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Francos In Film, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

We are requesting funds to support a Franco-American Film Festival, "Francos in Flim." We will hold this festival at the Franco-American Centre. We intend to screen at least three films, each about a different Franco community in Maine. Two of the filmmakers are from Maine; one is from Montreal. We will reach out to Maine Studies, The Canadian American Center, and the English department to connect with students and faculty interested in Maine, migration, and documentary filmmaking. We also will schedule this film festival during our annual writers and artists gathering that we normally hold in Walpole but this year …

School Tour Of James And The Giant Peach, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The musical touring version of James and the Giant Peach is adapted directly from Roald Dahl's classic children's book. This project blends two areas that hold much interest for our current students, musical theater, and children centered theater. This show will incorporate song, dance, puppetry, and intricate costumes.

Umma Exhibition Of Jason Yarmosky, The University Of Maine Museum Of Art

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Museum of Art will feature a selection of hyper-realist oil on canvas paintings by NYC-based artist Jason Yarmosky. The exhibition, organized by UMMA, explores issues related to aging captured through large-scale, monochromatic portraits of the artist's grandparents. Yarmosky's most recent compositions deal specifically with his grandmother's diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer's along with the physical and psychological transformation brought on by the disease. The powerful works featured at UMMA and the accompanying educational programs will inspire a vigorous dialogue related to elder and Alzheimer care. Through the voices of the featured artist, caregivers, citizens and the medical community, both …

2017 Spring Dance Showcase, The University Of Maine School Of Performing Arts

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

The Spring dance showcase is our yearly event that celebrates dance on the University of Maine campus. This is the culmination of the work of over 80 student dancers and technicians. It plays to three packed houses, and has the highest attendance of any event sponsored by The Division of Theatre.

The Lipstick Project, The University Of Maine Honors College

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

Leigh Boyle will share her story of The Lipstick Project, which grew out of her 2010 volunteer work in a women's hospital in Northern Ethiopia. The hospital cares for women with obstetric fistula, a condition resulting from prolonged, obstructed labor that leaves women chronically incontinent and ostracized. Leigh began giving weekly manicures to the isolated women, an act that proved life-giving for all. Upon returning home to Vancouver, Leigh saw similar need for restorative work in modern healthcare and established The Lipstick Project, a woman run volunteer organization that provides free, professional spa treatments to people in hospice and hospitals …

Spring 2017 New Writing Series, The University Of Maine College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Cultural Affairs Distinguished Lecture Series

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Working Toward Implementation Of Performance Evaluation And Professional Growth (Pe/Pg) Systems In Maine School Districts, Janet C. Fairman, Ian M. Mette

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Implementing A Standards-Based System And Proficiency-Based Graduation Policies In A Public High School (A Case Study), Erika K. Stump, Erin Connor, Cathie Fallona, Bernadette Doykos

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Maine Epscor Spring 2017 Newsletter, Maine Epscor

General University of Maine Publications

National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR Advances Excellence in science and engineering research and education in Maine. Three NSF EPSCoR grants are currently underway in our state, and I’d like to take this opportunity to highlight each of the three programs.

Our current NSF EPSCoR RII Track 1 grant, the Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET), consists of four research themes (Ecological and Sociological Carrying Capacity; Aquaculture in a Changing Ecosystem; Innovations in Aquaculture; and Human Dimensions) that are collaborating through a variety of projects to positively impact Maine’s working waterfront. SEANET consists of 42 faculty members, 78 undergraduate students and 39 …

Rhonda Y. Williams Lecture Poster, University Of Maine Office Of Multiculture Student Life

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Poster for Rhonda Y. Williams', professor of history and director of the Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University Howard B. Schonberger Peace and Social Justice Lecture entitled "Concrete Demands: Black Power Histories and Legacies in the 21st Century". The lecture was held on April 6, 2017.

The Dandy Scroll, Spring 2017, University Of Maine Pulp And Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

The Spring 2017 issue of The Dandy Scroll newsletter produced by the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation.

Social Facts Newsletter, University Of Maine Department Of Sociology

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's Department of Sociology social facts newsletter.

How Big Is That? Reporting The Effect Size And Cost Of Assistments In The Maine Homework Efficacy Study, Jeremy Rochelle, Robert Murphy, Mingyu Feng, Marianne Bakia

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Mbs Connects, Spring 2017, Maine Business School, Ruth-Ellen Cohen, Ivan Manev

General University of Maine Publications

MBS Connects. University of Maine

Contents

FROM THE CLASSROOM

• Academic and career bonds, p 1
• Faculty briefs, p 3
• On finding a job you love, p 5
• Digital collaboration, p 14
• New club for MIS students, p 15
• Faculty briefs, p 16

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

• Alumna present paper on Tesla at conference, p 6
• Christina Seeber, 2005, 2008 (MBA), p 7
• Frederick Brown, 1996, p 10
• Peter Drown, 2011, 2013 (MBA), p 11

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

• Finance students thinkorswim®, p 2
• Alex Rahman, 2018, p 4
• 2016-17 MBS student ambassadors, p 12

Wgs 201 Course Description, Nicolle Littrell, Women's, Gender, And Sexuality Studies

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

WGS 201 Wonder Woman: Sheroe, Amazon Princess, Feminist Icon In this course, we will delve into the politics and secret history of one of the most popular feminist icons and symbols of female power: Wonder Woman. A central theme of the course is the social construction of feminine power; the role of pop culture and the media in shaping this and how iconic representations of power translate off the page into the "real world." The rise and fall (and re-ascent) of Wonder Woman's cultural status becomes a fascinating lens to examine the Women's Rights/Lib Movements she was assigned to bridge. …

International Student Declaration Of Finances, International Programs

General University of Maine Publications

Form international students are required to complete to provide evidence of financial support for all anticipated educational and living expenses for the first year of study in the United States.

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Implications For Special Education And Career And Technical Education Programming And Student Populations, Erika Stump, Amy F. Johnson, Cathy Jacobs

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Spring 2017 Enrollment Report, Nathan J. Grant

General University of Maine Publications

The following report provides summary information regarding enrollment at the University of Maine

Spring 2017 Enrollment Report, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provides summary information regarding enrollment at the University of Maine System for the 2017 Spring Semester

Proficiency-Based High School Diploma Systems In Maine: Implications For Special Education And Career Technical Education Programming And Student Populations, Erika K. Stump, Amy F. Johnson, Cathy Jacobs

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

Document review and interviews were conducted with college admissions' personnel to gather data regarding alignment of proficiency-based diploma systems and college eligibility and entry requirements. In addition, leaders and representative personnel from and Maine businesses and the U.S. military were interviewed to identify postsecondary career entry requirements and attributes of high quality workers. Another area of inquiry in this phase of the study included analysis of data from interviews with leaders and educators in Special Education to examine the perceived challenges, benefits and impacts of this diploma policy on students with identified disabilities and special education programming provided by Maine's …

Addressing The Topic Of Diversity Through Umaine's "Diversity Dialogue", Hannah Noriega

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, The University of Maine hosted a Diversity Dialogue. The program was an opportunity to openly discuss topics surrounding diversity between the general public, UMaine students and staff and guests from the Tree Street Youths program from the Lewiston-Auburn area. This event was hosted by the College of Education and Human Development. The mission of Tree Street Youth is “to support the youth of Lewiston-Auburn through programs rooted in academics, the arts, and athletics in a safe space that encourages healthy physical, social, emotional, and academic development while building unity across lines of difference.” The program …

Protests Are Not Pretty Or Polite, Sam Tracy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Protests are only supposed to be peaceful until your football team loses, then violence is free game. Protests are only allowed to be violent and chaotic until people of color have something to protest. Marginalized groups are given far less leeway for protests than their white neighbors. Only a minor part of institutionalized racism influences every aspect of black and brown life. In other words, it’s not just the criminal justice system and prisons, where the effects are most obvious, but in the media, education, economy and political system. It’s the invisible elephant in every room across the country.

Cadls Proposed Budget Form, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's CADLS Proposed Budget Form

Faculty Forum : Think 30 And Beyond-Next Steps In Support Of Student Success, University Of Maine Office Of Academic Affairs

General University of Maine Publications

This forum focused on progress made and future directions in support of student success and completion. The Provost provided an update on work to date including some early indicators and metrics. Provost Hecker also shared ideas regarding future initiatives aimed at increasing student success and completion. Other complementary initiatives currently underway were highlighted. This Forum provided an opportunity to update the UMaine community and gather feedback.

Faculty Agency In Applying For Promotion To Professor, Amy Blackstone, Susan K. Gardner

Sociology School Faculty Scholarship

• Aim/Purpose: In the United States, faculty who wish to pursue promotion to the rank of professor do so without clear guidance or structure. Even the timing of such a process is nebulous. As such, an individual engages in magentic action to pursue the rank.
• Background: This study examined the experiences of faculty members who chose to pursue the application process to be promoted to professor but were rejected or dissuaded.
• Methodology: Utilizing a case study of one institutional setting, we conducted 10 in-depth qualitative interviews.
• Contribution: Very little is known about the process of promotion to full professor in the …

Strategies, Supports, And Supervision Of Teacher Leaders And Development Of Future School Leaders, Ian M. Mette, Janet C. Fairman, Seyma Dagistan Terzi

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Engineers Without Borders-Usa, University Of Maine Student Chapter Newsletter, Engineers Without Borders

General University of Maine Publications

Engineers Without Borders is a group of students with an interest in improving the quality of life for people in developing countries by working with communities on sustainable engineering projects.

Do Not Silence People; Debate And Engage Them, Jonathan Petrie

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

During the protests of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, you may have seen Richard Spencer — notable alt-right, white nationalist leader — get punched in the face during an interview. In response, a lot of people shared the video praising the actions of the violent perpetrator, citing Spencer’s racist ideology as a means to justify violence. Here’s the issue. No matter how much you disagree with someone, you do not get to punch them. Violence does not solve this debate.

Fy18 Preliminary Education & General Budget Discussion, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine's FY18 Preliminary Education & General Budget Discussion

Student Women's Association Meeting Minutes, The Feminist Collective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Typed minutes documenting meetings of the Student Women's Association between January 23, 2017 and January 29, 2018.