Inside the vault at USM’s Osher Map Library, nearly half a million rare maps are preserved with painstaking care, then carried out to the table for students to study by hand. Keep reading to see what is kept inside, and how centuries-old maps are still teaching today.
If you’re curious about how government, communities, and ideas shape the world, political science is a great place to start. Where it leads is up to you. Keep reading for five fields to explore.
Between classes, department emails, Campus Groups notifications, and the flyer pile-up outside the dining hall, it’s easy to let some of the best events on campus slip by unnoticed. Keep reading for the shortlist: the events that return every year, worth putting on your calendar before they get buried again.
Building a relationship with your professors can feel intimidating, but it’s one of the most valuable things you can do in college. Keep reading to find out how a few small steps can make all the difference.
There’s a whole calendar of free events on this campus, hiding in plain sight. Keep reading to find out how Campus Groups can help you make the most of it.
Move-in day comes and goes in a blur of boxes, but your start at USM is bigger than a single afternoon. Keep reading for the tips that carry you from the drive in to the day USM becomes your place.
Juggling classes, work, and a busy schedule left me overwhelmed until I found the tool that changed everything. Keep reading to see how Google Calendar helped me stay organized and might just do the same for you.
Every August, I find myself trying to squeeze every last drop out of summer — but I’ve learned that a little prep goes a long way once the semester rolls around. Keep reading for the things I always do before classes start, whether it’s my first year or my last.
Looking for a way to get outside and reconnect with nature this summer? Well, if your friend group is up for a drive, waterfall sighting, or scenic run, keep reading! I’ve picked out some of my favorite hikes for you to try — and none of them require expert hiking skills
USM’s third annual Adult Student Open House brings together nearly 30 campus offices and partners on Aug. 13, helping adult students 24 and older explore their options, prepare for fall and cross things off their to-do list before the semester begins. Keep reading to see what’s on the agenda, from clearing your immunization hold to picking up your USM Campus Card before classes start.