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Minerva 2006, The Honors College

Minerva

This issue of Minerva includes an article on the course "Honors for All Ages," an Honors course offered at Penobscot Valley Senior College; an interview with notable Honors alum, Bernard Lown; and a celebration of the life of former Honors Program Director, Ulrich Wicks.

Inside Umaine, Vol. 2, No. 12, Department Of Public Affairs And Marketing

General University of Maine Publications

Inside UMaine was the employee newsletter issued starting in 2005. The newsletter was published once each month during the academic year. The intent was to "complement the university's other communication vehicles, including the UMaine Today magazine, UMaine Today Online and various other online Information Services, such as the university's Web-based calendar." The newsletter took over where the Maine Perspective left off to promote professional achievement and stories about campus events and advancements.

State Funded Research Annual Report Fy06, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System is required to submit in January of each year an annual report on the utilization of state research appropriations for operations and state research capital bonds. The report is to cover the most recently completed fiscal year.

Belief Drives Action: How Teaching Philosophy Affects Technology Use In The Classroom, Aaron Gritter

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Robert A. Kennedy Keynote Address At The Action Committee Of 50 Annual Meeting, Robert A. Kennedy

General University of Maine Publications

The text of University President Robert A. Kennedy's keynote address about "UMaine's important and growing role in economic development," presented to the Action Committee of 50 Annual Meeting.

2006-07 Women's Basketball Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

The team reached the NCAA Division II tournament for the first time in school history and reached the regional semifinals. The program continued to excel in the 2003-04 season, posting a 31-4 record, the best in school history. The Warriors finished the season ranked fourth in the nation. The team won the Northeast-10 regular season and tournament titles to advance to the NCAA Division II tournament. After winning the Northeast Regional, the Warriors won in the Elite Eight to advance to the Final Four. Mcinerney was named the Northeast-10 Conference Coach of the Year, Northeast Regional Coach of the Year, …

Inside Umaine, Vol. 2, No. 11, Department Of Public Affairs And Marketing

General University of Maine Publications

Inside UMaine was the employee newsletter issued starting in 2005. The newsletter was published once each month during the academic year. The intent was to "complement the university's other communication vehicles, including the UMaine Today magazine, UMaine Today Online and various other online Information Services, such as the university's Web-based calendar." The newsletter took over where the Maine Perspective left off to promote professional achievement and stories about campus events and advancements.

Gk-12: Sensors!, John F. Vetelino

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

The University of Maine (UMaine) College of Engineering proposes to partner with Bangor High School (BHS) to develop a model university/K-12 partnership based on the disciplinary theme of sensors. The proposed model integrates education and research for the benefit of BHS students and teachers, and graduate and advanced undergraduate students, and faculty, within the College of Engineering at UMaine. GK-12 Sensors! will involve faculty and students from the chemical, biological, electrical, computer, mechanical, civil/environmental, and spatial information engineering programs at the University of Maine. Five advanced undergraduate and ten graduate students will serve as GK-12 Sensor Fellows. Faculty members recognized …

2006-2007 Swimming And Diving Media Guide, Umaine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

After finishing the 2005-06 season with a 7-4 record and a fourth place finish at the America East Championships, the women look to improve with key veterans returning bolstered by a strong group of underclassmen.

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

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

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

The Dandy Scroll, Fall 2006, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

The Fall 2006 issue of The Dandy Scroll newsletter produced by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.

Inside Umaine, Vol. 2, No. 10, Department Of Public Affairs And Marketing

General University of Maine Publications

Inside UMaine was the employee newsletter issued starting in 2005. The newsletter was published once each month during the academic year. The intent was to "complement the university's other communication vehicles, including the UMaine Today magazine, UMaine Today Online and various other online Information Services, such as the university's Web-based calendar." The newsletter took over where the Maine Perspective left off to promote professional achievement and stories about campus events and advancements.

2006-2007 Philosophy Colloquium, Department Of Philosophy

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Philosophy Colloquium Series for 2006-2007 with the emphasis on interdisciplinary topics and approaches. These programs will allow the Philosophy Department to reach out to other departments and programs on campus.

University Of Maine 2006-07 Men's Basketball Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine Men's basketball coach Ted Woodward begins his third season at the helm of the Black Bears. Woodward returns a core of accomplished veteran players in addition to an exciting group of newcomers to highlight the upcoming season. Maine finished 12-16 during the 2005-06 season after key injuries to several Black Bears. All-Conference guard Kevin Reed sat out the season as a medical redshirt, while All-Rookie selection Philippe Tchekane Bofia missed several games as well during the season.

University Of Maine Volleyball Media Guide, 2006, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

Robert A. Kennedy Speech For Graduate School Of Biomedical Science Event, Robert A. Kennedy

General University of Maine Publications

The text of University President Robert A. Kennedy's speech during for a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences event at Buchanan Alumni House.

2006 Umaine Black Bears Football Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

No abstract provided.

Inside Umaine, Vol. 2, No. 9, Department Of Public Affairs And Marketing

General University of Maine Publications

Inside UMaine was the employee newsletter issued starting in 2005. The newsletter was published once each month during the academic year. The intent was to "complement the university's other communication vehicles, including the UMaine Today magazine, UMaine Today Online and various other online Information Services, such as the university's Web-based calendar." The newsletter took over where the Maine Perspective left off to promote professional achievement and stories about campus events and advancements.

Fy 2006 Annual Report On Gifts And Fund Raising, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The Annual Report on Gifts and Fund Raising provides a summary of gifts received by the Universities in the Fiscal Year. Excluded from this section of the report are gifts to University affiliated organizations Included are gifts given directly to the University and gifts given to the University from affiliated organizations.

2006-2007 Men's Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

Head Coach Tim Whitehead enters his sixth season at the helm of the University of Maine men's ice hockey program. With Whitehead behind the bench, the Black Bears have continued the success that has defined the program for nearly two decades.

In his first five seasons as head coach, the Black Bears have advanced to the NCAA Tournament all five seasons, reached the NCAA National Championship game twice, played in three NCAA Frozen Fours and won the Hockey East Tournament Championship. Over the five-year period, Maine has a 131-54-24 record. In ten seasons as a head coach, Whitehead has a …

Scientific Diving Summary Policy, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System's Scientific Diving Summary Policy.

Field Hockey Media Guide, 2006, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

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.

Umaine Leads: The University Of Maine Strategic Plan, 2006-2011, University Of Maine Strategic Planning Committee

General University of Maine Publications

A scan of a report prepared by the University of Maine Strategic Planning Committee to outline its goals and recommendations for Learning, Engagement, and Discovery for the years 2006 to 2011.

Fy2007 Operating Budget And Recommended Student Charges, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System operating budget and recommended student charges FY07

Inside Umaine, Vol. 2, No. 8, Department Of Public Affairs And Marketing

General University of Maine Publications

Inside UMaine was the employee newsletter issued starting in 2005. The newsletter was published once each month during the academic year. The intent was to "complement the university's other communication vehicles, including the UMaine Today magazine, UMaine Today Online and various other online Information Services, such as the university's Web-based calendar." The newsletter took over where the Maine Perspective left off to promote professional achievement and stories about campus events and advancements.

The Relationship Among Resilience, Forgiveness, And Anger Expression In Adolescents, Mauren A. Anderson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study was designed to investigate and describe the relationship among resilience, forgiveness and anger expression in adolescents. The purpose of the study was to explore whether certain adolescent resiliencies significantly related to positive or negative affective, behavioral, or cognitive levels of forgiveness and certain types of anger expression in adolescents. This study also investigated whether there were certain adolescent resiliencies and types of forgiveness that can predict lower levels of negative anger expression in adolescents. This research was built on two conceptual models: Wolin and Wolin's (1993) Challenge Model and the Forgiveness Process Model (Enright & Human Development Study …

Investigating How Students Think About And Learn Quantum Physics: An Example From Tunneling, Jeffrey Todd Morgan

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Much of physics education research (PER) has focused on introductory courses and topics, with less research done into how students learn physics in advanced courses. Members of The University of Maine Physics Education Research Laboratory (PERL) have begun studying how students in advanced physics courses reason about classical mechanics, thermal physics, and quantum physics. Here, we describe an investigation into how students reason about quantum mechanical tunneling, and detail how those findings informed a portion of a curriculum development project. Quantum mechanical tunneling is a standard topic discussed in most modern physics and quantum physics courses. Understanding tunneling is crucial …

Probability-Makers For Student Success: A Multilevel Logistic Regression Model Of Meeting The State Learning Standards, James E. Sloan

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Great Schools: Identifying Higher-Performing Schools, Aaron Gritter

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 87, Number 2, Spring 2006, University Of Maine Alumni Association

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

The "People-Person" Accountant: Meet the alumni association's new president --- Finding a Second Home in Maine: Senior Svetlana Miljkovic doesn't let a war-related disability keep her from achieving her academic goals --- Innovation with Compassion: Technology guru Ashok Jhunjhunwala is helping to bring a better life to India's villages --- A Brand New Maine "Spirit": Two UMaine alumni are among the partners in Freeport's Cold River Vodka --- Le Français, Je l'chante Par "Coeur": Josée Vachon sings French by "heart."