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UMaine News - Friday, November 14, 2008
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UMaine Rallies Volunteers for Holiday Giving |
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In what may be an unprecedented
coalescence of volunteer groups at the University of
Maine, students and employees have been responding to an
unusually tight economy by raising money, collecting
food and gifts and volunteering time on behalf of area
families stressed by tough economic conditions. Dozens
of organizations have been rallying hundreds of members
and friends on and off campus to contribute when and how
they are able. The majority of the proceeds, gifts, food
or support will go to people and families served by
Manna Ministries or its affiliated food pantries and
kitchens, but some will benefit UMaine employees and
retirees, organizers say.
A list of activities is online here. |
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Turkey Tips 2008: Old Traditions Pose Risks |
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Some of our traditional holiday meal
practices pose potential food-safety threats, according
to University of Maine Cooperative Extension experts.
For example, consumers should know that turkey should
never be thawed on the counter, stuffing a turkey is not
recommended, and one should not eat food that has been
left sitting out for more than two hours. "Foodborne
illness can be an uninvited guest during the holidays,"
says Extension Food Science Specialist Beth Calder.
She offers several food safety tips to ensure a safe
holiday season in a news release here. |
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UMaine Psychology Professor Joins Delegation to China |
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A University of Maine psychology professor
is part of a delegation of 20 American psychologists
currently in China exploring ways to help the world's
largest country with a major healthcare problem: mental
illness and insufficient resources to deal with it. The
delegation returns Nov. 20 after nearly two weeks in the
People's Republic of China, meeting with leading
psychologists and medical school faculty, and touring
schools where young Chinese psychologists are trained.
"The goal is to form connections and collaborations with
Chinese colleagues," says Douglas Nangle, professor of
psychology and director of UMaine's doctoral training
program in clinical psychology. "This focuses on
clinical psychology and attempts by the Chinese to
integrate psychology into their healthcare system.
China, even more than the U.S., emphasizes medical and
psychiatric approaches to mental health problems, and
psychological approaches are not all that well
developed."
A news release with more is here. |
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