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One hundred miniature bears will be hidden around campus for students to find.  Surprise Giveaway, noon, on the Mall in front of Fogler Library A giveaway to the first 100 students sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement and Dining Services.  Warm and Fuzzies Pickup, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Memorial Union Information Booth Supplies needed to make fleece blankets or to crochet blanket squares will be available for free; completed items will be donated to Project Linus.   What’s Lov...

February 8, 2021 Throughout the month of February, the University of Maine New Balance Student Recreation Center will be hosting an indoor triathlon for students and staff to take part in. The triathlon includes a 2-mile run, a 500-meter swim and a 6-mile bike ride. Students can check their place in the standings online as new competitors’ times will be logged each week. The first 20 participants to complete the event will be rewarded with a special T-shirt commemorating their accomplishment....

Indoor Sprint Triathlon for Social Change In celebration of Black History Month, join the New Balance Student Recreation Center’s first-ever Indoor Sprint Triathlon for Social Change. For the entire month of February, individually complete a 2-mile run (3.21 kms), a 500-meter swim (20 lengths), and a 6-mile (9.65 kms) bike ride. The first 20 people to successfully complete the Indoor Sprint Triathlon for Social Change will be given an exclusive t-shirt, designed for this event! Scores will...

Spring 2021 Health and safety update for university community members Welcome to this week’s Friday Futurecast These updates are archived on the UMaine Spring ’21 website. The University of Maine at Machias also has a Spring ’21 website. Message from President Joan Ferrini-Mundy: Dear members of the UMaine and UMM communities, What an exciting and historic week for our country as we celebrate the inauguration of the 46th President of the Un...

Spring 2021 Health and safety update for university community members Welcome to this week’s Friday Futurecast These updates are archived on the UMaine Spring ’21 website. The University of Maine at Machias also has a Spring ’21 website. Message from President Joan Ferrini-Mundy: Dear members of the UMaine and UMM communities, Welcome to the start of a new year and our ramp-up to the spring ’21 semester. For all members of our communit...