UMPI FALL 2013 DEAN’S LIST
Two hundred and ninety-nine students at the University of Maine at Presque were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester, according to Dr. Michael Sonntag, provost and vice president for academic affairs.
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UMPI announces dean’s list for fall 2013
Two hundred and ninety-nine students at the University of Maine at Presque have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester, according to Dr. Michael Sonntag, provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Planet Head Day connects community, cancer patients
February may bring thoughts of Valentine’s Day romance, but one local event spotlights other facets of love. When a friend or loved one gets a life-threatening diagnosis, the emotion can be channeled into a cause – and in this case, what began as a spur-of-the-moment activity seven years ago has grown into a leading fundraiser supporting area cancer patients.
University’s basketball teams have mixed results
The University of Maine at Presque Isle women’s basketball team used a balanced attack to defeat the visiting Eagles of Eastern Maine Community College, 68-52, Saturday.
American Mathematics Competition to be held at UMPI
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host the American Mathematics Competition on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 12:30-4 p.m. in the St. John and Aroostook Rooms of the Campus Center.
UMPI and Alumni Board of Directors seeking nominations
The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the Alumni Board of Directors are seeking nominations for the Distinguished Recent Alumni Award, which will be presented at the University Day Luncheon on Wednesday, April 16.
Presque Isle councilor hopes to establish ‘pool scholarship’ fund
At least one city councilor is looking to the new year and how it will affect those who used the indoor pool, following the decision in December to close the facility in February and team up with the University of Maine at Presque Isle to use the pool at Gentile Hall for municipal purposes.
UMPI receives top ranking from U.S. News and World Report
The University of Maine at Presque Isle has garnered a fourth top ranking from U.S. News and World Report as one of the Best Colleges for Veterans among Regional Colleges in the North.
UMPI’s Sonntag accepts top position at USC Sumter
University of Maine at Presque Isle officials announced Jan. 17 that Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Sonntag will step down at the end of January to accept the top position at the University of South Carolina Sumter. He has served as UMPI’s chief academic officer since 2007.
Colleges support second-year scholarships for AAI
The support of the county’s four colleges to an innovative and relatively new region-wide program will extend from one year to two the scholarship support granted to graduating seniors from each of northern Maine’s 16 high schools annually.