Student Announcements – Âé¶ąAPP Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:45:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Shield-NoUMA.SB_.SQUARE-150x150.png Student Announcements – Âé¶ąAPP 32 32 Submit Songs for “Sounds of Culture” Playlist /news/submit-songs-for-sounds-of-culture-playlist/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:45:16 +0000 /?p=281734 Read More]]> Help us curate a playlist for this year’s Cultural Day: Stories We Carry.

Use the form linked below to submit your songs to the Sounds of Culture playlist and join us to hear them play during the event on April 21 from 11:30 am – 1 pm in the Fireside Lounge or on Zoom.

Cultural Day calendar event details.

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Share Your Feedback: Complete the End-of-Year “Brain Dump” /news/share-your-feedback-complete-the-end-of-year-brain-dump/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:49:48 +0000 /?p=281508 Read More]]> UMA Student Government is inviting students to reflect on their experience this year by completing a short, anonymous “Brain Dump” survey. Tell us your favorite moments and share any suggestions that could make next year even better.

This end-of-year check-in is designed to gather honest feedback about what worked well and what could be improved across the student experience, including classes, support services, and campus life. Responses will be shared anonymously and used by Student Government to help shape priorities and improvements for the upcoming academic year.

Take a few minutes to share your favorite moments, ideas, and suggestions!

Questions? Contact grace.hills@maine.edu.

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Kahoot Trivia – Finish the Lyric /news/kahoot-trivia-finish-the-lyric/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /?p=272525 Read More]]> Think you know the words? We’ll start the song, and you Finish the Lyrics! From classic anthems to modern hits, sing it in your head (or out loud) and see how many you can nail.

Please use PIN 006773358 on or click the “Play now!” button below to start playing.

If you’re new to our Weekly Kahoots: Each week we share a link to 20-25 trivia questions in the Moosenger and on social media. The theme varies but for each week that you play (either by using your student ID#, or “registering” a nickname with the Office of Student Life) you will earn one entry into an end-of-semester raffle with lots of amazing prizes!

a person playing piano holding a piece of paper with lyrics
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Weekly Photo Contest Theme #10: Indoors /news/weekly-photo-contest-theme-10-indoors/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /?p=272108 Read More]]> Find beauty inside. Explore cozy corners, dramatic window light, everyday routines, or hidden details. Show us the magic that lives inside walls.

Your HAND photos from last week deserve a high five! Go vote for your favorite images.

a window pane and plants
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Reduce Stress This April with Meditation and Relaxation Offerings /news/reduce-stress-this-april-with-meditation-and-relaxation-offerings/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:16:53 +0000 /?p=281338 Read More]]> April is stress awareness month and as part of this year’s campaign, UMA’s Counseling & Wellness Department has equipped the meditation and prayer room in Randall (Room 217) with breathing exercises, guided meditations, and simple yoga poses.

Students can access the space when Randall is open. Please be sure to pay attention to the “in use” sign on the door and not disturb anyone who is already in the space.

Not near the Augusta campus? Follow the links below to try these and guided exercises at home.

Guided visualization: the beach (7 minutes):

Guided mindful breathing (5 minutes):

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UMA Libraries Textbook Donation Drive /news/uma-libraries-textbook-donation-drive/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:28:29 +0000 /?p=281285 Read More]]> Donate Your Textbooks to Support Future UMA Students

Finished with your semester and not sure what to do with your textbooks? Give them a second life by donating them to the library!

The Katz and Nottage Libraries are collecting textbook donations from April 13 through May 15, 2026.

Your donated textbooks can be added to the library’s course reserves, helping future students access required materials for free. It’s an easy way to support fellow students, reduce costs, and keep valuable resources in circulation.

Student selecting a book from a library shelf, surrounded by rows of books.
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Call for Participation in Cultural Day: Stories We Carry /news/call-for-participation-in-cultural-day-stories-we-carry/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:52:43 +0000 /?p=280931 Read More]]>
Students and staff pose together behind a table with international flags at a campus cultural celebration.

Hello UMA Community,

You’re invited to join us for Culture in Motion: Stories We Carry, a university-wide celebration of the experiences, traditions, and stories that shape who we are. You can join us in person on the Augusta campus in the Fireside Lounge or via Zoom!

This year, we are expanding Cultural Day into something more interactive, personal, and fun. Students, faculty, and staff are all encouraged to participate, whether you bring something to share or simply come to explore and connect.


What to expect:

  • A map to share your roots and connections
  • Cultural food and traditions from across our community
  • Music and sounds from around the world
  • Language wall with phrases and expressions to learn and share
  • Story prompts reflecting the experiences we carry
  • Hands-on activities and creative stations

Want to participate?

You can engage at any level:

  • Bring a dish, object, music, or story (or multiple things!) connected to your culture
  • Or simply show up and join the experience

No need for anything elaborate. This is about sharing what feels meaningful to you.

Student Incentives:

  • Students who share something at the event can receive a $20 gift card
  • Students can get up to a $20 reimbursement for supplies or ingredients
  • We can get your grocery items for you! Give us the list by April 15th, and we’ll do the shopping (up to $20 worth of food).

This event is about connection, curiosity, and community. You do not need to represent an entire culture. Just bring a piece of your story.

We hope you’ll join us.

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Share your favorite stress-relief songs for UMA Radio /news/share-your-favorite-stress-relief-songs-for-uma-radio/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:40:53 +0000 /?p=280878 Read More]]> April is Stress Awareness Month

We all relieve stress in different ways. Music can help us to decompress and unwind or give us the energy to power through.

Help us build the most amazing stress-reliever playlist ever! Submit your go-to stress-relief songs below for a chance to hear them on UMA Radio.

Be sure to the last weekend in April and let the music melt your stress away.

Your entries make you eligible for UMA radio swag!

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Kahoot Trivia – Titanic Trivia /news/kahoot-trivia-titanic-trivia/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /?p=272515 Read More]]> It’s time to test your knowledge of one of history’s most famous voyages. This Titanic trivia round will explore the ship, the passengers, and the dramatic events of its ill-fated journey. From surprising facts to iconic moments, see how much you really know about the “unsinkable” ship.

Please use PIN 002037743 on or click the “Play now!” button below to start playing.

If you’re new to our Weekly Kahoots: Each week we share a link to 20-25 trivia questions in the Moosenger and on social media. The theme varies but for each week that you play (either by using your student ID#, or “registering” a nickname with the Office of Student Life) you will earn one entry into an end-of-semester raffle with lots of amazing prizes!

an illustration of the Titanic
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Weekly Photo Contest Theme #9: Hands /news/weekly-photo-contest-theme-9-hands/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 /?p=272097 Read More]]> Our hands tell powerful stories. They capture movement, creativity, experiences, and connections. They comfort, build, cook, heal, and hold – and reveal emotions without a single word. What will your hands (or those of others) share with us this week?

Seriously, your EATS & SWEETS photos left us hungry last week. Vote for your favorite, mouth-watering photos now!

hands piled on top of each other
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