Fogler Library Faculty Newsletter #321

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Library Website, Excel Workshop, UMaine Faculty Books Display, Call for Workshop Presenters

January 18, 2017 Fogler Plus Newsletters

In this issue:

New Website for Fogler Library
Introduction to Microsoft Excel Workshop
2016 UMaine Faculty Books
Call for Presenters: Fogler Library Workshop Series 2017

1. New Website for Fogler Library

Over the winter break, Fogler Library launched a new version of its website. The new website offers a number of improved features including a mobile-responsive design, new library chat interface, and increased control over our web content.

While all of the databases and resources are still available, you may find some bookmarks have changed. If you have any questions about navigating the new site or locating resources, please contact your library subject specialist.

If you’d like to provide feedback about the new website, please don’t hesitate to submit those ideas through our feedback form on the library homepage.

2. Introduction to Microsoft Excel Workshop

Time & Date: January 26th, 6-8pm
Location: Library Classroom

This workshop will provide attendees with an introduction to Excel. This introduction will cover the Excel interface, how to interpret data and make basic tables and figures, and how to manipulate large amounts of data using pivot tables.

By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to utilize frequently used tools in Microsoft Excel.

About the Presenter: Shuling Chen is an M.S. Candidate in Marine Policy. Her research focuses on measuring the impact of temporary pollution closures on soft-shell clam fisheries.

3. 2016 UMaine Faculty Books

Throughout the month of January, Fogler Library is showcasing books that were published by UMaine faculty in 2016. Authors come from fields as diverse as Biology, Business, Clinical Psychology, Communication and Journalism, Cooperative Extension, English Literature, Engineering, Francophone Literature, Nursing, Political Science, Social Work, and Sociology.

Visit the1st floor exhibit in Fogler Library, in the hallway between the front entrance and the Information Commons. Unable to visit in person? See what’s on display here.

4. Call for Presenters: Fogler Library Workshop Series Spring 2017

The Fogler Library Workshop Series, which draws on speakers from the UMaine community who can present on diverse topics and expose students to new ideas and ways of thinking about information, is looking for graduate students who would like to develop and teach workshops this spring.

Potential topics include:
Computer Programming
CAD (Computer Aided Design) Programs
Financial Management
Microsoft Publisher
GIS Software and Programming
Microsoft Office
Computer Music
Advanced R for Statistics

The organizers of the series are happy to consider other topics as well. For more information, please contact to marisa.mendezbrady@maine.edu.