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Center For Research On Sustainable Forests 2018 Annual Report, Center For Research On Sustainable Forests

General University of Maine Publications

The Center for Research on Sustainable Forests (CRSF) was founded in 2006 to build on a rich history of leading forest research and to enhance our understanding of Maine’s forest resources in an increasingly complex world. CRSF brings together the natural and social sciences with an appreciation for the importance of the relationship between people and our ecosystems. We conduct research and inform stakeholders about how to balance the wise-use of our resources while conserving our natural world for future generations. Our mission is to conduct and promote leading interdisciplinary research on issues affecting the management and sustainability of northern …

Digital Communications Newsletter, December 2018, University Of Maine Digital Communications

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UMaine Digital Communications monthly newsletter for campus website managers. Distributed by email to subscribers.

Graduate Student Government Meeting Minutes, Graduate Student Government

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Minutes for meetings held by the Graduate Student Government of The University of Maine

Biohazardous Waste Management Plan And Policy, University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

The University of Maine System's Biohazardous Waste Management Plan and Policy

Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Request For Protocol Amendment, Office Of Research Compliance, University Of Maine

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Institutional form with instructions to be completed by University of Maine Researchers seeking changes to animal care protocols.

Graduate Student Government Meeting Minutes, Graduate Student Government

General University of Maine Publications

Minutes for meetings held by the Graduate Student Government of The University of Maine

Us:It Cio Open Forum, University Of Maine System

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US:IT CIO Open Forum notes, summaries, and slides.

Annual Report On Degrees Conferred (2017/18), University Of Maine System

General University of Maine Publications

This report provided a statistical history of degrees conferred by the University of Maine System. The data used in the history is based on the IPEDS reports on completions

Fy20 Educational & General Campus Budget Discussion, University Of Maine

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The University of Maine's FY20 Educational & General (E&G) Campus Budget Discussion

Transgender Day Of Remembrance, Wilde Stein: Queer Straight Alliance

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Social media post by the Wilde Stein Queer Straight Alliance, promoting the observance of the International Transgender Day of Remembrance recognizing the lives of transgender people lost as a result of being targeted by hate crimes. The image reads: "Transgender Day of Remembrance. Date Change! Friday, November 30th, 8pm. Today we honor and remember everyone that has lost their lives due to hate crimes. Help spread the word that hate is not welcome here and that everyone, regardless of their identity is welcome in our community."

Graduate Student Government Meeting Minutes, Graduate Student Government

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Minutes for meetings held by the Graduate Student Government of The University of Maine

Wipe Testing Procedure, University Of Maine System

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The University of Maine System's Wipe Testing Procedure

College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture Outstanding Graduate Student Awards Competition Application Form, College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture

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This form serves as the application for the Outstanding Master's Student Award, the Jean A. and David A. Webb Outstanding Professional Master's Degree Student Award, the Edith M. Patch Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award, and the Outstanding Service Award, 2018.

Social Media Activism The Subject Of Recent Discussion, Emily Turner

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

On Nov. 6 the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Colloquium Series held its second discussion of the fall semester. Dr. Judith Rosenbaum gave the talk titled “#TakingAKnee: Exploring justice, respect, and patriotism on Instagram and Twitter.” Rosenbaum is an assistant professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine whose research includes social and health effects of media. The theme of this talk surrounded creating meaning on social media platforms. It featured discussion on the hashtag #TakingAKnee and how this social movement has opened a new dialogue nationwide. Rosenbaum recognized that Colin Kaepernick played a large role in initiating …

Editorial : Desensitization To Tragedy, Liz Theriault

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Amidst the midterm elections, the never-ending battle between the president and the press, and the raging wildfires in California, the tragedy that repeatedly strikes our nation has found its way back into our headlines once again. Mass shootings at the Pittsburg synagogue, Florida yoga studio and Thousand Oaks all happened in the span of 11 days. Despite the horrific levels of these tragedies, the cycle remains the same: they occur, we talk about them for a week and then we move on.

Gay Thanksgiving Poster, Wilde Stein: Queer Straight Alliance

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A promotional flyer posted on the Wilde Stein Facebook page to advertise the annual "Gay Thanksgiving" celebration at the Memorial Union.

Tragedy In Pittsburgh Brings Community Together, Emily Turner

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Many members of the local community came together throughout the week to show support for members of the Jewish community in light of the shooting that took place at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Oct. 27, 2018. On Oct. 29 there was a candlelight vigil held on the steps of the Raymond H. Fogler Library at the University of Maine in remembrance of the 11 victims who lost their lives. Professor Amy Fried spoke of her family’s experience of anti-Semitism in Europe and how historically America has been welcoming to the Jewish community. Because of this …

Leigh Gilmore Talks At Umaine About The #Metoo Movement, Kendra Caruso

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Leigh Gilmore, a distinguished visiting professor of women’s and gender studies at Wellesley College, was the first speaker of this year’s Stephen E. King Lecture Series. Gilmore spoke about topics related to the #MeToo movement and its origins.

First Year Student Success Initiative: Academic Support Services Working Group Charge, Jeffrey E. Hecker

General University of Maine Publications

Student success is central to UMaine's mission, values, reputation and fiscal health. Improving first-year student success is a major focus for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs in 2018- 2019. On September 27, the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost launched the public phase of this initiative. The goal: to develop an integrated plan of actions that will result in improved first year student success as defined by first year retention.

Charge to Academic Support Services: Develop a set of recommendations about ways that our student academic support services can better serve first year students.

Book Of Memory, University Of Maine Veterans Education And Transition Services

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Records of University of Maine alumni who've died in conflicts, dating back to the Spanish American War.

Graduate Student Government Meeting Minutes, Graduate Student Government

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Minutes for meetings held by the Graduate Student Government of The University of Maine

Editorial: Cultures Are Not Costumes, Watch What You Wear On Halloween, Liz Theriault

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The timing is like clockwork. The calendar is creeping closer to Oct. 31 and the privileged cries of not understanding the impact of Halloween costumes incorporating blackface has hit the airwaves once more. This time, Megyn Kelly, former host of “Megyn Kelly Today” on NBC, sparked this discussion when she defended the use of blackface for costumes on national television.

College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences Native American Studies Program, University Of Maine, Native American Studies Program

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Native American Studies is an interdisciplinary minor committed to the study of the cultures, values, history and contemporary life of the American Indian nations and people of North America with a focus on the Wabanaki Nations of Maine and the Maritimes. The importance and significance of the indigenous people are critical in understanding the settler nation-states in which we live. The Native American Studies minor creates an understanding of the unique legacy of American Indians and their continuing relationship to the development of the United States and Canada. Specific emphasis is placed on the Wabanaki peoples of Maine and Canada, …

Undergraduate Minor In Native American Studies, University Of Maine, Native American Studies Program

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The Native American Studies (NAS) minor is open to all undergraduate, degree-seeking University of Maine students. To declare a minor, obtain a Change of Program/Plan/Sub-Plan form from The Native American Programs office located at Corbett Hall, room 208, or online at https://studentrecords.umaine.edu/forms/. For more information, please contact Darren Ranco, Chair of Native American Programs at darren.ranco at maine.edu or 207-581-1417.

Worksheet For Native American Studies Guidelines For Independent Course Work, University Of Maine, Native American Studies Program

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The Native American Studies (NAS) minor is open to all undergraduate, degree-seeking University of Maine students. To declare a minor, obtain a Change of Program/Plan/Sub-Plan form from The Native American Programs office located at Corbett Hall, room 208, or online at https://studentrecords.umaine.edu/forms/. For more information, please contact Darren Ranco, Chair of Native American Programs at darren.ranco at maine.edu or 207-581-1417.

Summary Of Fall 2018 Enrollments, University Of Maine System

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This report provided summary information regarding University enrollments.

Biohazard Spill Clean-Up Procedure, University Of Maine System

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The University of Maine System's Biohazard Spill Clean-Up Procedure

Graduate Student Government Meeting Minutes, Graduate Student Government

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Minutes for meetings held by the Graduate Student Government of The University of Maine

Emergency Response Contingency Plan Policy, University Of Maine System

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The University of Maine System's Emergency Response Contingency Plan Policy

Digital Communications Newsletter, Oct 2018, University Of Maine Digital Communications

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UMaine Digital Communications monthly newsletter for campus website managers. Distributed by email to subscribers.