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Maine's Climate Future Report, University Of Maine Climate Change Institute Jan 2020

Maine's Climate Future Report, University Of Maine Climate Change Institute

General University of Maine Publications

Maine’s Climate Future 2020 builds on the Maine’s Climate Future 2009 and Maine’s Climate Future 2015 reports and the Coastal Maine Climate Futures report (below); it is not intended as a comprehensive revision of all aspects of the previous reports. This update demonstrates the progression of accelerating change in the climate in Maine and its effects, reflecting dramatic evidence for accelerating climate change around the globe with the often dire consequences of those changes. This report looks at examples of evidence of effects in Maine drawn from the scientific literature and news media accounts of Maine people and their experiences. …


Umpd Code Of Ethics, University Of Maine Police Department Jan 2020

Umpd Code Of Ethics, University Of Maine Police Department

General University of Maine Publications

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Maine Cooperative Fish And Wildlife Research Unit And Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries, And Conservation Biology 2020 Report To Cooperators, Maine Cooperative Fish And Wildlife Research Unit, Cynthia S. Loftin, Rena A. Carey Jan 2020

Maine Cooperative Fish And Wildlife Research Unit And Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries, And Conservation Biology 2020 Report To Cooperators, Maine Cooperative Fish And Wildlife Research Unit, Cynthia S. Loftin, Rena A. Carey

General University of Maine Publications

The Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the University of Maine Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology are pleased to summarize the past year’s research accomplishments and activities in this annual report. Together, we have collaborated with scientists from State and Federal agencies, universities, and non-governmental organizations on 37 research projects presented in the pages that follow. These collaborative relationships enable us to pose a variety of research questions in interdisciplinary studies to address the resource management information needs of our research sponsors and to advance science in wildlife and fisheries ecology, management, and conservation. We value …


Umaine Tick Surveillance Program Annual Report 2019, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension Jan 2020

Umaine Tick Surveillance Program Annual Report 2019, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension

General University of Maine Publications

Ticks and tick-borne diseases have become a significant public health issue in Maine and throughout the eastern United States. Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the US, and reported cases have been steadily increasing throughout much of the state. In addition to Lyme disease, cases of anaplasmosis and babesiosis are also on the rise. Other tick-borne diseases known to occur in Maine include Borrelia miyamotoi disease and the serious but relatively rare Powassan virus. The primary vector of these diseases, the deer tick or black-legged tick, has greatly increased in both population size and geographic range …


University Of Maine Cooperative Extension 2020 Annual Report, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension Jan 2020

University Of Maine Cooperative Extension 2020 Annual Report, University Of Maine Cooperative Extension

General University of Maine Publications

In 2020, University of Maine Extension’s website at extension.umaine.edu — a composite of 58+ interconnected websites — received over 2.8 million pageviews. More than 50,000 followers followed or were subscribed to UMaine Extension’s 58 county and program-specific social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and Instagram. More than 93,000 web visits were referred from social media. More than 400 educational videos were available to visitors on our YouTube and Kaltura channels or embedded in our web pages. More than 8,350 clients used our online registration system to register for classes, workshops, events, and more. In the wake of COVID-19, …


Consider Engineering Still Going Strong, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation Jan 2020

Consider Engineering Still Going Strong, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

For 49 years, the Consider Engineering program has been offered by the UMaine Pulp and Paper Foundation. Despite the unusual circumstances of this year, we were determined to make it available to as many students as possible. Unable to bring students to campus in July, we hosted two separate one-day sessions of Consider Engineering on the UMaine campus this fall. The nearly 70 high school students who participated have just begun their senior year of high school.


Rising Tide Center_Webpages_2020, University Of Maine Rising Tide Jan 2020

Rising Tide Center_Webpages_2020, University Of Maine Rising Tide

General University of Maine Publications

Screenshots of the University of Maine's Riding Tide Center webpages.


Full-Time Equivalent Faculty, 5 Year Summary, 2015-2020, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment Jan 2020

Full-Time Equivalent Faculty, 5 Year Summary, 2015-2020, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

General University of Maine Publications

Data pertaining to Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) faculty by college and academic unit.


Umaine At A Glance Institutional Statistics, 2020, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment Jan 2020

Umaine At A Glance Institutional Statistics, 2020, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

General University of Maine Publications

UMaine at a Glance report to with data highlights including enrollment statistics, undergraduate enrollment by ethnicity, admissions statistics, and instructional faculty.


College Of Education And Human Development Accreditation, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment Jan 2020

College Of Education And Human Development Accreditation, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine is proud of its 56 year of National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accreditation history and is prepared to meet the renewed rigor and relevance of excellence byseeking accreditation based on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) standards in 2020. CAEP accreditation eligible EPPs take steps to maintain gapless national accreditationfor educator preparation.


2020, Umaine News Press Releases, Division Of Marketing And Communications Jan 2020

2020, Umaine News Press Releases, Division Of Marketing And Communications

General University of Maine Publications

This is a catalog of press releases put out by the University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications between January 2, 2020 and December 15, 2020.


College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Accreditation, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment Jan 2020

College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Accreditation, Office Of Institutional Research And Assessment

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Department of Art is an accredited institutional member of the NationalAssociation of Schools of Art and Design (or NASAD).


Cooperative Forestry Research Unit Annual Report 2020, Cooperative Forestry Research Unit Jan 2020

Cooperative Forestry Research Unit Annual Report 2020, Cooperative Forestry Research Unit

General University of Maine Publications

This past year has been a challenging time for the CFRU as we learned to cope and work during a global pandemic. More isolation became the norm and video conferences replaced the in-person meetings we are accustomed to. Despite these challenges, the CFRU remained active thanks to the dedication of our Interim Program Leader, Aaron Weiskittel, and his support staff, Leslee Canty-Noyes and Meg Fergusson. Their efforts to adapt to changing circumstances ensured that research advanced, meetings successfully carried on, spruce budworm L2 sampling was conducted, MASN sites were established, and the daily administrative functions of the CFRU continued.


Alumni Advice: Our Most Valuable Experiences In Umppf, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation Jan 2020

Alumni Advice: Our Most Valuable Experiences In Umppf, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation scholarship recipients are the heart of the foundation. Not only during their college years, but well after graduation and into their professional lives as well. Foundation alumni are a testament to how successful, rewarding, and memorable the program can be for aspiring engineering students.


Blog Post: Student Questionnaire: Jordon Gregory, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation Jan 2020

Blog Post: Student Questionnaire: Jordon Gregory, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

Q&A interview with 2022 University of Maine student Jordon Gregory about her academic career at the University of Maine and experience with the Pulp and Paper Foundation.


Fact Or Fiction: Pulp And Paper Industry Myths And Truths Exposed, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation Jan 2020

Fact Or Fiction: Pulp And Paper Industry Myths And Truths Exposed, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

Being one of the oldest in the country, the paper industry has seen its fair share of change. There’s a common perception that because some paper mills have had to close down, the industry as a whole is disappearing. This isn’t true! While it seems to be the most common misconception, it’s not the only one out there.


Blog Post: Industry Professional Questionnaire: Barb Hamilton, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation Jan 2020

Blog Post: Industry Professional Questionnaire: Barb Hamilton, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

Q&A interview with paper industry professional Barb Hamilton about the state of the pulp and paper industry.


Blog Post: 7 Tips To Snag That Dream Job, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation Jan 2020

Blog Post: 7 Tips To Snag That Dream Job, University Of Maine Pulp & Paper Foundation

General University of Maine Publications

So, you’re ready to interview. Congratulations! Whether you’ve been to an interview before or if you’re preparing for your first, it’s an exciting moment in your career. An interview is an opportunity to showcase your skills and what assets you can bring to a company. While there are tried and true pieces of advice (don’t arrive late), why not get tips from the inside? So, we asked our pulp and paper industry partners. Here are the top seven interviewing tips from the professionals.


Division Of Student Life Annual Report 2019-2020, Division Of Student Life, Diversity, And Inclusive Excellence Jan 2020

Division Of Student Life Annual Report 2019-2020, Division Of Student Life, Diversity, And Inclusive Excellence

General University of Maine Publications

During the 2019-2020 academic year Student Life focused on five objectives:

  • Maintaining appropriate supportive structures for all student groups.
  • Developing student policies that comport with compliance and legislative efforts while protecting individual rights and freedoms.
  • Maintaining a safe and secure campus, physically and intellectually.
  • Creating a campus that encourages civic engagement, personal discovery, and academic excellence.
  • Increasing student retention and academic completion.


University Of Maine Undergraduate Catalog, 2020-2021, Part 2, University Of Maine, Office Of Student Records Jan 2020

University Of Maine Undergraduate Catalog, 2020-2021, Part 2, University Of Maine, Office Of Student Records

General University of Maine Publications

The second part (of two) of the undergraduate catalog for the 2020-2021 academic year includes an introduction, the academic calendars, general information about the university, and sections on attending, facilities and centers, and colleges and academic programs including the Colleges of Business, Public Policy and Health, Education and Development, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture.