UMPI News in brief
University hosts blood drive
PRESQUE ISLE — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host its annual spring semester American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, Feb. 1. This blood drive is sponsored by the UMPI Residence Life Office, the Brothers of Kappa Delta Phi and the Sisters of Kappa Delta Phi NAS.
The blood drive is scheduled from noon until 5 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room. If donors wish to reserve a time to make their donation, they should call 800-RED-CROSS or 768-9585 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can sign up at the new online appointment scheduler at www.redcrossblood.org.
“A hero is a person who is willing to give up something to save a life,” Jim Stepp, director of residence life, said. “There are many examples of heroic behavior, some of which can prove to be quite difficult; other heroic acts can be as simple as rolling up your sleeves.”
Stepp said the American Red Cross needs to collect 1,400 pints of blood each working day to meet the needs of people in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. There is currently an urgent need for type O- and B- blood. If you have either of these types of blood, please consider donating.
Volunteers are also needed to assist with the blood drive. Anyone interested in volunteering or in need of more information should call 768-9585 or e-mail james.stepp@umpi.edu.
The University regularly holds three blood drives each year. Last year, the University collected a record 440 pints of blood at these drives. This year, officials hope to cross the 500-pint mark. All campus and community members are invited to take part in this life-giving event.
Students to host event to reflect on Tanzania trip
University of Maine at Presque Isle students will share their service learning reflections through slides and stories at a community presentation in the Campus Center’s Allagash Room at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2. UMPI students traveled with Shirley Rush, associate professor of social work and bachelor of social work program director, to Tanzania in May of 2011. During their service-learning trip, students were given opportunities to work in an orphanage, assist teachers, work with people who have HIV/AIDS, work with people with disabilities and work with women in the area of economic development. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 768-9427.
Gallery hosts reception for new exhibition
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Art Galley will welcome a new exhibition with an opening reception from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3. Frank Sullivan’s Maine is an exhibition of paintings by Sullivan; his views and interpretations of Maine from Aroostook County to the coast. For more information, call 768-9442. The exhibition will be on display until Saturday, Feb. 18.
Journalism seminar with media experts
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will welcome Darrell Dorgan, Shawn Cunningham and Jen Lynds to take part in a journalism seminar titled “Information Overload: How Do You Find the Truth?” at 7 p.m. in Wieden Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Topics of discussion will include: where people get their news; the changes in media and news that brought it to where it is today; and whether or not the changing landscape of media is good or bad, and why. The public is invited to attend this free event and participate in discussion with the panel of media experts. For more information about this event, contact UMPI’s Community and Media Relations Office at 768-9452.
