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SUMMARY:Candidate Visit: Assistant Professor of Justice Studies
DESCRIPTION:UMA is currently conducting a search for an Assistant Professor of Justice Studies. As part of the interview process\, a candidate will be visiting the Augusta campus to provide a 45-minute teaching demonstration with a question-and-answer section at the end. \nThe candidate will be giving a presentation on Monday\, April 6th\, at 1:00 PM. The UMA community is invited to attend this presentation in person in Randall Student Center (Room 218) or via Zoom. Seating is limited\, so Zoom participation is encouraged. \nAfter viewing the presentation\, please provide any feedback you may have by sending an email to noel.march@maine.edu.
URL:/event/candidate-visit-assistant-professor-of-justice-studies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260305T185241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T185241Z
UID:10008532-1775480400-1775487600@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:UMA Aviation Career Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:UMA is welcoming you to our first Aviation Career Fair! With our first Aircraft Maintenance Technician School cohort graduating this May\, we are inviting you to join us in promoting your employment opportunities. All aviation career fields are welcome\, including maintenance\, traditional pilots\, drone pilots\, and beyond. \nContact us at (207) 621-7481 or kimberly.snider1@maine.edu
URL:/event/uma-aviation-career-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Hangar 6 (Brunswick Executive Airport)\, 2 Pegasus Street\, Suite 3\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Faculty & Staff,General Public,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T114500
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260402T184145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184821Z
UID:10008782-1775559600-1775562300@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Candidate Visit: Assistant Professor of Mathematics
DESCRIPTION:UMA is currently conducting a search for an Assistant Professor of Mathematics. As part of the interview process\, candidates will be visiting the Augusta campus to provide a 40-minute teaching demonstration with a question-and-answer section at the end. \nThe second candidate will be making a teaching presentation on a Developmental Mathematics topic on Tuesday\, April 7\, at 11:00 AM. The UMA community is invited to attend Seanā€™s presentation in the Katz Library (Room 014) or via Zoom. \nAfter viewing the presentation\, please provide any feedback you may have by sending an email to jonathan.bayless@maine.edu.
URL:/event/candidate-visit-assistant-professor-of-mathematics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260330T153644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T153644Z
UID:10008692-1775561400-1775570400@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Lunch in the Lounge: Chop Suey & Cards
DESCRIPTION:Lunch in the Lounge returns with Chop Suey made by the Office of Student Life. Grab a bowl and then challenge Alissa to game of cards.. Got what it takes to beat her at Cribbage\, 5 Crowns\, Karma or Play Nine? Guess weā€™ll wait and seeā€¦
URL:/event/lunch-in-the-lounge-chop-suey-cards/
LOCATION:Eastport Hall\, 128 Texas Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Students
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EastportHall_Exterior_Bangor_2025-16x9-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:umastudentlife@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260112T142241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T142241Z
UID:10007748-1775563200-1775565000@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Trail Blazer Workshop: Creative Stress Relief
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday at 12:00 pm for the next workshop in this series entitled ā€œCreative Stress Relief.ā€ This workshop will also feature a time period to have your questions answered. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link.
URL:/event/trail-blazer-workshop-creative-stress-relief/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260319T001733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T001733Z
UID:10008642-1775574000-1775577600@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Seen and Herd Club - First Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attention all students\, faculty\, and staff at the Ā鶹APP! UMA students have launched an LGBTQIA+ club: Seen & ā€œHerdā€. The club will hold both virtual and in-person events that create a safe space for anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+. These meetings will be opportunities to gather\, converse\, and share space with like-minded individuals\, either in person or online. It welcomes all LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. \nOur first meeting will be held Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026 at 3 PM\, at Randall Hall\, Room 218\, on the Augusta Campus\, as well as online via Zoom. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to reach out to Fray (They/Them) at 919-753-6325 or Timothy.d.bennett@maine.edu\, or to faculty advisor Amy Peterson Cyr (She/Her) at Amy.peterson@maine.edu.
URL:/event/seen-and-herd-club-first-meeting/
LOCATION:Randall Student Center\, 46 University Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T184500
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260112T200411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T200550Z
UID:10007791-1775583900-1775587500@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Free Zoom Yoga with Sarah Hentges
DESCRIPTION:Join Certified Yoga Instructor Sarah Hentges (Professor of Transdisciplinary Studies) for yoga classes via Zoom\, every Tuesday from 5:45-6:45. \nYoga is an excellent way to clear your mind\, manage stress\, and nurture your body. This is a beginner-level class that is suitable for everyone\, and is FREE for all UMA students and employees! \nTuesdays from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm (on Zoom\, with an option to attend in person in Bangor; email sarah.hentges@maine.edu with questions or for more information about the in-person option). \nSign the risk and release form here. \nPlease email sarah.hentges@maine.edu to get the Zoom link at least 30 minutes before class starts.
URL:/event/free-zoom-yoga-with-sarah-hentges-2/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260324T133043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T133043Z
UID:10008664-1775646000-1775653200@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Taco ā€˜Bout Savings Textbook Affordability Student Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Taco ā€˜Bout Savings Textbook Affordability Lunch! Weā€™re serving up a free taco bar and showing you how to spot the deals during course registration. \nWednesday\, April 8\, from 11am-1pm in Huskins Lounge\, Eastport Hall\, UMA Bangor \nThe Inside Scoop: Learn how to spot Zero-Cost and Low-Cost textbook courses in MaineStreet. \nFree Food: Build-your-own tacos. Need we say more? \nSwag: Snag some fun swag! \nWhy show up? Because you shouldnā€™t have to choose between buying a textbook and buying lunch. Weā€™ll show you where to find the classes that help your budget.
URL:/event/taco-bout-savings-textbook-affordability-student-lunch/
LOCATION:Eastport Hall\, 128 Texas Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nottage Library (Bangor)":MAILTO:umalibraries@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260123T151723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T193429Z
UID:10008103-1775649600-1775653200@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:NotebookLM in the Classroom: An AI Tool for Faculty and Students
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop on NotebookLM\, a Google Workspace tool designed to help you and your students synthesize complex information. In this session\, we will explore ways you can use this tool to promote valuable skills like active reading and research literacy. \nJoin via Zoom
URL:/event/notebooklm-in-the-classroom-an-ai-tool-for-faculty-and-students/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katz Library (Augusta)":MAILTO:umalibraries@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260312T012054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T012054Z
UID:10008603-1775653200-1775656800@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Webinar: Smart Home Technology - Making Home Work For You
DESCRIPTION:Join Maine CITE on Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026 from 1:00-2:00pm ET for a live webinar on how to make everyday living more convenient\, secure\, and independent with smart home technology. For more information and to register\, please visit mainecite.org
URL:/event/webinar-smart-home-technology-making-home-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Faculty & Staff,General Public,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maine CITE":MAILTO:info@mainecite.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260116T135529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T135710Z
UID:10007908-1775656800-1775664000@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Be Money Wi$e Open Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Get personalized help with budgeting\, saving\, credit\, student loans and other personal finance questions during Be Money Wi$e Open Office Hours\, offered by New Ventures Maine. \nThe free sessions are held in 117 Robinson Hall and via Zoom\, making support easy to access whether students are on campus or learning at a distance. \nNo appointment is required\, and students are welcome to stop by with questions big or small! \nFor more information or to receive the Zoom link\, contact Kelley Glidden\, New Ventures Maine workforce development manager\, at kelley.glidden@maine.edu or 207-621-3436.
URL:/event/be-money-wie-open-office-hours/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Robinson Hall\, 46 University Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330-9402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Ventures Maine":MAILTO:info@newventuresmaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260312T012800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T012800Z
UID:10008599-1775664000-1775667600@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Bangor SGA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Bangor SGA (Student Government Association) exists to provide a place for students to bring forth campus related issues and concerns. Join us and discuss what weā€™re up to\, how you can get involved\, and share any issues or concerns you have and how we can respond. Meetings are open to all current UMA students. \nThe agenda & meeting materials will be posted one week prior to the meeting and can found by clicking here: Go to Google FolderĀ  \nJoin in-person in Room 217 of Lewiston Ha 217 or via Zoom. \nFor more information\, contact: President Mandy McCann (mandy.mccann@maine.edu) or Advisor Alissa Gervais (alissa.gervais@maine.edu)
URL:/event/bangor-sga-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Lewiston Hall\, 65 Texas Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T114500
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260402T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T184858Z
UID:10008783-1775732400-1775735100@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Candidate Visit: Assistant Professor of Mathematics
DESCRIPTION:UMA is currently conducting a search for an Assistant Professor of Mathematics. As part of the interview process\, candidates will be visiting the Augusta campus to provide a 40-minute teaching demonstration with a question-and-answer section at the end. \nThe third candidate will be making a teaching presentation on a Developmental Mathematics topic on Thursday\, April 9\, at 11:00 AM. The UMA community is invited to attend Seanā€™s presentation in the Katz Library (Room 014) or via Zoom. \nAfter viewing the presentation\, please provide any feedback you may have by sending an email to jonathan.bayless@maine.edu.
URL:/event/candidate-visit-assistant-professor-of-mathematics-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260324T133159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T140027Z
UID:10008666-1775732400-1775739600@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Taco ā€˜Bout Savings Textbook Affordability Student Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Taco ā€˜Bout Savings Textbook Affordability Lunch! Weā€™re serving up a free taco bar and showing you how to spot the deals during course registration. \nThursday\, April 9\, from 11 am-1 pm in the Student Lounge\, Randall Student Center\, Augusta \nThe Inside Scoop: Learn how to spot Zero-Cost and Low-Cost textbook courses in MaineStreet. \nFree Food: Build-your-own tacos. Need we say more? \nSwag: Snag some fun swag! \nWhy show up? Because you shouldnā€™t have to choose between buying a textbook and buying lunch. Weā€™ll show you where to find the classes that help your budget.
URL:/event/taco-bout-savings-textbook-affordability-student-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Randall Student Center\, 46 University Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Students
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/16x9-tacos-lunch-food-shan-li-fang-0FXw7F4lJGk-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Katz Library (Augusta)":MAILTO:umalibraries@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260407T131220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T131220Z
UID:10008796-1775743200-1775746800@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:The Eclectic Moose Welcomes Spring!
DESCRIPTION:Tune in and listen to Kevin Daniels\, your host on the Eclectic Moose\, as he celebrates Spring! \nThe song selection will include music from 5 decades and will shift your mood from gray to color\, from cold to warmth\, and from stillness to motion. \nListen at 2 pm Thursday on uma.edu/radio.
URL:/event/the-eclectic-moose-welcomes-spring/
LOCATION:WUMA Radio
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Faculty & Staff,General Public,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260323T150749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T150802Z
UID:10008649-1775755800-1775759400@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:AI Forum for UMA Students
DESCRIPTION:Curious about AI? Join the student government for a candid\, student-led forum about its effects\, downsides\, upsides\, and everything in between. Stop by if you have a question or just want to hear more about it. All perspectives\, from skeptics to enthusiasts\, are most welcome. This session will not be recorded. \nWant your questions answered\, but donā€™t want to ask during the forum? Submit your questions to an anonymous Google Form here: AI Forum Questions ā€“ Google Forms. \nJoin via Zoom
URL:/event/ai-forum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260402T154058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T154059Z
UID:10008271-1775755800-1775759400@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Student Parliament/DESC Roundtable Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Parliament & Distance Education Student Coordinator (DESC) Open Meetings Roundtable Meetings\, held on Thursdays at 5:30 PM via Zoom. \nThese meetings are designed to create a direct\, open line of communication between the student body\, student government\, and leadership. Whether you want to learn how student government works\, share concerns\, ask questions\, or simply listen in\, your participation is welcome and encouraged. \nJoin via ZoomĀ  \nMeeting Focus by Week: \n\n1st & 3rd Thursdays: Student Parliamentary Committee\nLearn about the parliamentary process\, current initiatives\, and how decisions are made that impact students.\n2nd & 4th Thursdays: DESC & Student Issues\nA space for distance education studentsā€”and all studentsā€”to raise concerns\, discuss challenges\, and share feedback.\n5th Thursday (when applicable): Open Town Hall\nAn open-format discussion for any topics students wish to bring forward.\n\nThese meetings are hosted by Parliamentary Committee Chair Miranda Hopkins and Distance Education Student Coordinator Arthur Belanger. The goal is to foster transparency\, inclusion\, and meaningful student engagement in a respectful and accessible environment. \nYou do not need prior experience with student government to attend. All voices matter\, and all students are encouraged to participate at whatever level they feel comfortable. \nWe hope to see you there.
URL:/event/parliament-desc-roundtable-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Students
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1965-UMA-shield-16x9-.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Life":MAILTO:umastudentlife@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260408T145831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T145831Z
UID:10008799-1775827800-1775835000@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:Angry Girls on a Fiery Planet?: Girlhood and Environmental Crisis in Recent YA (Eco)Dystopias
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a special presentation from Visiting Scholar\, Yıldız Aşar (University of Bamberg\, Germany). \nAngry Girls on a Fiery Planet?: Girlhood and Environmental Crisis in Recent YA (Eco)Dystopias \nFriday\, April 10\, from 1:30-3:30\nUMA Bangor Campus\, Lewiston Hall 119\nEmail sarah.hentges@maine.edu for the Zoom link \n\nIn June 2025\, President Trump commented on the detention of 22-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg during her humanitarian mission to Gaza\, referring to her as ā€œa strange [ā€¦] young angry personā€ (Rasdien). In response\, Greta asserted\, ā€œI think the world needs many more young angry women [ā€¦].Thatā€™s the thing we need the most ofā€ (Giordano). Later\, in an interview in September 2025\, Greta explained her commitment to deliver aid to Gaza\, stating\, ā€œwe cannot pretend to care about the climate crisis while we ignore the suffering and oppression of people today. [ā€¦] If we only care about our white childrenā€™s future\, [ā€¦] that is not caring about justiceā€ (Andrieu). By drawing connections between ongoing global conflicts and the climate crisis\, Greta highlights a nuanced ecofeminist perspective on the interconnectedness of social\, political\, and environmental issues and injustices while advocating for the transformative agency of ā€œyoung angry womenā€ in challenging these. \nSimilarly\, this talk will explore the fictional representations of young angry ā€˜girlsā€™ in contemporary American speculative novels. Following the publication of Octavia Butlerā€™s Parable series (1993-1999) and Suzanne Collinsā€™ The Hunger Games trilogy (2008-2010)\, an ever-growing body of novels ā€“ often manifesting as YA (eco)dystopias ā€“ demonstrates a strong narrative preoccupation with young adult girl protagonists. Furthermore\, these narratives intertwine girlhood coming-of-age with large-scale ecological disruption\, imagining vulnerable yet empowered protagonists who must navigate survival while growing up amid environmental crises of apocalyptic proportions. I argue that these novels tap into traditional understandings of American girlhoods and nature\, and envision a new ecofeminist heroine for the twenty-first century: a multiply marginalized girl who embodies both collective anxieties and hopes around survival\, resistance\, healing\, and the possibility of a better future in a devastated nonhuman environment. \nFocusing on Rebecca Roanhorseā€™s Indigenous futuristic Sixth World series (2017-2019)\, my discussion will bring together contemporary ecocritical\, ecofeminist\, and girlhood studies perspectives to make visible the emerging cultural connections between girlhood and the nonhuman environment in contexts of ecological risk\, crisis\, and resilience as shaped by recent YA (eco)dystopias.
URL:/event/angry-girls-on-a-fiery-planet-girlhood-and-environmental-crisis-in-recent-ya-ecodystopias/
LOCATION:Lewiston Hall\, 65 Texas Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,General Public,Students
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ORGANIZER;CN="Senior College":MAILTO:https://www.umasc.org/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T190134
CREATED:20260209T142259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T142259Z
UID:10008464-1775836800-1775840400@www.uma.edu
SUMMARY:GA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The General Assembly (GA) is composed of students from each Student Government Association (SGA) and the Student Associations (SAs). Meetings are open to all current UMA students. \nThe agenda & meeting materials will be posted one week prior to the meeting and can found here: Go to GA Meeting Materials folder \nJoin Via Zoom \nFor more information\, contact Chair Jemima George (jemima.george@maine.edu) or Advisor Alissa Gervais (alissa.gervais@maine.edu)
URL:/event/ga-meeting/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Students
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