FARMINGTON — Relaxation and other positive emotions induced by a combination of virtual reality and sound waves may help reduce pain and distract hospital patients. Research done for a senior psychology class at the University of Maine at Farmington revealed significantly increased levels of relaxation as monitored by EEG readings. Using the combination, more positive emotions […]
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UMF eliminates 18 positions to help lower budget
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has announced elimination of 18 positions to save an expected $1.65 million. Of the 18 positions, 15 are vacant. One position is in admissions, one is in the library and one is Academic Affairs and due to retirement, according to a statement from the university. This is […]
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Paralympic skiing fast and thrilling for for UMF grad
FARMINGTON — Imagine skiing quickly down a mountainside wearing blackout goggles and responding to a voice broadcast from a guide in front of you. It’s terrifying at first, U.S. Paralympic Alpine skier Lindsay Ball, 22, of Benton said recently. She and her guide, Diane Barras of Bethel, are heading to Sochi, Russia, soon as members […]
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Sharkey to read from her new book at UMF
FARMINGTON — Lee Sharkey, poet, author, editor, teacher and activist, will read from her new book, “Calendars of Fire,” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in The Landing in Olsen Student Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. A longtime UMF faculty member, Sharkey served as an assistant professor of English and women’s studies. […]
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UMF announces Encounters programs for spring semester
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will present a semester-long series called Encounters starting this month and continuing into May. Topics include misconceptions and myths of what it means to be Muslim, the complexities of family histories in Northern New England, the nature of diversity of contemporary Acadian culture and language politics in […]
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SongFest 150 celebrates UMF history
FARMINGTON — SongFest 150, a concert celebrating UMF?s history in song, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in Nordica Auditorium at Merrill Hall. This festive event will feature songs common in local schools, concerts, churches, clubs, celebrations and protests during UMF’s 150 years. They will be sung by local singers and groups. […]
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UMF offers Franklin County seniors two-semester room deal
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is offering freshmen students from Franklin County free on-campus housing for their first year, starting in the fall semester. The program, Be Home At UMF, was offered only to Mt. Blue High School students for the fall of 2013, Jamie Marcus, UMF director of admissions, said. This […]
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UMF kicking off 150 Healthy Habits initiative
FARMINGTON — Continuing its 150th anniversary celebration this year, the University of Maine at Farmington is kicking off the spring semester with the “150 Healthy Habits” campaign. Created by the UMF Health Center and its staff of student health advocates, the semester-long initiative provides students, staff and the general public with suggestions to encourage physical […]
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Whale exhibit opens at UMF on Friday
FARMINGTON — An opening reception for Dan and Frank DenDanto’s exhibit titled BUMP will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the University of Maine at Farmington. The exhibit is in the Flex Space Gallery in the Emery Community Arts Center. It is free and open to the public and runs through March […]