Destress Fest punctures the pressure of final exams
A week-long roster of fun and relaxing activities gave students an outlet for all the pressure that builds up at the end of the semester.
Honors Student Featured at the Olympia Snowe Annual Lunch for Future Women Leaders
posted in: Campus updates, Honors Program
Honors Student Haley Hersey was featured at the Olympia Snowe annual lunch for Future Women Leaders. At the luncheon, Haley was a part of a panel that shared how … Read More
Menorah lights the way for reenergized campus Jewish community
A Hanukkah party brought students from four colleges together on USM’s Portland campus to celebrate their common Jewish heritage.
Another year of COVID-19 puts Thanksgiving priorities into focus
posted in: All news, Dean of Students, University news
A return to in-person classes was one of the things for which students were feeling most thankful in their second Thanksgiving under the COVID-19 pandemic.
Going the extra mile for commuter students
Between petting dogs and throwing axes, Commuter Student Appreciation Week was packed with activities.
Creating a fantasy world on stage is director’s dream come true
posted in: All news, Department of Theatre, University news
Dragons, ogres and a gelatinous blob named Miles come to life on stage in a grieving teenager’s quest to face her inner demons in the play “She Kills Monsters.”
Getting a foot in the door of the Dance minor program
posted in: Department of Theatre, Office of Admissions, University news
Rather than trying to explain all that a Dance minor has to offer, instructors led prospective students to the dance floor for a demonstration as part of an open house event.
Together in song, LGBTQIA+ community shows strength of voice and purpose
The joy of being accepted into a community with a shared history was a common theme in the music performed at a concert showcasing LGBTQIA+ voices.
Purple ribbons signal support for those facing domestic violence
In observance of Domestic Violence Action/Awareness Month, the Campus Safety Project passed out purple ribbons to let students show their support for victims and survivors.
Sports fields become spook fields for community Halloween party
posted in: All news, Department of Athletics, University news
Student-athletes swapped out their uniforms for costumes to make Halloween special for visiting children.