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A Discussion on the Impacts of e-Learning on Students at UMM

10 a.m. to Noon

The Teaching Through Technology Task Force (T4) is meeting with students from each of Maine’s seven universities in order to increase their awareness of the impacts of e-learning on students in preparation for launching a survey of students in Fall 2012. An equally important goal of these meetings is to inform students of what T4 is doing at the System level concerning the study of e-learning.

The Teaching Through Technology Task Force is a system-wide collaborative effort to study the use of educational technologies in the University of Maine System.

T4 Student Focus Group

Women: 5:30 p.m.

Men: 7:30 p.m.

Basketball vs. UMFK
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Students in UMM's Program Planning course are organizing an upcoming half marathon, 5 mile run, and 1 mile kids fun run on April 21.

The organizers have scheduled a group running information session for Thursday, February 2, at 6 p.m. in the Galley, Kimball Hall. Anyone interested in participating in running groups to prepare for the April race should plan to attend the information session. The meeting is open to the public.

For more information, contact Andrea Ednie at 255-1303 or aednie@maine.edu. The group also has a Facebook page: Machias Half Marathon, 5m, and 1m Kids Fun Run!

Group Running Info Session
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Gene Nichols on the ukuleleThe University of Maine at Machias will hold its annual Groundhog Day Extravaganza at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 3, in the Performing Arts Center. Join UMM faculty, staff, and students for a cabin fever reliever, featuring poetry, music, singing, and games. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Gene Nichols at 255-1229.

Groundhog Day Extravaganza
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Presented by UMM and Washington County Food & Fuel Alliance

Greenhouse Project Presentation

The band FunMACHIAS, Maine – The indie pop band Fun will perform at the University of Maine at Machias campus on Saturday, February 4 at 8 p.m. The concert is part of UMM’s Winter Frost celebration.

Named one of MTV’s 11 Artists to Watch in 2012, Fun is a three-piece band hailing from New York City. The group was formed in 2008 by lead singer Nate Ruess, who is joined by Jack Antonoff on guitars and trumpet and Andrew Dost on vocals, piano, drums, and an array of other instruments.

The band’s second album, Some Nights, is set to be released in February 2012 and features the hit single “We Are Young,” which was performed in a December 6, 2011 episode of the TV show “Glee.” That same night the song shot to #1 on iTunes.

Described by their record label, Fueled by Ramen, as an “irresistible collection of freewheeling pop songcraft,” Fun has performed with the likes of Relient K, Paramore, Panic! at the Disco, and Janelle Monáe.

Jess PennerFun will be opened at UMM by Jess Penner, a singer songwriter from Los Angeles.

The Winter Frost concert will take place in the Performing Arts Center and doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for the public and free for UMM students. Tickets will be available at the door or in advance by calling the Office of Student Activities at 255-1245.

 

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"Fun." in Concert
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Women: 5:30 p.m.

Men: 7:30 p.m.

Basketball vs. EMCC

Snow date Thursday, February 9

Maine Writers Series Presents Jennifer Moxley
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Millinocket Town Manager Eugene Conlogue will speak against a Maine Woods National Park during a presentation at the University of Maine at Machias on Wednesday, February 8. His talk will take place at 7 p.m. in the Portside room of Kimball Hall.

Watch the live stream of the presentation here: www.machias.edu/umm-live

Speaker - Eugene Conlogue
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Painters, Players and Poets
"Painters, Players and Poets" (Photo from paintersplayersandpoets.com)

MACHIAS, Maine – An art show that appeals to the senses of sight, sound, and touch will be on display at the University of Maine at Machias Art Galleries during the month of February. “Painters, Players & Poets” showcases the work of Maine’s finest musicians, visual artists, writers, and furniture makers. An opening reception is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, February 10.

“Painters, Players and Poets” is a unique collaboration celebrating the talents of 48 Maine artists and artisans. Included in the project are 16 painters, 9 players/composers, 7 poets, and 16 chair makers.

In 2009, writer/producer Con Fullam asked several well-known Maine composers and poets to identify a living Maine painter whose work inspired them, and to then choose a specific painting to interpret through poem or musical composition. The process was completed in July 2011 and the resulting exhibit has been traveling around the state ever since.

Thanks to hand-crafted chairs and benches made by Maine’s finest furniture makers, people can sit comfortably as they view the interactive exhibit. Each station includes a chair, a piece of artwork, and an iPod with the corresponding song or poem.

For more information on the exhibit and a complete list of participating artists, visit www.paintersplayersandpoets.com.

The UMM Art Galleries, located on the first floor of Powers Hall, are open weekday afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, call Art Gallery Director Bernie Vinzani at 255-1279.

 

Art Exhibit Opening: Painters, Players & Poets
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Women: 1 p.m.

Men: 3 p.m.

Basketball vs. NHTI
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Informational session on the first annual "Out of the Darkness Walk" which raises awareness for suicide prevention.

Walkers and volunteers needed! 

Sponsored by the 100% Society and the Counseling Office, along with Hannaford, Machias Savings Bank, and Atlantic Mental Health Center. 

The walk will be held Saturday morning March 10th.

FMI: Dustin Foss, 207-598-6848.

Suicide Prevention Walk Info Session
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MACHIAS, Maine – If you have ever thought of starting a business, or own one and want to take it to the next level, an upcoming workshop can prove very valuable to your success. In celebration of Maine Entrepreneurship Week, the University of Maine at Machias will host a small business workshop from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, in room 102 of the Science Building.

Beginning at 3 p.m., the first hour will showcase a panel of experienced local business owners who will share their tips for success; in addition, attendees will receive a useful guide to local and state business resources geared for entrepreneurs of all levels. From 4 to 5 p.m. a panel of lenders will share their views about what they seek from loan applicants, followed by a question and answer session. Then from 5 to 6 p.m. some participants will have the opportunity for 20-minute one-on-one coaching sessions to get feedback and advice on the next steps in their entrepreneurial journeys.

“This will provide a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to network and learn about the resources available to them,” said Brenda Frey, Career Development Coordinator at UMM. “We are fortunate to be able to provide so many resources in one place at one time.”

While this is a free event open to the general public, advance registration is required. To reserve your space, call Brenda Frey at 255-1439 or e-mail blfrey@maine.edu before February 10. If you are interested in booking a coaching session, please note there will be a maximum of only 15 slots available so early sign-ups are advised.

Faye Mack of the Fat Cat Deli
Faye Mack '05, owner of Fat Cat Deli in Machias.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

The panel of local business owners will include Fat Cat Deli, Curves, Quoddy Bay Lobster, Pineo’s True Value, and McGuire Seasonal Services.

The panel of lenders will feature representatives from Sunrise County Economic Council, Bangor Savings Bank, Machias Savings Bank, the Finance Authority of Maine, and U. S. Small Business Administration Maine District Office.

This E-Week event is sponsored by the University of Maine at Machias, Women's Business Center at Coastal Enterprises, Inc., Machias Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, and MDOL/Washington County CareerCenters, with participating partners including Sunrise County Economic Council, Maine Small Business Development Center, Down East Business Alliance, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Four Directions Development Corporation, the Finance Authority of Maine, Machias Savings Bank, and Bangor Savings Bank.

 

 

Entrepreneurship Workshop

Women: 5:30 p.m.

Men: 7:30 p.m.

Basketball vs. UM-Augusta
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Community Public Health Panel Presentation:
Public Health Nursing and Healthy Maine Partnerships

(snow date: 2/28, same time, place)

Presenters include:
Doug Michael, Executive Director, Healthy Acadia
Eleody Libby, Executive Director, Washington County One Community
Jane McQuarrie, Supervisor, Public Health Nursing, Maine CDC

This is the second in a four-panel series on Public Health offered in conjunction with the PSY322 Physiological Psychology class and Al May, Downeast district liaison for Maine Public Health and the Center for Disease Control & Prevention, an Office of the Maine Department of Health & Human Services. 

The other panels will be held at the same times and place:
March 20: "Science in Public Health: Epidemiology, Toxicology and Environmental Health" (Alternate Date = March 22)
April 19: "Local Public Health Panel: Local Health Officer, Environmental Health Inspections, and Mental Health"

FMI: Lois-Ann Kuntz, 255-1244, lkuntz@maine.edu

Public Health Panel
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