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University Of Maine System Defined Benefit Pension Fund Annual Report, University Of Maine System Jun 2008

University Of Maine System Defined Benefit Pension Fund Annual Report, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Pension Plan) is a closed plan which is maintained for eligible employees who chose not to join the Defined Contribution Plan established for hourly employees on July 1, 1998. This plan covers a shrinking closed group of active employees; the rest are vested terminations and pensioners. The Defined Benefit Plan is a separate trust with assets that exceed the Pension Plan actuarial accrued liability.


Endowment Fund Annual Report June 30, 2008, University Of Maine System Jun 2008

Endowment Fund Annual Report June 30, 2008, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine System endowment fund annual report.


From The Fair To The Laboratory: The Institutionalization Of Agricultural Science And Education In Maine, Thomas Reznick Jun 2008

From The Fair To The Laboratory: The Institutionalization Of Agricultural Science And Education In Maine, Thomas Reznick

Maine History

Up until the mid-nineteenth century, agricultural science and education in Maine were primarily local affairs. Meeting in farm clubs and attending agricultural fairs, the Maine farmer performed most research by trial and error and by meeting on common ground with other farmers to discuss what worked and what did not. By the mid-nineteenth century, however, the farm clubs and county fairs waned and succumbed to the growing political influence of the Grange, which supported burgeoning agricultural scientific and educational institutions, such as the College of Agriculture and the Experiment Station. Through the auspices of the Grange, such institutions took the …


Fy2009 Operating Budget And Student Charges, University Of Maine System May 2008

Fy2009 Operating Budget And Student Charges, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System operating budget and student charges FY09


Student Charges Annual Report Fy2007, University Of Maine System May 2008

Student Charges Annual Report Fy2007, 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.


Student Charges Annual Report 2004/2005, University Of Maine System May 2008

Student Charges Annual Report 2004/2005, 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.


Inside Umaine, Vol. 3, No. 11, Department Of Public Affairs And Marketing May 2008

Inside Umaine, Vol. 3, 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.


Student Charges Annual Report Fy2008, University Of Maine System May 2008

Student Charges Annual Report Fy2008, 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.


Student Charges Annual Report 2005/2006, University Of Maine System May 2008

Student Charges Annual Report 2005/2006, 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.


Dawnbreaker Vol 55 No 3 (Spring 2008), Dawnbreaker Staff Apr 2008

Dawnbreaker Vol 55 No 3 (Spring 2008), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.


Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2008, Maine Peace Action Committee Apr 2008

Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, April 2008, 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.


Inside Umaine, Vol. 3, No. 10, Department Of Public Affairs And Marketing Apr 2008

Inside Umaine, Vol. 3, 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.


Attaining Occupational Health And Safety Through... Education, Engineering, And Enforcement, University Of Maine Apr 2008

Attaining Occupational Health And Safety Through... Education, Engineering, And Enforcement, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's report on attaining occupational health and safety through education, engineering, and enforcement.


The Dandy Scroll, Spring 2008, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation Apr 2008

The Dandy Scroll, Spring 2008, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

The Spring 2008 issue of The Dandy Scroll newsletter produced by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.


Student Financial Aid Annual Report Fy2007, University Of Maine System Apr 2008

Student Financial Aid Annual Report Fy2007, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

University of Maine System student financial aid annual report


Hot Jobs Update: 2008 Outlook For Maine’S Women Workers, University Of Maine Apr 2008

Hot Jobs Update: 2008 Outlook For Maine’S Women Workers, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

This paper on the occupational outlook for Maine’s women workers was intended as an update to the Bureau of Labor Education’s previous briefing papers on this topic. These earlier papers showed that despite many upbeat analyses of the best “hot new jobs” that will be available to women workers in the next decade, the largest occupations available to women workers in Maine will continue to be primarily jobs with low wages and little economic security


Privatization Pitfalls Update, 2008, University Of Maine Apr 2008

Privatization Pitfalls Update, 2008, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

This briefing paper was an update to an earlier publication by the Bureau of Labor Education on the “pitfalls and problems” of privatization (1998). As with the previous paper, this update focused primarily on privatization as it concerns the provision of public services by states and localities in the U.S., rather than on federal levels or in other countries.


Inside Umaine, Vol. 3, No. 9, Department Of Public Affairs And Marketing Mar 2008

Inside Umaine, Vol. 3, 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.


Summary Of Spring 2008 Enrollments, University Of Maine System Feb 2008

Summary Of Spring 2008 Enrollments, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provided summary information regarding University enrollments


University Of Maine Softball Media Guide, 2008, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office Feb 2008

University Of Maine Softball Media Guide, 2008, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

Maine will look to transition its solid finish from the 2007 season into a strong start for the 2008 season.The Black Bears finished last season with a 7-5 record in their last 12 America East games after stumbling out to a 2-6 start in league play.


Black History Month In America's Palest State, Rhiannon Sawtelle Feb 2008

Black History Month In America's Palest State, Rhiannon Sawtelle

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus on Black History Month celebrations.


Umaine Black Bear Baseball Media Guide, 2008, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Feb 2008

Umaine Black Bear Baseball Media Guide, 2008, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Black Bears Baseball media guide for the 2008 season.


Inside Umaine, Vol. 3, No. 8, Department Of Public Affairs And Marketing Feb 2008

Inside Umaine, Vol. 3, 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 University Of Maine News Article On "Women In The Curriculum, Women's Studies Program Announce Spring 2008 Lunch Series", University Of Maine Jan 2008

The University Of Maine News Article On "Women In The Curriculum, Women's Studies Program Announce Spring 2008 Lunch Series", University Of Maine

University of Maine Racial Justice Collection

This University of Maine News article on "Women in the Curriculum, Women's Studies Program Announce Spring 2008 Lunch Series," posted January 31, 2008, includes the topics and speakers featured in the Lunch Series and the dates of each. One of the topics being "Women of Color: The UMaine Experience," co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Programs.


Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications Jan 2008

Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

UMaine Today

UMaine Today magazine, published twice a year by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications, showcases creativity and achievement at the University of Maine. The goal of the general-interest magazine is to demonstrate the university’s value and contributions to the state, and to advance institutional goals.


Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications Jan 2008

Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

UMaine Today

UMaine Today magazine, published twice a year by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications, showcases creativity and achievement at the University of Maine. The goal of the general-interest magazine is to demonstrate the university’s value and contributions to the state, and to advance institutional goals.


Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications Jan 2008

Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

UMaine Today

UMaine Today magazine, published twice a year by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications, showcases creativity and achievement at the University of Maine. The goal of the general-interest magazine is to demonstrate the university’s value and contributions to the state, and to advance institutional goals.


Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications Jan 2008

Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

UMaine Today

UMaine Today magazine, published twice a year by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications, showcases creativity and achievement at the University of Maine. The goal of the general-interest magazine is to demonstrate the university’s value and contributions to the state, and to advance institutional goals.


Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications Jan 2008

Umaine Today, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

UMaine Today

UMaine Today magazine, published twice a year by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications, showcases creativity and achievement at the University of Maine. The goal of the general-interest magazine is to demonstrate the university’s value and contributions to the state, and to advance institutional goals.


Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 89, Number 1, Winter 2008, University Of Maine Alumni Association Jan 2008

Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 89, Number 1, Winter 2008, University Of Maine Alumni Association

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

The Seasoning of Cindy: Women's head basketball coach, Cindy Blodgett, isn't the quiet, shy superstar you remember --- Focus on Lobsters: UMaine's Lobster Institute strives to meet the needs of the industry --- Explaining America to Itself: Remembering New York Times Correspondent and Chicago Tribute editor Doug Kneeland --- Investing for the Public Good: Former investment banker Hank Schmelzer has the Maine Community Foundation's assets growing --- Harold Alfond's Legacy Will Live On: It's hard to measure the late philanthropist's impact on UMaine athletics