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Maine Perspective, V 12, I 16, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine May 2001

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 16, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Articles in this issue include coverage of the 198th Commencement ceremonies; recognition of outstanding faculty members; the creation of an endowment to honor the vision of Richard Emerick; UMaine's first Ph.D. graduate in Computer …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 15, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Apr 2001

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 15, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Included in this issue, "First-year enrollment continues to rise;" "John Glenn next Cohen lecturer;" "Council of Retired Employees formed by President Hoff;" "University scientist joining Mt. Everest expedition;" and "Taking GIS to the classroom."


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 14, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Apr 2001

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 14, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Articles in this issue include coverage of the planned expansion of the University of Maine Quaternary Institute into the arena of Climate Studies; the campus master plan approaching completion; and plans for a symposium …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 13, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Mar 2001

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 13, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Articles in this issue include, "Cooperative Graduate Studies Program forms a new statewide education, research partnership;" "Groundbreaking set for Buchanan Alumni House;" "Historical Maine census data available on Fogler Web site;" and "University of …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 12, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Mar 2001

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 12, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Articles in this issue cover the development of a website for parenting using a $1,400 grant from the Department of Human Services; the launch of www.GoBlackBears.com; efforts to "internationalize" the UMaine campus; the hosting …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 11, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Feb 2001

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 11, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Included in this issue, "Mathematics initiative wins top Humanities Prize;" "Commission exploring development of an Honors College;" "The social aspects of a smooth transition;" and "Poetry Central."


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 10, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Feb 2001

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 10, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Included in this issue, "Department of Art determined to find space on campus to meet student needs;" "Redefining the perception of the UMaine summer experience;" "Early American Imprints now a statewide resource;" and "Environmental …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 9, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Jan 2001

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 9, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Coverage in this issue includes William Cohen's donation of his defense department papers to the University; UMaine's role in the Reading Recovery program in Maine schools; the growing popularity of Alternative Spring Break; University …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 8, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Dec 2000

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 8, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Articles in this issue cover the Maine Mathematics-Science Teacher Excellence Collaborative seeking to improve recruitment and preparation of high school math and science instructors; the receipt of a $302,000 grant to build a coordinated …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 7, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Nov 2000

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 7, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Included in this issue is an article reporting on IT education and the Maine economy; the need for strategic information technology planning; and undergraduate students participating in the annual forestry camp during a logging …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 6, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Nov 2000

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 6, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Coverage includes, "Maine Center for the Arts to undergo $9 million rejuvenation in 2002;" "President establishes new Campus Planning Committee;" "Museum of Art headed to Norumbega Hall in Bangor;" and "Banding Together."


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 5, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Oct 2000

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 5, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Coverage in this issue includes efforts to support faculty to increase the diverse voices of under-represented groups in courses and curricula through the creation of the Diversity Across the Curriculum Program (DAC); Honors students …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 4, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Oct 2000

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 4, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Articles in this issue include, "Task force studying the future of Fogler Library;" "Mayewski leading expedition to Antarctica;" "UMaine style guidelines to help establish visual identity;" "Hudson artifact may unlock archaeological mystery;" and "UMaine …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 3, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Oct 2000

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 3, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Coverage in this issue of the newsletter includes long-range goals of the institution emphasizing research, greater engagement with all constituencies; and providing a broad-based liberal arts education to undergraduate students; a $460,000 bequest to …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 2, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Sep 2000

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 2, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Articles in this issue include, "Water Research Institute to be named for George Mitchell;" "UMaine establishes new program in early detection of infant health problems;" "Women veterans who served in global conflicts sought for …


Maine Perspective, V 12, I 1, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Sep 2000

Maine Perspective, V 12, I 1, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Reporting in this issue includes coverage of a 15% increase in grant funding at UMaine; an announced increase in graduate student stipends, though the allotment remains among the lowest of New England's land grant …


Maine Perspective, August 2000, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Aug 2000

Maine Perspective, August 2000, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Beginning in 1998, the summer issues of The Maine Perspective were reduced to two-pages reflecting cost-cutting measures and the increasing impact of digital technology on campus-based communications.


Maine Perspective, July 2000, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Jul 2000

Maine Perspective, July 2000, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Beginning in 1998, the summer issues of The Maine Perspective were reduced to two-pages reflecting cost-cutting measures and the increasing impact of digital technology on campus-based communications.


Maine Perspective, June 2000, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Jun 2000

Maine Perspective, June 2000, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Beginning in 1998, the summer issues of The Maine Perspective were reduced to two-pages reflecting cost-cutting measures and the increasing impact of digital technology on campus-based communications.


Maine Perspective, V 11, I 16, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine May 2000

Maine Perspective, V 11, I 16, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Included in this issue are stories about plans to develop a campus map highlighting UMaine's historic buildings and landmarks; the naming of Monique Mace-Hashey as Marketing Director; and personal profiles of the top graduating …


Maine Perspective, V 11, I 15, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Apr 2000

Maine Perspective, V 11, I 15, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Articles cover the appointment of a task force to study UMaine's role in K-12 education; the receipt of a $300,000 federal matching grant for the Maine Business School to develop an undergraduate concentration in …


Maine Perspective, V 11, I 14, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Apr 2000

Maine Perspective, V 11, I 14, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Articles in this issue cover UMaine's connection with more than 90 other U.S. research institutions via the Abilene Network; the awarding of a patent for a seafood freezing process developed UMaine researchers; the testing …


Maine Perspective, V 11, I 13, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Mar 2000

Maine Perspective, V 11, I 13, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Stories in this issue include, "Diversity Conference to Focus on Race, Ethnicity;" Pulp and Paper Pilot Plant Expanded Through Donations of Equipment, Labor and Service;" "Peeping in Ponds;" and faculty receiving promotions and tenure.


Maine Perspective, V 11, I 12, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Mar 2000

Maine Perspective, V 11, I 12, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Included in this issue is coverage of Robert Kennedy named as vice president of Academic Affairs; the combination of Printing Services with campus Mail Services; the increasing number of students applying to college online; …


Maine Perspective, V 11, I 11, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Feb 2000

Maine Perspective, V 11, I 11, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Stories in this issue include coverage of the third Memorandum of Understanding signed between UMaine and the American University in Bulgaria; the launch of a new curriculum and teaching pedagogy in French language studies; …


Maine Perspective, V 11, I 10, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Feb 2000

Maine Perspective, V 11, I 10, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Articles cover a partnership between UMaine and the city of Bangor to move the Museum of Art into downtown Bangor; the start of construction on the Memorial Union; the President's Council on Women mounting …


Maine Perspective, V 11, I 9, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Jan 2000

Maine Perspective, V 11, I 9, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Included in this issue is coverage of a $1.25 million grant for Project Mainestay to support Maine school personnel in providing quality education to bilingual students; the issuing of white papers focusing on Maine's …


Maine Perspective, V 11, I 8, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Dec 1999

Maine Perspective, V 11, I 8, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Included in this issue is coverage of $1 million in money from Coca-Cola for Fogler Library acquisitions; student efforts to socialize their canine pets by scheduling puppy play dates build a community; graduate student …


Maine Perspective, V 11, I 7, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Nov 1999

Maine Perspective, V 11, I 7, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Included in this issue is the announcement of UMaine receiving reaccreditation; the reorganization of Student Affairs; the launch of an "Adopt-a-Building" capital campaign; research of rockweed by graduate student Jill Fogley; and a $330,000 …


Maine Perspective, V 11, I 6, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine Nov 1999

Maine Perspective, V 11, I 6, Department Of Public Affairs, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Perspective, a publication for the University of Maine, was a campus newsletter produced by the Department of Public Affairs which eventually transformed into the Division of Marketing and Communication. Regular columns included the UM Calendar, Ongoing Events, People in Perspective, Look Who's on Campus, In Focus, and Along the Mall. The weekly newsletter also included position openings on campus as well as classified ads. Articles in this issue include, "Building Renovation a Top Priority of the Capital Plan;" "Patrons of the Arts Establishes New Award in Honor of UMaine Art Legend," "State Grant to Peace Studies Furthers Conflict …