In this issue: cruising with Royal Caribbean, operatic success, and more.
University of Southern Maine
USM Spotlight
 
Rob McCann
Student talks of time at war and finding peace
After three tours in Afghanistan with the U.S. Marines, veteran Rob McCann is now studying political science at the University of Southern Maine (USM). He joins our community after working for Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree as her veterans constituent services representative.
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Anthem of the Seas cruise ship
Tourism & Hospitality students get on board
The Tourism & Hospitality program at USM is partnering with AAA Northern New England and Royal Caribbean International cruise line to provide students with on-board internship experiences creating and managing special cultural events for AAA passengers.
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A scene from 'The Summer King' courtesy David Bachman Photography
Professor's opera debuts to tremendous praise
Created by School of Music professor Dan Sonenberg, The Summer King premiered to praise from audience and critics alike at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The opera, with "a vibrant and enchanting score," details the history of the baseball Negro Leagues of the 1930s and early '40s.
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President Cummings with Ainsley Wallace, Steve Amendo, and Vitaliy Popov
USM embraces community partnerships
In the first episode of The USM Update of the 2017–2018 academic year, President Glenn Cummings sits down with Ainsley Wallace, vice president of corporate engagement, to talk about corporate partnerships between USM and Martin's Point Health Care.
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Susy Hawes, Erica King, Mara Sanchez, and George Shaler
USM researchers honored for study
Part of the Muskie School of Public Service at USM, the Maine Statistical Analysis Center earned honors from the 2017 National Forum on Criminal Justice for Unsealed Fate: The Unintended Consequences of Inadequate Safeguarding of Juvenile Records in Maine.
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