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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009, 11:59 pm
End of the year
by Heather SteevesHey,
Thank you for following this blog. Thank you for being loyal readers. I am leaving The Maine Campus, as I am graduating. It has been an amazing four years; this one tops it off. We saw a huge budget crisis (which we’re stills struggling with at UMaine), layoffs, programs cut, some of our peers died tragically young. We saw a new MLK plaza, new dining facilities, a 24-hour union and President Kennedy stay.
It’s a year of starts. A lot came up this school year that will not be resolved by graduation. I wish UMaine the best of luck.
I hope I delivered you news you cared about in a timely, accurate way; it’s all I strived to do.
Dylan Riley will take over as news editor next September. Mary Emmi will be the assistant news editor. I expect great things from them, as should you.
Have a great, healthy summer.
Heather Steeves, News editor
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009, 9:44 am
Student/Alumni deaths.
by Heather SteevesIt’s a sad time, and we respect that. A large part of the campus seems to be in mourning. Andrew Gerke and Brian James were both young Black Bears.
As part of covering these deaths, we want to hear from you. Their friends. The Maine Campus is working to tell the true stories of these young men. Who they were, how important they were to their community.
If you would be interested in talking to us, please e-mail me. Heather_Steeves@umit.maine.edu
Peace,
Heather Steeves, News editor
Monday, April 13th, 2009, 2:36 pm
We need your help
by Heather SteevesHey blog followers,
I need help. Know anyone who has dropped out because s/he could no longer afford UM’s tuition? If so e-mail me ASAP please. It’s for a story in Thursday’s budget issue.
Thank you,
Heather Steeves, News editor
Heather_Steeves@umit.maine.edu
Thursday, March 26th, 2009, 4:30 pm
Layoffs and tuition hikes: Kennedy and Waldron’s budget meeting
by Heather SteevesHey blog followers,
UMaine’s President Kennedy had a meeting today in Wells. He, and Janet Waldron who works in finances, spoke about layoffs, consolidation of services, stimulus money, tuition hikes, etc.
A full story is coming, but in brief:
Tuition will go up 6 percent.
At least 40 layoffs — a total of up to 100 jobs lost when you include not filling vacancies.
UMaine might consider losing the Computer Connection store.
State funding is down.
We will get stimulus money, but we’re not sure how it will be used or what campuses will get what amounts.
I’ll type up the full article tomorrow, but after a full day of Tweeting and figuring out how to live stream video to mainecampus.com, I’m exhausted. Thank you everyone who follows TheMaineCampus on Twitter — you made the meeting much more fun with your questions (which we then asked for you). The same type of meeting is happening Monday in Wells at 10 a.m. so if you want to come, do; if you don’t want to come, please send Twitter messages to us during the conference and I’ll try to make sure all your questions get answered.
Thank you again,
Heather Steeves, News editor
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009, 8:14 pm
Dominique Dawes coming to campus
by Heather SteevesStudent Senate passed resolution for Women’s Symposium which will bring Dominique Dawes to campus. The senate gave $3,500 to sponsor bringing the three-time olympian gymnast to campus.
Heather Steeves, News editor
PS: <a href=”http://www.twitter.com/themainecampus”>TheMaineCampus Twitter</a> updates even earlier than this blog. Follow us 
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009, 7:43 pm
Student Senate does not want homework on weekends.
by Heather SteevesHey blog followers,
I’m sitting in the General Student Senate meeting as I blog. A resolution is coming up named “Prevent Online Course Work During Holidays and Weekends.” Check mainecampus.com tomorrow night to see if it passes and what difference it will make if it does.
Heather Steeves, News editor
Thursday, January 29th, 2009, 12:02 am
Eastern Maine Medical Center’s employment cuts will not affect Cutler
by Heather SteevesHello blog followers,
I called UMaine’s Cutler Health Center today. Despite news that EMMC will chop 76 employees’ jobs, these cuts do not apply to Cutler.
The Maine Campus is watching job cuts through this tough time. If you have any tips about job cuts on campus, please e-mail me on FirstClass: Heather_Steeves@umit.maine.edu
Heather Steeves, News editor
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, 12:08 am
Welcome to the news blog
by Heather SteevesWelcome to the news blog. This is where The Maine Campus news team will post breaking news. This may also include summaries of paper issues. If you don’t have time to flip through and read everything, this is a good alternative.
So welcome and keep coming back. We will update more as the semester progresses.
Heather Steeves, News editor
