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USM News
February 7, 2012
The University of Southern Maine has received a $135,000 competitive grant from Efficiency Maine to help fund an energy efficiency project on its Gorham campus.
February 7, 2012
Everyone is welcome to come and hear nationally recognized author and speaker Dave Pallone, at 6 p.m. on the Gorham campus Thursday, February 9.
February 1, 2012
Join USM on Wednesday, February 15 for an African-American History Month reception and concert featuring the vocalizations of Lorraine Bohland accompanied by pianist Terry Foster. All are welcome to this free peformance.
January 31, 2012
USM Libraries are opening Learning Commons, a one-stop-shopping academic resource for students that combines library research consultation with peer assistance in writing, math, technology, and other disciplines.
January 31, 2012
WMPG, Southern Maine’s communty radio station at USM, is hosting its 17th annual Fat Tuesday Cajun Cooking Challenge featuring local restaurants from 12 noon-3 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, in USM’s Woodbury Campus Center, Portland.
January 23, 2012
The University of Southern Maine School of Nursing has received a $320,000 bequest from the estate of USM Professor Emerita of Nursing Martha Skoner, who taught at USM from 1987-1999.
January 19, 2012
USM’s applied energy program, which gives students hands-on experience in measuring and testing energy efficiency, has acquired its dream home.
January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 24-Friday, February 17
University of Southern Maine Art Gallery, Gorham
Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Fridays; 1-5 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays
Opening reception: 4-6 p.m., Thursday, January 26
Art Talks by participating faculty: 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Art Gallery
January 18, 2012
Don't miss WMPG's Power Up! Open House on Saturday, January 21. All are invited to this free event.
January 16, 2012
Read President Botman's January Portland Press Herald editorial.
Campus Updates
February 9, 2012
"Today, half of students quit college before earning a credential. Proponents [of data-mining] feel that making better use of data to inform decisions, known as 'analytics,' can help solve that problem while also improving teaching." Before students even enter the classroom, twenty-first century professors can assess student learning processes and change in-class motivation by utilizing data, often provided in real time, to influence classroom pedagogy, to tailor learning to each student's experience and learning style."
February 9, 2012
Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of the sodium comes from common restaurant or grocery store items.
February 9, 2012
The USM Philosophy Symposium, our department's official student group, is hosting a benefit event Friday night at the Empire Dine & Dance.
February 4, 2012
Dear Colleagues,
Given recent allegations about unreported sexual assaults at other universities, I want to call your attention to new federal guidelines about how universities must respond to allegations of sexual harassment and sexual violence. We must give this issue our careful attention.
February 2, 2012
Certificate Program in Grant Writing starts on April 30th
February 2, 2012
Certificate Program in Case Management starts on April 13th
February 2, 2012
New Certificate Program in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt starts April 3rd
February 2, 2012
Certificate Program in Mediation starts on March 28th
February 2, 2012
Certificate Program in Advanced Assessment of the Older Adult starts March 19th
February 2, 2012
Certificate Program in Effective Treatment and Recovery Support for Co-Occurring Conditions of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Starts on March 6th
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