Graduate Education

The University

Founded in 1865, The University of Maine is the land-grant university of the State of Maine and shares sea-grant college status with the University of New Hampshire. Located on a 1,100-acre campus adjoining the town of Orono, it is nine miles from Bangor, Maine’s third largest city.

The largest in the state-wide university system, the Orono campus is dynamic and cultural. Enjoying a classic New England setting, the campus offers easy access to both Maine’s urban and rural areas. Last year over 500 students from 70 foreign countries and most American states studied here; nearly 20% of the total enrollment regularly is admitted from other states and nations. Culturally, Orono should appeal to every taste. Guest speakers provide insight into current political, social, and scientific thought. Special programs in the arts abound, including theatre productions, musical offerings, and art exhibits. Intercollegiate athletic events occur throughout the academic year.

The full-time faculty numbers over 800. There are 10,700 students enrolled at The University of Maine, 2,300 of whom are graduate students.

The University of Maine is comprised of the following colleges: The Colleges of Business, Public Policy and Health; Education and Human Development; Liberal Arts and Sciences; Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture; and Engineering. Details of the various undergraduate programs of these colleges may be found in the undergraduate catalog of The University of Maine.

Mission

The Graduate School articulates a vision of excellence for The University of Maine graduate community. The School is charged with serving as an advocate for graduate education within and outside the campus community, ensuring quality and equity across all graduate disciplines, supporting the academic and nonacademic interests of graduate students, promoting the synergy between graduate education and research, teaching and outreach, and ensuring that all graduate students are prepared for future professional pursuits.

Graduate Study and Graduate Life

Graduate work has been available at The University of Maine for many years. The first master’s degree was conferred in 1881; the first doctoral degree in 1960. Since 1923, graduate work has been a separate division of the University. Today the master’s degree is offered in over 60 areas of study and the doctorate in 25 areas.

The Graduate School has primary responsibility for administering the policies and procedures relating to graduate study. Graduate School policy is made by the Graduate Faculty, acting through its representative body, the Graduate Board.

Graduate work in Maine is concentrated at two of the seven units of The University of Maine system: The flagship campus of The University of Maine, in Orono, and the University of Southern Maine. University of Maine graduate courses are offered on other campuses on a selected basis. Graduate programs now available on a part-time basis at other campuses are the Master of Public Administration (at Augusta), and the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (at the University of Southern Maine). The College of Education and Human Development has outreach centers throughout the State, offering a Master of Education degree. The Hutchinson Center in Belfast also offers graduate courses leading to both the Master of Business Administration and Master of Social Work degrees as well as various other graduate classes.

Graduate School Office. The Graduate School’s staff (located in 2 Winslow Hall) is available to assist graduate students in both academic and personal matters. The staff can offer advice concerning admission, registration, degree requirements, thesis format, procedures for changing programs, and the availability of fellowships and scholarships. Students are encouraged to contact this office concerning any matters for which additional information is needed.  

Auxiliary Services 

Auxiliary Services provides on-campus housing for single students and students with families, as well as dining services to the campus community.

 Housing

The University of Maine has 18 residence hall facilities, ranging from 38 to 300 residents.  Graduate students are housed in Estabrooke Hall, a continuous housing and smoke-free, coed residence hall for grad students and undergrad students 21 years of age or older.  The majority of the rooms in Estabrooke are single occupancy with a limited number of double occupancy rooms.

The Graduate Center,  serving all graduate students at UMaine, is located on the first floor and features a computer clusterwith printers, a resource room complete with catalogs and brochures of other universities, and a study lounge.

Once a student has been confirmed by the Graduate School, Housing Services will automatically mail a letter with a personal Logon ID and Password to each graduate student.  Applications for university housing for graduate students will be made via our online application process after April 15, 2007 and should be received by May 31, 2007 for initial consideration.

 Eligibility for Housing

 To be eligible to reside on campus: 

• Graduate students must be matriculated and enrolled in University of Maine coursework during each semester.

• Students must be matriculated and enrolled for a minimum of nine University of Maine credits at the time an assignment is finalized and throughout each semester. 

• Any undergraduate who, during the semester, changes enrollment status and is registered for fewer than nine credits must contact Housing Services to request an exception to continue to live in the residence halls. Without an approved eligibility exception a student is not eligible for housing. The Housing Assignments Coordinator may make exceptions to the eligibility requirement on a case-by-case basis.

 Contact Information:

Auxiliary Services, Housing Services and Black Bear Dining, 5734 Hilltop Commons, Orono, ME 04469-5734. Phone: (207) 581-4580.   Fax: (207) 581-4714. E-mail housing@umerl.maine.edu.~ Website:  www.umaine.edu/sas

Residence hall occupants are expected to reside on campus for the entire academic year. Those who do not meet this requirement should refer to the Room and Board License, section #2, to review the Cancellation Fee policy as set forth in the academic year Room and Board License terms and conditions.

Family Housing

Family housing is available at University Park for students, staff, and faculty with families. Call (207) 581-4580 or e-mail: housing@umerl.maine.edu or visit our web site at:  www..umaine.edu/sas for more information.

Black Bear Dining Services 
Resident Meal Plan

Residence hall students may choose from a variety of meal plan options - Traditional meal plans which include the 19-plus, 14-plus, 9-plus, and 7-plus; and three semester block plans: the 200-plus meal plan, the 175-plus meal plan and the 150-plus meal plan. Each plan has, in addition to dining commons access, a value of Dining Funds (the “plus”) associated with them for the semester. Per semester Dining Fund values are as follows:

Traditional Plans

19-plus   $50 dining funds available to all residence hall students
14-plus   $100 dining funds available to all residence hall students
10-plus   $250 dining funds available to upperclass students only
  7-plus   $500 dining fund available to upperclass students only

Semester Block Plans - (Upper Class Students ONLY)

200-plus   $100
175-plus   $125
150-plus   $150

Estabrooke Resident Plan

$500 in dining funds available to Estabrooke Residents only

Dining Funds can be used in any of the dining commons and Retail Operations, including EastSide and SouthSide Markets, Oakes Room Café, Athletic Concessions, The Bears Den, the BB2, and the Maine Marketplace. The traditional resident meal plans (19-plus, 14-plus, 10-plus, and 7-plus) also include three guest meal passes per semester. Dining funds expire June 30^th. 

Off-campus residents also have a series of meal plans available to them. For information and assistance, interested students should contact the MaineCard Office, Cutler Health Center, telephone 207/581-CARD (2273). 3

Black Bear Bucks 

Black Bear Bucks are available to all students and staff. Black Bear Bucks can be purchased with cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover with a minimum deposit of $5.00. You can use your Black Bear Bucks in all Black Bear Dining operations (where you will receive a 5% discount AND are tax exempt), the Bookstore, copying in the library, printing in most clusters, MCA, residence hall laundry and MaineBound. Black Bear Bucks may be used at participating off-campus locations in the greater Bangor area.

For more information about on-campus dining options for both the resident or non-resident student, contact the Black Bear Dining Office at (207) 581-4580 or-email dining@umerl.maine.edu.

Services for Commuter and Non-Traditional Students. Commuter and Non-Traditional students’ lives are often complicated and fast-paced. The Office of Commuter/Non-Traditional Student Services exists to respond to the needs of the University’s off-campus population and of those students who fall into the category of non-traditional. The office can provide students with information about programs and services, as well as personal and academic support and referrals. Services provided include off-campus housing information, a student lounge with a microwave and refrigerator, spouse/partner/dependent activity cards, commuter lockers, and special programming throughout the year. For additional information, contact the office on the second floor of the Memorial Union by phone at (207) 581-1734 or look at our web page at http://www.umaine.edu/studentaffairs/ntsp/default.htm.

Annual Basic Safety Training and Annual Department Safety Training is required of all regular and student employees. Classes are offered throughout the semester and training is available on the Internet at www2.umaine.edu/SEM /. Refresher training must be completed on an annual basis. Additional Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) training is conducted within each department or laboratory using chemicals. Specific information may be obtained from the laboratory manager or departmental safety coordinator. Other Safety Training may be required by the department based on the functions of the work assigned. Mandatory training requirements must be completed to ensure continued participation in certain research programs.

Safety and Environmental Management Department. The Department of Safety and Environmental Management (SEM) supports the University’s mission by providing training, guidance and consultation services to all members of the University Community on matters related to safety and environmental health. SEM policies are drafted to foster a safe and healthful campus environment and to comply with various regulatory requirements.

The Staff of SEM works with a network of part-time and full-time Safety Coordinators to foster an attitude of safety and environmental awareness within the University Community. The Department also serves as a liaison to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, governing safety and environmental health.

Student Health Services. Student Health Services provides general medical care as well as special services for students seeking to maintain good health and fitness. Students may be seen at the health center for treatment of acute medical problems or injuries, assistance in dealing with chronic illness, immunizations, women’s health issues, contraception, sexual health, fitness, nutrition, smoking cessation, skin cancer screening and many other health promotion programs. Cutler Health Center also provides students with an ambulance service, and on-site laboratory, x-ray, and pharmacy services.

The clinical staff includes physicians, a physician’s assistant, nurse practitioners, physician consultants, pharmacist, athletic trainers, radiology technologist, medical technologists, and medical assistants.

Physician consultants and other specialists expand services and convenience by offering regularly scheduled clinics for gynecological consultations, HIV testing, massage therapy, optometry, orthopedic, and podiatry. These clinics are provided at times convenient to the student’s schedule and often providing a cost saving for the student. Health center staff provide assistance with access to care not available at the health center by scheduling appointments, coordinating services, and assisting with insurance company authorization for services.

All registered UMaine students are welcome to use the health center for medical care. There are charges for services including office visits, laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, supply and specialized clinical services at the health center.

The pharmacy accepts prescriptions from your private health care provider. Prescriptions may be filled on a walk-in basis. Pharmacy hours are Monday-Friday 9 - 4 PM., closing daily from 12:30 - 1:00 PM. The pharmacy offers prescription medicines as well as some over-the-counter medications at very competitive prices.

Laboratory and Radiology services accept orders from private physicians. Orders must provide the diagnosis and specify the phone number and office address of the doctor ordering the tests.

The health center’s hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM for treatment, except for Thursday, 10 AM - 4 PM. Hours during regularly scheduled breaks vary. Please check our website for details.

Emergency Services. In an EMERGENCY please dial 911 from any phone. Cutler Health Center operates a state licensed volunteer ambulance service U.V.A.C. (University Volunteer Ambulance Corps). If there is a need to get to a hospital but it is not an emergency, Student Health Services provides “free” taxi transport to and from the hospital (see After Hours Services).

Immunizations. Any person born after December 31, 1956 must show proof of immunizations against measles, mumps and rubella along with tetanus/diphtheria. Vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella must have been given after your first birthday and after 1967. Tetanus/diphtheria vaccine must have been received within the past 10 years. A photocopy of a record that has been signed by a health provider is required. Please do not send original records.

Specialty Clinics. The specialty clinic provides campus access to a wide array of professional healthcare services. This includes an optometrist for eye care, glasses and contact lens needs. Both orthopedic and podiatry consultations are offered by local physicians for easy student access and convenience. Confidential HIV testing through the Eastern Maine Aids Network is offered every Wednesday. Massage therapy is available three times a week for students to ease the muscle tension associated with a busy academic schedule. Asthma testing and support, allergy shots, nutritional/weight management counseling, cardiovascular risk assessment, travel counseling, health assessments, and wart treatments are also available, please call 581-4179 for more information.

Student Programs. Fun with Fitness and Training and Safety are two student run programs within the specialty clinics. The first is geared towards assisting students in getting started in or continuing with a regular exercise program. The latter provides CPR and First Aid training for the campus community. To learn more about these services call 581-4179.

Women’s Health Services. Women’s Health Services include annual exams, emergency contraception (Morning After Pill), screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and infections, pregnancy testing, pregnancy options counseling and referral, breast exams and self-breast exam education, birth control provisions, as well as assessment and treatment of urinary tract infections. For consultation, follow-up, and referral for a variety of women’s concerns including PMS, menopause, colposcopy, biopsy for abnormal pap evaluation and services for women who have experienced sexual trauma, call 581-4179.

Ambulatory Care. General medical care is provided on an appointment basis. However, while patients are encouraged to make appointments, it is possible to walk-in to the clinic for same day health care services. To make an appointment, call 581-4179.

World Wide Web. Point your browser to: http://www.umaine.edu/cutler/. Cutler Health Center updates information on this site as needed, in order to provide the most accurate information to the student public. A wide range of information can be found at this site: immunization requirements, student insurance, clinic hours, services available and health alerts.

After Hours Service. A health care provider is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week while classes are in session for the spring and fall semesters. Coverage varies for each break so please check the website for details. The medical answering service is available to coordinate taxi transportation to and from the hospital. Calling 581-4000 when the health center is closed activates the service. There is no charge for the taxi service if the health center is provided with a copy of the hospital medical record. The costs of all hospital, emergency room, medication, radiology, laboratory, non-health-center physician, and/or other services are the responsibility of the student. If you have any questions, call 581-4179 during normal business hours, or 581-4000 after hours for additional information.

Counseling Center. The Counseling Center will help any student who is in a crisis situation. There is no charge for counseling and psychological services. There is, however, a fee for psychiatric consultation. Students with 6 credits or more are eligible for the full range of counseling and psychological services. Students carrying less than 6 credits are eligible for group counseling, consultation and educational programs. Call 581-1392 for more information.

Career Center. The Career Center assists graduate students in planning for professional careers. Services available include individual career counseling, career information for exploring options, assistance in identifying potential employers, resume/vita critiques, job search strategy sessions, mock interviews using videotape equipment, job listings, employer information, and information packets on preparing for an academic job search. Students may access job listings via the Career Center website which gives students immediate access to career services and job listings nationwide. The Health and Legal Professions Program is also part of the Career Center, and students considering law school or professional school in the health professions are encouraged to make an appointment with our Health and Legal Professions Career Specialist. There is no charge to students for these services. The Career Center is located on the third floor of the Memorial Union and is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For further information, call 581-1359 or access our website: www.umaine.edu/career

Peace Corps Recruiting Office. The University hosts a Peace Corps recruiter on a monthly basis who conducts interviews, provides informational sessions, and is available for class presentations. The recruiter may be contacted by calling the Career Center in the Memorial Union at 581-1359. The Peace Corps offers graduating students the opportunity to make a difference in another part of the world while gaining valuable personal and professional experience. Volunteers are needed for a wide variety of fields, including ESL, education, forestry, environmental education, parks & wildlife, and small business development.

Office of International Programs. The Office of International Programs (OIP) has primary responsibility for coordinating and promoting UMaine international initiatives, exchanges, activities and programs. The OIP fosters and supports international education on campus and strives to advance international understanding and global awareness.

The Office of International Programs is responsible for admission of undergraduate international students; establishing and coordinating successful university linkages, exchanges and study abroad programs for students and faculty; immigration processing and advising; the University’s exchange visitor program; student orientation and support services. With academic departments, the OIP promotes internationalization of the curriculum. The OIP sponsors activities, seminars and programs to promote international awareness on campus and in the community.

Services to foreign nationals include immigration, cultural and academic advising, various social activities and a weekly coffee hour. There is an active International Student Association, and an annual campus-wide “Culturefest”. The office also provides support to faculty and researchers.

The University of Maine’s Study Abroad Program is located in the Office of International Programs and there are opportunities for graduate students to participate in an international experience. For more information call 581-1509, or visit OIP in 100 Winslow Hall. Call 581-2905 for additional information. e-mail: umintprg@maine.edu or visit www.umaine.edu/international.

The Office of Disability Support Services coordinates a wide range of services for students with all types of disabilities. Students with disabilities have two options when making requests for academic accommodation. Requests are made to either the Director of Disability Services at College Success Programs or to the faculty member teaching the student’s class. A specific procedure is in place for both options, and must be reviewed and followed every semester. Complete procedures for obtaining accommodations as well as guidelines for documentation of disability can be found in the Student Handbook or by contacting Disability Services, East Annex, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469. Phone (207) 581-2320 or 581-2325 (TTY.)

Graduate Student Government. The Graduate Student Government (GSG) represents all graduate students in addressing issues that specifically concern graduate education and graduate student life. The GSG is governed by a board of representatives, which is comprised of one graduate student from each department for every 50 graduate students in the department. This board meets every other week to vote on matters of policy, procedure and budget and these meetings are open to all graduate students. The primary functions of the GSG are to influence University policy decisions, serve on University committees, and sponsor special services to graduate students. These services include providing grants for research and travel, supporting graduate clubs and organizations, co-hosting the annual Graduate Recognition Ceremony, and sponsoring educational and social events. The GSG is funded primarily by activity fees paid by graduate students. For more information about the GSG, graduate students are encouraged to visit the GSG office in the Memorial Union, or call 581-4548.

Campus Recreation. UMaine Campus Recreation is a central student service in the Division of Student Affairs. offering a great variety of recreational programming to students and the university community. Campus Recreation promotes an active lifestyle through recreational, educational, and challenging programs. More than 65 Intramural Sports activities are offered each year for mens, womens, and coed competition. There are more than 20 active Sport Clubs on the UMaine campus ranging from Ultimate, Mens & Womens Rugby, and Mens & Womens Lacrosse to Hackey Sack, Baseball, Golf, and Fencing. These clubs compete against clubs and teams from other universities and colleges. Campus Recreation also offers group fitness classes each semester both on land and in the water. These classes include: Yoga, Pilates, Step Aerobics, Aquacize, and Cardio Extreme. Open Recreation is available in the Memorial Gym, Lengyel Gym, and the MaineBound Adventure Center. These facilities are open for free play and include: basketball/volleyball courts, racquetball and squash courts, swimming pool, field house with indoor track, and a state-of-the-art indoor rock climbing center. These facilities are available to students at no additional charge. Indoor and outdoor ice skating is also available in season. Campus Recreation maintains more than 20 miles of trails in the University Forest for hiking, biking, and skiing. Sports and outdoor gear are available for rental and checkout in the MaineBound Adventure Center and the Memorial Gym. Lockers are available for rent as well. MaineBound is the university’s outdoor program. MaineBound offers a wealth of outdoor recreation and education opportunities. Trips, clinics and courses (credit and noncredit) are offered in kayaking, canoeing, climbing, backpacking, hiking, camping, snowshoeing, skiing, and much more. Maine Bound also rents outdoor gear like tents, skis, backpacks, climbing shoes, canoes, flatwater kayaks and stoves. The MaineBound Adventure Center, located near the Maine Center for the Arts, houses a state-of-the-art indoor rock climbing tower and bouldering wall. Students climb for FREE. Campus Recreation is one of the largest on-campus student employers so students interested in working for Campus Recreation should contact Campus Recreation in Rm. 140 Memorial Gym, (207-581-1082) or in the MaineBound Adventure Center (207- 581-1794). For more information, visit the Campus Recreation website http://www.umaine.edu/campusrecreation.

Memorial Union. Along with the educational activities the Union sponsors, the Union also offers a variety of programs and services intended to make the University experience more convenient and enjoyable. The Union has several facilities graduate students will find useful, including: the Bookstore, Information Center, dining service, lounges, a computer cluster, post office/check cashing services, ATM, quick copy printing, and, perhaps, more importantly, the office of the Graduate Student Government. Also, the Memorial Union sponsors a successful activities program for the enjoyment of all students. These programs, include: major concerts, contemporary and classic films, comedy events, coffee houses, plus a variety of other novelty programs. These activities will be promoted in the Maine Campus (campus newspaper)  the UMaine Master Calendar- www.umaine.edu/campusevents, WMEB (campus radio station, and a variety of other campus media.

Bookstore. The University Bookstore, located in the Memorial Union, is an auxiliary service department of The University of Maine. Accordingly, its purpose is to serve the academic community by making available textbooks and supplies for course work. In addition, the store maintains a wide selection of general reading books, academic supplies, clothing, gifts, greeting cards,  and other merchandise and services which contribute to the overall educational experience offered at The University of Maine. Services include gift certificates, special order books, college rings, graduation apparel and announcements, textbook reservations, phone cards, and film developing. For more information visit our website at www.bookstore.umaine.edu or call 581-1700, FAX 581-1132 or e-mail, umbook@maine.edu.

Refund Policy. The textbook refund policy varies, depending on the term in which they were purchased. Merchandise except items sold as nonrefundable may be returned for a full refund within 10 days of purchase with a receipt. All merchandise must be in resalable or new condition, unmarked and clean. The Bookstore reserves the right to make judgement as to “new” condition.

General: Gift certificates, special-order books, college rings and graduation apparel.

Textbook Buy Back. Used books in demand at The University of Maine can be sold back at the end of each semester for 50% of the new retail price. Books no longer in use at The University of Maine or those for which the Bookstore is at an overstock condition can be sold back at a current national wholesale price. The Bookstore also conducts daily buyback.

Post Office. Stamps, Money Orders, Express and Priority Mail, Parcel Post. Check cashing service: Personal checks up to $100 may be cashed with a MaineCard ID for a $1.00 fee. Also with a MaineCard ID, University checks, payroll checks, government checks up to $1,000 may be cashed for a $1.00 fee.

Quick Copy (QC2). Services include color and black and white copying, spiral binding, and transparencies. Call 581-3727 for hours and information.

The Division of Student Affairs. The Division of Student Affairs provides a network of student-oriented programs and services, which address a variety of student needs. Our services are unique; they are dynamic collaborations of multiple efforts, from leadership programs and ethnic cultural celebrations to volunteer activities, health education opportunities, and outdoor adventure programs. We are here for personal advice, for small and large problems, and for educational life concerns.

Maine Center for the Arts includes the Hutchins Concert Hall and Hudson Museum. Nationally and internationally acclaimed musical and theatrical productions, special programs and guest speakers appear throughout the year in this state-of-the-art facility. Past performances have included Yo Yo Ma, Isaac Stern, Rudolph Nureyev and company, the New York City Traveling Opera group, chamber music, symphonies, ballets, jazz, folk and country music performers.

The Hudson Museum, Maine Center for the Arts. The Hudson Museum, located in the Maine Center for the Arts, is the gateway for The University of Maine’s students, faculty and staff for exploring and understanding  the cultural diversity of our global family. The Museum’s permanent collections include Prehispanic Mexican and Central American holdings, Native American collections from the Northwest Coast, Plains, Southwest, Maine, South America and the Arctic, as well as artifacts from Oceania, Asia, and Africa. Long-term exhibits feature the Museum’s collection strengths. Each academic year, the Museum showcases at least four temporary exhibits, based on loan collections or Museum holdings. The Museum offers guided tours for University classes and programs, lectures by distinguished anthropologists and archaeologists, staff assistance with directed research projects, internships, and teaching exhibits. The Hudson Museum is open Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is closed Mondays and holidays. Admission is free. For further information, call 581-1901.

Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium and Observatory. The Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium and Observatory are operated by the Department of Physics and Astronomy to provide the University and the public with educational multi-media programs and observational activities in astronomy and related subjects.

The Planetarium, located on the second floor of Wingate Hall, is a domed theater where visitors can look up to see an exact simulation of the night sky. Since 1954 the planetarium has offered sky programs for visitors of all ages. Today, it operates throughout the school year with a series of general admission showings on weekends (free to UMaine students) and special, private group events. The current program schedule is available at the planetarium office; (207) 581-1341, or by visiting our website at http://umainesky.com, or e-mail aland@maine.edu.

The Jordan Observatory next to the Memorial Union houses an eight-inch Alvan Clark refractor telescope and several smaller instruments that can view many of the wonders in the Maine sky. Astronomy students use the facility for studies on weeknights, but the facility is opened to the public and operated by student volunteers on weekends in the fall and spring semesters. Current observing hours and conditions are available by calling (207) 581-1348.

Women in the Curriculum and Women’s Studies Program. The WIC/WST Program began in 1981 as a project designed to improve the quality of education for all students through the inclusion of the experience and ideas of women in courses throughout the University. In addition to continuing this effort, the program now has a new name and is responsible for Women’s Studies courses and degrees as well. It also works to foster an academic climate which is equally hospitable to female and male students and coordinates the Research Collaborative of Violence against Women.

Women’s Studies courses, both departmental and interdisciplinary, can enhance any graduate program by increasing students’ understanding of the roles, contributions, and experiences of women. A formal interdisciplinary graduate concentration in Women’s Studies is available for both masters and doctoral candidates. Courses at the 400, 500, and 600 level with the WST designator and appropriate courses from other departments can be taken by graduate students. The WIC/WST director can advise graduate students about appropriate courses for their degree programs and suggest Women’s Studies faculty members for their committees.

Together with the Women’s Resource Center, the WIC/WST Program maintains a lending library in the space they share in Fernald Hall. Books, journals, audio and videotapes, and individual papers and articles in vertical files are available for use by the University community and the wider community as well.

Graduate students are also encouraged to attend and participate in a number of other WIC/WST Program activities. They can present their work at the weekly brown bag lunch series or the annual Women’s History Celebration. They can serve on committees for the History Celebration, the Maryann Hartman Awards to Maine women of achievement, or other programs of speakers and performers. They can participate as scholars in the research collaborative. All courses and programs are open to both men and women. For more information about WIC/WST activities and to receive mailings, please stop by the office in 101 Fernald Hall or call 581-1228. The director, Ann Schonberger, can be contacted by e-mail on FirstClass or at Ann.Schonberger@umit.maine.edu. Visit our Web page at www.umaine.edu/wic.