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Calvin Soule stands in front of the Green Curtain Roadshow van on departure day, giving two thumbs up and smiling.

Old Growth, New Hope: Why I’m Going on the Green Curtain Roadshow

Stonecoast MFA student Calvin Soule is heading out with fellow USM students, alumni, and faculty on a 2,000-mile journey from Maine to Montana to witness and document old-growth forests and climate refugia. Keep reading to find out what the ‘Green Curtain’ is, why it matters, and what inspired Calvin to hit the road.

Hannah Paterson smiles while holding her trumpet on the Crewe Center's stage, with illustrated music notes and an American flag floating around her.

One Trumpet, Two Years at USM, and a Decision to Join the Marine Corps Band

She came to USM to become a music teacher, but found her real calling somewhere else entirely. Keep reading to find out how a trumpet, a conference in Hartford, and two years at USM led Hannah Paterson to the Marine Corps Band.

A music player graphic overlaid on a photo of pink magnolia blossoms and a white campus building, with the text "Pack Chat Playlist" and paw print icons inside a rounded rectangle frame.

Spring Semester in Songs: A Pack Chat Playlist

The Pack Chat playlist is here — songs on repeat from students, alumni, interns, athletes and more across the USM community. Keep reading to hear what the Pack has been listening to this semester.