UMA Student Life

08/25/2026

Starting a new semester always comes with a few "wait, how do I do this again?" moments. Good news: you don't have to sort it out on your own.

The Academic Success Office is hosting free Get Set For Fall drop-in days before the Fall '26 semester begins. Swing by this week or next and get help with:

- Setting up Brightspace and other tech
- Printing and going over your syllabi
- Meeting with a tutor, or booking a time to see one

No sign-up, no appointment needed. Just come as you are.

Where: Katz Room 33, Katz Library, Augusta
When: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Mon - Thurs, this week and next
Cost: Free for all UMA students

Stop by and get yourself set for a good start to the semester. Hope to see you there!

Find more details on the UMA Calendar: uma.edu/events

07/15/2026

Interested in mental health, human services, advocacy, or making a difference on campus? Join UMA’s Mental Health & Human Services Club!

Open to all students, this club is a welcoming space to connect with peers, explore career interests, build leadership skills, and create meaningful change in our campus community.

Club members have helped bring ideas to life through:
• Guest speakers and career conversations
• Campus and virtual events
• Panel discussions with other student organizations
• Documentary screenings and discussions
• Educational and advocacy-focused programming

The club is currently looking for students interested in helping shape activities for the 2026–2027 academic year, including leadership opportunities on the executive board!

Upcoming meetings:
📅 July 24 | 12–1 PM
📅 August 21 | 12–1 PM

Whether you would like to attend occasionally or take on a leadership role, we would love to have you join us. Bring your ideas, interests, and enthusiasm as we plan another exciting year of programming and engagement.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Nicole Achey ([email protected]). We hope to see you at one of our upcoming meetings!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/YhLa50ZnrEA

07/02/2026

Congratulations, Mima!!!

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06/08/2026

Are you interested in mental health, human services, advocacy, community engagement, or leadership opportunities? Mental Health & Human Services Club is looking for new members!

The club is open to all students, but we especially encourage Mental Health and Human Services students to get involved. Whether you're looking to connect with peers, explore career interests, build your resume, or make a difference on campus, the club offers a welcoming space to learn, collaborate, and lead.

Our next meetings will be:
• July 24, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• August 21, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

05/13/2026

Take a closer look at these fascinating organisms that feed us, heal us, and occasionally outsmart us.
In Mycology: Introduction to Fungi, UMA’s new fully online, 4-credit lecture/lab, you will study fungal diversity, structure, genetics, ecology, and importance to humans, and explore roles in human health, biotech, and the environment.

With a hands-on lab kit, web-based simulations, and photography, you will grow fungi and investigate fungi through lab work, data analysis, and case study.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

05/12/2026

Explore free speech in a new fall Justice Studies course!

JUS 306: Free Speech in American Law, History, and Culture traces the history and legal foundations of free speech, from landmark court cases to the free speech controversies of today.

Topics include:
- Defamation and Parody
- Hate Speech
- Social Media
- Comedy and Cancellation
- Speech in Wartime
- Schools and Prisons
- Academic Freedom
- Money & Political Campaigns

Prerequisite: ENG101 or equivalent (Haven’t completed it? Email [email protected] to discuss your options!)

Thursdays, 4-5:45 pm. in person at the UMA Rockland Center or online via Zoom.

05/10/2026

Summer schedule update for the UMA Bangor Fitness Center:

Beginning this month, the Fitness Center will close at 2 p.m. on Fridays through August, and the facility will also be closed May 11–15. Whether you’re lifting, shooting hoops, or squeezing in a quick workout between summer plans, be sure to check the updated hours before stopping by!

05/08/2026

Looking for a summer job with flexible hours, a fun environment, and maybe even some workout motivation built into your shift? The UMA Bangor Fitness Center is hiring work-study students for the summer!

From greeting members to helping keep the gym running smoothly, this is a great opportunity to gain experience while staying connected on campus. Interested students can reach out to Joy Steward to learn more. 🔵🫎

Check the latest edition of The Moosenger for details!

05/04/2026

UMA is giving away IT equipment to help you stay connected, keep up with coursework, and finish the semester strong! No catch, just support.

Items available include:
🖥️ Desktop computers
💻 All-in-one computers
🖱️ Monitors, keyboards, and mice
📠 Other miscellaneous devices

Find all the details in the latest edition of The Moosenger!

04/11/2026

We all relieve stress in different ways. Music can help us to decompress and unwind or give us the energy to power through.

Help us build the most amazing stress-reliever playlist ever! Submit your go-to stress-relief songs below for a chance to hear them on UMA Radio.

Be sure to tune in the last weekend in April and let the music melt your stress away.

Your entries make you eligible for UMA radio swag!