http://webwpmu.ume.maine.edu/forestry Just another weblog Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:01:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_2223" align="alignright" width="308" caption="Nicholas Brown, a Canadian fourth year majoring in Earth Science (switching from Physics), is into outdoorsing, dancing, and on top of that is a talented quitarist and pianist. If you’re seeking a summer job, his suggestion is: “Make fun your top priority, Money comes second.”"][/caption] First Place: 4 ... http://webwpmu.ume.maine.edu/forestry/blog/2009/11/09/summer-entry-contest-winners/ Had a great summer? Had a lame one? Lets hear about it! In 100 words or less describe your summer experience and create the most captivating entry for a chance to win a prize. Entries are due by Oct. 23, 2009 and should be sent to maria.fernandez@umit.maine.edu. Be sure to include your ... http://webwpmu.ume.maine.edu/forestry/blog/2009/10/05/submit-your-entries/ [caption id="attachment_1693" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Ian and Rocío en route to the summit of Saddleback Mountain"][/caption] Classes started sooner than anticipated this year, justifying an immediate four-day break for those not yet prepared to sit in Nutting Hall with a roomful of still yet conscious students. Therefore, to the surprise of several ... http://webwpmu.ume.maine.edu/forestry/blog/2009/09/08/seeking-to-escape-concrete-reality-the-at-awaits/ by Matt Noone This summer, I was very fortunate to receive one of two full-cost scholarships awarded by UMaine’s School of Forest Resources to participate in a month-long study abroad forestry course in Turkey. Before the course, I knew very little about the country, but with a little research I learned ... http://webwpmu.ume.maine.edu/forestry/blog/2009/09/03/my-study-abroad-field-experience-in-turkey/