In this issue: an alumnus was drafted to the MLB, cutting-edge augmented reality comes to USM, working with the UN on the world's opioid problem, and more.   Web Version | Forward to a Friend | Unsubscribe         USM Spotlight                   Groundbreakers in augmented reality   The University of Southern Maine's (USM's) Ci2 Studio is in the first wave, nationwide, to receive a developer license for Microsoft's augmented reality headset, the HoloLens. This technology blends the real world and the virtual world until they seem to operate in the same place.   Read More                             Political science student leads Maine Model UN   For the Spring 2015 semester, 23-year-old political science student Joshua Dodge served as an intern with the U.S. Department of State in New York. When he returned to the Maine Model UN, he was able to pass on his first-hand experience.   Read More                             USM researcher makes strides on opioid crisis   USM's John Gale works as a research associate for the Cutler Institute of Health and Social Policy in the Muskie School of Public Service. At a recent three-day meeting in Vienna, he addressed the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.   Read More                             USM shortstop headed to Chicago White Sox   Congratulations to standout shortstop Sam Dexter '16, a two-time NCAA Division III All-American, who has been drafted to the Chicago White Sox. Dexter is the first USM player to be drafted since 2009, and the 12th USM player to be drafted since 1987.   Read More                             New, collaborative five-year master's degrees   To help streamline students' preparation for a career in counseling or social work, USM is partnering with the University of Maine at Farmington to offer two new programs, allowing students to earn their bachelor's in psychology and their master's in counseling or social work in just five years.   Read More                             Student Leadership Award winners   Congratulations to this year's students, faculty, and staff who received Student Leadership Awards for their various contributions to USM and the surrounding communities. Awards included Outstanding Contribution to Campus Life, Senior Husky Achievement, and many more.   Read More                         Campus Visit Day           Admitted students are invited to tour the campuses and connect with other students and faculty.             Learn More                     Graduate School Information Sessions           Learn more about graduate school and receive the support you need to take the next step.             Register Today               Student Snapshots               To read more stories about USM students, faculty, and alumni strengthening the community, visit our newsletter archive.                           Toll Free: 1-800-800-4USM | TTY: 866-783-6461 Visit our website | Send us an email                     University of Southern Maine, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300 Not interested anymore? Unsubscribe from USM Admissions.   The University of Southern Maine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.