Grad Student Resources

last update: 8/29/2014

GSG SupportPeg board rentals: $10 per board / 72 hours

PA system rental

Health insurance advocacy and information:http://www2.umaine.edu/gsg/graduate-student-health-care/

Clubs and orgs: grant funding available

Individual grants:Up to $850 per semesterNext deadline: October 3rd, 2014 – 4pmhttp://www2.umaine.edu/gsg/grants/

Graduate School/Stodder Hall

Dorm rooms (for grad students): $36.50/night for a single room with

a full-size double bed $43.75/night for a room with two

twin size beds

Includes linens (sheets, blankets, pillow), towels, and access to the laundry room. The room is equipped with a rocking chair with ottoman, a micro-fridge (microwave+mini fridge), and a desk. There is a shared bath and also a kitchen on the floor if you wish to cook. 

Meeting rooms: FREE (schedule through Dottie Poisson)

Free computer cluster

Scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships available (must apply)

Graduate School Leadership: Carol Kim, Vice President for

Research and Dean of the Graduate School

David Neivandt, Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies

Scott G. Delcourt, Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Senior Associate Dean

Dottie Poisson, Graduate School Administrative Assistant

Fogler Library Digital Commons

Online institutional repository GSG will post for you! http://www2.umaine.edu/gsg/gsg-digital-commons/

Collaborative Media Lab (CML) Features: software, equipment rentals, workstations, printing,

conference room, video conferencing, and more. http://www.umaine.edu/it/helpcenter/cml/

FREE Laptop and media rentals http://www.library.umaine.edu/mrc/policy.htm#laptops

Recently expanded document delivery

Software training workshops: http://www.library.umaine.edu/newmedia/

University Club

$20/year for grad assistants

FREE coffee and tea

Open any time the library is open

Serves lunch (NOT free)

Available to rent

Membership info, menus, rental info, etc:http://www.library.umaine.edu/universityclub/

Tickets! Collins Center:

2 free tickets per semester (selected shows) with your Maine Card Free movies Student rates for non-free shows

Free UMaine sports tickets

Performing arts performances Theatre Dance Concerts

Museums: Hudson Museum Lord Hall Gallery University of Maine Museum of Art (located in downtown Bangor)

Memorial Union The “Hub” of the Campus

Food court (Marketplace) Bear’s Den (Beer served after 4:30PM) Computer Cluster and Printing (4 cents per sheet) University Credit Union University Bookstore (Also Computer Connection inside) Commuter Lounge

Free coffee! Space to work, socialize or host functions

Veteran Education and Transition Service (VETS) Post Office (Cubby)

Other Union Uses Reserve rooms for functions Reserve tables in the hallways to promote events

Free SoftwareInformation Technologies on campus has an

active database of free software available to students:

http://www.umaine.edu/it/software/

Highlights include (but are not limited to):MatLab, SPSSAntivirus softwareCitation management software

Free software is my favorite!

TA Workshops for STEMThe Maine Physical Sciences Partnership provides ongoing Teaching Assistant workshops for TAs in the physical and natural sciences.

Small stipend for attendees

Gives valuable insight into modern teaching methods

Great bullet point for your resume!

Coffee and cookies provided

CentersWriting Center (Neville Hall)

http://umaine.edu/wcenter/

Career Center (3rd Level, Memorial Union)http://umaine.edu/career/

Faculty Development Center (Memorial Union)http://www.umaine.edu/it/fdc/

Intensive English Institutehttp://umaine.edu/iei/about/core-intensive-english-

language-program/

Cutler Health Services Walk-in services for non-

urgent care, M-F, 10-3

By appointment

581-4000

http://www.emmc.org/cutler.aspx

Services: Allergy shots Immunizations Lab services Minor surgery Nurse triage Physical exams Women’s healthcare X-rays Specialty services:

massage therapy, optometry, orthopedics, podiatry

Counseling CenterLocated at the back of Cutler Center

Counseling services: Individual Group Couples and Families Psychiatric Services Emergency Services Consulting and Testing

http://umaine.edu/counseling/counseling-services/

Phone: 581-1392

Rec Center Fitness equipment

Fitness classes

Personal training

Sports clubs

Intramural sports teams

Pool: Vortex Hot tub Swimming lanes Children’s pool

Family/youth programs Camps Day passes Birthday parties

Squash/racquetball courts

http://umaine.edu/campusrecreation/

Maine Bound FREE Indoor rock

climbing

Adventure trips

College Ski Pass Sunday River, Sugarloaf

and Loon Mountain full season discounted ski pass

http://umaine.edu/mainebound/

Blue Bikes program FREE bike rentals,

up to a semester

Outdoor equipment rentals Cross-country skis Snow shoes Camping equipment Paddles

Other Recreation Planetarium (Wingate Hall)

Shows $3/ticket Groups/Tours

Observatory Most clear Fri and Sat

nights 8:00-10:00 pm Call ahead: 581-1348 One hour ahead: 581-1341

Mahaney Dome Indoor soccer field

FREE skate at Alfond Arena, M and W, 12-1pm

Open Swim at Wallace Pool (Memorial Gym), M-F, 11-1pm

Forest trail system: http://umaine.edu/

campusrecreation/trails/

Bangor City Forest http://

cityforest.bangorinfo.com/

Orono Bogwalk http://www.oronobogwalk.org/

MaineCard $16/semester from grad

school for printing

Discounts at local businesses 5% on Wednesdays at Bell’s

IGA 10% at Burger King

Alternative form of Payment Dunkin’ Donuts McDonald’s Orono House of Pizza Pat’s Pizza Tim Horton’s Governor’s

Free public bus transportation Community Connector Black Bear Express Free smartphone app:

http:/communityconnector.sephone.com/

Grad Socials and Professional Development

Monthly Woodman’s Grad Night: TBA

Coffee socials at the University Club

December holiday party

Spring end-of-semester party

Spring: Burritos, Boardgames, Beer, and Pacman!

Professional development workshops: Job search Creating an Effective

Poster Innovation Engineering:

What is it? How do you use it?

Alumni Network Buchanan Alumni House

Connection to over 100,000 active alumni Events happening year round across the country! Networking opportunities Space available to host functions Alumni Association: http://www.umainealumni.com/

Grad Expo!Two-day exhibition for grad student work

This year: April 3-4, 2015

Thousands of dollars in CASH prizes!

President’s Research and Impact Award:$2000 ($1000 for student; $1000 for student’s

advisor)

http://www2.umaine.edu/gsg/grad-expo/

More!Reserve meeting/classrooms

http:/www.studentrecords.umaine.edu/academics/classroom-scheduling/

Event calendars:http://calendar.umaine.edu/events/http://www.rebangor.com/http:www.visitbangormaine.com/index.php

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