The speaker for Thursday’s lecture is Gayle E. Smith, one of the world’s leading experts on global development and global health security who will discuss the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals
Just a few years ago, fluoro waxes, which contain “forever chemicals,” were used widely in the ski industry, but as evidence of their ill effects grew, the sport made changes.
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$18 million art center, a cornerstone of downtown Waterville’s rebirth, takes shape
The Paul J. Schupf Art Center at 93 Main St. is expected to open in early December, with art galleries, cinema and teaching space and a cafe.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson to speak at Colby College commencement
The college’s commencement is scheduled for May 22 and other featured speakers that weekend include artist Jamie Wyeth and Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention.
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25th Maine International Film Festival scheduled for July in Waterville, Skowhegan
The festival, known as MIFF and scheduled to run from July 8 to 17, typically attracts thousands of film enthusiasts to central Maine.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Schools and Education
Photos: Colby College holds candlelight vigil for Ukraine
Students stood and lit candles on the steps of Miller Library, honoring those fighting in the conflict and those whose lives have been lost. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Michael G. Seamans
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Ukrainian college students in Maine network together, struggle with separation from families
Two students from Ukraine this week shared what it is like to be away from their home during the Russian invasion of their homeland.
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Colby College professor brings topic of Russian invasion of Ukraine into the classroom
A Colby College professor has held ongoing discussions with his students on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and navigating the complexities of the crisis and U.S. involvement.
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Waterville Planning Board approves Colby College residence hall project, considers school addition plan
The four 10,000-square-foot modular dormitory buildings are to be built to the east of Johnson Pond on the Colby campus, house 200 students and include apartments for faculty members.
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Colby students back Build Back Better bill
WATERVILLE — Colby College students gathered in the center of campus Jan. 26 to call on Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act. The students came together to amplify the importance of federal climate action and social change — both included in the bill, according to a news release from the college. Senate negotiations […]