In this issue: singing backup vocals for a Tony Award winner, undergraduate research in virtual and augmented reality, and more.   Web Version | Forward to a Friend | Unsubscribe         USM Spotlight                   Singing with a Tony Award winner   Eight University of Southern Maine (USM) students and alumni were chosen to sing backup vocals for Broadway and TV star Kristin Chenoweth — the original "Glinda" in the hit musical Wicked. They performed "Hard Times" and "I Was Here" to a packed house at Merrill Auditorium in Portland on Oct. 1st.   Read More                             Research in virtual surgery   In the Ci2 (Creative Intelligence + Innovation + Collaboration) lab, our students work in virtual and augmented reality projects, such as collaborating with Maine Medical Center's neurosurgeons to develop virtual surgery practice modules.   Watch the Video                             Paint more. Worry less.   That was the lesson Native American artist, educator, writer, and curator George Longfish shared at the Oct. 6th opening of his exhibition "Indian on Indian" at USM's Art Gallery. The exhibition merges Native American images with pop iconography, text, and vibrant color.   Read More                             Honors for service   Patricia Thompson Leavitt, assistant professor in the School of Nursing, was awarded the 2016 Mary Cushman M.D. Award for Humanitarian Service. She was recognized for her work as a teacher and as the volunteer executive director of a free rural clinic providing primary care, dental care, and more to the underserved.   Read More                         Open House: Adult, Transfer, & Graduate           If you're interested in transferring, finishing, or advancing your degree, join us on Nov. 15th.             Register Today                     Graduate School Information Sessions           Learn more about graduate school and receive the support you need to take the next step.             Register Today                     It's time to file your FAFSA           New financial aid deadline: You can file your FAFSA for the 2017–2018 school year now.             Get Started                     Download the New USM Mobile App           See upcoming events, bus schedules, involvement opportunities, and much more.             Learn More               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.