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Students, Staff & Faculty: Explore the opportunities highlighted below to stay updated and get involved.
Announcements
Call for Poster Exhibit Abstracts – Due TODAY!
Thurs, Dec. 4th (3-4pm) – Wishcamper Center Atrium (Portland Campus)
The USM Metropolitan University Steering Group invites faculty and students to present their work with community partners during a poster session on December 4th. Posters will highlight current and previous collaborations with community partners, including K-12 students and teachers, industry partnerships, community service and service-learning projects, etc. Following the poster session, honorary speaker Dr. Barbara Holland will speak regarding the Metropolitan University vision for the future. Please complete this online form by Nov 24th to present at the event:
https://docs.google.com/a/maine.edu/forms/d/1rzKdOi2JZBDD3XhZfftJ9Iv_EH9gQEivlEXieK_218Q/viewform
Upcoming Events
World AIDS Day – Free HIV Testing
Mon, Dec. 1st (11am-3pm) – Woodbury Campus Center (Portland Campus)
Free HIV testing and World AIDS Day events at USM! There will be films, resources, prizes and raffles. Free testing at Woodbury Campus Center on 12/1 between 11am and 3pm and again on 12/2 between 9am and 1pm. University Health and Counseling in Gorham will also be offering free testing for the month of December. More detailed are listed on the following website.
Contact: Ann Lovegren at 207 780 5411
More Info: http://usm.maine.edu/mcsa/world-aids-day-usm
Learning and Thriving Together through Community Engagement
Thurs, Dec. 4th and 5th – Wishcamper Center (Portland Campus)
Please join the conversation with Dr. Barbara Holland, an internationally renowned expert on community engagement and a founder of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU). She is here to visit and hold a conversation about our identity as a Metropolitan University. Your voice, expertise, and passion for the well-being of our greater community and our students is needed during these two days of events.
More Info: http://usm.maine.edu/musteeringgroup
Blood Drive – Open to the Public!
Mon, Dec. 8th (11am-4pm) – Wishcamper Center (Portland Campus)
Donating blood just once can save up to three lives. The University of Southern Maine is hosting a blood drive on December 8th in the Wishcamper Center at 34 Bedford Street, Portland. To make an appointment between 11am and 4pm please visit the following website http://www.redcrossblood.org/give/drive/driveSearch.jsp?_requestid=495833
More Info: http://www.redcross.org/blood
Internships and Work Opportunities
If you are looking for an internship or an off-campus work opportunity visit USM's eRecruiting website to explore internship and job postings from area employees. For help with the site, questions or general career assistance contact USM's Career Services.
Contact: careers@usm.maine.edu (207 780 4040)
eRecruiting: https://usm.experience.com/experience/login
Volunteer Opportunity
Girls on the Run
Interested in getting involved with Girls on the Run – Maine? They are currently looking for coaches to inspire girls to be healthy, joyful and confident. Not a runner? Not a problem! They provide all of the training necessary. Contact kate.verlee@girlsontherun.org for more info.
Featured Community Partner
Maine Veterans' Home
Maine Veterans' Home is an organization the works closely with the US Department of Veteran Affairs to ensure the six MVH facilities are constantly updated to provide care for Maine's hero's and their families with the dignity and respect they have earned. Their mission is "caring for those who served." Services range from rehabilitation and therapy options to long term, residential and end of life care. The program also offers assistance in the form of a stipend to qualified veterans in order to minimize costs. Some of the associated volunteer opportunities include assisting with arts and crafts, transport, reading, events, gardening, and delivering mail.
More Info: http://www.maineveteranshomes.org/volunteering/volunteer-programs.html
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