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Maine Perspective, v 2, i 33

Department of Public Affairs, University of Maine

Melissa Adams Department of Public Affairs

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MaineVol. 2 No* 33 A PUBLICATION FORPerspective THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE APRIL 5, 1991

In Perspective Cuts in Programs for Preschoolers Aren't Just Kids' Stuff Anymore The University of Maine Children’s Center Maine’s Childcare Committee and director has a waiting list containing 244 applica­ of UM Equal Opportunity. “It is also part of tions from families hoping for one of 68 day­ our role in providing leadership in society. care slots - two times the number available ‘The University has lots of priorities and just four years ago. The demand to place childcare has been an increased priority in children is similar in UM’s two other chil­ the last five-six years. There has been con­ dren’s programs - the Child Study Center of sciousness during the budget cuts to retain the Department of Psychology and the Child the progress we have made. Without avail­ Development Learning Center of the School able childcare, we would be losing some of Human Development. continued on page 3 Survival of Prism Families add their names to the waiting page 2 lists hoping to find daycare or an education­ al environment for children born and Daycare: A unborn - and even those not yet conceived. Their concern for and heightened aware­ Family Matter ness of the need to provide the utmost in care for a child in a secure, nurturing learn­ ing environment leads parents and perspec­ for the State tive parents to seek the model programming Editor's Note: The following column was for children that UM’s three different cen­ written by Jane Harvey, state coordinator of ters provide. They face the realities of cost, childcare for University of Maine Cooperative convenience of close proximity and the Extension. advantages a resource-rich University set­ A typical family morning no longer shows ting can provide for their youngsters. Mom waving good-bye to Dad leaving for And it’s because of the location of these work and the children racing to catch the UM in Antarctica children’s programs in a university setting school bus. Times have changed. Now par­ pages 4-5 that their importance, value and potential ents rise very early and rush the morning have far more reaching implications than routines so everybody leaves home together. just child care and education. Involved in Single parents or both parents working out­ training and research in the children’s pro­ side their home have become increasingly grams are undergraduate and graduate stu­ “the way it is.” Can you believe that 1989 dents - the teachers, social services work­ figures show 57 percent of Maine mothers ers, child psychologists and early childhood with children under 6 are in the workforce? development specialists of tomorrow. In That increases to nearly 70 percent with addition, the faculty and staff of the chil­ children of school age. This means these dren’s programs are among the state’s fore­ children are needing care for some part of most child advocates, providing consulting, each working day, often for eight or more training and political lobbying for children’s hours. services and rights, as well as major contri­ Who is caring for these children while butions to research pertaining to child psy­ their parents work? We still have many chology and development. being cared for at home or with relatives, Public Affairs “Providing childcare is a critical aspect in but out-of-home care has increased. Mid- Updates terms of being competitive in hiring and January figures for the Maine Child Care retaining faculty and staff,” said Suzanne Licensing Division for 1991 show page 7 Estler, a member of the University of continued on page 10 UM Tradition Could End with Loss of Prism When the University of Maine’s cam­ computer. The staff pus consisted of only four buildings, the now lays out pages entire student body was comprised of and keeps track of approximately 100 male students, and accounts on an IBM when professors - such as Balentine, computer. Next Aubert, and Stevens, whose names now year, it hopes to add adorn campus buildings - taught at this another. University, UM’s yearbook - the Prism - Taylor Publishing was there to record and preserve this Co. took over the history. printing of Prism for Since its establishment in 1893, the the 1989-1990 edi­ different student editors, staffs and tion. According to advisers have all been a part of Prism's student editor-in- heritage. This year Prism, with its largest chief Greg Williams, staff in more than five years, plans to Taylor has been an take a nostalgic look at UM since 1991 immense help in marks its establishment 125 years ago. improving the quali­ Prism staff of 1990-91 The 98th edition of Prism will be one of ty of the yearbook. the largest ever with 320 pages - 18 of But, according to Williams, the book can - $6.25 a year per student for the first which will focus on UM’s history. Old still improve. four years, with a yearbook for all photos of UM phenomena such as stu­ “We’re ready to grow,” he said, “but we fourth-year students. The fee would dent organizations of the past, the first don’t have the funding to do it.” boost the number of books to 2,500 a UM athletic teams, and important cam­ The yearbook runs and operates self- year, thus allowing first-, second- and pus events over the years are expected sufficiently through advertising sales, third-year students to buy the book for to appear in celebration of UM’s 125th book sales, and an allotment from the $10 each year. birthday. Other sections of the expanded Student Activities Fund. While last “Almost all major universities have book will include glimpses of modern- year’s round of budget cuts did not hurt yearbooks and some sort of mandatory day student and Greek life, organiza­ Prism, the low number of books sold did. fee,” said Williams. “If the fee is not tions, athletics, a chronology of Septem­ Out of 13,000 students, only 875 pur­ passed, the yearbook will most likely ber 1990-May 1991 events, and much chased a 1989-1990 yearbook. The close for good after final pages are sub­ more. 1989- 1990 yearbook is still available, mitted May 11. If Prism doesn’t survive, Prism itself has undergone dramatic and is being offered at a 10 percent dis­ then we’d be one of the few schools changes, many of which have happened count to faculty and staff. without one.” in just the last two years. Last year, Prism's biggest problem is in market­ Prism finally took advantage of modern ing and getting the students interested technology and started working with a in buying the book - not with the lack of funds from the University. “If only 800 Maine Perspective students wanted the book last year, it’s At its March 25 Board meeting, the Maine Perspective is published not worth the effort to produce it,” said by the University af Maine Trustees formally initiated the Maxwell Burry, Prism adviser for the Department o f Public A ffairs search process for a permanent second year and executive director of University o f Maine University of Maine president with the University of Maine Alumni Associa­ Orono, Maine 04469 207 / 581-3745 the appointments of Trustees tion. Yet there is no doubt of the year­ George Wood, Harrison Richardson book’s importance. Assistant Vice President and Sally Vamvakias to the Presi­ “I have Prism books from the mid-’50s for Public Affairs dential Search Committee. Wood when I was an undergraduate student at A drie Nab will chair the Committee, made up UMaine. They help me remember my Executive Editor of three Trustees, three faculty, one years as an undergrad and keep the Margaret Nagle student, one academic administra­ memories alive,” Burry said. tor at the dean level, one profes­ Prism’s future is uncertain. Sales fell Contributing Writers: Melissa Adams, Devel­ sional and one classified staff, and opment Office, Kimberly Dineen, Fogler through the 1980s, but are slowly pick­ Library Staff. Kathleen Gaede, Office of Inter­ one alumni or community member. ing up this year. Presently, around national Programs, Committee members will be select­ 1,000 books have been sold for the Mare Kusinitz, David C. Smith, ed by their respective constituents. 1990- 1991 edition. Prism has received Scott Wilkerson An appointment is expected by July the approval of Student Senate to put Printed by the 1992. forth a referendum proposing a manda­ University nf Maine Printing Services tory yearbook fee as a means of survival

Maine Perspective 2 University Childcare continued from page 1 students, and potentially losing faculty Likewise the Child Development Learn­ What has been lost to budget cuts in and staff. The rationale has been consis­ ing Center of the School of Human the UM childcare-education network is tently that we will have higher employee Development - with a two-hour nursery one of the most innovative and sorely morale and involvement if they are not school program in the morning and two- needed programs for special needs forced to make decisions between family and-a-half-hour state-approved kinder­ youngsters ages 3-5. Last fall the Child and job. Trustworthy childcare in close garten program in the afternoon for 40 Study Center initiated a preschool pro­ proximity, allows employees to be more youngsters, survived the past year’s gram for special needs children. With comfortable and effective in their jobs.” budget cuts. funding from the state’s Child Develop­ It is also because of their university- However, the looming budget deficit for ment Services, a specially trained teach­ affiliation that these children’s programs the coming fiscal year is another matter er was hired and six children, referred face what every facet of the University of for the School of Human Development. by a number of community agencies, Maine today is facing - threats of budget At the request of the Task Force on Bud­ were mainstreamed into the Child Study cuts. And with the majority of the par­ get and Program Review, a committee Center programming. But last Decem­ ents of children in these programs being has been formed to look at several pro­ ber, state budget cuts forced Child students or UM employees, budget cuts grammatic issues in the School of Development Services to withdraw fund­ pose threats not only to their youngsters’ Human Development. What that means ing. The teacher position was closed care but also to their job security and for the University’s longest-running chil­ and, as a result, two of the special needs increasing tuition costs. dren’s program, which was operating as children withdrew. “Two of the greatest threats to our pro­ a nursery school in the early 1930s, can In addition, the Child Study Center, gram are budget deliberations in Augus­ not be foreseen. which provides preschool and daycare ta and the search for a new University “If we were not here the state would be programming for 60 children, took a president,” said Gary Quimby, director the loser because we are one of the very University budget cut that cost an of the UM Children’s Center - a program few programs offering early childhood administrative assistant position and with five daycare facilities providing care development training,” according to two student employee positions. Pro­ for 68 infants, toddlers and preschool­ Jeanne Soule, supervising Nursery gramming was unchanged, but tuition ers. “We survived the budget cuts to date School Teacher with the Child Develop­ increased from $125 for a three-day pro­ without having to lay off regular staff, ment Learning Center and lecturer in gram each semester to $175. thereby eliminating slots for children, child development/family relations - “We had to turn our expenses in oper­ and without compromising the level of one of the most popular majors at UM. ating costs back to parents, but we can’t quality we had before the cuts. These are our teachers, daycare work­ go any higher,” according to Donald ‘The Administration is supportive of ers, center directors, people in social Hayes, director of the Child Study Cen­ childcare and family programs. Depend­ service agencies and others in careers ter and associate professor of psycholo­ ing on the level of cuts to the University, involving children. gy. “We have a lot of student families. and continued support of this program­ “I like to think we’re going full steam It’s very sad to sock it to the very people ming, we hope our services will not be ahead because the importance will continued on page 6 forced to be reduced,” said Quimby, a always remain,” Soule said. This is the faculty associate in human development. future generation.”

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Maine Perspective 3 In Antarctica UM’s Extensive History of Research Continues

“I feel enormously privileged to have other functions? had the opportunity to do this.” In order to sort out Sitting in his office in Murray Hall, which physiological Bruce Sidell, professor of zoology, talked changes are directly asso­ about past research expeditions to ciated with adaptation to Antarctica, as well as the upcoming one. cold and which are not, The air is redolent with the aroma of Sidell compares his find­ rich pipe tobacco, the walls peppered ings in Antarctic fish with with photos and renderings of family, those of the Northern fish, foliage, and stark Antarctic vistas; Temperate Zone. and yellow, rectangular Post-It memos He uses the data from rain down the wall in front of a desk that Antarctic fish as a “con­ obviously has seen more than its share ceptual overlay,” he said. of paperwork. By comparing his obser­ March 18, Sidell set out on his fourth vations in fish species ■ K research expedition to Antarctica - con­ that have had 40 million tinuing a rich tradition of University of years to adapt to Antarcti­ Maine work on that forbidding conti­ ca’s permanently frigid nent. waters, with the cyclic ‘This is one of a handful of universities changes he observes in in North America that has such an temperate water fish, Photos clockwise from left: UM researchers now in extensive history of Antarctic research,” Sidell can identify com­ the Antarctic are, front, left to right, Bruce Sidell; Sidell said. “We’re close to having more mon responses to cold in Lisa Crockett, a zoology graduate student studying Congressional Antarctic Service Awards these very different envi­ the metabolism of cold-adapted fish; and back left, Nicole Desaulniers, a zoology graduate student than any other university.” ronments. studying the solubility of oxygen in fish muscle. These awards are presented to This comparative Mike Vayda, back right, UM assistant professor of researchers who have participated approach helps to weed biochemistry whose research focuses on isolation of extensively in Antarctic research, a out seasonal changes that RNA and DNA, will join them in late April. Photo of the Polar Duke, the research vessel used for gather­ description that fits about 10 UM faculty coincidentally occur dur­ ing samples from the Antarctic Ocean; Palmer Sta­ members, including some in the Depart­ ing winter months in tem­ tion, the research facility in the Antarctic; an ment of Zoology and in the Institute for perate water fish, but are arched iceberg. Quaternary Studies. not directly related to In fact, two members of the Zoology adaption to cold waters. Department, John Dearborn and Hugh Gathering such detailed DeWitt, have mountains named for them information on how fish in Antarctica. survive harsh environ­ Sidell’s own research in how fish have ments has obvious value to a state that ence Foundation (NSF), which means adapted to various environmental condi­ depends on fishing and fish farming for that federal dollars flow into the state as tions led him to study what sort of cellu­ many of its jobs. a result of his work. The money not only lar and biochemical mechanisms permit “There is a real synergy between the helps to underwrite the activities of the them to maintain normal physiological information that is learned about sea­ University, but also pays the salaries of functions in Antarctica’s frigid waters. sonal changes,” he said, “and informa­ post-doctorate and graduate students. Fish in the Northern Temperate Zone, tion about adaptations to extreme, When participating in one of these e.g., off the coast of Maine, must be able chronic conditions. Answers that come expeditions, Sidell’s UM salary is funded to adapt their bodies to the change in out of that are much more powerful than through NSF grants. water temperature that occurs when the either alone.” There are also longer term benefits to balmy days of August yield to the bitter But even before his research is com­ the Antarctic expeditions. cold months of winter. But are all the pleted and available for practical appli­ ‘The people engaged in this research changes that occur in these fish during cations, Sidell’s laboratory contributes to bring back to the University an experi­ this time directed toward adapting them the economy of the area. ence that helps them provide a richer to the cold? Or do some of them serve His work is funded by the National Sci­ undergraduate and graduate education

Maine Perspective 4 If all this sounds like a neat package, you can probably guess there’s a catch somewhere. In this case, the catch could be labeled No. 22. In order to expand the activities of the laboratory, which would both add to the prestige of the lab and generate more funding, Sidell needs to take on more students and technicians. But to do that, he needs one very important com­ modity - and it isn’t money. What’s more precious in this case than money? Physical space. Faced with the limitations to the growth of his laboratory imposed on him by the four walls of his increasingly cramped allotment of space in Murray Hall, Sidell joined three other members of the zoology faculty in generating the funds needed to expand. In cooperation with Jim McCleave, the project director, Irv Kornfield and Mal­ colm Shick, he prepared a special NSF grant proposal requesting $100,000 to finance the physical renovation of the Department’s laboratories. The grant, which required UM to sup­ ply matching funds, was recently approved. Renovations are to begin soon on the $200,000 project that will provide much needed research space in a few months. “An active research program not only generates money for research,” Sidell pointed out. “In this case it also con­ tributed to the physical improvement of the University because of the initiative of a group of faculty members. “I’m appreciative that UM came up with the matching funds,” he said. “It’s a good deal for the University.” And it’s going to be a good deal for the post-doctoral researcher Sidell will be able to hire, now that he can provide space for another scientist this fall. for UM students,” he pointed out. on what he refers to as a “negotiation The substantial physical improvement “Healthy research programs at UM can process” that begins when the potential and renovation of their space in Murray also serve as a magnet for technical student first contacts the lab. Hall will put the four faculty members in industries,” he added. “It’s no coinci­ The student indicates his or her area of a better position to receive additional fed­ dence that Silicon Valley (the area in Cal­ interest, and Sidell explains the general eral funds to expand their research pro­ ifornia famous for its computer indus­ nature of his research. By the end of a grams, which in turn, means new jobs. tries) is in Palo Alto, near Stanford. successful negotiation, the student and The concept, familiar to many success­ ‘The long-term economic health and the lab have agreed on a thesis project ful business people, is that you some­ vitality of the state is tied to healthy UM that is consistent with both the student’s times have to spend money to make research programs.” interest and the goals for which the lab money. The budding research careers of a has been funded. Money and space aside, however, “It’s steady stream of graduate students also “It’s a very mutualistic experience,” the science that really drives all this,” are tied to Sidell’s laboratory. Their suc­ said Sidell. They make progress on their Sidell said. “That’s what this is all cess in being accepted by him and par­ thesis and career, and help the lab gath­ about.” ticipating in Antarctic research depends er information.”

Maine Perspective 5 University Childcare continued from page 3 who are our lifeblood. Alumni Association’s Reunion Giving mittee on Childcare and director of “We are getting by at this level, not Program made possible the hiring of a Human Resources. “Two companies growing or expanding. But we can’t take graduate assistant who, in essence, will have offered to build the building and any more cuts or tuition increases and help keep an important and long-held lease it back to the University, but we maintain enrollment,” he said. “(Without dream alive - construction of a model need a donor up front for at least half the Child Study Center), we would lose childcare facility on campus. the cost. quite a bit. We would lose a very valu­ “Our hope was to develop plans and to “Childcare at UM is a non-profit busi­ able childcare and educational experi­ construct a model child care facility,” ness. It costs more because of the high ence for approximately 40-45 student said Maxine Harrow, chair of the UM level of care we provide. Our prices are families enrolled, we’d lost important Childcare Building Committee and asso­ at the top of the market in the area. The educational training experience for 20- ciate dean of Student Services. “We ini­ University pays the utilities and owns 30 undergraduate and graduate stu­ tially thought that money for bricks and most of the buildings (housing the pro­ dents each semester, and we would lose mortar might be part of a bond issue. grams), making the difference between a Center that is in part devoted to the We also hoped that someone might take profit and loss. The Committee has put study of children so we can better deal on the project beginning with a naming a lot of time into its goals and where it with their needs in the future.” donation. We’re still hoping for that, but wants to go. We’re ready and now we The outlook for children’s program­ we’re also doing things to move the pro­ need a sponsor. A sponsor could breathe ming is not all gloom and doom, Hayes ject along. A graduate assistant is doing a whole new life into the University’s said, because there have been new research on grants, companies and cor­ daycare system.” offerings like the Children’s Vacation porations that have interests in this While predictions as to when a new Program for youngsters in grades K-6. kind of a project.” childcare facility will become a reality at Made possible by Comprehensive Fee The facility, first proposed by the UM are as unpredictable as forecasts of monies and sponsored by the University Childcare Committee and addressed for­ the impact from the next round of bud­ of Maine’s Childcare Committee in con­ mally by the Building Committee in get cuts, maintenance of quality chil­ junction with the Child Study Center, 1989, would bring together the Chil­ dren’s programming remains the upper­ the Vacation Program was offered dur­ dren’s Center and Child Study Center in most priority. ing weeklong school holidays in Febru­ a state-of-the-art facility proposed for a “One concern is that parents are leav­ ary and again in April. More than 50 wooded site behind Stewart Complex. It ing childraising to others," MacDonald children of UM students and employees is designed to initially accommodate said. ‘There’s a whole generation of kids took part in February, and the response more than 200 youngsters and could coming up raised by someone other than has been good for April. include such innovative features as a parents. That’s why the quality of that Comprehensive Fee monies also were special care unit for mildly ill children. care is even more important, and why allocated to the three programs to help An architectural sketch of the facility the academic part of the University defer childcare expenses for student illustrates it being made up of modules should be producing childcare families. Funding from the Comprehen­ or pods that could facilitate expansion. providers.” sive Fee and the University of Maine The price tag for the facility when the “I define quality childcare very person­ Committee first issued its report in ally,” Quimby said. “It’s based on my March 1990 was upwards of $2 million, strong belief that childhood is in danger. with additional modules costing approx­ The track that society is on is pressur­ P u t It In imately $388,000. ing childhood into extinction. Despite the immediate lack of funding “In childcare, the first area of concern Perspective for construction, the demand for such a is that the program values childhood facility is stronger than ever, Harrow and the curriculum respects the need of Have you got a story idea for Maine Perspective? Perhaps you said. ‘The buildings these programs are children to be children. There is a need know o f a now in are very much outdated. We’re for a consistent core staff, providing an University o f Maine faculty or going through hard financial times but environment respectful of the furnish­ staff member a student or we won’t give up our hopes. We’re look­ ings of childhood yet with parameters alumna/alumnus who is doing ing at such creative approaches as leas­ that will allow the child to be an individ­ something extraordinary on or ing arrangements and other alterna­ ual and ensure security. Quality daycare off campus. Perhaps there's an tives. And we still hope there is someone includes having a routine each day with issue that you would like to see somewhere who sees $2 million as a framework that a child can depend on addressed, or an unsung hero- wise educational investment to meet the yet giving them the opportunity to ine/hero who deserves recogni­ tion. We’d like to hear from you. needs of the youngest citizens of Maine - explore and be spontaneous. Give us a call, *3745, or drop and even possibly our oldest (the facility “Quality childcare goes way beyond us a note: Maine Perspective, could possibly provide elder daycare as the neat book of regulations. It must Public Affairs. well).” focus on valuing childhood and ensuring The facility is “on the horizon,” said security.” Dale MacDonald, chair of the UM Com­

Maine Perspective 6 UM Calendar April 8-22

“Dialogues of Peace,” an evening of Presentation by Judith Isaacson, poetiy, drama, music and a bilingual Holocaust survivor and author of Seed of All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise spec­ performance with Don Stratton, poet Sarah, discussing her experiences and ified. Any speaker not otherwise Ted Enslin, Kathleen Lignell, Sylvester writing, part of the Women in the Cur­ Identified is a member of the Uni­ Pollett, Constance Hunting, Burt Hatlen riculum Lunch Series, 10 a.m., April 9, versity of Maine faculty, staff or and others, 7 p.m., April 8, Pavilion The­ University College Center, Bangor Cam­ student body. Send notices of atre. Donations to benefit UM Peace pus. xl228. upcoming campus events to: Studies Program. x2609. Maine Perspective Calendar “Recommendations for Wildlife Man­ Public Affairs, Films on the theme: African American agement in Maine,” a lecture by Kevin Calendar of events listings MUST Men’s Voices - ‘Tongues Untied,” “Affir­ Boyle, part of the Wildlife Seminar be typewritten and should be Series, noon, April 9, 204 Nutting Hall. sent AT LEAST TWO WEEKS In mations,” and ‘The Male Gayze,” part of advance. Lesbian Bisexual Gay Awareness Week, x2862. Deadline for each 7 p.m., April 8, 110 Little Hall. x4503. issue: 9 aFriday “Moonstruck,” a No Popcorn Cinema “Der Rattenfanger von Hameln” (“The presentation, noon, April 9, Sutton For more information, call x3?45* Pied Piper of Hameln"), a one-act play Lounge, Union. xl734. in German produced by the German Play Production Class, 7:30 p.m., “Women’s Victories,” a lecture by LAST MINUTE NOTES: April 8, Damn Yankee. x2093. Judith Isaacson, Holocaust survivor and author of Seed of Sarah, part of the Phi Beta Kappa Annual Chapter Meet­ “Life and Theater Practice in the Women in the Curriculum Lunch Series, ing to select new members, elect new Soviet Union,” a lecture by Elena 12:15 p.m., April 9, Bangor Lounges, officers, and discuss other business 3- Bourakovskaya, Soviet theater costume Union. xl228. 5 p.m., April 5, South Lown Room, designer and artist-in-residence at UM, Union. xl920. 8 p.m., April 8, Pavilion Theatre. xl963. Blood Drive, 2-8 p.m., April 9, Memorial Gym. xl734.

Lecture by Judith Isaacson, Holocaust 8 Monday 9 Tuesday survivor and author of Seed of Sarah. “Strangers on a Train,” a No Popcorn speaking about her experiences from a “Invisible Consumers: Promoting Cinema presentation, noon, April 8, historical perspective, part of the Women Access to Services for Lesbian, Gay Sutton Lounge, Union. xl734. in the Curriculum Lunch Series, 2:30 and Bisexual Clients,” a presentation p.m., April 9, Sutton Lounge, Union. by Peaches Bass, a sexual and repro­ “Gay/Lesbian Health Issues,” a pre­ xl228. ductive health consultant and trainer sentation by Peaches Bass, a sexual and since 1983, and executive director of the reproductive health consultant and “A Management Plan for the Campus Maine AIDS Alliance, part of Lesbian trainer since 1983, and executive direc­ Landscape,” a lecture by Amy Davis, Bisexual Gay Awareness Week, 8- tor of the Maine AIDS Alliance, part of part of the Graduate PSE Seminar 10 a.m., April 9, 120 Little Hall. x4503. Lesbian Bisexual Gay Awareness Week, Series, 3:10 p.m., April 9, 17 Deering noon-1 p.m., April 8, Lown Rooms. Hall. x2997. “Secretarial Administration: Improve Your Team Skills,” MGT034, a Manage­ Tax Help for students, low income per­ Poetry Reading by Farnham Blair, ment Programs seminar by Francine sons, the elderly and persons with dis­ from his new book Immanent Green. Sulinski, private training consultant, abilities, 3-5 p.m., April 8, Ham Room. 4 p.m., April 9, 402 Neville Hall. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 9, Hilltop Confer­ ence Room. Admission. x4092. Open House to meet members of the Committee for Lesbian, Bisexual and Gay Concerns, 4-5:30 p.m., April 9, Bangor Lounges, Union. x4503.

Maine Perspective Calendar 1 CALENDAR OF ONGOING EVENTS “Certificate in Human Resource “Maquettes of Installations for the Toga and Meditation, every Tuesday, Management: Employee and Labor University of Maine 125th Anniver­ 7:30-8:30 a.m., Wilson Center, Relations," MGT603, a Management sary Celebration," a University o f 67 College Ave.. 866-4227. Programs course by Carol Gilmore, 6- Maine Museum of Art exhibit, 9 p.m;, April 9-3Cji, 130 Barrows Hall, through April 22, Hole in the Wall Support Group for Students with Admission, x4G92. Gallery, Union, x3255* Learning Disabilities, every Tuesday, 3-4:30 p.m,, Old Town Room, Union. UM Dance Company Spring Con “More Than Meets the Eye," a Plan­ x2311. c e rt, 8 p,m ., April: 12-13, Hauck etarium show, 7 p.m. Saturday, Auditorium, Admission. xl75fi. : : through April 27, Wingate Hall. Maine Peace Action Committee Admission, x l 341,: (MPAC) Meeting, 4-5:30 p.m., every Second Annual Wiffleball-A-Thon to Tuesday, Virtue Room, The Maples. benefit the Maine Affiliate of the "Our Sky Family,” a Planetarium X3860, American Diabetes Association, show, 2 p,m. Saturday, through April beginning 5 p.m, April 12 through 3 27, Wingate Hall. Admission, xl34L. Support Group for Parents of Chil­ p.m, A pril 13, Sigma Phi Epsilon fra­ dren with Special Needs, every ternity, 375 College Ave. 860-4464. "A Planet Called Earth,” a Planetari­ Wednesday, 3-4:30 p. m., Old Town um show, 7 p.m,. Friday and 2 p.m, Room, Union. x2311. Annual Spring Lawnmower Clinic, Sunday, through April 28, Wingate drop off mowers 8-11 a.m., pickup 2- Hall. Admission, x 1341. University of Maine Archaeological 4 p.m„ behind Bio-Resource Engi­ Society, open to all majors especially neering Building (the former Ag Engi­ Senior Swim Exercise Class for those linked with anthropology and neering Building}, April 13 and April those 55 and older to improve their archaeology, every Wednesday. 20, sponsored by the Maine Agricul­ cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and 7 p.m,, Sutton Lounge, Union, tural and Forest Engineers Associa­ stroke, Ann Skalski, a fellow senior . tion. Fee. x2 727. will be the instructor, 10-11 a,m„ Ecumenical Bible Reflection, every Monday and Wednesday, Wallace Thursday, noon-1 p.m., Stodder Pri­ "Lysistrata,” a play written by Pool, Memorial Gym. Adm. xl082. vate Dining Room. 866-4227. Aristophenes, considered a revolu­ tionary play o f its time as a satire on Masters Swim Program for interme­ UM Chess Club Meeting, every war, 7:30 p,m:, April 18-20, Pavilion diate to highly skilled swimmers Thursday, 7 p,m„ Lynch Room. Theatre, xi24G. interested in working out in a struc­ Fogler Library, tournaments, discus­ tured setting with some instruction sions, skittles and games, x3522 or Opera Scenes Performance, 7:30 and monitoring, 11 -11:45 a.m., Mon- 866-4589. p.m., April 18-20, Pavilion Theatre. day, Wednesday, Friday, Wallace Pool, xi2 4 0 . Memorial Gym. Admission. xl082. Campus Crusade for Christ, every Thursday, 7:30 p.m., North Bangor “Into the Woods,” Stephen Sond­ Monday Jazz, every Monday, Lounge, Union. 866-2830. heim’s hit Broadway musical, 8 p.m., 12:15 p.m„ Union. xl734. April 20, 3 p.m,, April 21, Hutchins International Coffee Honr, 4:30 Concert Hall, Admission, x 1755, Loved Ones in the Middle East Sup­ p.m>, Friday, Bangor Lounge, Union, port Group for friends and family "Paper Modules: Studies in Three members of those involved in Opera­ Worship and Celebration, every Sun­ Dimension," a University of Maine tion Desert Storm, sponsored by the day, 5-6 p.m., followed by a light sup­ Museum of Art exhibit, through April Counseling Center, Mondays, 3:30- per, Wilson Center, 67 Coliege Ave. 22, Graphics Gallery, Union. x3255. 5 p.m., Counseling Center, Fernald 868-4227. Hall, x 1392. "Something Fishy: An Independent Foreign Language Brown Bag Lunch Study Project by Diane White," a Newman Center/Our Lady of Wis­ Tables: French-Monday; Russian- University of Maine Museum of Art dom Parish Weekly Liturgy Sched­ Tuesday: German-Wednesday: and exhibit through April 22, Hauck ule: Monday-Thursday, 4:45 p.m.; Spanish-Thursday. Interested people Gallery, Union, x3255. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a,m. are encouraged to bring brown bag (Union); and 6:15 p.m. 866-2155. lunches. All tables w ill be held in 207 Little Hall, noon-1 p.m. x2G73. Peace Club Meeting, 5 p.m., Mon­ days, Bangor Lounge, Union. x2509.

Maine Perspective Calendar 2 “Uncut Excavation Films From French Acadia,” by Alaric Faulkner, 9 Tuesday part of the UM Archaeological Society Spring Lecture Series, 7 p.m., April 10, “The World Game,” a multimedia Sutton Lounge, Union. xl894. experiment in survival played out on a Calendar 40x70 square foot map of the planet, “Design, Implementation and Evalua­ Lecture by Angela Davis, scholar, writ­ designed as a live enactment of world tion of a Prototype Nature Program er and human rights activist, part of Eye problems and what we can do to help, for the Cub Scouts of America,” an to Eye, the Multicultural Women’s Lec­ free pizza party to follow, 4-7 p.m., oral exam by Laurie Mattila, candidate ture Series, 8 p.m., April 10, Memorial April 9, Pit, Memorial Gym. x2609. for master’s degree in forestry, 2 p.m., Gym. xl417. April 10, South Annex B. Films on the theme: Gay and Lesbian Voices in the Military and Religion - “The Density and Viscosity of Poly­ “Comrades in Arms,” and “Lesbian in mer Solutions at High Pressures and 1 1 Thursday the Pulpit,” part of Lesbian Bisexual Temperatures,” an oral exam by Yasar Gay Awareness Week, 5:30 p.m., April 9, Lutfu Sen, candidate for Ph.D. in chemi­ “Claiming Our Spiritual Voices,” a 101 Neville Hall. x4503. cal engineering, 2 p.m., April 10, panel discussion with Robin Gorsline, 222 Jenness Hall. Elizabeth Morris, Marvin Ellison and Kappa Delta Pi, College of Education Tom Farley, part of Lesbian Bisexual honor society, Spring Induction and “Opening the Door to Understanding Gay Awareness Week, noon-1:30 p.m., election of officers, 7 p.m., April 9, and Acceptance: A Workshop Explor­ April 11, Sutton Lounge, Union. x4503. Damn Yankee, Union. x2429. ing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Issues,” by Peer Educators, part of Lesbian Bisexual “Special Waste Landfills: Management “Claiming Our Voices: Surviving Anti­ Gay Awareness Week, 3 p.m., April 10, Strategies and Impacts,” with lectures gay Violence,” a keynote address by Lown Rooms, Union. x4503. by Ken Young, Maine Waste Manage­ Claudia Brenner of the National Gay ment Agency, and Rich Wardwell, part of and Lesbian Task Force Anti-Violence “What Makes a Good Father Any­ the Waste Management Seminar Series, Project, part of Lesbian Bisexual Gay way?” a panel discussion, part of the 1-3 p.m., April 11, 100 Neville Hall. Awareness Week, 7:30 p.m., April 9, Fathering: Being Fathered and Being xl490. 101 Neville Hall. x4503. Fathers Series, with panelist fathers Bob Keteyian, a mental health coun­ Women’s Center Meeting, 3-5 p.m., selor, and Marc Mytar, a psychologist, April 11, South Bangor Lounge, Union. 3:15-4:45 p.m., April 10, Sutton Lounge, 10 Wednesday Union. x4014. “Capitalism From a Marxist Point of View,” by Melvin Burke, an Honors 202 New Leaf Bookstore Fair, part of Les­ lecture, 3:10-5 p.m., April 11, 100 bian Bisexual Gay Awareness Week, “With New Eyes: Cosmology, Theolo­ Neville Hall. x2777. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., April 10, 1912 Room, gy, and the Ecological Crisis,” a lec­ Union. x4503. ture by Paul Brockelman, Department of Philosophy, University of New “Leaf Development and Evolution of Plant Pest Interaction,” a lecture by "Dispersal of Acorns of Northern Red Hampshire, part of the Philosophy Collo­ James Coleman, Biology Department, Oaks, Quercus rubra, by Blue Jays, quium Series, 4 p.m., April 10, Levinson Syracuse University, part of the Plant Cyanocitta cristata, in Central Room, The Maples. x3865. Biology and Pathology Department Sem­ Maine," an oral exam seminar by Eleta inar Series, 4:10 p.m., April 11, Vaughan, candidate for master's degree Films on the theme: Women’s Voices - 102 Nutting Hall. x2970. in wildlife, noon, April 10, 204 Nutting “If She Grows Up Gay,” and “Damned Hall (defense, 1 p.m., 106 Nutting Hall). If You Don’t,” part of Lesbian Bisexual Gay Awareness Week, 7 p.m., April 10, Films on the Theme: Voices of Gay Elders and Gay Youth - “Framed “River Management: Restoration of 140 Little Hall. x4503. Youth” and “Silent Pioneers,” part of the Penobscot,” a lecture by Heather Lesbian Bisexual Gay Awareness Week, Westra, Penobscot Indian Nation A Gathering of Friends: George Shear­ 7 p.m., April 11, 101 Neville Hall. Department of Natural Resources, part ing, jazz and popular pianist; Grammy of the Natural Resources Program Award-winning blues singer Joe “Strangers on a Train,” a No Popcorn Brown Bag Seminar Series, noon-1:30 Williams and jazz guitar virtuoso Joe Cinema presentation, 7 p.m., April 11, p.m., April 10, 202 Winslow Hall. xl490. Pass, 7 p.m., April 10, Hutchins Concert Hall. Admission. xl755. Commuter/NTS Lounge, Union. xl734. “Lethal Weapon,” a No Popcorn Cinema Movie: “The Cook, The Thief and Her presentation, noon, Sutton Lounge, Movie: “The Cook, The Thief and Her Lover,” 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., April 11, Union. xl734. Lover,” 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., April 10, 130 Little Hall. xl734. 130 Little Hall. xl734.

Maine Perspective Calendar 3 1 1 Thursday 1 3 Saturday Coffee House, Movie- 7 p.m., Music - Tax Help for students, low income per­ 9 p.m., April 11, Ram’s Horn. sons, the elderly and persons with dis­ abilities, 10 a.m.-noon, April 13, Keith UMC; Thursday Night at the Bear’s Den, Anderson Community Center, Bennoch 8 p.m., April 11, Bear’s Den. xl734. Rd., Orono. xl993.

Fred Heath Faculty Recital, on trom­ Amy Tellier Junior Recital, 1 p.m., bone/euphonium, performing works of April 13, 120 Lord Hall. xl240. 1 5 Monday Beethoven, Schumann, Casterede, “Ladyhawke,” a No Popcorn Cinema Wormser, Bellstedt and Serocki, 8 p.m., Christine Anderson Junior Recital, presentation, noon, April 15, Sutton April 11, 120 Lord Hall. xl240. 3 p.m., April 13, 120 Lord Hall. xl240. Lounge, Union. xl734.

“Lethal Weapon,” a No Popcorn Cinema “The Law of the Sea and the Protec­ presentation, 7 p.m., April 13, Com- tion of the Marine Environment,” a 1 2 Friday muter/NTS Lounge, Union. xl734. lecture and informal discussion with “Communication in Organizations: A.H.A. Soons, director, Netherlands Methods for Enhancement,” MGT049, Art Benefit for the Homeless, an auc­ Institute for the Law of the Sea, 3 p.m., a Management Programs seminar by tion of works from area artists, 2 p.m., April 15, Sutton Lounge, Union. x2905. William Paul, director, health psycholo­ preview, 1:30 p.m., April 13, Lown gy, Houlton Regional Hospital/Medical Rooms, Union. Proceeds will benefit the Tax Help for students, low income per­ Arts Inc., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 12, Hilltop Greater Bangor Area Shelter for the sons, the elderly and persons with dis­ Conference Room. Admission. x4092. Homeless and participating artists. abilities, 3-5 p.m., April 15, 1912 Room, x4547. Union. xl993. “Endocrine Physiology of Marine Invertebrates,” a lecture by Bill Val- Saturday Night Dance, with D.J. John “Our Sky Family,” a Planetarium show, leau, part of the Department of Zoology Ostuni, part of Lesbian Bisexual Gay 6:30 p.m., April 15, Wingate Hall. Faculty/Student Colloquium Series, Awareness Week, 9 p.m.-l a.m., Admission. xl341. noon, April 12, 103 Murray Hall. x2546. April 13, Pavilion Theatre. x4503.

“Morphological and Molecular Genetic Studies of Diversity in Smelt,” a lec­ 1 0 Tuesday ture by Eric Taylor, Dalhousie Universi­ 1 4 Sunday “Restoration of Three Species of ty, part of the Migratory Fish Research Spring Student Recital, Music Depart­ Terns to Maine Coastal Islands,” a lec­ Institute Seminar Series, 3:10 p.m., ment students performing a variety of ture by John Anderson, professor of April 12, 102 Murray Hall. x2546. instrumental and vocal works, 1 p.m., biology, College of the Atlantic, part of April 14, 120 Lord Hall. xl240. the Wildlife Seminar Series, noon, “Geological Evolution of the Central April 16, 204 Nutting Hall. x2862. Himalaya: A Structural and Thermal “Creation Myths from Africa,” pre­ Perspective,” a lecture by Mary Hub­ sented by the Enchanted Circle Theatre “Witches of Eastwick,” a No Popcorn bard, part of the Physics Colloquium and sponsored by the Theatre of the Cinema presentation, noon, April 16, Series, 3:10 p.m., April 12, 140 Bennett Enchanted Forest, 2 and 4 p.m., Sutton Lounge, Union. xl734. Hall. xl016. April 14, Pavilion Theatre. Admission. 945-0800. “Women in Chemistry,” a lecture by “Moonstruck,” a No Popcorn Cinema Alice Bruce, part of the Women in the presentation, 7 p.m., April 12, Com- Music Educators National Conference Curriculum Lunch Series, 12:15 p.m., muter/NTS Lounge, Union. xl734. Student Recital, 2 p.m., April 14, April 16, Bangor Lounges, Union. 120 Lord Hall. xl240. xl228. “Civil Rights/Family Matters,” a dis­ cussion by Bob Gordon and Mark Gris­ Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Univer­ “Allelopathy,” a lecture by Eltjo van wold, part of Lesbian Bisexual Gay sity Singers, and Oratorio Society Cingel, part of the Graduate PSE Semi­ Awareness Week, 7-8:30 p.m., April 12, Concert, 3 p.m., April 14, Hutchins nar Series, 3:10 p.m., April 16, 17 Deer- Bangor Lounges, Union. x4503. Concert Hall. Admission. xl240. ing Hall. x2997.

Heather Ward Junior Recital, 8 p.m., April 14, 120 Lord Hall. xl240.

Maine Perspective Calendar 4 “Our Sky Family,” a Planetarium show, “More Than Meets the Eye,” a Plane­ 6:30 p.m., April 17, Wingate Hall. tarium show, 7 p.m., April 18, Wingate Admission. xl341. Hall. Admission. xl341.

“Beringian Transgressions and the Movie: “The Jungle Book,” 7 p.m. and lendar Peopling of the Americas,” by Rob 9 p.m., April 18, 130 Little Hall. xl734. Bonnichsen and Beverly Hughes, part of the UM Archaeological Society Spring Coffee House, Movie-7 p.m., Music - “What I Wish I’d Known About Retire­ Lecture Series, 7 p.m., April 17, Sutton 9 p.m., April 18, Ram’s Horn. ment,” moderated by Bert Pratt, part of Lounge, Union. xl894. the Visioning Retirement Informational Thursday Night at the Bear’s Den, Series, 3:30-5 p.m., April 16, Dexter Movie: “The Jungle Book,” 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., April 18, Bear’s Den. xl734. Lounge, Alfond Arena. x2367. 9 p.m., April 17, 130 Little Hall. xl734.

“Life Beyond Earth," a Planetarium University Bands Concert, 8 p.m., 1 9 Friday show, ages 10-adult, 7 p.m., April 16, April 17, Hutchins Concert Hall. xl755. 1991 Conference for Student Journal­ Wingate Hall. Admission. xl341. ists, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 19, Hilltop Conference Center. Registration fee. 1 8 Thursday xl283. 1 7 Wednesday “Dancing with Risk: Negotiating Over “Epigenetic Events: Reality, Semantic “Improving Supervisory Effective­ NIMBY,” with lectures by Orlando Del- Humbug, or a ‘Fragment of an Under­ ness: The Basics for First-Level Super­ ogu, UM School of Law, and Edward done Potato?”’ a lecture by Mary Tyler, visors,” MGT031, a Management Pro­ Laverty, part of the Waste Management part of the Department of Zoology Facul­ grams seminar by Guvenc Alpander, Seminar Series, 2-4 p.m., April 18, Sut­ ty/Student Colloquium Series, noon, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 17, Hilltop Confer­ ton Lounge, Union. xl490. April 19, 103 Murray Hall. x2546. ence Room. Admission. x4092. “The Most Influential Twentieth Cen­ “Domenica: Two Perspective,” discus- “Running Scared,” a No Popcorn Cine­ tury Marxist,” by Douglas Allen, an sion/slides by Judy Markowsky, Maine ma presentation, noon, April 17, Sutton Honors 202 lecture, 3:10-5 p.m., Audubon Society and Lucille Joseph, Lounge, Union. xl734. April 18, 100 Neville Hall. x2777. native of Domenica, 4:30-5:30 p.m., April 19, Bangor Lounge, Union. “Soil Impacts of Acid Rain,” a lecture “Evaluation of Aerodynamic Resis­ by Ivan Fernandez, part of the Natural tance Over a Conifer Forest,” by Zhou “Witches of Eastwick,” a No Popcorn Resources Program Brown Bag Seminar Guan, part of the Plant, Soil & Environ­ Cinema presentation, 7 p.m., April 19, Series, noon-1:30 p.m., April 17, mental Science Seminar Series, 3:10 Commuter/NTS Lounge, Union. xl734. 202 Winslow Hall. xl490. p.m., April 18, 17 Deering Hall. x2997.

“Cree Hunter of Mistassini,” a Hudson “Alcohol Abuse and Anxiety Disor­ Museum Film, 12:10 p.m. and ders: Searching for Chicken and Egg,” 2 0 Saturday 4:30 p.m., April 17, Bodwell Dining a lecture by Jeffrey Hecker, part of the Faculty Recital: Diane Harrington Area, Maine Center for the Arts. xl901. Psychology Seminar Series, 3:30 p.m., April 18, Mee Room, 350 Little Hall. Roscetti and Katherine Ann Foley, 8 p.m., April 20, 120 Lord Hall. xl240. Blood Drive, 2-8 p.m., April 17, Aroost­ x2032. ook Hall. xl734. “Vegetation Recovery and Nutrient Women’s Center Meeting, 3-5 p.m., Cycling From 1967-1987 on the 2 1 Sunday April 17, South Bangor Lounge, Union. Watershed 2 Clearcut at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, New Benjamin Moore and Kirk Young “Fathers and Divorce,” a panel discus­ Hampshire,” a lecture by Bill Reiners, Junior Recital, 3 p.m., April 21, sion, part of the Fathering: Being Botany Department, University of 120 Lord Hall. xl240. Fathered and Being Fathers Series, pan­ Wyoming, part of the Plant Biology and elists are all fathers - Richard Barringer, Pathology Department Seminar Series, director of the Edmund S. Muskie Insti­ 4:10 p.m., April 18, 102 Nutting Hall. tute of Public Affairs, University of x2970. 2 2 Monday Southern Maine; Tom Boothby, a state Oratorio/Orchestra performance, energy conservation specialist; Cole Sar­ “Ladyhawke,” a No Popcorn Cinema 8 p.m., April 22, Orono Methodist gent, a mental health counselor, 3:15- presentation, 7 p.m., April 18, Com- Church. xl240. 4:45 p.m., April 17, Sutton Lounge. muter/NTS Lounge, Union. xl734.

Maine Perspective Calendar 5 Overseas Outlooks

Editor's Note: The following is a monthly books and journals, courses addressing people of very different backgrounds column by the UM Office of International international issues, programs promot­ require some effort, but you will find Programs. It was written by Malcolm ing crosscultural understanding, even a yourself well rewarded, with your global Hunter Jr., professor of wildlife. fund for international conservation understanding enriched in a meaningful issues, to which you can donate your and enjoyable way. Maine is not the universe; it’s only the charitable dollar. For students,the world The world is large; its problems even center of the universe. is waiting at your doorstep. With over­ larger. However, the problems are solv­ Would there be as many illegal immi­ seas experience obtained through such able if enough people contribute posi­ grants from Haiti in the United States if programs as the Peace Corps and Study tively instead of wringing their hands as Haiti's hillsides were covered with Abroad, you can lay a foundation for the situation deteriorates. The universi­ forests instead of rocks and sparse increased understanding, or even to ty community has a special responsibili­ patches of corn? launch a career with an international ty to be among those who join the ranks Is this morally defensible that during focus. Faculty can capitalize on sabbati­ of the problem-solvers. the last 40 years one-third of Costa Rica cal leaves and summers to bring their For further information contact: has been deforested to create cattle special skills to places where they are in Office of International Programs, ranches, while during the same period demand, returning home with a wealth x2905 the average Costa Rican’s consumption of new experiences and insights to CASS Program, GAT Program (scholar­ of beef has declined 40 percent, to a share. For the less adventuresome, ship programs for international stu­ point where they eat less beef than the books, courses, and brief forays to dis­ dents), Eleanor Harris, xl509 average American house cat? tant lands can provide a base of knowl­ Study Abroad, International Student Is the loss of tropical forests linked to edge from which you can direct Exchange Program, Maiy Jo Sanger, global warming? If droughts such as informed letters to your elected repre­ xl585 that experienced in 1988 occur regular­ sentatives. Reap the rewards of getting Peace Corps, Iver LofVing, x3209 ly, how will global food supplies and to know some of our international stu­ International Student Program, Ruth prices to affected? dents as friends. Friendships between Bentley, xl825. Does the primary solution to the glob­ al overpopulation problem lie with increased agricultural production, bet­ ter health care for children, fertility con­ Public Affairs Update trol, or women’s rights? These are troubling questions. They Fiber Optics Beats the Bus existing ITV lines. The ITV signal was speak to social, economic, and political Existing technology and UM System- switched to the UMPI Campus via the problems of overwhelming magnitude. wide cooperation were responsible last master control room in Augusta, and They speak to problems that may seem week for a Department of Public Affairs arrived on time for WAGM's use - a limited to our newspapers and televi­ first - the transmission of a video news great example of technology and Univer­ sions, but which are inexorably affecting release via fiber optics to a television sity of Maine System people working our lives more and more as the global station in Presque Isle in time for its 6 together. economic network becomes tighter and p.m. newscast. tighter. It is a depressing prospect. But Public Affairs TV producers taped a Chilled Lobster Stirs News Pot it is not a prospect without glimmers of press conference in Augusta the morn­ A recent lobster story pitched by our hope and opportunity. ing of March 26 regarding the Maine News Services created quite a stir with To the optimist every challenge pre­ campaign to end childhood hunger. The the media. So far over 50 clippings have sents an opportunity, and problems tape was offered for use to stations come in from 24 states coast to coast. such as those cited above present spe­ throughout Maine that were unable to More than 10 national and major cial possibilities for the students and attend the press conference. In all, four regional papers picked up the stirring staff of a university. Our very name, stations used the tape for their news news. Readership alone covered more university, implies that we will view our programs, including WAGM, Presque than 10 million people nationwide. UM teaching, research, and public service Isle. graduate student Michael Loughlin, mission in a global context. But how The bus schedule to Presque Isle did who found through research that lob­ can a single individual begin to attack not permit an on-time arrival for the sters flip less when chilled before cook­ global-scale problems? How can you tape in time to be prepared for a 6 p.m. ing, even made headlines in Australia pitch in? newscast. For the first time, Public and Singapore. "This works with cats Your university offers a wealth of Affairs coordinated a fiber optic feed too," read one headline in the Chicago resources: 460 foreign students from 82 with Computing & Instructional Tech­ Tribune, "And melted butter thrills countries, staff and students with over­ nology (CIT) from Shibles Hall to the them," assured the Philadelphia seas experience, thousands of relevant University of Maine at Presque Isle using Inquirer.

Maine Perspective 7 Campus Notes

Training Program for the Care and Tax Help: The University of Maine The University of Maine Foundation Use of Animals: In compliance with fed­ Accounting Club will provide free assis­ and Key Trust will present an educa­ eral regulation and the University’s tance with basic tax forms through mid- tional estate planning seminar 9 a.m.- recently approved Animal Welfare April for UM students and persons of noon, April 23, at the Portland Marriott, Assurance, the Institutional Animal low income, the elderly and persons 200 Sable Oaks Drive, South Portland. Care and Use Committee (LACUC) has with disabilities. Sessions on campus “Estate Planning: Challenges and Solu­ instituted a campus-wide training pro­ will be 3-5 p.m., 1912 Room, Union. tions” will feature five Maine profession­ gram. All faculty, staff, and students Sessions will also be held at the Keith als with expertise in banking, invest­ who work with live, vertebrate, non­ Anderson Community Center, Bennoch ment management, life insurance, taxes human animals are required to partici­ Road, Orono, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, and will. Topics will include: the role of pate in the program, which will be through April 13. For more information trusts and estate planning, investment offered twice annually. The second offer­ call Melvin McClure, xl993. planning for retirement, legal aspects of ing of AY 1990-91 will be April 24, 10 estate planning, the effects of taxes on a.m.- noon, 100 Nutting Hall. People Available through the Employee retirement and planning, and annuities who attended the fall workshop do not Assistance Program: If you have a fam­ and life insurance. Enrollment is limit­ have to attend. Beginning July 1, the ily member, dear friend, co-worker ed. Reservations must be made by April IACUC will not act on applications for whose drinking behavior is of real con­ 16. The $15 registration fee covers all approval of animal use until all project cern to you or is affecting your life in a course materials and lunch. For more personnel have been certified as having way that makes you uncomfortable, EAP information, contact the Foundation, completed the training program. The needs you. A therapy/educational group 947-5100. The University of Maine LACUC urges faculty and their research, led by a trained facilitator is about to Foundation is an independent, nonprof­ teaching, and animal care staff (includ­ begin, but needs a few more UM it, tax-exempt corporation that was ing students who will work directly with employees or their immediate family established in 1934. The Foundation animals) to attend the April 24 work­ members to fill the requirement. This exists to encourage gifts and bequests to shop. Contact the Office of the Assistant strictly confidential group will be held nurture academic achievement, foster Vice President for Research (xl498) for Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m., EAP Office, research and elevate intellectual pursuit registration forms. Questions may be 126A College Ave. Call EAP, x4014, for at the University of Maine. directed to the Office of the Assistant further information as soon as possible. Vice President for Research, xl498, or Nominal fee can be payroll deducted. The Peace Club is sponsoring ‘The to the LACUC Chair Alan Rosenwasser, A Parent Support Group is available at World Game” April 9, 4-7 p.m., the Pit, x2035. the Old Town YMCA Thursdays, 10- Memorial Gym. ‘The World Game” is a 11:30 a.m., for parents who want to multi-media experiment in survival Graduate Assistantships: The Union improve their relationship with their played out on a huge 40 x 70 square Board of the Memorial Union is seeking children, and gain support and encour­ foot map of our planet. Players repre­ applicants for two graduate assis­ agement from other parents. Free child­ sent countries, major interests and cor­ tantships for the 1991-92 academic care is provided. For more information, porations. This exciting game was devel­ year. The Union Board plans, arranges call EAP, x4014. This group is free. oped to help individuals and groups rec­ and produces a variety of entertaining Job Networking Support Group: The ognize, define and solve global and local and positive, leisure-time activities pri­ Employee Assistance Program is spon­ problems. "The World Game" is about marily for students at the University. soring a free drop-in Job Networking what we do in this world together. Game Applicants must be admitted to the Uni­ Support Group for UM employees who facilitators will be there to help. Come versity graduate program with prefer­ have been laid off or anticipate possible play ‘The World Game” and learn about ence given to those enrolled in Student layoff. The purpose of the Group is to the world by participating in a live Development in Higher Education or the provide: enactment of world problems and what Counselor Education program. This * support and encouragement you can do to help, and have fun doing academic year appointment (Aug. 26, * job search tips it. The Game will be followed by a free 1991-May 8, 1992), offers a stipend of * stress management suggestions pizza party for participants. If you would $5,800 and a waiver of tuition of six * networking opportunities like more information, call x2609. Spon­ credit hours each semester. Contact * strategies in planning for the future sored by the Peace Club. David Rand, director, Memorial Union, and whatever else participants want to for additional information and applica­ discuss. The group will be held each tion procedure. The University of Maine Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., Ham Room, Along the Mall, Publications is an equal opportunity employer. Union. No registration necessaiy. Call and Campus Notes EAP, x4014, for more information. Deadline: 9 a.m. Monday

Maine Perspective 8 Positions

Advertisements for job openings to Sanger, Department of Anthropology, tel. knowledge of Maine flora and fauna. appear in Maine Perspective must be 581-1897. Salary: $750 per month. Review of appli­ submitted to the Office of Equal Opportu­ cations will begin April 8. For further nity, 318 Alumni Hall, no later than noon Coordinator of Field Experiences, Col­ information and to apply, send letter of Wednesday. Guidelines for filling profes­ lege of Education. Professional, full­ application, resume, and names of three sional positions, including forms for post­ time, 10-month position (Aug. 15, 1991- references to: Jack Witham, Holt ing positions in Maine Perspective, are available by contacting the office of June 15, 1992). Qualifications: Master’s Research Forest, HC 33 Box 309, Equal Opportunity, x l 226. A Request to degree and public school teacher experi­ Arrowsic, ME 04530, tel. 443-9438. Fill Form must be approved before post­ ence. Experience in organization, com­ ing in Maine Perspective (if not already munication and administration is pre­ Cooperative Extension approved). ferred. Salary Range: $26,000-$28,000. Blue Specialist/Assistant Professor of Review of applications will begin April Horticulture. Full-time tenure-track Research Associate in Prehistoric 22. Start Date: Sept. 1; extra compensa­ position. Qualifications required: Earned Archaeology, Quaternary Institute. tion for training in August. For further Ph.D. in horticulture or closely related Full-time, 10-month appointment with information and to apply, send letter of field; knowledge of sustainable agricul­ renewal contingent on funding. Qualifi­ application, resume and names and tural practices; and ability to work effec­ cations: M.A. or Ph.D. in anthropology addresses of three references to: Dean’s tively and communicate with clients and with substantial experience in northern Office, College of Education, Shibles coworkers. Qualifications desirable: New England prehistoric archaeology; Hall, tel. 581-2467. Demonstrated research and working ability to supervise field and lab person­ experience with blueberry production nel and ability to conduct analysis lead­ Research Assistant in Wildlife, and five years Cooperative Extension or ing to formal written reports. Salary Department of Wildlife, College of For­ similar educational experience. Salary: Range: $2,000-$2,500/month. Deadline est Resources. Fiscal-year, half-time, Negotiable, starting at $28,227. Deadline for applications: May 31. Start Date: flexible work hours, professional posi­ for applications: May 31. Application Aug. 1. For further information and to tion, dependent on funding. Qualifica­ materials should be requested by May 17. apply, send application, including tions: B.S. in forestry, wildlife or related Extension Educator, Waldo County. detailed curriculum vita and at least field and/or relevant experience. Good Full-time tenure-track position. Qualifi­ three names for references to: David physical condition. Computer skills and cations: Master’s degree, with at least one degree in fields related to youth development/education and/or rural Campus Notes community development. Salary: $22,854, range depends on education and experience. Deadline for applica­ Maine Agricultural and Forest Engi­ board of directors and the University of tions: May 17. Application materials neers Association, (MAFEA) will be Maine community. Skills must include should be requested by May 10. holding its annual Spring Lawnmower office management, bookkeping, word For further information and to apply, Clinic April 13 and April 20. Lawnmow- processing and database management. contact Cooperative Extension, 103 Libby ers may be dropped off behind the Bio- Position is available May 1 for 10 hours Hall, tel. 581-3188. Resource Engineering Building (formerly a week. To apply, send resume and two the Agricultural Engineering Bldg.) 8-11 current references to: The Wilson Cen­ The University of Maine does not discrim­ a.m., and may be picked up after 2 p.m., ter, 67 College Avenue, Orono. inate on the basis of race, color, religion, no later than 4 p.m. A $15 charge sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability or vet­ includes plug replacement, oil change, Art Benefit for the Homeless, an auc­ eran status, and promotes affirmative filter cleaning, blade sharpening, pres­ tion of works from area artists, will be action for women, minorities, persons sure washing and startup. Small repairs held April 13, Lown Rooms, Union. Auc­ with disabilities and veterans. Unless (muffler replacement, wheel replace­ tion begins 2 p.m., preview at 1:30. Half otherwise specified, the jobs are full-time, ment, etc.) may be arranged at an addi­ of the proceeds will benefit the Greater and the address for application informa­ tional cost. For further information, call Bangor Area Shelter for the Homeless, tion is: The contact person listed, depart­ x2727. and half of each sale will return to the ment, University of Maine, Orono, Maine artists. The event is sponsored by the 04469. The listings above are greatly Administrative Assistant needed. Estabrooke Hall Council. Refreshments abbreviated. In order to assess your Part-time position at the Wilson Protes­ will be served. Area artists interested in background relative to the job and to sub­ mit the most effective application, contact tant Student Center, a campus ministry taking part in the Auction are urged to the hiring department for more complete of the University of Maine. Requires abil­ contact the student organization by call­ information. ity to act as an effective liaison between ing Mark Abrams or Cary Sawyer, the supporting denominations, the x4547. Maine Perspective 9 Daycare in the State continued from page 1 11,491 children being cared for in day­ develop additional childcare programs. care ideas. Two commercial quality care centers, 11,198 in licensed family These RDC’s have been described as the videos, “Caring for ME: A Look at Child daycare homes and 7,332 children in “hub of local community childcare” (for Care in Maine,” and “Family Day Care: registered baby-sitting services. That’s their effective coordinating efforts). The Business for ME,” produced by over 30,000 Maine children or almost Next came a voucher system that gave UMCE and Public Affairs, have been double the 1,523 reported being cared 720 parents a sliding fee scale and a successful for training, awareness and for out of their homes in 1986 - just four chance to select childcare that best met public policy focus. years ago. their child’s and family’s needs. In 1989, A most exciting part of Extension’s During these four years there have a Child Care Licensing Rules Revision involvement with childcare has been the been great strides made in our state steering committee began and continues training, workshops and regional confer­ childcare infrastructure. Title XX fund­ its hard work in rewriting licensing rules ences held throughout the state. Often ing continues to provide model subsi­ that better reflect the needs of Maine these are joint community efforts which dized childcare in 39 facilities serving children as well as providers. During benefit providers, local agencies and vol­ 3,400 children whose families meet fed­ this period the University of Maine unteers. eral guidelines. The Office of Child Care Cooperative Extension has joined with Despite the golden growth, childcare Coordination was established in 1986 to the childcare community to provide has not been spared the shattering cut­ serve as the Department of Human Ser­ research-based information to the backs brought about by tight budgets vices’ focus on childcare issues. We people of our state. As a public service and a sluggish national economy. Even rejoice to have a staff to provide outreach of the University of Maine, the long-awaited Child Care Develop­ statewide support and coordination. Extension provides educational pro­ ment and Block Grant Federal Funds A network of 10 Child Care Resource grams from its 16 county offices located coming to Maine may not provide the Development Centers came into place throughout the state. gains needed - only attempts to patch covering the state from Presque Isle to The UMCE 12-issue series, “Family up some of the critical losses. Sanford. Grateful parents blessed these Day Care: A Home Based Business,” has The clear message is that we cannot centers for their caring and helpful been requested by nearly 4,000 relax our educational efforts concerning information. Finally there was a place to providers. Other publications and five the needs of children and families. This call when you needed help in locating childcare fact sheets give up-to-date is not just a parent issue. It is a real childcare. Center staff also worked with information on current issues - cloth issue for total communities and for the businesses, schools and communities to diapers, school-age childcare, toddler entire state. The need for quality child­ care has been documented and the posi­ tive results of good childcare are well known. Only if we succeed in building a Campus Notes strong system of quality childcare can we protect families and give children the very best possible start. Surplus Sale: The University of Maine w/arms, It brown cloth, NEW, $100; (2) offers for sale on an as-is, where-is basis OLIVETTI ETV-300 WORD PROCESSORS, the following: (2) MACINTOSH SE COM­ includes monitor, CPU and keyboard with Along the Mall PUTERS. $750 each; (41) TYPEWRITER printer, $300; (1) METAL DESK, fair condi­ RIBBONS, for IBM Selectric I, FREE; (1) tion, $50; (1) A.B.DICK 217 DUPLICATOR. FOLDING MACHINE. American Stablis, w/6 gallons of fluid and 9 boxes of masters, Katie Douglas and Mary Kay Kasper, $40; (1) CPT 8525 WORD PROCESSOR. $50; (1) DECMATE 1 WORDPROCESSOR. community development coordinators, $200; (1) IBM MEMORY TYPEWRITER. monitor, keyboard and 2 drives, takes 8” presented: “Developing and Enhancing $50; (3) CARPETS. 12’xl2, good for camps, disks, $100, (1) STABILIZATION PROCES­ Residential, Synergistic Communities: $10 each; (1) DEC 1123+ COMPUTER W/ SOR. Spiratone Printall LS-200, $50; (2) Leading with a Qualitative Perspective,” GRAPHICS TERMINAL. $150 (FREE to BELDEN CABLE. 140 feet #10 and 100 at the American College Personnel Depts); (1) IBM 5150 MICRO COMPUTER, feet #4; (1) COLOR MONITOR, desktop Assn.’s national conference in Atlanta dual drive, includes daisywriter printer publishing, PCPC 19” Color Trinitron, March 19. Their presentation was spon­ w/hood, $400; (2) METAL COAT RACKS. $2500; (2) ACOUSTICAL PRINTER HOODS. sored by the Assn.’s Commission III, $10 each; (1) METAL DESK ORGANIZER. $35 each; (1) UPRIGHT FREEZER. Ken- Student Resident Programs. 5’ long, $25; (3) PAIR OF DRAPES, panel more 31cf, $250; (1) 3M FS-6 MICROFICHE size 8’x42”, $10 pair, (4) CLAMP-ON DESK CAMERA, self developing, $1500; (1) Kenneth Palmer, prof, of political sci­ LAMPS. $10 each; (1) DESK LAMP. $15; CANON NP300F COPIER. $150. ence, participated in a panel discussion (1) BATES ELECTRIC STAPLER. $25; (1) Off-campus inquires are welcome. Items on the Maine State budget with House ELECTRONIC LETTER OPENER. Panason­ usually sell for the prices specified, howev­ Speaker John Martin and Rep. Stephen ic, $20; (4) RUBBER STAMP HOLDERS. $2 er, lower offers are sometimes considered. Simonds at the annual meeting of the each; (1) A.B.DICK 545 MIMEOGRAPH. 2 For further information contact Ron Logan, Maine Political Science Assn., Portland, years old, $450; (1) OFFICE CHAIR. Purchasing Dept., x2692. March 2.

Maine Perspective 10 Sponsored Programs

U.S. Department of Agriculture has the FY91 Coordinated Discretionary U.S. Department of Education amended the FY91 National Research Funds Program of the Administration invites applications to the Innovation Initiative Competitive Grants Program for Children, Youth, and Families: the in Education Program for innovative in the program area Monitoring Sys­ Administration for Native Americans: educational approaches at the tems for Ultraviolet. Awards will be and the Office of Policy, Planning, and preschool, elementary, and secondary made for research on fundamental Legislation. Awards will support levels. Proposals for comprehensive processes in biological responses to research, demonstration, and training restructuring and reform of curricula, predicted effects of stratospheric projects. Deadline: May 20 instruction, teacher development, ozone depletion, development of reli­ school organization, and school man­ able and accurate measurement of National Oceanic and Atmospheric agement have an invitational priority. UV-B radiation, and establishment of Administration invites applications Deadline: June 3 intensive monitoring sites. Deadline: for FY91 Saltonstall-Kennedy Funds May 13 to support research and development Office of Naval Research will initiate projects which address aspects of the a new five-year program of support for U.S. Department of Health and U.S. commercial or recreational fish­ research on the impact of submicron Human Services’ Office of Human ing industries. Deadline: May 21 environments on chemical, electro­ Development Services has announced chemical, and biochemical phenome­ na. The ultimate objective is to spa­ tially and temporally resolve chemical Career Center species in submicron structures with a view toward application in biological systems. Deadline for preproposals: Employer Information Sessions: The Employment Interviews: The following July 1 following employer is holding informa­ organization is scheduled to conduct tion group sessions regarding summer interviews with students for summer For more information, call Sponsored employment-open to all interested stu­ employment at the Career Center this Programs, xl476. dents and faculty: week: April 9 - PIRG (Public Interest Research April 10 - YMCA Groups), 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., 120 Little Hall (Also April 10, University of Maine the same times and location.) Maine Perspective Department of Public Affairs Orono, Maine 04469 What's Ahead

Lecture Angela Davis, scholar, writer and human rights activist A p ril 10 SERIAL UNIT 1 0 A Lectures by FOGLER LIBRARY 2 Wendy Doniger, aleading scholar in history of religions and Indian studies April 18-19

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