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The Office of Student Life provides an opportunity for students and campus organizations to participate in a variety of activities such as cultural tours, museum visits, concerts and seasonal events. Activities vary from semester to semester depending upon the desires of the student body. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities to enhance and develop a meaningful college experience.

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!

04/10/2026

April is stress awareness month and as part of this year’s campaign, UMA’s Counseling & Wellness Department has equipped the meditation and prayer room in Randall Student Center (Room 217) with breathing exercises, guided meditations, and simple yoga poses.

NOTE: Students can access the space when Randall is open. Please be sure to pay attention to the “in use” sign on the door and not disturb anyone who is already in the space.

Not near the Augusta campus? No worries, we've provided some guided exercises you can try at home. Watch the full video: https://ow.ly/TOxm50YHciy

04/03/2026

New club alert! 🚨 Introducing Seen & Herd: UMA’s new LGBTQIA+ club

Interested students are invited to our first meeting on Tuesday, April 7, at 3:00 pm, in Randall Hall room 218 and on zoom. For more information and to receive the zoom link, please contact faculty club advisor Amy Cyr at [email protected] or student Fray Bennett at [email protected].

The club will hold both in-person and virtual events and provide a safe space for folks to gather and connect. Opportunities exit to hold a leadership role, as officers need to be selected. All LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies are warmly welcomed. We hope to see you soon!

Mark your calendar: https://www.uma.edu/event/seen-and-herd-club-first-meeting/

04/01/2026

We’re excited to announce our 2026 Commencement Speaker, Aaron Rosenblum! 🎓

Rosenblum, Engagement and Education Coordinator at the ACLU of Maine, has built a career centered on civic engagement, community education, and connecting people with information and resources. Before joining the ACLU of Maine, he worked as a librarian developing programs that brought communities together through learning and public dialogue.

He’ll deliver the keynote address at UMA’s 2026 Commencement on Saturday, May 9 at the Augusta Civic Center as we celebrate the achievements of this year’s graduates. 🎉

🔗 Read more: https://www.uma.edu/news/aaron-rosenblum-named-2026-commencement-speaker/

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46 University Drive, Randall Student Center, Room 204
Augusta, ME
04330

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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