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The Status Of Women At The University Of Maine, Task Force On The Status Of Women, University Of Maine

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The major findings of the Task Force on the Status of Women are summarized in the following pages in two parts. In the first we respond to our charge to review data concerning the current status of women in relation to their numbers, distribution, retention, compensation, advancement, and representation at all levels. The evidence here consists primarily of information the University routinely collects and analyzes; the data are reasonably complete and accurate. They also indicate clearly the presence of barriers to the full participation of women in the life of the University.

In the second part we present evidence bearing …

Maine Now Times (May 1988), National Organization Of Women - Maine State Conference Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Maine Women's Lobby Legislative Alert (1988 - May), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

The Wadsworths: A Portland Family, Joyce Butler

Maine History

The article reviews the history of the Wadsworth family from the arrive of Peleg Wadsworth in Falmouth, Maine through the birth of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the son of Peleg’s daughter Zilpah and Stephen Longfellow

The Longfellows: Another Portland Family, Joyce Butler

Maine History

The article traces the history of the family of Stephen and Zilpah Longfellow, parents of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, from 1813 until 1851.

The Legacy Of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Daniel Aaron

Maine History

This article discusses the reactions to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow by literary figures and the general public.

The Voter Vol. 5, No. 3 (April 1988), Maine League Of Women Voters Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Maine, Volume 69, Number 2, Spring 1988, University Of Maine Alumni Association

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

UM Starts Planning Against AIDS --- New Carnegie Director Sets High Standards for UM Museum --- Hockey Comes of Age at Maine --- Sandra Bartolini Lawrence '71, the First Woman VP at Gillette --- The Balancing Act: Married Maine Alumnae Look at the Choices Open to Women Regarding Careers and Family --- Radon: Mother Nature's Hidden Health Hazard

Dawnbreaker Vol 36 No 3 (Spring 1988), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Inform - A Quarterly Newletter For Maine Women (March-April 1988), The Maine Commission For Women Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Women's Center Newsletter (March 1988), University Of Maine Women's Center Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Maine Women's Lobby Legislative Alert (1988 - March), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

University Of Maine Softball Media Guide, 1988, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

Maine will again face a difficult schedule. It begins with their annual two-week spring trip to Florida that includes tournaments at the University of South Florida and Florida State. The Bears then embark on a six-week New England schedule that will be played primarily on the road. The Bears will feel the loss of several key players: pitcher Lynn Hearty (18-8, 1.42 ERA), first baseman Michelle Duprey (.327), second baseman Denise Boutin (.314), third baseman Sue Goulet (.369), shortstop Asa Brown, and outfielder Kerrie Higgins. Yet, despite the losses and the tough schedule ahead, the Bears hope to have another …

Sexist Language Distracts, Demeans, Marcia Gauvin

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The use of sexist language, both in the classroom and the textbook, often will distract female students and inhibit the learning process. That was a common sentiment expressed by students at the President's Task Force on the Status of Women Wednesday.

People Still Ignoring Aids, Tammy Hartford

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is fast becoming the leading health threat in many countries of the world, but there are still many people who try to ignore it. Maybe they foolishly think they're immune from this killer, or maybe they just don't care.

Student Urges Comments On Women's Hockey Team, Joan M. King

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Now that men's varsity hockey at the University of Maine is number one in the country…I am wondering why there is no women's ice hockey team at UMaine.

Umaine Black Bear Baseball Media Guide, 1988, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Black Bears Baseball media guide for the 1988 season.

The Survivor Resource Chronicle Vol. Iii, No. 1 (Winter 1988), Looking Up Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

An Oral Historian's Work Display Ad, Sheldon Weiss Productions

Dr. Edward D. Ives Papers

A display advertisement promoting the release of Dr. Edward D. "Sandy" Ives instructional videotape entitled, An Oral Historian's Work. The advertisement includes a photograph of the author, an image of the videotape case and promotional quotes from reviewers.

Explorations, Vol. 4, No. 2, Carole J. Bombard, Richard G. Emerick, James A. Sherburne, Robert Brinkley, Susan Grindel, Roberta Chester, Anne P. Sherblom, Charles E. Moody, Diane Carroll, Barbara Barton

Explorations — A Journal of Research

Articles include:

Cover: Maya—painted clay figure from Jaina Island, Campeche, Mexico, 500-700A. D., approximately 100 percent. The clay figure is from a superb assemblage of pre-Hispanic materials from Mexico and Central America donated to the University of Maine’s Hudson Museum from the estate of William P Palmer III. In addition to this fine collection, Palmer donated an extensive array of objects from the Northwest Coast. Palmer earned his undergraduate degree in history and government from the University of Maine, and remained a strong, active supporter of the institution throughout his lifetime. More examples of objects from the Palmer Collection, including …

The Voter Vol. 5, No. 2 (Jan 1988), Maine League Of Women Voters Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Maine, Volume 69, Number 1, Winter 1988, University Of Maine Alumni Association

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

Only Pat's Pizza Hasn't Changed (Sandy Phippen's refelections on campus) --- UM Nursing Graduates Find It Easy to Get Jobs, But Will They Stay? --- Acid Rain: It's Only Part of the Problem --- Being Black at Maine --- Teaching Teachers to be Human Ecologists --- What Maine High School Students Think of UM

Looking Up Times Vol 4, No 1 (1988), Looking Up Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Maine Women's Lobby Legislative Alert (1988 - January), Maine Women's Lobby Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Raatikko, Walfred Hamari

Maine Song and Story Sampler

"Raatikko" is a traditional Finnish song and dance. The song tells of a mountain in southern Finland, Kyöpelinvuori, which is known in Finnish mythology as the place haunted by the spirits of virgins who die young.

University Of Maine Issues, Goals And Objectives, Fiscal Year 1990 - Fiscal Year 1991, University Of Maine Office Of Institutional Planning

General University of Maine Publications

A scanned version of a report outlining priority issues and goals for the University of Maine set in 1988, planning ahead for the early 1990s.