image # university of maine at presque isle DECEMBER 2012 ✩ ISSUE 2012.8 UMPI hosts thank you reception for UCU he University hosted a spe- banners now on display welcome cial reception for University campus and community members to TCredit Union in apprecia- Preble Hall, the campus administra- tion of a generous donation that has tion building—which is one of the helped the campus complete a beauti- first buildings people visit when they fication project. Campus and com- come to campus—and the Campus munity members gathered on Dec. Center, which serves as the institu- in the Campus Center’s Alumni tion’s major hub for student activities, Room for the special event. community events, and cultural pro- A gift from UCU officials this fall grams. allowed the University to install new One of UMPI President Linda light pole and entryway banners Schott’s premier initiatives after com- throughout campus and update many ing on board in July was to spruce up of the flags displayed in its the campus and ensure it was as wel- International Circle of Flags, located coming as possible to residents, visi- President Linda Schott presents UCU President and near Wieden Hall. Two of the larger tors, and prospective students. Many CEO Matt Walsh with a token of appreciation during a continued on page 2 Dec. 3 thank you reception. University participates in Holiday Light Parade he University cele- addition of community brated the 2012 open houses, and a tree T Holiday Light lighting led by nine-year- Parade in style on Dec. 1, old Hadley McLean, a with a student-created brain cancer survivor float in the parade as whom many campus well as its annual holiday members will remember reception on campus from her special guest that night. The Central appearance at last year’s Aroostook Chamber of Planet Head Day event. Commerce’s Holiday UMPI again partici- Light Parade draws thou- pated in the parade with sands of spectators to a brightly lit float and lots Main Street in Presque of walkers (of the two- Isle every year, and legged and four-legged was even more special Hootie and several little owls and campus kiddos wave to the crowd during the variety) encircled by this year with the 2012 Holiday Light Parade. continued on page 4
Native Putnam 2 Heritage 3 Visual Arts 4 speaks about 5 HEAF 7 Ellis Paul to 8 Month Day Bhutan scholarship perform Sports image UMPI celebrates Native Heritage month MPI’s Native Voices Governor for the Club and Native Province of New UEducation Center cel- Brunswick, for a talk ebrated Native American on Education & Heritage Month in November Preservation of with two film showings in Native Culture. Wieden Auditorium—Turquoise Native American Rose on Nov. 15 and Crooked Heritage Month rec- Arrows on Nov. 29. ognizes the signifi- Turquoise Rose is about a cant contributions Native American college stu- the first Americans dent who turns down a once made to the estab- in a lifetime trip to Europe lishment and with her best friend. This growth of the U.S., choice chases her back to the according to the reservation where she finds Native American herself taking care of her ailing grand- reality of today. Heritage Month official website. In 1990, mother. After the showing of the movie, Each year, officials with the University President George H. W. Bush approved a a panel of students described their route work to host an event in honor of Native joint resolution designating November to college and the hurdles they have had American Heritage Month. Last year, 1990 “National American Indian Heritage to overcome to attend college. organizers welcomed five respected bas- Month.” Similar proclamations, under Crooked Arrows is a story centered ket-makers from Native tribes throughout variants on the name (including “Native on a Native American lacrosse team the region to participate in a panel pres- American Heritage Month” and making its way through a prep school entation titled The Evolution of Basket- “National American Indian and Alaska league tournament. After the film, a stu- Making: From Function to Art. The year Native Heritage Month”) have been dent of the Native Voices Club spoke before that, the University’s Distinguished issued each year since 1994. To learn about the film’s themes and how they Lecturer Series hosted The Honorable more, visit www.nativeamericanheritage- relate to personal experiences and the Judge Graydon Nicholas, Lieutenant- month.gov. ★ IN MEMORIAM Jesse Bedwell, Men’s Basketball Brenda Mullen, a Bookkeeper in UMPI would like to mark the passing Coach from 1985-1989, passed away the Business Office for 18 years, passed of two longtime members of its November 22, 2012. away December 3, 2012. campus community. UCU continued from page 1 our UMPI pride to everyone who steps onto colleges and universities use banners through- campus,” Schott said. “We very much appreci- out campus to send that very message. ate University Credit Union’s help in making The gift from UCU enabled the University this beautification project happen and were so to purchase dozens of banners, which are pleased to be able to gather together the campus decked out in the school’s colors—blue and and the community for this special recognition gold—and are visible along campus walkways, event.” the main driveway, and on Presque Isle’s Main Four new recognition markers have been Street. These colors were designed by Dick installed just outside the Campus Center. The Harrison, UMPI’s Coordinator of Graphic markers—which indicate the banners are Design and Photography. proudly supported by University Credit Union “We are delighted to have these bright, new —recognize UCU for its contribution and hang additions thoughtfully placed throughout the directly underneath four of the new blue and University grounds and to be able to showcase gold lightpole banners. ★ 2 university of maine at presque isle ✩ North of Ordinary December 2012
Social Work group prepares for Guatemala trip he University’s Social Work program is planning a donated by Westin Enterprises. The other was for a hand- return trip to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, in order to made quilt donated by Valerie Maynard. The group plans Ttake part in an international service learning project. to conduct a few more fundraisers prior to their trip The group consists of seven UMPI Social Work stu- departure. dents— Gaila Allan, Ashley Brewer, Breigha Debison, While in Guatemala, the group will spend five days Melanie Maynard, Katelyn McNeil, Jenna Rideout, and working with community organizations in Amanda Scott—and three Canadian women with ties to Quetzaltenango. During the stay, the group will also expe- the group—Darlene Debison, Amanda Danyluk, and rience the culture as much as possible. The women will Sharon Tobin. The trip is being led by Shirley Rush, UMPI visit Mayan villages to learn about weaving and pottery Associate Professor of Social Work and Bachelor of Social making, and travel to the highlands where Quetzaltenango Work Program Director. (Xela) is located. The group’s venture to Central America starts on Feb. The Social Work Program’s service learning experience 13 and lasts for 10 days. However, the adventure has grew out of a 2008 trip to New York City where 10 Social already begun. The group started raising the $8,000 need- Work students took part in the annual Social Work Day at ed for the UMPI students to participate in the trip this past the United Nations as well as an International Social Work summer. The women worked hard selling sno-cones at var- Conference for students at Fordham University. In 2009, ious summer festivals. Two recent fundraisers, a FAST four UMPI students spent a week in Guatemala doing CASH raffle and apple pie sale, pushed them closer to this community service. In 2011, Rush accompanied a cohort goal. During the apple pie sale, the group made and sold of four UMPI students, an alum, and a Husson student on a whopping 200 pies. a similar service learning trip to Moshi, Tanzania. The group just wrapped up two other fundraisers. To learn more about this service learning trip, please One was for a full cord of cut and split maple firewood contact Rush at [email protected] or at 551.9954. ★ Art program hosts Visual Arts Day ore than students from workshop with Carleton Project teacher local high schools in the and UMPI alumna Heather Nunez, and a Mregion visited UMPI recently photography collage workshop with UMPI for a day filled with learning about every- alumna Bryanne Thomas. thing from drawing and clay to photogra- During Brawn’s workshop, Illustration phy and sculpture. The event, Visual Arts and Storyboarding, students used drawing Day, was organized by UMPI’s Art methods, mixed media techniques, and Education program for Aroostook found materials to develop a storyboard. This High schoolers from throughout Aroostook Regional Gifted and Talented [ARGT]. task involved manipulating various materials, County took part in Visual Arts Day at UMPI in November. Here, students pose in the creations This was the first time the art program helping students understand the elements they designed in a sculpture workshop titled The was opened to high schoolers. involved in creating images from given text. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with Heather Nunez, Carleton Project teacher and UMPI alum. Students spent the day Nov. on In Benson’s clay workshop, An campus taking part in hands-on art work- Introduction to Using the Pottery Wheel, think in new and creative ways. shops in the Pullen Hall Art Room and students explored making hand thrown Students also had a chance to take part the Ceramics Lab. Students also had the pottery through various techniques. in a Photography Collage Workshop led by opportunity to further experience the Students were encouraged to get muddy Thomas. In this workshop, students were campus environment, enjoying lunch in and create their own mug or vase to take given a black and white photo and were the University’s dining hall. home and show off. taught to manipulate it through various Event organizer Heather Sincavage, Nunez’s workshop, The Mad Hatter’s techniques resulting in unique creations. UMPI Assistant Professor of Art, said the Tea Party, encouraged students to build hat There will be another Visual Arts Day day included an illustration workshop led “sculptures” with chicken wire and various in Spring especially for ARGT middle by UMPI Art student Karrie Brawn, a other materials to impress their friends and school students in the region. For more ceramics workshop by UMPI Assistant family. The sculptures, which were created information, contact Sincavage at . ★ Professor of Art Hyrum Benson, a sculpture over tea and biscuits, challenged students to or [email protected]. 3 image Putnam speaks about Bhutan research trip MPI faculty member David Putnam presented a talk about his recent research trip to Bhutan, titled Climate UChange in Shangri La: Glacial Research in the Bhutan Himalaya, on Nov. in the Campus Center. Campus and com- munity members were treated to Putnam’s humorous and capti- vating storytelling as well as the gorgeous landscapes and expe- dition highlights Putnam photographed during his trip. Putnam, archaeologist and UMPI Lecturer of Science, dis- cussed his participation in an international research expedition to Bhutan organized by Columbia University. He joined his son Dr. Aaron Putnam, a glacial geologist and post-doctoral research associate at Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, on the trip—the very first significant scientific expedition into the UMPI faculty member Dave Putnam delivered a talk on Nov. 28 about high Himalayas of Bhutan. his research trip to Bhutan. Standing with him after the talk and The trip, which took place from Sept. to Oct. , includ- modeling a traditional Bhutanese outfit is UMPI’s Dr. JoAnne Putnam. ed research team members from the U.S., Sweden, Bhutan, and Putnam shared the details of his adventure trekking into the New Zealand. The international research team spent its time high Himalayan pass of Rinchen Zoe, the research he was able investigating the causes of and potential solution for glacial out- to do while there and its future impacts, and the close call he burst flooding in the region by reconstructing the past and pres- and his son had in leaving the mountain pass. He also discussed ent behavior of glaciers in the high Himalayas and identifying his observations of Bhutanese culture and everyday life. how changing climate may have impacted them. While Putnam has participated in many research trips The results of the expedition could have far-reaching around the world, he said he felt this expedition in particular impacts on issues ranging from climate change to the future of was one that should be shared with the greater community. His water resources in southern Asia. talk was followed by a lively question and answer session. ★
This year’s float parade coordinator Vanessa Pearson pauses for a President Linda Schott, her husband Tom Fuhrmark, and son photo as she hands out candy to parade-goers along the parade route. Jack enjoy their very first Holiday Light Parade. gerbread house. The group waved, as well as a great location for those who Light Parade danced, and handed out candy to want to watch the festivities from inside continued from page 1 parade-goers. Plans are already under- or warm up and meet friends after the members of UMPI’s Nordic ski team on way for next year’s float. parade. roller skis. Marching ahead of the float Before, during and after the parade, “We were so pleased to open our this year was UMPI President Linda the community was invited to visit the doors for this holiday tradition again this Schott, her husband Tom Fuhrmark, son University for its annual Holiday Open year,” UMPI President Linda Schott said. Jack, and family dog, Zora, enjoying their House at Gentile Hall and enjoy warmth, “Whether people made Gentile Hall their very first Holiday Light Parade. fellowship and refreshments. It’s base for viewing the annual Holiday This year’s float featured Hootie, the become an annual tradition for the Light Parade, or warmed up with us after UMPI Owl mascot, and several little owls University to open its doors during the the parade was over, we always enjoy and kiddos surrounding a blue-and-gold Holiday Light Parade, providing compli- welcoming the campus and community decorated holiday tree and lighted gin- mentary hot cocoa, coffee and cookies, in for this special event.” ★ 4 university of maine at presque isle ✩ North of Ordinary December 2012
HEAF awards scholarship to Megan Bradley he trustees of the Higher Education Assistance Foundation T [HEAF] are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Megan Bradley, a native of Easton majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. She is a graduate of Easton High School. MeHEAF student scholarship recipi- ents must be Maine high school gradu- ates majoring in a business related area in their second, third, or fourth year, and The Higher Education Assistance Foundation recently awarded a scholarship to UMPI student be in good academic standing. Previous Megan Bradley. Taking part in the presentation are, from left, Ray Hews, Maine Bankers Association; Maine State Rep. Robert Saucier; Maine State Rep. Joyce Fitzpatrick; Bradley; recent scholarship recipients from the Peter St. John, Maine Bankers Association; and Maine State Sen. Roger Sherman. UMPI include Benjamin Rosser in 2011, Laura Schools in 2010, Lance Masse in original intent of the founding members, Colleges receiving HEAF grants each year 2009, Tory Bradbury in 2008; Katie initiated a scholarship program funded by are: Husson University, five campuses of McNally in 2007; Jessica White in 2006; the return on the original loan guarantee the Maine Community College System, and Linda Gover in 2005. funds. The fund is now managed by the St. Joseph’s College, Thomas College, University of Maine at Augusta, The Maine Higher Education Maine Bankers Association, and 16 schol- University of Maine at Farmington, Assistance Foundation was established in arships are awarded annually to students University of Maine at Fort Kent, the 1950’s as a guarantee fund for stu- in high academic standing who attended University of Maine at Machias, Maine high schools and who are current- dent loans. The founders included a University of Maine in Orono, University wide range of banks, businesses, commu- ly pursuing business-related studies. of Maine at Presque Isle, University of nity organizations and individuals. In Since 1990, a total of $282,000 in New England and University of Southern 1990, the HEAF trustees, to continue the scholarships has been awarded. Maine. ★ UMPI recognized by Maine Tobacco-Free College Network he University was recently recognized by Kennebec Valley Community College, the University the Maine Tobacco-Free College of Maine in Orono, University of Maine Hutchinson T Network with a Silver Award as part of Center, University of Southern Maine, Northern its Gold Star Standards of Excellence Recognition Maine Community College, Unity College, University Program. The program celebrates the efforts of of New England, and the University of Maine at Maine institutions of higher education to address Machias. Two campus champions were recognized as tobacco use on their campuses. Gold Star Honorees. They were: Bruce Davis at The Maine Tobacco-Free College Network, KVCC and the USM Tobacco Policy Committee. which is leading Maine’s efforts to strengthen cam- According to its website, the Maine Tobacco-Free pus tobacco policies and reduce tobacco use on College Network is dedicated to providing Maine college campuses, held a celebration in Bangor on post-secondary learning institutions with the informa- Nov. during the Great American Smokeout to tion and resources needed to make campuses smoke- highlight the efforts of its award winners. UMPI received a Silver Award and/or tobacco-free. The network formed in February from the Maine Tobacco-Free as an outgrowth of collaboration between the Linda Mastro, Director of UMPI’s Health Center, College Network as part of its accepted the award on behalf of the University. Gold Star Standards of University of Southern Maine, Healthy Maine Excellence Recognition Partnerships, Communities Promoting Health, and UMPI was among a short list of nine universi- Program during a celebration ties across the state to be recognized for their held in Bangor on Nov. 15. Healthy Portland. achievements in advancing their campus tobacco- Linda Mastro, right, Director For more information about the Maine Tobacco- of UMPI’s Health Center, free policies and promoting tobacco-free lifestyles accepts the award from Sarah Free College Network, visit its website at for their communities. Other campuses included Mayberry of the Maine www.mainetobaccofreecollegenetwork.org. ★ Tobacco-Free College Network. 5 image Maine INBRE newsletter features UMPI article n article by Dr. Bonnie Wood, with learning,” Wood said in the article. Maine’s INBRE provides research recently retired Biology faculty UMPI became part of Maine INBRE support and core facilities to junior fac- A member, appeared in the in 2009 and, since then, students have ulty, creates research and training October 2012 issue of the Maine INBRE taken part in short courses on molecu- opportunities for undergraduate and newsletter. The Maine IDeA Network of lar biology research techniques and graduate students, serves as a pipeline Biomedical Research Excellence for students to pursue health is a National Institutes of research careers, and enhances Health-supported network of the scientific and technical Maine institutions that has an knowledge of Maine’s work- overall goal of strengthening force. Maine’s capacity to conduct NIH com- bioinformatics. The connection has The Maine INBRE includes Mount petitive biomedical research. also given UMPI students the opportu- Desert Island Biological Laboratory as Dr. Wood’s article INBRE and the nity to work as INBRE summer research lead institution, Bates College, University of Maine at Presque Isle fellows at MDIBL. All of these efforts Bowdoin College, Colby College, focused on the significance of UMPI’s have helped UMPI students to increase College of the Atlantic, The Jackson connection with Maine INBRE and the their scientific knowledge, laboratory Laboratory, Southern Maine Mount Desert Island Biological expertise, and ability to deliver scientif- Community College, University of Laboratory. ic presentations. Maine at Farmington, University of “This collaboration not only While Wood is now retired, she Maine Honors College, University of enriched the undergraduate experience expects that the important relationship Maine at Machias, University of Maine of nearly every biology major at UMPI, between UMPI and Maine INBRE will at Fort Kent, University of Maine at but also contributed to maintaining my continue to “multiply opportunities for Presque Isle, and the University of own energy and excitement that comes both our students and faculty.” Maine. ★ UMPI assists with holiday Polar Express event he University was pleased to assist the group were whisked inside Momentum Aroostook in its Dec. 8 family-friendly by several elves Tevent All Aboard the Polar Express!, providing a depar- (played by local high ture location for the special evening of holiday rides as well as school students), UMPI students to keep children occupied and active while and then decorated they waited for their rides to begin. a holiday cookie with Organizers with Momentum rang in the holiday season arts center staffers, with the event, which provided passengers with a ride on the enjoyed cookies and Presque Isle Historical Society’s Molly the Trolley, a visit to “the cocoa, and had a North Pole” for cookies and time with Santa at the chance to talk to Wintergreen Arts Center, and a jingle bell to take home. Tickets Santa Claus (played for the event sold out four hours after going on sale Nov. 27. by Jim Burrill), who The fun began as families gathered inside Gentile Hall to gave each of them their very own jingle bell to remind them keep warm and await their departure times on Molly the of their magical evening. Trolley, which left for the Wintergreen Arts Center every 20 Activities ended with a return trolley ride back to Gentile minutes. In the gym, members of UMPI’s Physical Education Hall. More than 250 people participated in the evening’s fes- Majors Club facilitated mini-versions of their Fit and Fun Day tivities. Officials already are discussing plans to make the activities with local children to keep them entertained during event bigger and better for next year. their wait. Momentum Aroostook is a diverse network of friends, Once on the trolley—still decorated in lights and other dec- business associates, and individuals who are active in the orations from the annual Holiday Light Parade—participants community. Its mission is to provide opportunities for enjoyed a short ride through town to look at the holiday light Aroostook County residents through professional and social displays, sing holiday songs, and be entertained by the con- events that highlight the advantages of working and living in ductor of the Polar Express. northern Maine. For more information about Momentum Upon arrival at the Wintergreen Arts Center, participants Aroostook, visit www.momentumaroostook.com. ★ 6 university of maine at presque isle ✩ North of Ordinary December 2012
Ellis Paul to perform at UMPI Jan. 12 nationally acclaimed singer-song- albums, City of Silver Dreams (holiday writer who has spent more than album) and The Day After Everything A20 years touring as a musician, Changed. and who just happens to call Presque Isle Ellis Paul is one of the most respect- his hometown, will head home for a spe- ed artists in the folk genre. Since even cial performance at the beginning of the before the song The World Ain’t new year. Ellis Paul will take the stage at Slowin’ Down came out as the title UMPI’s Wieden Auditorium at 7 p.m. on track to Jim Carrey’s blockbuster film, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Me, Myself and Irene, he has been This special concert serves as a impressing audiences and earning loyal fundraiser for children’s programming at fans around the world with his meticu- 150 shows annually for the past 20 the Wintergreen Arts Center as well as lously written songs and compelling live years, Ellis Paul has performed at the UMPI’s efforts to make 149 State Street shows. Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame, Carnegie Hall, a Cultural Center with established muse- As one of the top American singer- festivals, clubs, schools and community um-quality, downtown gallery space on songwriters, Ellis Paul has won numerous coffeehouses all over the globe. Through the floor above WGAC. awards including an unprecedented 15 the record label Black Wolf Records, This particular visit home is an Boston Music Awards. He has performed which he co-found in 1994, he has extremely special one for Ellis Paul. On with countless acclaimed musicians, released over 20 CD projects, as well as Jan. 11, he will be inducted into the including Patty Griffin, John Mayer, Ani book and DVD projects. Presque Isle High School Hall of Fame. DiFranco, John Prine, and Sugarland. At Tickets for the Jan. 12 show in He was a star runner in high school who the request of Woody Guthrie’s daugh- Wieden Auditorium are $20, $15 for stu- still holds school records and went on to ter Nora Guthrie and after several trips to dents and seniors, and will be on sale at run on scholarship at Boston College. the Woody Guthrie archives, he even has the Wintergreen Arts Center. For more The following evening, Ellis Paul will a co-write credit with the music legend, information, please contact UMPI’s take the stage for a night of familiar their song God’s Promise. Community and Media Relations Office favorites as well as songs from his latest In addition to performing more than at 768.9452. ★ University to host College Goal Sunday hile the Super Bowl is not lege students needing assistance. dents, or anyone needing to com- exactly around the corner, The University is one of eight plete a FAFSA form. W UMPI officials want high sites across Maine hosting College Students and their parents should school and college students to save the Goal Sunday. Additionally, there will bring their most recent tax informa- date for an important event that takes be numerous “College Goal Maine” tion, such as completed IRS tax place every year around that time. One sites happening on other days. For returns, W- statements and other week before the Super Bowl and all the example, a College Goal Maine event will income and benefits information, along festivities surrounding it, the University be held at the St. John Valley Technical with their Personal Identification will host College Goal Sunday. Center on Sunday, January , , at Number (PIN) to sign the form electron- Staff members will be on hand at two .. The purpose of the event is to help ically. This PIN can be obtained in locations on Sunday, Jan. , beginning at students and families in completing the advance by going to www.pin.ed.gov. It .. – in Folsom on the UMPI cam- FAFSA form – the first step in receiving also can be obtained the day of the event. pus and also at the Houlton Higher monetary help for college, and a step that The taxes do not have to be com- Education Center – to assist students in is repeated every year that a student is in pleted to file the FAFSA. Estimates may completing and filing their FAFSA [Free college. College Goal Sunday/College also be used. Application for Federal Student Aid] Goal Maine, sponsored by the Finance For more information about this event, forms. This free event is open to the Authority of Maine and coordinated by contact Darylen Cote, campus TRiO entire community. High school seniors TRiO College Access Services at UMPI, is College Access Services Director and Site and parents are especially encouraged to a free event that helps high school seniors Coordinator of College Goal Sunday, at attend, along with currently enrolled col- and their families, current college stu- . or [email protected]. ★ 7 image Sports!Sports!Sports! Overcoming the Odds: USCAA All-American Reynold Brown’s Story Originally featured on the USCAA website NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - It’s not everyday USCAA Second Team All-American on The grind that is every round of golf someone tells you your life expectancy is the University of Maine-Presque Isle golf pales in comparison to the grind that is years, especially when you are unable team. His story is one of difficulty and tri- everyday living for someone affected by to comprehend what is being said to you. umph, pain and joy, hard work and a CF, as it is commonly known. But that’s the uphill battle Reynold never-ending “bucket list.” “Every day starts with three antibiotics Brown has endured, and won. A non-traditional student in every which are inhaled, and a one hour treat- At the age of three months, Reynold’s sense of the word, Reynold’s successes ment of using an inflatable vest which is parents were told of their son’s genetic both on the course and in the classroom hooked to a small air compressor,” says condition that would affect his respirato- are remarkable. Forget his -over par fin- Reynold, who spends nearly two hours ry and digestive systems throughout his ish at the USCAA Golf National each morning going through specific pro- life. That condition, cystic fibrosis, is gen- Championships at the Penn State Blue cedures to help him through the day. “I erally unkind to those affected, and at the Course in early October, which saw him then take my blood sugar levels and insulin time of diagnosis, the average life finish in a tie for ninth—even forget the is administered as needed. I take several expectancy was years. three individual medalist wins he carded pills and vitamins, and sometimes an addi- Thirty-three years later Reynold is a during the regular season for the Owls. tional antibiotic.” continued on page 9 Men’s & Women’s Basketball Schedule ☞ W - women’s game / M - men’s game ★ Bold indicates HOME GAME Friday, Dec. 14 Saturday, Jan. 19 vs. EMCC, 5:30pm M, 7:30pm W vs. UMaine Augusta, 12pm W, 2pm M Saturday, Dec. 15 Monday, Jan. 21 @ Maine Maritime, 2pm M vs. East Nazerene, 12pm W, 2pm M Saturday, Dec. 29 Saturday, Jan. 26 @ Salem St., 6pm M vs. SUNY-Canton, 12pm W, 2pm M Sunday, Dec. 30 Sunday, Jan. 27 vs. Claremont (neutral), 5pm M vs. Maine Maritime Academy, 12pm W Friday, Jan. 4 Wednesday, Jan. 30 @ Fisher College, 5pm W, 7pm M @ UMaine Machias, 5:30pm W, 7:30pm M Sunday Jan. 6 Sunday, Feb. 3 @ SUNY-Canton, 12pm W, 2pm M vs. Fisher College, 12pm W, 2pm M Tuesday, Jan. 8 Thursday, Feb. 7 vs. Bates, 5:30pm W vs. UMaine Fort Kent (Senior Day), Tuesday, Jan. 8 5:30pm W, 7:30pm M @ Bowdoin, 7pm M Saturday, Feb. 9 Saturday, Jan. 12 @ Vermont Tech, 2pm W, 4pm M vs. Fisher College (Star City Classic), 8pm W Sunday, Feb. 10 Sunday, Jan. 13 @ College of St. Joseph (VT), 12pm W, 3pm M vs. Thomas College (Star City Classic), 2pm W Tuesday, Feb. 12 Wednesday, Jan. 16 @ Bates, 5:30pm W @ Eastern Maine CC, 5pm W, 7pm M All HOME GAMES will be webcast from a link Friday, Jan. 18 on the Athletics webpage http://owls.umpi.edu vs. Daemon College (NY), 6pm W, 8pm M 8 university of maine at presque isle ✩ North of Ordinary December 2012 Sports!Sports!Sports! That’s hardly where it ends for the an idol in Greg Norman, who he received Veterinary Medicine major. In order to an autograph from at the tournament. keep his lungs healthy and maintain his Then Brown would begin his real weight, Reynold spends ten hours a week work on the golf course. A member at in the gym. His routine of high-intensity Mars Hill Country Club, he would play cardio and weightlifting actually help holes a day and practice for hours. The him keep weight on, as he battles the dif- work paid off, as Brown left high school munity, helping out with CF fundraisers, ficulties that most CF patients face. and had a +. handicap. Brown’s success, including a golf tournament at TPC Because nutrients and calories are not though, wouldn’t be possible without the River Highlands, the same course he easily absorbed by CF patients, exercise support of his family and teammates. went to see the pros play in the Greater and proper diet become essential to “My family has always been very sup- Hartford Open. The event raises money maintain a healthy lifestyle for Brown, portive of anything I have ever wanted to through donations, as individual partici- do,” Brown says. “I pants raise money through donations in think sometimes order to compete in the tournament. And they reserve their now that CF has become more manage- expectations out- able due to advances in medicine and wardly toward me treatments, fundraising has become even who maintains a diet of ,-, calo- because they know how much pressure I more important. ries per day. put on myself to be the best in anything I Brown works with the tournament, “I need to take excellent care of set out to do. They understand that golf and even though he didn’t have success myself to perform at my highest level is a priority to me.” qualifying for the Greater Hartford Open, possible,” adds Brown. “Doing all of That understanding comes with the he’s happy to help out others with CF. these things enables me to practice and sacrifice of added travel and missed fami- “I was good enough at one point to play my best golf.” ly time. The travel can also take its toll on try and qualify for the GHO right out of Brown didn’t play his best golf at the Brown, who must awake several hours high school, but didn’t quite make it,” he USCAA Championships, but still he before his teammates so he can go adds. “It was a great bucket list experi- was able to walk away with a top- fin- through his treatments. He always travels ence, but I enjoy being able to help out ish during the two-day event. Chilly tem- with a few extra heavy bags with medical during the CF fundraiser.” peratures affected first round scoring, as equipment, but his teammate and room- And unlike most other people, Brown did a tough but fair course. mate on the road, Mike Balmer, is always looks at everything as a part of his buck- “A course that offers great risk/reward there to lend a helping hand. et list. In fact, the way he sees it, he’s liv- is one of the great traits of a champi- “Mike is the best teammate I could ing on someone else’s time. onship course,” Brown says. “I loved how ever ask for,” raves Brown. “If I’ve “I’ve always said that life experiences (the Blue Course) was set up hard one acquired nothing else out of my collegiate are worth more than the money it takes day and accessible the next. If you played golf career, I have gained a great friend.” to live them. The way I see it, I’m living the course the way it was supposed to be While Brown’s collegiate golf career on time I wasn’t supposed to have to played, it was scorable.” likely comes to an end in the USCAA begin with, so everything at this point is Brown got his start in golf at the age after this year (he has yet to make a final just ‘gravy’.” of , when his stepfather took him to the decision on when and where he will head Brown’s sentiments become lessons Canon Greater Hartford Open, a PGA next), he hopes to continue to play at his learned, especially when you realize Tour event in Connecticut (now The next destination. He will be applying to we’re all living on time we were never Travelers). There, instead of watching the University of Florida’s veterinary guaranteed. golf on television and falling asleep, he medical school, and hopes to move to To learn more about cystic fibrosis, was actually able to fall in love with the Florida to enjoy the weather and one of find a local chapter or to donate, visit sport. Being a perfectionist, Brown began his other favorite past times, jet skiing. Reynold’s foundation of choice at to work on his game and quickly found Brown also gives back to the CF com- www.cff.org. ★ 9 image notes Suits for Students Another successful “Suits for Students” was held in December with over 100 donations made by UMPI faculty and staff. The dona- tions included shirts, jackets, slacks, dresses, and ties among other items. All items were put on display in the Folsom Hall 2nd floor foyer for students to take as they needed, and were provided free of charge to the students. Thank you to all who donated professional clothing for our students!
HHEC hosts events for high school students The Houlton Higher Education Center will be hosting College Goal Sunday on Jan. 27, 2013 from 2-3 p.m. at the Center in Houlton. This event is geared towards high school students and is to assist them in applying for financial aid for college. There will be a presentation on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and then the com- Athletic Training Symposium puter labs will be open for students UMPI Athletic Training recently hosted the University of Southern and parents to fill out FAFSA applica- Maine and University of Maine athletic training students for the tions online. ■ Following this, from 3-4 Maine Athletic Training Student Symposium. The annual event is host- p.m., will be HHEC’s “Save Your ed by one of the four colleges in Maine that has an athletic training Presidents” event, which is also for high program, USM, UM, UMPI, and UNE. The students heard presenta- school seniors and their parents. It will tions on athletic pubalgia, female athlete triad and general medical include a slide show, visiting and questions conditions mixed with games, activities, and scenarios over two days. & answers with current students and gradu- ates from UMPI, UMA, and NMCC, door prizes, and giveaways Dr. Bonnie Wood and Robyn Oster have from the campuses. Students will also receive Admissions Application fee waivers from the campuses. Light refreshments case study accepted for publication will be served. FMI, contact Jean Henderson at 521.3100 or Dr. Bonnie Wood, Professor Emerita of Biology, and student, [email protected]. Robyn Oster, were notified that their case study entitled “The Buzz about Colony Collapse Disorder: A Look into the Causes, Employee Holiday Luncheon and Auction Effects, and Cures for CCD” has been accepted for publication The University will be having its annual by the peer-reviewed case collection employee holiday luncheon on Friday, Dec. 14, of the National Center for Case Study at noon in the Campus Center. New Teaching in Science (NCCSTS). Robyn gifts will be accepted at the Giving was a biology major who attended Tree for over 200 local foster children. UMPI during the 2011-2012 academic Some gift suggestions are: dolls, year through the National Student games, books, jewelry, toiletries, Exchange Program. She wrote the and gift certificates for the mall, case for her final project in Dr. movies, and restaurants. After the Wood’s Spring 2012 Science Seminar luncheon, there will be an auction of and it will be published in about two donated items from the UMPI family. Money raised will go to the Wards of the State, with DHHS buying the gifts for them. months. At that time one can access You may bring your gift, monetary donation or auction items to it at http://sciencecases.lib. the Human Resources Office anytime. FMI, contact Barbara buffalo.edu/cs/collection/. ★ Lambert at 768.9549. ★ photo: Getty Images
We want to hear about your news & events! If you would like to submit an item for the February image, the deadline for submissions is 4:30 pm. Monday, January 28, 2013. Submissions received after that date may not be included. Email news or event information to [email protected]. 10 university of maine at presque isle ✩ North of Ordinary December 2012
notes American Mathematics Competition More than 40 students participated in the American Mathematics Competition that took place at UMPI on Nov. 13 at the Campus Congratulations Center. The event was organized by the Mathematical Association of America and was for students ages 8 to 14.5. Emily Pelletier Schools could either register to participate in the November competition or they could participate at UMPI if their school didn’t participate in the competi- Student of the Month tion. There will be a competition in February for Emily is from Fort Kent and a senior in the students in grade 9-12. Athletic Training program. She is Captain of the Women’s Basketball Team, President of Criminal Justice Raffle the Athletic Training Club and is the Maine The Criminal Justice Club is selling calendar raffle tickets. For the Athletic Trainers Student Representative for month of February, there will be a prize winner every day. the Eastern District Athletic Training Winning tickets are re-entered into the draw- ing. The tickets cost $10 each and Association. Emily is an excellent student, each day’s prize is a minimum $20 an outstanding role model, and a leader gift card/certificate. Some of the who helps her teammates, other students prizes are $25, Pat’s Pizza; $20, Wal-Mart; and staff. Once again, congratulations! ★ $20, Braden Theater; $25, Amatos; and the drawing on the 28th will be for $200! FMI, contact Lisa Leduc at 768.3496 or [email protected]. Aroostook Relay for Life Kickoff The Aroostook Relay for Life Committee is holding its Scholarship Information ✩ 2013-2014 Academic Year kickoff night on Feb. 12, from 6-8 p.m. in the UMPI Applications for scholarships to be awarded for the Campus Center. This is the start of the “Relay season” new Academic Year are now available in the Financial leading up to the 16 hour event on May 31 – June 1. Aid Office – 232 Preble Hall (top floor) or online at: The kickoff is an opportunity for people to get informa- www.umpi.edu/files/current-students/financial- tion about the event and learn how to start a team, join aid/finaid-scholarship-app.pdf. (Please print, fill out, a team, or improve fundraising for a current team. Relay and return to the Financial Aid Office). Students for Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society. with a GPA of 3.0 or greater are urged to apply. Last year in Maine, 3,100 people received services spon- Application deadline is: Feb. 15, 2013 *Late applications will not be accepted* sored by the American Cancer Society; that includes one out of every five newly diagnosed cancer patients. FMI, visit www.relayforlife.org or contact Lisa Leduc at Community Rock the Walls Holiday Party at the Rock Wall in [email protected] or 768.9436. Gentile Hall!! Friday, Dec. 14, 3-9 p.m. (Yes, the last day of classes! Caribou Choral Society Concert Yippee!) Everyone is invited, bring your family and friends. The Caribou Choral Society will be presenting its 36th Snacks, Music, Climbing and Fun for everyone! Holiday cos- annual Christmas concerts, Spirit of the Season, on tumes are highly encouraged! Gentile Hall membership or Friday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Presque day pass required. FMI, contact Amanda Baker, 768.9401 or Isle, and Saturday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at Holy Rosary [email protected] Church in Caribou. A goodwill donation will be greatly appreciated. It’s that time of year again! Snowmobile Education Course Register for the University’s e2campus emergency notification sys- The Caribou Parks and Recreation Department will offer tem. All faculty, staff, and students should register for this free a snowmobile education course on Dec. 20 & 21, 6-9 service, which will notify you of p.m. at the Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center. The snow day cancellations and course is being offered in conjunction with the Maine emergency shutdowns for vari- Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The fee is ous reasons. In order to get these messages, you must sign up by going to $5, the course is open to all ages, passage of a final www.umpi.edu/e2campus and following the instructions on that exam is required, and you must attend both evenings of page. FMI, contact Jim Stepp at 768.9601. ★ class in order to receive your certificate. Pre-registration is required. FMI, call 493.4224. ★ 11 image through January 5 January 19 activities 12.13.2012–2.14.2013 Crafted: Fine Craft of UB Saturday College Northern Maine an exhibi- 9am–3pm, Campus Center sm t w t f s tion of work by local artists, January 21 Reed Gallery (see “First Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday dec 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Friday” story at left, below) Campus offices closed January 22 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ■ December 13 Classes Resume Student 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PE Majors Club 1pm, Owl’s Nest Senate 12:40pm, Alumni Room December 14 30 31 jan1 2345 Last Day of Classes ■ January 26 UMPI Games Club LARP mtg, 678 910 11 12 International Students Club 2pm, Alumni Room ■ UMPI 6:30pm, Pullen 113 & 114 13 14 1 16 17 18 19 Games Club LARP mtg, January 27 6:30pm, Pullen 113 & 114 ■ International Students Club 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 University Senate 1pm, 3pm, Alumni Room 27 28 29 30 31 feb1 2 CC118 January 28 December 16 Last Day to Add a Class 345 6 789Kappa Delta Phi NAS 8:45pm, January 29 CC118 ■ Kappa Delta Phi Student Senate 12:40pm, 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Midnight Breakfast 10pm, Alumni Room Café, Campus Ctr January 30 December 17 Last Day to Withdraw from a First Friday Art Walk Final Exams Begin ■ UMPI Class/University Friday, Dec. 7 was the First Friday Art Walk in Presque Dance Team 6:30pm, St. John January 31 Isle. In conjunction with Art Walk, the University had Room Criminal Justice Club an Opening Reception for Crafted: Fine Craft of December 18 12:30pm, Normal 104A ■ Northern Maine, curated by UMPI Assistant Professor Final Exams ■ PBL Club Kickoff for American Cancer of Fine Art Hyrum Benson. Some of the featured artists 11am, CC118 Society Relay for Life 6pm, included Terry Kelly, furniture maker; Edith Greiner, December 19 MPR weaver and fibers artist; Heather Bessey, potter; Jeremy Final Exams ■ UMPI Dance February 1 Frey, basket maker; Russell Mount, wood carver; Mary Team 6:30, Wieden Last Day to Request Pass/Fail Sanipass, basket maker; and Hyrum Benson, ceramics. Auditorium Option ■ International The exhibit will run through Jan. 5, 2013 in the Reed December 20 Students Club 3pm, Alumni Fine Art Gallery. The gallery is open Monday through Final Exams End ■ PE Majors Room Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed Club 1pm, Owl’s Nest ■ February 5 Sundays and University holidays. ★ Outing Club (OAPI) 1pm, Student Senate 12:40pm,
Community Gentile Hall ■ Student Alumni Room Organization of Social February 7 Workers 12:30pm, CC118 Toga Dance 10pm-1am, image is a monthly publication of December 22 Campus Center the University of Maine at UMPI Games Club LARP, February 8 Presque Isle’s Media Relations 6:30pm, Pullen 113 & 114 International Students Club Office, and is distributed to mem- bers of the University community. December 24 3pm, Alumni Room The deadline for material is ten days Campus offices close at noon February 9 One of Maine’s Public Universities before the date of publication. December 25 Kappa Delta Phi NAS Alumni ★ Rachel Rice, editor • 207.768.9447 • [email protected] Christmas Day holiday Dinner 6pm, MPR ★ Dick Harrison, design, layout & photography Campus offices closed ★ Gayla Shaw, administrative assistant February 12 In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its own goals January 1 Student Senate 12:40pm, of diversity, the University of Maine System shall not discriminate on the grounds of Alumni Room race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status or gender New Years Day expression, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veterans status in Campus offices closed February 14 employment, education, and all other areas of the University System. The University pro- vides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. January 11 Criminal Justice Club Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be UMPI Games Club LARP mtg, 12:30pm, Normal 104A ■ directed to Barbara DeVaney, Director of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment ★ Opportunity, 205 South Hall, 181 Main Street, Presque Isle ME 04769-2888, phone 6:30pm, Pullen 113 & 114 Valentine’s Day 207.768.9750, TTY available upon request. ★ 12