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Campus Connections, In the Spotlight, Sept. 14

Student Spotlight Jae Allain, internship leads to full-time job Being an IT student led to Jae Allain’s internship at Fairchild Semiconductor. The internship has now led to a full-time job and a promising future that has her excited. Jae already had a bachelor’s degree in communication and film production and several years’ experience as an… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ offers new Deferred Start Semester in support of non-traditional students and others

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ is offering for the first time a new Deferred Start Semester that enables students to start their studies a month later and finish on time, in a bid to better support parents, workers and other non-traditional students. The Deferred Start program allows eligible students to take classes beginning Sept. 28, four… More »

EPA funds ocean acidification observation system at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has provided $85,000 toward a state-of-the-art ocean observing system at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ to help coastal managers evaluate the threat of coastal acidification from excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The system, which was deployed in April at the 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ pier, uses high-tech sensors to provide precise measurements of… More »

Campus Connections, What’s Happening, Aug. 31-Sept. 13

Academic Calendar Monday, Aug. 31 Classes begin Add/drop period begins Tuesday, Sept. 1 Fall payment plan due Monday, Sept. 7 Labor Day, No classes Tuesday, Sept. 8 Last day to add/drop classes for 100 percent refund. 12:30-1 p.m., WISH workshop-Time management and avoiding procrastination, South Portland Learning Commons 5 p.m., 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Foundation scholarship applications due… More »

Campus Connections, Top Stories, Aug. 31

Welcome to the Fall Semester The Fall Semester has kicked off with the arrival of students who will find — among other things — an updated and improved Campus Center in South Portland and a new Learning Commons on the Midcoast Campus. The South Portland and Midcoast campuses were bustling August 29 with the arrival… More »

Campus Connections, In the Spotlight, August 31

Alumni Profile David Spenlinhauer, following his heart It took a real estate market crash for David Spenlinhauer to go after his dream. He’s now completing his bachelor’s degree at one of the nation’s top filmmaking schools and is on the brink of a new career. David formerly worked as a project manager for a construction… More »

Campus Connections, In the Spotlight, August 31

Alumni Profile David Spenlinhauer, following his heart It took a real estate market crash for David Spenlinhauer to go after his dream. He’s now completing his bachelor’s degree at one of the nation’s top filmmaking schools and is on the brink of a new career. David formerly worked as a project manager for a construction… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ students study zebrafish at Bates College

Six 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ science students conducted laboratory research on zebrafish during a weeklong genetics course at Bates College in early August. Students used a cutting-edge confocal microscope to examine cells in the ears of zebrafish after the fish were exposed to chemicals that cause oxidative stress. The research observations will be used to suggest future research… More »

Campus Connections, Top Stories, Aug. 31

Welcome to the Fall Semester The Fall Semester has kicked off with the arrival of students who will find — among other things — an updated and improved Campus Center in South Portland and a new Learning Commons on the Midcoast Campus. The South Portland and Midcoast campuses were bustling August 29 with the arrival… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ biotechnology students present scientific research at symposium

Four 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ biotechnology students participated in this month’s MDI Biological Laboratory student symposium, which brings student researchers together to present their scientific research through interactive presentations and posters. The 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ students conducted research during summer fellowships at the MDI Biological Laboratory, the University of New England, Bowdoin College and the Maine Medical… More »