December 2012

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.

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