University of Southern Maine

USM Today:

A compilation of news and events from throughout the University
November 22, 2009
44° Fair

21st-Century USM

Subscribe to 21st Century USM
A Communication from the President's Office

Budget Update

I am writing with good news. Last Friday, November 13, I shared with with our deans a projected shortfall of $4.8 million in USM’s FY 2011 budget, and an overall multi-year projected shortfall of $13.9 million. On Monday, November 16, USM received important news. The Board of Trustees has decided to release FY 2011 stimulus funds to [...]

Nov 17, 2009

Moving Toward Strategic Plan Implementation

I am pleased to announce that John Wright , Dean of the School of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (ASET), is chair of a committee that will oversee the implementation of the USM Strategic Plan, “Preparing USM for the Future, 2009-2014.”  Together with the Strategic Plan Implementation Committee, John will guide the implementation process.  The [...]

Nov 4, 2009

Tea and Sympathy

I want to take this opportunity to make special mention of this month’s production in our Department of Theatre.  “Tea and Sympathy,” the 1953 play by Robert Anderson, is considered one of the first American plays to directly address homophobia and the prejudices that arise from it.  Of course, it is especially relevant to contemporary [...]

Nov 4, 2009

USM Free Press

Subscribe to USM Free Press
The USM Campus Newspaper

After months of talks, fraternities and USM reach accord on partying in Gorham

Two fraternity brothers stationed at the corner of College Avenue and School Street stood smoking cigarettes while students in white t-shirts hustled past towards Sigma Nu for the highlighter party Saturday night. Having two brothers on the corner during events is only part of the new behavioral guidelines for off campus student organizations at the University of Southern Maine, which came into effect that Friday. Four more brothers, along with chapter president and spokesperson for the fraternities Brian Boyt, stood at the end of the Sigma Nu driveway, controlling the crowds coming in. However, these precautions, now part of the behavioral guidelines, are nothing new for Sigma. "The majority of the stuff in the document, we've already been doing," said Boyt.

Nov 16, 2009

State deficit could double

The State of Maine can't seem to figure out how much money it doesn't have. Last month, Governor John Baldacci announced the state was facing a $200 million deficit due to lower than expected tax revenues. But the most recent estimates point to a $300 to $400 million shortfall in the current two year budget. The total amount of tax revenue generated in October was nearly $27 million below expectations, leading lawmakers and analysts to believe the recession has hit Mainers harder than expected.

Nov 16, 2009

USM in the News

Subscribe to USM in the News

UMaine System BOT Approves Cost-Cutting Plan

The UMS Board of Trustees approved a cost-cutting plan at their meeting this week.  You can read about the plan in the November 16 Bangor Daily News, listen on MPBN Radio, or watch on WABI-TV and WLBZ-TV.

Nov 17, 2009

Student Retention Emphasized

On November 9, the Maine Sunday Telegram printed a story about the emphasis USM and the UMaine System are putting on student retention.

Nov 17, 2009

Lehmann Profiled In Maine Sunday Telegram

Read about Associate Professor of Music Robert Lehmann in a November 8 Maine Sunday Telegram feature.

Nov 17, 2009

USM News

Subscribe to USM Public Affairs News

USM Wrestler Mike Morin Ranked First in Nation

USM Wrestler Mike Morin Ranked First in Nation
Brute/adidas NCAA Division III individual rankings have placed Fryeburg native number one in the U.S.

Nov 20, 2009

David Flanagan to Chair USM Muskie School’s Board of Visitors

David Flanagan, former president and chief executive officer of CMP Group, Inc., the parent company of Central Maine Power Company and other businesses, has been elected to be the Chairman of the Board of Visitors of Muskie School of Public Service.

Nov 20, 2009

“The Humble Farmer” Returns to WMPG

Classic jazz combined with Maine humor are featured in returning WMPG radio show on Tuesday afternoons.

Nov 20, 2009

University of Southern Maine’s Annual Juried Student Exhibition

The Gorham Art Gallery is the site of the annual juried exhibition. Much of the student art work will be for sale. The public is invited.

Nov 16, 2009

Faculty Showcase

Doug Owens

After developing hearing loss, USM Associate Professor of Music Douglas Owens left the public school band room to pursue a doctorate. He conducted research, finding that 68 percent of the band teachers he studied showed signs of noise-induced hearing loss. Read more about his work »

Campus Updates

A Compilation of Postings on USM Blogs

Online Chat Events for Prospective Students

The Office of Undergraduate Admission is  hosting several on line chats with Admission staff and current students where you can ask more questions about academics, campus life, admission requirements, and much more. It is a great opportunity to get to know more about USM and our community. The  chats are scheduled for: *Monday, November 30th  7:30-9:30pm *Wednesday, December [...]

Nov 19, 2009

Student Forum: The NEW University-Critical Choices

FORUM BY AND FOR STUDENTS: December 3rd at 4:20pm Woodbury Campus Center Amphitheater “The NEW University: Critical Choices” As a student, do you feel left out of the process of informing the USM Strategic Plan? This forum is an opportunity to voice your concerns. Organized by WE VOTE (a coalition of student groups and the USM student body government), this forum [...]

Nov 19, 2009

USM LAC Dean Appointed to Chamber Board

Dr. Joyce Gibson, Dean of the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, has been appointed to serve on the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “I am pleased to be a new member of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce, an organization for which I have tremendous respect”, says Dean [...]

Nov 9, 2009

Honors Student Accepted to Emerge Maine

Congratulations to Philosophy major Amanda Lynn Fickett who was accepted to Emerge Maine, the premier political leadership training program for Democratic women in Maine. Program Components Participants meet one weekend a month for six months and participate in the following trainings: Campaign Strategy Fundraising Public Speaking Field Networking Labor & Endorsements Media Skills & Messaging Ethics in Politics Participants will have the opportunity to meet women [...]

Nov 5, 2009

SAGE Lecture: Teaching in Honors

Jerry Conway, Professor of Philosophy and Honors will read and discuss two stories he wrote about teaching in the USM Honors Program on Tuesday, Nov. 10th from 9:30-11:30 am in 102 Wishcamper on Bedford Street.  The event is sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s  SAGE lecture series. “You asked for him, now he’s back! [...]

Nov 4, 2009

Events

Subscribe to USM Events

USM Juried Student Exhibition

November 22, 2009

USM Concert Band

November 22, 2009

Call and Thoreau, Spirit of an Age

November 23, 2009

Listen

Community Radio at USM
WMPG Radio

Lectures

John W. Hessler

USM Public Affairs » Audio Showcase

Oct 30, 2009

John W. Hessler, senior cartographic librarian for the Library of Congress, discusses how Thoreau’s tracings of early North American maps shaped his thinking of the environment and the American wilderness.

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • Flickr
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Connect me with a Counselor  
Connect with a Councelor
Divider
Visit USM
Visit USM
Divider
Request Info
Request info
Divider
Apply Online
Apply Online
ADMISSION