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Richard Hsu With The Silver Duo, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Violinist Richard Hsu is an active soloist and chamber musician. Richard has performed with Orchestra of St. Luke's, Clarion Society, Early Music New York, New York State Baroque Ensemble, American Classical Orchestra, and Concert Royal. He was formerly Associate Concertmaster with the Moscow Ballet at Spoleto Festival USA. He holds a performer diploma and bachelor's degree in Violin Performance from the Indiana University School of Music. He furthered his studies at Manhattan School of Music. Richard has recently performed recitals with pianist Anastasia Antonacos at Burnt Cove Church in Stonington. He has also collaborated with cellist Noreen Silver and pianist …

Screening Of "John Imber's Left Hand, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Jon Imber's Left Hand documents the life of a local artist suffering from ALS, which eventually led to his death this past year. As a review in the Boston Globe described, "Produced and directed by Richard Kane, the film is generously sprinkled with images from all the different phases of Imber's consistently impressive career. A protege of the New York painter Philip Guston, he created early work that included monumental figure paintings of great tenderness and originality; his later work became increasingly abstracted, loosely brushed, and open - influenced both by Willem de Kooning and the Maine landscape he loved, …

Senator George J. Mitchell Lecture On Sustainability, Senator George J. Mitchell Center For Sustainability Solutions

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

On Thursday, October 15, 2015 the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions will host the 2015 Senator George J. Mitchell Lecture on Sustainability. This event is free and open to all. It will take place at 1pm at Wells Conference Center on the University of Maine campus. Roger A. Pielke, Jr., a key thought leader on effective roles for scientists in political debates and the formulation of public policy, will be the keynote speaker. Senator Mitchell will provide remarks.

The central mission of the Mitchell Center is to serve as a leader and valued partner in understanding and …

Transient Canvas / Sci Region 1 Conference, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The School of Performing Arts' Music Division will be hosting the Society of Composers Region 1 (New England) conference this October 22-24. There will be several concerts of the music of visiting guest composers, performers and of Umaine Faculty. We also will be hosting, as guest artists for one concert within the festival: a clarinet and percussion duo from Boston, Transient Canvas.

The Society of Composers, Inc. is a national organization that sponsors events across the country. UMaine's Region 1 Conference will focus on New England composers. We expect to have 4-5 concerts of a combination of visiting musicians and …

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

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

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

Dawnbreaker Vol 61 No 3 (Spring 2015), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

The Dandy Scroll, Spring 2015, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

The Spring 2015 issue of The Dandy Scroll newsletter produced by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.

Wabanaki Youth Science (Ways) Newsletter, Apr. 2015, Wabanaki Center, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

WaYS is a long-term program to engage Wabanaki students (grades 6-12) through their cultural heritage and environmental legacy to encourage and promote persistence in sciences through college and into a career. Innovative and unique, WaYS engages students in a year-long multi pronged program through a one-week summer Earth Camp, year-long internships/mentorships for high school students; and year-long Traditional Ecological Knowledge programs through Teen Centers or tribal Boys/Girls Clubs. Critical for success, it provides each student with mentoring from both cultural knowledge-keepers and natural resource professionals.

Social Facts Newsletter, University Of Maine Department Of Sociology

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's Department of Sociology social facts newsletter.

Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2015, 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.

Tea And Conversation With Women Student Leaders, Emily Haddad, Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, Division Of Student Life

General University of Maine Publications

A Women in Leadership Week event. Highlights from the panel discussion, 'Perspectives from UMaine Student Leaders,' moderated by Emily Haddad, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The event was sponsored by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center and the Division of Student Life.

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Leadership Unplugged: A Women In Leadership Week Event, Susan J. Hunter, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

A Women in Leadership Week event. Guest speaker UMaine President Susan J. Hunter on “Preparing the Next Generation of Women in Leadership.” The event was sponsored by the Maine Development Foundation.

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150 Years Of Umaine Presidents, Office Of The President, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

A look at the University of Maine's presidents, past and present.

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Patriarchy Getting You Down?, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Meme captured from the Student Women's Association promoting the first Feminist Discussion Day at UMaine.

Umaine Women's History Trivia, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A flyer announcing a quiz night hosted by the Student Women's Association as part of the University of Maine's Sesquicentennial celebration. The promotion states, "As UMaine turns 150, join us to learn about some of the women past and present who have helped make our campus what it is today."

Installation Of The University Of Maine’S 20th President Susan J. Hunter, Jeff Hecker, Susan J. Hunter, Nancy L. Zimpher

General University of Maine Publications

Dr. Susan J. Hunter was installed as UMaine’s 20th and first female president during an inauguration ceremony held at the Collins Center for the Arts on March 26, 2015. The keynote address “Leading with a Cause,” was given by Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor of the State University of New York System.

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Women In Leadership Panel Discussion, Carol Kim, Emily Cain, Elizabeth Sutherland, Meredith Jones, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

A Women in Leadership Week event. Highlights from the discussion based on “Centered Leadership” by Joanna Barsh with panelists Emily Cain, Elizabeth Sutherland and Meredith Jones. The panel was moderated by Carol Kim, UMaine vice president for research and dean of the graduate school.

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150 Years Of American Song: A Celebration Of The University Of Maine, School Of Performing Arts, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

In recognition of UMaine's 150th anniversary, more than 75 students in the School of Performing Arts presented selections from the Great American Songbook. The Jan. 23, 2015 concert held at the Collins Center for the Arts aimed to raise awareness of the school and funds for outreach programs.

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Umaine's 150th Birthday Celebration, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

In 1865 the Maine legislature passed a bill creating Maine's land grant university. On Feb. 24, 2015 nearly 700 people enjoyed birthday cake celebrating the University of Maine's 150th anniversary. The event held in the Memorial Union also included the opening of a new display in the Spirit Room detailing the history of UMaine's mascot, Bananas.

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Native American Waiver And Education Program Form, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The purpose of the Native American Waiver and Educational Program is to encourage Native American students to participate in public higher education in Maine. Our goal is to provide sustained support for all University of Maine System (UMS) Native American students who wish to pursue post-secondary study and, in particular, those who wish to obtain a certificate and/or an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree or some other appropriate credential that will serve them personally and professionally as they plan for the future.

Nue: Nano Science And Laboratory Experience (Scale) At Umaine, Rosemary L. Smith, Scott D. Collins, Michael D. Mason

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

This Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) in Engineering program entitled, "NUE: Nano Science And Laboratory Experience (ScALE) at UMaine", at the University of Maine, under the direction of Dr. Rosemary L. Smith, aims to introduce the basic concepts, applications, and implications of nanoscale science and engineering to all first-year engineering students at the University of Maine (UMaine). The proposed approach is to add nanoscience and nanoscale engineering content to the required 'introduction to' engineering courses offered by each engineering department. This content will be designed, developed and delivered as a 'drop-in' module, in collaboration with the instructors for each department's course. …

Student Charges Annual Report Fy2015, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The report presented a summary of the total charges to be incurred by students for the academic year. It included tables of tuition rates, room & board, fees, total charges for the current year and for the previous four years.

A Preliminary Examination Of The Relationships Between The Use Levels Of Mlti Devices And School-Level Poverty, Bernadette Doykos, David L. Silvernail, Amy F. Johnson

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Public Preschool Programs In Maine: Current Status And Characteristics, Craig A. Mason, Michael Porter

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

From Where I Sit: The Abc Of Tolerance And The 'Alphabet Community., Deborah D. Rogers

English Faculty Scholarship

Universities have a vital role to play in recognising complex sexualities.

Spring 2015 Enrollment Report, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provides summary information regarding enrollment at the University of Maine System for the 2015 Spring Semester

Men's Matters, Office Of Multicultural Student Life

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A flyer promoting a panel discussion about "masculinity as it changes across cultures and countries," hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Life.

A Legal Analysis Of The University Of Maine’S Ban On Firearms Following District Of Columbia V. Heller, Abigail Macdonald

The Cohen Journal

On April 16, 2007, the deadliest shooting by a single gunman took place on the college campus of Virginia Tech, taking the lives of 33 individuals (Johnson 2007). This event shook America, and yet the next year it was followed by six more shooting deaths at Northern Illinois University (Northern Illinois University 2008) and three more at Louisiana Technical College (BBC News 2008). Many universities around the country have responded to these events by either establishing firearm bans or strengthening and clinging to their existing policies, and the University of Maine is no exception (University of Maine 2004). Yet in …

The Vagina Monologues, Student Women's Association

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A flyer promoting the annual performance of The Vagina Monologues at the University of Maine.

One University For All Of Maine, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System plan to consolidate seven, mission-­differentiated, mutually dependent campuses into one fully integrated university singularly focused on student success and responsive service to the state of Maine.