UMA Student Life

Are you interested in mental health, human services, advocacy, community engagement, or leadership opportunities? Mental Health & Human Services Club is looking for new members!

The club is open to all students, but we especially encourage Mental Health and Human Services students to get involved. Whether you're looking to connect with peers, explore career interests, build your resume, or make a difference on campus, the club offers a welcoming space to learn, collaborate, and lead.

Our next meetings will be:
• July 24, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• August 21, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Take a closer look at these fascinating organisms that feed us, heal us, and occasionally outsmart us.
In Mycology: Introduction to Fungi, UMA’s new fully online, 4-credit lecture/lab, you will study fungal diversity, structure, genetics, ecology, and importance to humans, and explore roles in human health, biotech, and the environment.

With a hands-on lab kit, web-based simulations, and photography, you will grow fungi and investigate fungi through lab work, data analysis, and case study.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Looking for a summer job with flexible hours, a fun environment, and maybe even some workout motivation built into your shift? The UMA Bangor Fitness Center is hiring work-study students for the summer!

From greeting members to helping keep the gym running smoothly, this is a great opportunity to gain experience while staying connected on campus. Interested students can reach out to Joy Steward to learn more. 🔵🫎

Check the latest edition of The Moosenger for details!

We’re excited to announce our 2026 Commencement Speaker, Aaron Rosenblum! 🎓

Rosenblum, Engagement and Education Coordinator at the ACLU of Maine, has built a career centered on civic engagement, community education, and connecting people with information and resources. Before joining the ACLU of Maine, he worked as a librarian developing programs that brought communities together through learning and public dialogue.

He’ll deliver the keynote address at UMA’s 2026 Commencement on Saturday, May 9 at the Augusta Civic Center as we celebrate the achievements of this year’s graduates. 🎉

🔗 Read more: https://www.uma.edu/news/aaron-rosenblum-named-2026-commencement-speaker/