnicity, gender, race, culture, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, class, and physical ability.


Angela Davis Addresses Racism--Activist Tells Students To Demand More Multicultural Programming, Julie Campagna Apr 1991

Angela Davis Addresses Racism--Activist Tells Students To Demand More Multicultural Programming, Julie Campagna

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Angela Davis, an internationally recognized author, scholar, and human rights activist, arrived late Wednesday night to the University of Maine's Memorial Gym, but the half hour delay was well worth the wait. Racism, repression and hate-violence were among the major subjcts Davis discussed, including the alledged racial attack in February against UMaine students Quester Hannah and Aaron Phillips.


Display Advertisement For The Book Immigrant Odyssey: A French-Canadian Habitat In New England, Maine Perspective Feb 1991

Display Advertisement For The Book Immigrant Odyssey: A French-Canadian Habitat In New England, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A rare first-hand account of Franco-American migration to New England, Immigrant Odyssey: A French-Canadian Habitant in New England, has been newly published by the University of Maine Press.


Franco-American Center In 18th Year Of Publishing, Maine Perspective Nov 1990

Franco-American Center In 18th Year Of Publishing, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Franco-American Center, in its 18th year of publishing, has recently published its first issue of Le F.A.R.O.G. Forum for 1990-91.


Confluence: A Series Celebration Multicultural Expression At The University Of Maine, Maine Perspective Sep 1990

Confluence: A Series Celebration Multicultural Expression At The University Of Maine, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A calendar of public speakers scheduled by the Center for Multicultural Affairs to promote cultural diversity at the University of Maine.


Um's Children's Center Stands Ready To Assist Youngsters Fleeing Persian Gulf Crisis, Maine Perspective Sep 1990

Um's Children's Center Stands Ready To Assist Youngsters Fleeing Persian Gulf Crisis, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The University of Maine's Children's Center has been tapped by the Maine Department of Human Services to coordinate emergency child care services in the event repatriated Americans fleeing Iraq in the midst of the Persian Gulf Crisis land at Bangor International Airport.


Common Goals, Uncommon Means: The Report Of The Commission On Pluralism To The Board Of Trustees, University Of Maine System, University Of Maine System Board Of Trustees Jan 1990

Common Goals, Uncommon Means: The Report Of The Commission On Pluralism To The Board Of Trustees, University Of Maine System, University Of Maine System Board Of Trustees

General University of Maine Publications

A scan of a report related to a 15-member Commission on Pluralism appointed by the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine in May of 1989. The group was asked to assess the current status and offer recommendations for insuring future steps toward "an institutional climate that supports and encourages respect and appreciation for people of different backgrounds."