Schools
Step Up Night
BUCKSPORT — Bucksport High School’s annual Eighth-Grade Step Up Night will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the school.
The event is open to eighth-graders and their parents so they can get a closer look at the high school and learn all about its academic, co-curricular and sports programs, and learn more about the Building Assets Reducing Risks program and how it helps ninth-graders make a more successful transition to high school.
Administrators, teachers, coaches and some students will be at the school to answer visitors’ questions. For information, call the guidance office at 469-6653.
Science Sponsorship
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H invites alumni to take part in a national contest to help it win a $10,000 Innovation Incubator Science Sponsorship.
The contest is part of the 4-H GROWN Alumni Campaign, sponsored by the National 4-H Council and HughesNet. The goal is to share hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning experiences with youth in small communities across the country.
Maine 4-H alums are asked to check in at 4-H.org/4HGROWN, tag friends and cast votes. If UMaine Extension 4-H wins, the $10,000 sponsorship will provide for STEM activities that encourage youth to design innovative science solutions for real community challenges. The contest ends Monday, March 16.
Also, if Maine 4-H wins, two local, young innovators will have a chance to receive an all-expense paid trip to the 4-H National Youth Science Day in Washington, D.C., where they will participate in the world’s largest youth-led science experiment.
For information, visit extension.umaine.edu/4h or call 581-3188.
Colleges
The College of the Holy Cross
BREWER — Rowan Bost was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at The College of the Holy Cross in Boston. She is the daughter of Steve and Amanda Bost of Brewer.
Hofstra University
These area students were named to dean’s list for the fall semester at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York:
- Andrea Cunney of Brewer.
- Katelyn Day of Milford.
Siena College
HAMPDEN — Jake Maltz of Hampden was been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Siena College in Loudonville, New York.
Springfield College
WINTERPORT — Casey Black of Winterport was named to dean’s list for the fall semester at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.
University of Maine
ORONO — The University of Maine’s Foster Center for Student Innovation is seeking motivated, innovative college students and Maine companies for the Innovate for Maine Fellows program. The application deadline is March 15.
The Innovate for Maine Fellows program is open to students pursuing college degrees in Maine or residents attending college elsewhere. Students can work full time or part-time during the summer, with the possibility of continuing part-time during the academic year.
The program offers paid internships that place students with companies to receive training in innovation and entrepreneurship, and real-world job experience. Other benefits for interns include potential academic credit and networking opportunities with Maine business leaders.
Applications also are available for Maine companies seeking summer interns. Trained innovation experts will guide and mentor the fellow and the company for the duration of the project. UMaine handles all recruiting, screening, matching, hiring, and initial innovation and workplace training.
For information and applications go to foster.target.maine.edu/2-uncategorised/207-innovate-for-maine-fellows-program.
University of New Hampshire
These area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire:
Highest honors:
- Jennifer Dickson of Bangor.
- Annemarie Guare of Bangor.
- Carolyn Stacey of Bangor.
High honors:
- Joel Ford of Bangor.
- Alexandra Perry of Bangor.
- Stephen Taylor of Brewer.
- Kaylee Harvey of Corinth.
- Nicholas Innis of Orono.
University of Vermont
BANGOR — Rebecca Cogen of Bangor was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Vermont in Burlington.