News Archive – Page 22 – News and Events

10 Feb 2021

Lowman receives Association for Business Communication award

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The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Dr. Jacqui Lowman, Associate Professor of Professional Communication and Journalism, was honored recently by the Association for Business Communication with the 2020 Bernadine P. Branchaw Spirit of ABC Award. This international award recognizes Dr. Lowman’s work in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the realm of business communication.

9 Feb 2021

#OwlHeroes keeping students active

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By Melanee Terry In the midst of the pandemic, health and wellness has never been more important, which is something Dick Gardiner, Keli Marston, and Donna Underwood are responsible for on the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus. Gentile … Read More

7 Feb 2021

2/7/21 – Message from President Rice to campus

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Dear UMPI community, We learned Friday of a positive case of COVID-19 identification in our campus community through our week-long VAULT testing process. All primary contacts have been notified. We are pleased to be able to report that the individual is in … Read More

2 Feb 2021

#OwlHero in the dining hall

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By Melanee Terry When the University of Maine at Presque Isle ended in-person activities in March of last year due to the Coronavirus, so did campus dining services, run by Craig Thompson. Since then, Craig, who is the Sodexo General … Read More

1 Feb 2021

2/1/21 – Message from Sarah Coyer and Fred Thomas to campus

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Greetings UMPI campus, Happy first day of February! As you know, this week is the first week of our weekly testing for those who come to campus for class, work, or activities. I wanted to share a few important details … Read More

1 Feb 2021

2/1/21 – Message from President Rice to campus

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Dear UMPI Students and Colleagues, With the greater number of courses employing distance education in some form, I write to provide additional clarity on UMPI’s policy regarding the closing of campus and its services due to inclement weather. I write … Read More

29 Jan 2021

1/29/21 – Message from Fred Thomas to campus

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Good afternoon The following is the weekly schedule we will be using starting Monday February 1st through May 7th. Just a friendly reminder to all students, faculty and staff the University System policy states that if you are either on … Read More

27 Jan 2021

#OwlHeroes keeping students safe

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By Melanee Terry Last year when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, faculty and staff members at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, including Fred Thomas and Sarah Coyer, worked hard so students could make a safe return to campus in … Read More

26 Jan 2021

Gerrish receives Wanbaugh Memorial Art Award

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The University of Maine at Presque Isle is presenting this year’s Robert Wanbaugh Memorial Art Award to Brianna Gerrish of Presque Isle. Her glazed stoneware sculpture Brux will be added to the University’s permanent art collection.

26 Jan 2021

UMPI releases Dean’s list for Fall 2020

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Three hundred and eighty-five students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester, according to Dr. Ray Rice, UMPI President and Provost.