2009-2010 Calendar of Events
Mark your calendars for another year of interesting and informative USM Corporate Partners "Business Before Hours" Breakfasts!
All USM Corporate Partners Breakfasts are held on the second Wednesday of the month unless otherwise noted. See dates below for location.
- Breakfast agenda: 7:15-7:30 a.m.
- Coffee and conversation; 7:30-9 a.m.
- Breakfast buffet and program.
Sponsor a breakfast today! [ See the list of breakfasts we held in 2008-2009 ]
FMI: contact Betsy Bean at bbean@usm.maine.edu or 780-4714.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009—The Red Claws and USM: A Winning Partnership
This program will feature representatives of The Red Claws basketball team who will provide a sneak peak at their inaugural season and showcase the winning partnership with USM's School of Business Sport Management Program.
Location: University Events Room, 7th Floor, Glickman Family Library, Portland
Sponsor: Spring Harbor Hospital
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Breakfast with Charlie: Maine's Economic Forecast for 2010
Given the daily changes in the economic outlook nationally and here in Maine, economist and USM Professor Charlie Colgan’s wisdom is extremely timely.
Dr. Colgan's ever-popular economic forecast for Maine provides a well-researched and effectively presented analysis of the economy here in Maine and the effects national trends may have for our region.
Location: Hannaford Hall, Abromson Community Education Center, Portland
Sponsors: Fluid Imaging, Norway Savings Bank, Pierce Atwood, Pizzagalli Construction, Systems Engineering, and Wright Express
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010—Being "Green" in Maine
This event will build on last year's presentation of green technologies and business practices. Stay tuned for more information on presenters.
Location: University Events Room, 7th Floor, Glickman Family Library, Portland
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010—IDEXX: Made in Maine Company Gone Global
Location: University Events Room, 7th Floor, Glickman Family Library, Portland
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010—USM Students and NASA: A Stellar Study of DNA
A student research team comprised of students and faculty from USM and UM have won the respect of NASA and four trips with NASA’s Reduced Gravity Flight Opportunities Program. In addition, with the data from these trips, the USM team won a two-year $250,000 grant to study how weightlessness and hypergravity affect cellular function. The team's leader will present their experiences in Houston on NASA’s “vomit comet” and their cutting edge research.
Location: University Events Room, 7th Floor, Glickman Family Library, Portland
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Wednesday, May 12, 2009—Surprise Speaker TBA
Location: University Events Room, 7th Floor, Glickman Family Library, Portland
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009—The State of the University, USM President Selma Botman
President Selma Botman will provide a University Update and also discuss Preparing USM for the Future 2009-2014. This new strategic plan will provide a roadmap for the University over the next five years as USM seeks to serve the needs and aspirations of central and southern Maine.
Location: Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
Sponsors: AAA Northern New England, Macdonald Page, Systems Engineering, University Credit Union, and ProSearch.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009—USM's School of Music in Harmony with Greater Portland
This program will feature USM's School of Music and our talented music students sharing the unique collaborations with cultural and business organizations in the community. Live music will be featured.
Location: University Events Room, 7th Floor, Glickman Family Library, Portland
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