UMF Geology Professor Earns National Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
Chris Canavan Contributing Writer Dr. David Gibson, a UMF professor since 1996, has been awarded the 2019 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award by the Geosciences Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). This national award “recognizes the...
UMS Initiative to Fund Tuition and Fees for 1,200 Students of Incoming Class in Fall 2020
Ripley Biggs Contributing Writer Recently the University of Maine System (UMS) announced that they are unveiling a new initiative called “Maine Values You,” to bring more students to UMS institutions. This will proactively reach out to members of the graduating...
Stressed About Finances? The #FinLit Squad Can Help
Leanna Farr Contributing Writer When it comes to finances, the UMF Financial Literacy Peer Educators (FinLit), is the place to go. The program was created last year after Janet Mills, former state attorney general and the current governor of the state of Maine,...
Trick or Treating Through the Residence Halls
Jocea Jordan Contributing Writer UMF and the Farmington community will be coming together soon for trick-or-treating through the residence halls, as well as a wide variety of additional activities. Children and families are encouraged to join in on the trick or...
Students’ Stress in the Pre-Registration Quest
Melissa Wood Contributing Writer The pre-registration process can be an uphill battle for students as they juggle lists of general-education requirements and core classes for their majors. Freshmen tend to be particularly vulnerable to getting lost in the process...
Affordable Items Offered at New Sharon Thrift Store
Miranda Gould Contributing Writer An old, red building stands tall and proud in the heart of New Sharon. It is located right on the corner of Route 2 and Water Street, next to the Sandy River Farm Supply store. Deb Kendall has owned the building for around 23...
Community Comes Together For New Education Building
Melissa Wood Contributing Writer As plans for the new Sweatt-Winter building start to form, UMF is taking action for future and current students. Director of Sweatt-Winter and children’s programs, Julie Farmer, speaks as to what she knows for the future plans....
Tanzania Travel Course Offers Teachings of Sustainability
Derek Taber Contributing Writer Nine students are set to embark on a journey to the nation of Tanzania in East Africa where they will learn the impacts of tourism on the local communities. Eco tourism is a form of travel that involves visiting areas of pristine...
Looking Behind The Scenes Of Relay For Life
Jocea Jordan Contributing Writer The Relay For Life Club, associated with the American Cancer Society (ACS), elected a new president, plans to increase membership and plan publicity and fundraising events for the community. Relay for Life hosts two main events...
New Commons Project Sheds Light on Norridgewock Massacre
Zion Hodgkin Contributing Writer English professor Sabine Klein sits in the small chair in the corner of her office, going over the information she’ll be discussing in her upcoming talk at UMF. “It’s about Norridgewock, well, specifically the horrific massacre of...