Lecture series continues
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle is pleased to announce that its 2010-2011 University Distinguished Lecturer Series will continue with a presentation by Dr. Mark Noble, director of the University of Rochester Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute. Noble will deliver his talk “Stem Cell Biology: The Next Medical Revolution” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, in the University’s Campus Center. FMI contact Sara Martin at 768-9452.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will welcome parks and recreation officials from across Maine and Canada when the Northern Maine Community Recreation Association hosts the Maine Recreation and Parks Association’s Regional Workshop from Oct. 21 to 22. On Friday, Oct. 22, activities get under way at UMPI with a breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration will take place from 8-8:45 a.m. Dr. Burnett will deliver the keynote address, “Youth Sports Philosophy 101,” from 9-10:15 a.m. Following Burnett’s address, workshop sessions will be held throughout the rest of the morning and the afternoon. The MRPA Fall Workshop will end at 3:30 p.m. For complete details on the MRPA Fall Workshop and the latest conference agenda, visit http://merpa.org/2010RegionalWorkshop.aspx.
For more information, contact Kathy Mazzuchelli at the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department at 493-4224.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Community Activities Board will host an event from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Wieden Auditorium featuring magician Jay Mattioli. Mattioli was named by International Brotherhood of Magicians as a Champion of Magic — one of the youngest magicians to ever receive this honor. In 2006, He earned first place at the Society of American Magicians International Stage Contest of Magic, becoming one of only a few magicians in history to receive first prize in both of these international magic competitions. More recently, Mattioli appeared on NBC’s Number 1 hit show “America’s Got Talent,” where he levitated TV talk show star Jerry Springer. The public may attend this event. For more information call April Sue Platt at 768-9582.
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will be holding its annual Fall Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 12 to 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room, Campus Center. The blood drive is sponsored by the University’s Residence Life Office, the Brothers of Kappa Delta Phi and the Sisters of Kappa Delta Phi NAS. Walk-ins are welcome and door prizes will be given away during the drive. If donors wish to reserve a time in advance, they should call 1-800-GIVE-Life or log onto www.givelife.org.
ELLSWORTH — Coming to America: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Immigration, a one-day conference presented by the Maine Humanities Council will take place on Friday, Oct. 29from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Grand in Ellsworth.
Immigration has raised complex issues for Maine and America throughout history, affecting our society and our landscape. With new immigrants and refugees arriving every day, people continue to struggle with the profound and complicated changes that occur. This conference will explore these historic and contemporary challenges.
Primary presentations will be given by Professor Edward O’Donnell from the College of the Holy Cross, Professor Tomasz Hertzog of the University of Maine Presque Isle, and Ian Yaffe, executive director of Mano en Mano in Milbridge. The day will also include several break-out sessions to enable deeper conversation about specific topics.
“This is very timely and important,” noted Martina Duncan, assistant director of the Maine Humanities Council. “Programs such as these give us a deeper understanding of these vital and topical subjects.”
The MHC offers several public programs throughout the year. To register visit www.mainehumanities.org or call 773-5051.
