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The University of Maine (also referred to as UMaine) is a public research university located in Orono, Maine, United States. The university was established in 1865 as a land grant college and is the flagship university of the University of Maine System. Having an enrollment of approximately 11,000 students, UMaine is the largest university in the state and is the only institution in Maine classified as a research university (RU/H) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The University of Maine's athletic teams are nicknamed the Black Bears and they are Maine's only Division I athletics program.
University of Maine was founded in 1862 as a function of the Morrill Act, signed by President Lincoln. Established in 1865 and originally named the Maine College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, the Maine College opened on September 21, 1868, changing its name to the University of Maine in 1897.
By 1871, curricula had been organized in Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and electives. The Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station was founded as a division of the university in 1887. Gradually the university developed the Colleges of Life Sciences and Agriculture (later to include the School of Forest Resources and the School of Human Development), Engineering and Science, and Arts and Sciences. In 1912 the Maine Cooperative Extension, which offers field educational programs for both adults and youths, was initiated. The School of Education was established in 1930 and received college status in 1958. The School of Business Administration was formed in 1958 and was granted college status in 1965. Women have been admitted into all curricula since 1872. The first master's degree was conferred in 1881; the first doctor's degree in 1960. Since 1923 there has been a separate graduate school.
Maine (i/ˈmeɪn/; French: État du Maine) is a state in New England, in the United States. Maine is the 39th most extensive and the 42nd most populous of the 50 U.S. states. It is bordered by New Hampshire to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec to the east and north, respectively. Maine is the northernmost state in the contiguous United States east of the Great Lakes. It is known for its jagged, rocky coastline; low, rolling mountains; heavily forested interior, and picturesque waterways; and also its seafood cuisine, especially lobster and clams. In spite of its maritime position, it has a continental climate even in coastal areas such as its largest city, Portland. The state capital is Augusta with a population of 19,136 (2010), making it the third least-populous state capital (after Montpelier, Vermont and Pierre, South Dakota) in the nation.
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples were the only inhabitants of the territory that is now Maine. At the time of European encounter, several Algonquian-speaking peoples inhabited the area. The first European settlement in Maine was by the French in 1604 on Saint Croix Island, by Pierre Dugua, Sieur de Mons. The first English settlement in Maine, the short-lived Popham Colony, was established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. A number of English settlements were established along the coast of Maine in the 1620s, although the rugged climate, deprivations, and conflict with the local peoples caused many to fail over the years.
Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author of contemporary horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, many of which have been adapted into feature films, miniseries, television shows, and comic books. King has published 54 novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and six non-fiction books. He has written nearly 200 short stories, most of which have been collected in book collections. Many of his stories are set in his home state of Maine. His novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption was the basis for the movie The Shawshank Redemption which is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.
King has received Bram Stoker Awards, World Fantasy Awards, and British Fantasy Society Awards. His novella The Way Station (1980) was a Nebula Award novelette nominee. In 2003, the National Book Foundation awarded him the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. His short story "The Man in the Black Suit" (1994) received the O. Henry Award. He has also received awards for his contribution to literature for his entire oeuvre, such as the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement (2004), the Canadian Booksellers Association Lifetime Achievement Award (2007), and the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America (2007). In 2015, King was awarded with a National Medal of Arts from the United States National Endowment for the Arts for his contributions to literature.
A university (Latin: universitas, "a whole") is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which grants academic degrees in various subjects and typically provides undergraduate education and postgraduate education. The word "university" is derived from the Latin universitas magistrorum et scholarium, which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars."
The original Latin word "universitas" refers in general to "a number of persons associated into one body, a society, company, community, guild, corporation, etc." At the time of the emergence of urban town life and medieval guilds, specialised "associations of students and teachers with collective legal rights usually guaranteed by charters issued by princes, prelates, or the towns in which they were located" came to be denominated by this general term. Like other guilds, they were self-regulating and determined the qualifications of their members.
In modern usage the word has come to mean "An institution of higher education offering tuition in mainly non-vocational subjects and typically having the power to confer degrees," with the earlier emphasis on its corporate organization considered as applying historically to Medieval universities.
Hopefully you enjoy this montage of my time at UMaine.
Collected about 24 hours worth of video from countless parties and priceless memories. It was pretty hard to narrow it down to a couple minutes but I did my best. S/O to everyone in this for making my time at UMaine the best four years of my life (yet). Also take a look at Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjYxw1g1AfU
At UMaine, students immerse themselves in a rich learning environment on a beautiful, classic college campus.
I couldn't find any videos about what the dorms at University of Maine looked like when I was first searching around for colleges, so I thought I'd upload a video for other people. This was my room on the 4th floor of Gannet Hall (the same hall that Stephen King lived in back in the 1960s!). The song is "Sail" by Awolnation.
Take a helicopter-guided tour of the University of Maine campus!
Renowned author Stephen King addressed the University of Maine class of 2005. He is an alumnus of the school. He encouraged the graduates to thank whoever helped them get to this point. He also advised them to save money, give to charity, keep their minds stimulated, and stay in Maine. »»﴿───► Check out the Stephen King playlist for more: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZqvqbtz9I0btSTLACrIc2T9ePfqxiUZ »»﴿───► See more on the Authors Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZqvqbtz9I30kDK7RrKXxtLK9WxA33-T
University of Maine Orono filmed with an HD drone. Beautiful Campus, beautiful people.
My go-pro experience of touring the University of Maine at Orono.
Holly Firfer takes a look at Portland, Maine, a small city packed with stunning scenery, good food and history.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension demonstrates how to look for bedbugs while traveling. Tips on where and how to look for bedbugs in your hotel or motel room.
Maine is known as the "Pine Tree State." Much of Maine is forested, but between the thousands of lakes and rivers, and the extensive Atlantic Ocean coastline, residents of Maine spend plenty of time on the water. On March 15th, 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise, Maine became the 23rd, and easternmost, state of the Union. Our series of videos "Visit the 50 States," gives you a little history and interesting facts about each state. For every state, you'll learn when it entered the Union, what's its motto, how did it get its nickname, and see what the flag, seal, and state capitol building all look like. We'll find the state capital on the map! There's also fun trivia - do you know the state tree, flower, and bird? Watch and find out! Try our 50 States Android App - it's FREE o...
University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about how to properly identify and harvest Maine Balsam Fir tips.
Camp experience at Tanglewood 4-H Camp located in Lincolnville, Maine. With a focus on environment and nature, Tanglewood 4-H Camp promotes lifelong environmental stewardship and community involvement.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses basics of growing raspberries in Maine including showing different parts and when will fruit. http://umaine.edu/publications/2066e/
The tale of two members of on campus
http://www.expedia.com/Washington.d178318.Destination-Travel-Guides Take in the many splendors of the nation’s capital when you arrive at Washington, D.C. Your Washington, D.C. tour should start at the National Mall, where you’ll find monuments, memorials, and government buildings instead of tons of shopping. If you’d like to get around town easily but don’t want to rent a car, the Capital Bikeshare program will let you cruise around the city without wasting gas or getting stuck in traffic. Check out the Watergate Hotel and Kennedy Center when you stop at Foggy Bottom, then move on to Georgetown, the oldest district in D.C. It’s filled with 18th-century buildings and, of course, the university itself. After a stop at the National Cathedral, make your way to the Smithsonian National Zoo,...
University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about time of year and techniques for pruning your raspberries.
Hopefully you enjoy this montage of my time at UMaine.
Collected about 24 hours worth of video from countless parties and priceless memories. It was pretty hard to narrow it down to a couple minutes but I did my best. S/O to everyone in this for making my time at UMaine the best four years of my life (yet). Also take a look at Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjYxw1g1AfU
At UMaine, students immerse themselves in a rich learning environment on a beautiful, classic college campus.
I couldn't find any videos about what the dorms at University of Maine looked like when I was first searching around for colleges, so I thought I'd upload a video for other people. This was my room on the 4th floor of Gannet Hall (the same hall that Stephen King lived in back in the 1960s!). The song is "Sail" by Awolnation.
Take a helicopter-guided tour of the University of Maine campus!
Renowned author Stephen King addressed the University of Maine class of 2005. He is an alumnus of the school. He encouraged the graduates to thank whoever helped them get to this point. He also advised them to save money, give to charity, keep their minds stimulated, and stay in Maine. »»﴿───► Check out the Stephen King playlist for more: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZqvqbtz9I0btSTLACrIc2T9ePfqxiUZ »»﴿───► See more on the Authors Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZqvqbtz9I30kDK7RrKXxtLK9WxA33-T
University of Maine Orono filmed with an HD drone. Beautiful Campus, beautiful people.
My go-pro experience of touring the University of Maine at Orono.
2016 University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame Banquet
Public forum for the University of Maine FY17 budget on January 20th, 2016.
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