USM Public Affairs

Charles Colgan predicts slower growth

omalley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:18:19 +0000

Muskie Professor of Public Policy and Management Charles Colgan said he expects to see much slower retail growth between now and 2015 than he forecasted a year ago. To learn more about this prediction and its possible repercussions, check out the November 28 MPBN story, “Maine Retailers See Hope for Green in Strong Black Friday Sales.”

USM increases suicide prevention training with new program

omalley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:16:51 +0000

USM’s Health and Counseling Services launched USM Cares, a new suicide prevention program that is funded by a three-year grant. Read the November 25 Morning Sentinel article to learn more.

USM student co-founder of “Root for ME!” program

omalley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:16:19 +0000

Check out the November 24 Portland Press Herald to learn about “Root for ME,” a new Saturday morning recreation program geared toward special needs children and their families. The program was co-founded by USM Social and Behavioral Science student Nicole Thibodeau

Movement to shop local is catching on

omalley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:15:51 +0000

In the November 24 Seacoast Online article, “Why Shopping Locally Can Boost the Community’s Economy,” USM Associate Professor of Sociology Ed Collum was quoted, saying the movement to shop at independent retailers is growing.

LAC student writes grant for Women’s Literary Union

omalley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:15:19 +0000

Denise Scammon, LAC arts and humanities student, secured an Historical Records Collections Grant for the Women’s Literary Union of Androscoggin County as part of her independent study course with Eve Raimon, professor of arts and humanities. Check out the November 23 Lewiston Sun Journal to learn more about the grant.

USM student plans free Thanksgiving dinner

omalley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:14:45 +0000

Read the November 22 KeepMECurrent story, “Hard Times, Helping Hands,” to learn how Christina Guimond, USM social work major, coordinated with Thatcher’s Restaurant to offer a free holiday dinner to feed the hungry on Thanksgiving.

Alumna crowned Miss Maine

omalley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:14:15 +0000

USM graduate Rani Williamson of Bar Harbor was crowned Miss Maine USA. Read about it in the November 21 Portland Press Herald.

USM junior is All-American

omalley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:13:34 +0000

USM Junior Molly Carl recently earned All-American status by placing 27^th at the NCAA Division III cross country championships. Read the full story in the November 22 Portland Press Herald.

Ron Schmidt on MPBN

omalley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:12:31 +0000

Listen to the November 21 MPBN story, “Maine TV Ads: Paving Way for New Same-Sex Marriage Campaign,” to hear USM Associate Professor of Political Science Ron Schmidt’s thoughts on the new campaign’s strategy.

Entrepreneurship during economic crisis

omalley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:11:45 +0000

USM Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship Valarie Lamont was quoted about the outlook for entrepreneurial endeavours in times of economic hardship in the November 20 Kennebec Journal.