UMA Student Life

10/16/2026

🚌 Boston Day Trip: Sign-ups are open! 🚌

Join Student Life and TRIO on Saturday, Nov. 7 for a day in Boston, exploring the city at your own pace.

🎟️ $15 for students (guests $25, guest sign-ups open Oct. 28, one guest per student)

🖼️ FREE Museum of Fine Arts admission with your UMA student ID

📍 Pickups in Bangor (7 AM), Augusta (8:15 AM), Topsham (9 AM), and Kennebunk (10 AM). Topsham and Kennebunk require advance notice

🏙️ Drop-offs at Faneuil Hall and the MFA; bus heads home at 8 PM

Only 50 seats, so don’t wait! Sign up and pay at the Office of Student Life in Augusta (RSC 117) or Bangor (Eastport 126), call (207) 621-3374, or email [email protected].

Food, attractions, and getting around the city aren’t included, so plan accordingly.

10/16/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Test your knowledge of various issues and surrounding domestic violence in this week’s Kahoot trivia. (Currently enrolled students who participate are eligible to win a prize!) https://tinyurl.com/3zm5xy4y

Keep an eye on the Lookout and social media next week for information on awareness events hosted by Counseling and Wellness. 💜

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!