Multicultural Resource Fair puts students from around the world on a path to success
Representatives from offices and programs throughout USM gathered in one place to explain how they can help students of immigrant origin.
Free Film Screening and Panel Discussion of the movie, “The Right to Read”.
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Being literate is an issue of equity. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking are gatekeepers for learning and for participating productively in today’s world. Brain … Read More
Artist really lets her hair down with braided sculpture exhibition
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Veronica Perez made sculptures from braided hair that she gathered at campus events over the course of a months-long residency.
Data Visualizations and Diversity in Maine — Evidence, Art, and Advocacy From W.E.B. Du Bois to Now
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Data Visualizations and Diversity in Maine — Evidence, Art, and Advocacy From W.E.B. Du Bois to Now
USM, partners kick off community reading project
The NEA Big Read: Portland, ME will focus on “Infinite Country” by Patricia Engel.
Nursing student upholds John Lewis’ legacy of community action
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows presented Marwo Sougue with the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award in recognition of her many efforts to strengthen her community.
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.
Concert honoring Hispanic Heritage Month draws on sounds from Panama, Mexico, and more
The program for Celebrating Diversity: Hispanic Heritage Month featured 10 pieces, each chosen by the performers as a personal expression of their cultural identity.
African American Collection unveils exhibit on Maine’s Black families
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The University of Southern Maine’s African American Collection has unveiled the first of six new digital exhibitions, highlighting 200 years of families in Maine. … Read More
USM announces progress on Institutional Goal 10: equity and justice
The University of Southern Maine (USM) has begun implementing its newly-announced 10th goal on equity and justice, as outlined by University President Glenn Cummings … Read More