Singnificant changes are in the works for the Accounting and Business programs. The ”B.A in Accounting” will be replaced by “B.A. in Business Administration, Accounting concentration.” The new curriculum reflecting that change will take effect in Fall 2009. Click on the links for details about the new major and minor.
Changes to the Accounting Programs
April 30th, 2009 by EricVITA Program
January 28th, 2009 by Eric
During the Spring 2009 semester, UMPI will once again serve as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. VITA offers free tax help to people who cannot afford paid professional assistance. Student volunteers, trained in tax law and certified by the IRS will prepare and electronically file the Federal and State(s) income tax returns for qualifying taxpayers.
To get your income tax return prepared by the volunteers please come to the Library, Room 201. See details of the tax clinic operating hours and the information you will need to bring.
For further information, please email Patric Edward at patric.edward@umpi.edu or call Linda Mclaughlin at 207.768.9740.
Whitney’s four month old baby
January 23rd, 2009 by Eric
Whitney Langworthy’s four month old baby!
His name is Vincent Josiah Langworthy and he is 4 months old. Please note that Whitney is always game for more opportunities for people to adore him.
You could do that by visiting Whitney’s facebook photo page
Career and Job Fair
January 12th, 2009 by EricUMPI Career and Job Fair will be held Wed Feb 25, 11-1:30pm in the Campus Center. So please prepare ahead. If you need help with your resume, contact Bonnie DeVaney at the Career Center or call 207.768.9750.
Accounting Job – Thrifty Car Mart, Lewiston, ME
December 15th, 2008 by Eric
I have an opening for a real “top gun” person here at thrifty car mart. My roots are in Aroostook County and I do know the caliber of grads at umpi is high.
This opening will consist of.. #1 accounting ability, keeping tabs of the monthly bills, taxes, etc, and preparing them for payment. Also a variety of duties involved in overseeing the servicing preparation of our vehicles and some short drives around town to various service depots. This sounds, possibly mundane, but it requires alert independent thinking and executive support. Believe me, it will not be boring. Some customer hosting could be involved also if the individual would so desire. Basically I am looking for an all around person. The primary duties would be basic accounting. All salary and benefits would be discussed during initial interview.
Bruce Pelletier,
Thrifty Car Mart Inc
207-777-7200
thrifty@megalink.net
www.thriftycarmart.com
Professional Writing Classes
November 20th, 2008 by Eric
ENG 186: INTRO TO MEDIA WRITINGFULFILLS GEC WRITING INTENSIVE REQUIREMENT. Students get a solid foundation for all types of media writing, including public information, advertising, marketing and journalism. Then they’ll get out of the classroom and into the community to apply what they’ve learned. The course paves the way for further work in mass communication. It also gives a solid basis for any kind of professional writing. Students will work with nonprofit community partners, producing information products that will help the organizations reach out with their messages more effectively. Producing these published pieces will help our students stand out from the pack for life after UMPI. This class is the foundation for the Journalism/Mass Communication/Professional Writing program. It will meet TuTh, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
ENG 386: NEWSPAPER PRACTICUM
FULFILLS GEC WRITING INTENSIVE REQUIREMENT& TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE REQUIREMENT. Students in this course will create an online and print vehicle that covers the campus and the greater community. This hands-on class has something for every interest: writing, photography, art, design, marketing, advertising, online development. We’re looking, not just for writers but also for people with business, artistic, graphic and other skills. If students have an area of expertise they want to develop, we’ll tap it. During the spring, students will be part of expanding the U Times to a heavy online presence and extending our coverage into the community. We’ll be developing the business aspects of the U Times, as well as its news reach. What students’ produce will make them stand out for life after UMPI. We invite them to help be part of something that’s limited only by their imagination. We’ll meet twice a week as a class to plan, get assignments, share thoughts and content. “Homework” will be running the newspaper business, with lots of room for guided but independent work and entrepreneurship. The class will meet TuTh, 2-3:15 p.m. Again, please contact me with any questions.
FULFILLS GEC WRITING INTENSIVE REQUIREMENT& TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE REQUIREMENT. Students in this course will create an online and print vehicle that covers the campus and the greater community. This hands-on class has something for every interest: writing, photography, art, design, marketing, advertising, online development. We’re looking, not just for writers but also for people with business, artistic, graphic and other skills. If students have an area of expertise they want to develop, we’ll tap it. During the spring, students will be part of expanding the U Times to a heavy online presence and extending our coverage into the community. We’ll be developing the business aspects of the U Times, as well as its news reach. What students’ produce will make them stand out for life after UMPI. We invite them to help be part of something that’s limited only by their imagination. We’ll meet twice a week as a class to plan, get assignments, share thoughts and content. “Homework” will be running the newspaper business, with lots of room for guided but independent work and entrepreneurship. The class will meet TuTh, 2-3:15 p.m. Again, please contact me with any questions.
UMPI’s Wind Power Project (WAGM-TV News Report)
November 20th, 2008 by EricWAGM-TV News Report on UMPI’s Wind Power Project that was broadcast on Wednesday Nov 20, 2008.
Brandon Carlow at The Connection
November 7th, 2008 by Eric
Brandon “Herman” Carlow plays bass with the “Unlucky Joe” and can be seen at The Connection. See their myspace page for schedule of upcoming shows. He is a senior majoring in accounting and works at the StarCity IGA.
1968 Retrospective @ UMPI from Nov 10 to 15
November 3rd, 2008 by Eric
From November 10th to November 15th the University of Maine at Presque Isle is commemorating the 40th anniversary of 1968. Nineteen sixty-eight was a truly transformational year in politics, education, science and culture, and the remarkable events of ‘68 offer lessons for us in living in another year of change, 2008. We welcome the participation of students, faculty, staff and community members to all of our events as we remember the past and look towards the future. Join us for music, movies, discussions, papers, slideshows and an art exhibit.
For information about the retrospective and schedule please visit the events website
Internships and Your Resume
October 29th, 2008 by Eric
by Kim Isaacs
Monster Resume Expert
Looking for a proven way to jump-start your postcollege job search, pursue a career change or just get an edge? Internships could be the answer. Here’s how to use your resume to get an internship as well as portray your experience once you’ve completed one…. (Click here to read the rest of the article).