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Wired For Wireless, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Shibles Hall may look typical 1950's from the outside, but there's nothing dated about the technology it now sports on all four floors. Due to innovative use of a donor's gift, Shibles is a prototype for the University of Maine campus in wireless technology. The building is now 100 percent wired for wireless, with a power hub system capable of handling up to 100 portable computers at a time.

2001-02 University Of Maine Men's Basketball Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

It's like déjà vu all over again for UMaine. The Black Bears will have to replace a pair of departed All-America East selections if they are to contend for a league title this season. Does this sound familiar? It does to UMaine Head Coach Dr. John Giannini.

University Of Maine Volleyball Media Guide, 2001, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

"I feel like this is the best volleyball team we’ve ever assembled at the University of Maine.” Strong words from Head Coach Sue Medley, who begins her third year at the helm of the Black Bear Volleyball program. After enduring a winless 1999 campaign, in UMaine’s return to NCAA Division I play after a 16-year absence, Medley led a talented bunch of newcomers to a 12-18 record in 2000. And while that was a tremendous turnaround for the program, Coach Medley has her sights set on something bigger for 2001: the America East Tournament.

Remarks Of Peter S. Hoff On September 11, 2001, Peter S. Hoff

General University of Maine Publications

Text of University President Peter Hoff's comments to the campus community following the events of September 11, 2001

Ensemble Alternance - Pierre-Henri Xuereb, School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

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On My Own Time: A Conflict Between Adolescent Sleep Needs And High School Start Times, Gail C. Downs

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

2001-2002 Men's Hockey Media Guide, University Of Maine Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

The 2001-02 University of Maine hockey team may return several familiar faces, but it's strengths and weaknesses will not at all resemble last year's 20-12-7 Black Bear Squad.

Defense carried the 2000-01 Black Bears to their 11th NCAA appearance in 17 seasons under the direction of Head Coach Shawn Walsh. UMaine finished last season ranked seventh nationally and sixth in scoring defense, allowing only 2.44 goals against per contest.

2001 Umaine Black Bears Football Media Guide, University Of Maine Athletic Media Relations Office

General University of Maine Publications

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Aspirations Research Leaps From Classroom To Sports Arena, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

A new initiative from the National Center for Student Aspirations (NCSA) at the University of Maine is expanding its work in the classroom to the playing field and tackling the hotly debated issue of what’s appropriate and in the best interest of young athletes.

The controversial world of sports is becoming more contentious as the intense competitive nature of college and professional athletics reach the nation’s middle and high schools and put unrealistic expectations on students and coaches, according to Russ Quaglia, director of the NCSA and associate professor at UMaine.

Field Hockey Media Guide, 2001, 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.

Forum To Discuss Issues In Middle Level Sports, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Middle school kids are causing a lot of conversation and controversy in the sports arena. Not because of their behavior, but because they are caught in the middle of competing interests shaped by tradition, policy, parents and the desire to do what's best for youngsters going through tremendous life changes - physically, emotionally and socially.

Literacy Outside School More Real For Boys, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

The problem with boys as portrayed by the popular media presents only part of a complex picture of the social, school and literate lives of adolescent males, according to a collaborative study from the University of Maine and Rutgers University.

Athletic Directors Institute Opens July 31 At Umaine, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Major issues and needs in sports leadership will be addressed at the fourth annual Athletic Directors' Institute, July 31-August 2 at the University of Maine. Workshops on timely topics ranging from dealing with parental expectations in sports to maintaining athletic fields will be featured, along with intensive training in effective use of technology.

Other Faces: The Mask Collection Of Marti Stevens, Hudson Museum, Maine Center For The Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

From June l9 to September 1, 2001, the Hudson Museum will feature Other Faces: The Mask Collection of Marti Stevens. This exhibit will showcase 36 masks from Africa, Asia,Indonesia, the United States, Canada, and Central American, which were donated to the Hudson Museum in 1994. Other Faces will explore the origins of mask making, the role of masks in allowing individuals to transform from one form to another, the cultural function of masks, and how they are used in ceremonies, theatre and dance, and celebrations.

"Echoes Across The Himalayas" A Photographic Exhibit By Barbara Goodbody, University Of Maine- Hudson Museum

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

From June 9 to September 1,2001,, the Hudson Museum will feature "Echoes Across the Himalayas. " This exhibit explores the lives of Tibetans in exile in Mussoorie, India at the Tibetan Homes School for refugee children. Founded by the Dalai Lama in 1962 to provide a safe residential environment for children escaping Chinese oppression in Tibet, the school allows the students to retain Tibetan cultural values and beliefs. "Echoes Across the Himalayas" illustrates the children's struggle to maintain cultural identity while [ïing as exiles in a foreign land.

Student Dads Have A Lot On Their Minds: School Stress Squeezes Mental Space For Kids, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

While workplace hassles often spill over into the home and deter dad's interaction with the children, academic stress on student fathers might be more a matter of having too much on their minds. The stress of exams, grades and term papers doesn't appear to affect fathers' overall participation or responsibility in meeting their children's physical, emotional and social needs, according to a study by a University of Maine graduate student. However, school-related stress can cloud dads' mental focus on their children during the day.

Young Authors Camps Set At Umaine, Benton And Wilton, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Some of the state's top writing teachers will lend expertise and encouragement to help students develop composition skills and polish their prose during the annual Young Authors' Camp scheduled July 16-20 at three different locations around the state.

In addition to the day camp at the University of Maine, the program runs for a second season at Benton Elementary School and expands this summer to include a site at the Cushing School in Wilton.

Educators Strategize, Democratize Reading Instruction In New Book, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

What is learned must be taught, and the need for active, sustained instruction in reading doesn't end when students grasp the basics in elementary school. That's the bottom line of a new book that illustrates how to do more than simply throw required reading books at adolescents in the nation's middle and high schools.

Umaine Names Valedictorians And Salutatorian, Joe Carr

General University of Maine Publications

Four valedictorians and one salutatorian represented the University of Maine Class of 2001 in the 198th Commencement. Valedictorians included Kristi Carver of Beals Island, Maine, a landscape horticulture major; Scott Cookson of Glenburn, Maine, an engineering physics major; Jill Fuller of Dixfield, Maine, a communication sciences and disorders major; and Gerti Pellumbia of Tirana, Albania, a business administration major. Rebecca Rozario of Bangor, a mathematics major, earned the title of Salutatorian.

University Of Maine 198th Commencement, Joe Carr

General University of Maine Publications

Press release announcing the awarding of over 1300 degrees during the 198th Commencement at the University of Maine, Orono. Of these awards, 336 Master's degrees and 21 Doctorate degrees were conferred.

Andrew M. Mead, 2001 Umaine Commencement Address, Andrew M. Mead, University Of Maine, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

The text of Chief Justice of the Maine Superior Court Andrew M. Mead's address to graduates of the University of Maine Class of 2001 on May 19, 2001.

Umaine Commencement Set For May 19, Joe Carr

General University of Maine Publications

Press release announcing Chief Justice of the Maine Superior Court Andrew M. Mead as the commencement speaker for the 198th University of Maine graduation. Honorary degrees were slated to be awarded to Maine writer Doris Grumbach and artist Jamie Wyeth.

Wabanaki Center Helps Strengthen Cultural Ties Through Drama, Peter Cook

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Wabanaki Center at the University of Maine has received a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation to continue its work on language and culture revitalization in Passamaquoddy communities in the state.

Three Bands Concert, School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

For the fifth straight year, the University of Maine music department is partnering with Eastern Maine Charities to hold a Three Bands Concert as a fundraiser for the charity and for community involvement for the University. More than 600 people attended the concert last year, and proceeds were used to benefit the Children's Miracle Network and Acadia Hospital's Speak Out for Kids. The three bands concert, held in April at Hutchins Concert Hall at Maine Center for the Arts, includes a local middle or elementary school band" a local high school band, and the UMaine Concert Band. As an added …

Guest Artist - Ann Danis, School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

On April 21,2001, the University of Maine Chamber Orchestra is inviting a guest artist, Ann Danis, to conduct a concert by composers Smetana, Dvorak, Giannini, Reed and Handel. This particular music was chosen by Mr. Farnham and Ms. Danis because they felt it would be musically meaningful to both the orchestra and the audience.

Homework: A Literature Review, Julie Hancock

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

James Mcbride Visit, University Of Maine

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The author of this year's University of Maine class book, James McBride, has agreed to come to campus for a one day visit, March 28, 2001. His memoir of growing u! i.r a large, mixed-race family, The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White mother, tells the the poignant and powerful story of his mother's fierce determination to bring her twelve children through poverty and racism to claim a viable place in middle class American society, This is the story of a unique American family, told with humor and tenderness and an unflinching candor. James McBride will …

Reframe Leadership To Reflect Realities, Culture Of Schools, Umaine Professor Suggests In New Book, Kay Hyatt

General University of Maine Publications

Practicing the effective leadership necessary for high-performing schools can be an elusive goal for administrators besieged with daily staff demands, increasing public expectations, complex bureaucratic regulations and constant building crises. The successful leader finds equally committed teachers, counselors and principals to share the load and rewards, says the author of a new book that emphasizes how to reframe leadership to fit the realities of schoolhouse life.

America East 2000-2001 Media Guide, America East Conference, University Of Maine Printing Services

General University of Maine Publications

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Spring 2001 Women's History Celebration, University Of Maine

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

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