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29-506: Husson University is one of four universities in the Bangor area (the University of Maine at Augusta , the University of Maine , and Beal University are the others) and the largest private university in the region. Husson also offers a number of online programs. The university previously operated satellite campuses around the state. The last of these campuses, at Northern Maine Community College ,

58-550: A charge to both members and non-members. The AES Gold Medal is the Society's highest honor, and given in recognition of outstanding achievements, sustained over a period of years, in the field of Audio Engineering. The award was established in 1971; it was formerly known as the John H. Potts Memorial Award. The AES British Section, which was the first and is also the largest outside the US, issues

87-458: A continuing education division of the University of Maine. In September, 1967, it was approved as a campus of the University of Maine and began offering day and evening classes. In 1971, it became a separate campus in the University of Maine system. In 1995, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees added University College of Bangor (UCB) to UMA. The university now has nine locations besides

116-547: A monthly newsletter and holds regular lectures, usually in London, with occasional visits to studios and other places of interest. Lectures, which are often on topics of topical interest to audio enthusiasts are usually recorded, with past lectures available to all as free MP3 downloads, sometimes with accompanying slides in PDF format. Although there are several German sections of the AES and there

145-422: A number of standards on the subject of analog and digital audio recording, transmission, and/or reproduction. Notable standards include: AESSC also provides input to IEC for development and revision of international standards in audio engineering. AES does not charge for participation in the standards process, but does charge non-members for online copies of published standards. Printed copies are available for

174-685: A peer-reviewed journal, the Journal of the Audio Engineering Society ( JAES ). The AES produces two conventions each year as well as a number of topic-specific conferences. The fall convention is in North America and the spring convention is in Europe. The first convention was in 1949. 23 Technical Committees advise the AES Technical Council on emerging trends and areas of interest in

203-461: A related set of disciplines (e.g. Business, Humanities, and Natural Sciences). UMA offers 17 baccalaureate degrees, 15 associate degrees, and 13 non-degree cert programs. UMA is noted nationally for offering an online baccalaureate degree in information and library science. In Summer 2009, it began offering online courses to a Maine Army National Guard unit stationed in Kandahar , Afghanistan . UMA

232-505: Is a public college in Augusta, Maine , United States. It is part of the University of Maine System . UMA provides baccalaureate and select associate degrees for residents of Central Maine. The university has campuses in Augusta and Bangor , and courses offered online and across the state. The University of Maine at Augusta was established in 1965 by an act of the 102nd Maine Legislature as

261-495: Is a professional body for engineers, scientists, other individuals with an interest or involvement in the professional audio industry. The membership largely comprises engineers developing devices or products for audio, and persons working in audio content production. It also includes acousticians , audiologists , academics, and those in other disciplines related to audio. The AES is the only worldwide professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. Established in 1948,

290-1175: Is also noted for its aviation program. The Maine–Augusta (UMA) athletic teams are called the Moose. The college is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), primarily competing in the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) since the 2011–12 academic year. The Moose previously participated in the Sunrise Athletic Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 2002–03 to 2010–11. Maine–Augusta (UMA) competes in 11 intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer and track & field (outdoor); women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer and track & field (outdoor); and co-ed sports include bowling, eSports and golf. Audio Engineering Society The Audio Engineering Society ( AES )

319-543: The NCAA released a ruling from the Division III Committee on Infractions regarding an investigation of ethical conduct violations by a former Husson University swimming & diving head coach. The former head coach knowingly allowed an unnamed student athlete to participate in physical therapy and team activities while clocked in for work as a student assistant in late 2022. This violation resulted in $ 1,385 of benefits to

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348-591: The Augusta campus, in Bangor , Brunswick , East Millinocket , Ellsworth , Houlton , Lewiston , Rockland , Rumford and Saco . The University of Maine at Augusta is divided into two primary academic colleges: College of Arts and Sciences and College of Professional Studies. Each college is an academic division of the institution, which through its dean has administrative responsibilities. Colleges are organized into departments/programs, each representing an academic discipline (e.g. Architecture, Mathematics, and Nursing) or

377-524: The Beardsley Meeting House which houses the 500-seat Gracie Theatre, and the Darling Living & Learning Center which houses upperclassmen in suites and holds offices and classrooms on the ground floor. There are four residence halls: Hart Hall, Bell Hall, Carlisle Hall, and the Darling Living & Learning Center, a LEED Silver targeted student residence and academic building which opened in

406-1095: The Eagles. They were known as the Braves until 2010. The university is a member of the NCAA Division ;III and fields twenty one varsity sports teams in the North Atlantic Conference (primary), Commonwealth Coast Football (football) and the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (swimming and diving). Sports offered include men's & women's soccer, men's & women's lacrosse, men's & women's cross country, men's & women's basketball, men's football, women's field hockey, men's and women's swimming & diving, men's and women's golf, women's outdoor track & field, women's indoor track & field, baseball, softball, and women's volleyball. Husson University also has three spirit teams including Cheer Team, Dance Team, and Pep Band. On November 30, 2023,

435-906: The Newman Gymnasium, the Winkin Sports Complex, Robert O'Donnell Commons (the College of Health and Education is located here), Peabody Hall (including the Sawyer Library and the Ross Furman Student Center), Harold Alfond Hall (opened in 2021, home of the College of Business and School of Law), the Dickerman Dining Center (renovated in 2012), the Dyke Center for Family Business, the Wildey Communications Center,

464-624: The Organization of Student Nurses, Outdoors Club, Student Newspaper, Husson University Theatre, GAMERS, Q&A, Technology Club, Student Veterans Association, Running Club, Ski & Snowboard Club, Pep Band, Audio Engineering Society , Cru , and Husson College Republicans. The University also owns WHSN 89.3 FM , an alternative rock station operated by the New England School of Communications. Husson currently has two active sororities and one fraternity. Husson University teams are known as

493-491: The Society develops, reviews and publishes engineering standards for the audio and related media industries, and produces the AES Conventions , which are held twice a year alternating between Europe and the US. The AES and individual regional or national sections also hold AES Conferences on different topics during the year. The idea of a society dedicated solely to audio engineering had been discussed for some time before

522-716: The University continues to add a significant number of new faculty to its ranks. Today, students graduate having trained both in the specialties of their chosen fields and in how those fields fit into a broader cultural context. Husson ranks 54th on U.S. News & World Report ' s ranking of top universities in the United States for social mobility. Husson University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). In addition, specific programs have their own professional accreditations or approvals: The Husson University Campus in Bangor includes

551-732: The University has four colleges, and two schools: the College of Business, the College of Health and Education, the College of Science and Humanities, the School of Pharmacy, and the New England School of Communications . The New England School of Communications, known by its abbreviation NESCom, was an independent school acquired by Husson in 1997, and was separately accredited and operated semi-autonomously with control over its own tuition, hiring, admissions, and graduation requirements until 2014. Since 2000, undergraduate enrollment has increased five to ten percent with each incoming class. In response,

580-464: The audio engineering community. The Committee meetings, held at Conventions, are open to participation by members and non-members alike, and are the venue for planning workshops, seminars and conferences in specific technical areas. The AES has been involved in setting technical standards for audio since 1977. The AES Standards Committee ( AESSC ), through a consensus system open to anyone materially affected by such standards, develops and publishes

609-550: The complex. In 2004, the Lumberjacks played their only season at the complex. In May 2016, renovation were made which increased padding on the field at the cost of approximately $ 1 million. There are dozens of student clubs and organizations, such as Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Student Government, The English Society, Accounting Society, Criminal Justice Club, OPTS (Organization of Physical Therapy Students), OOTS (Organization of Occupational Therapy Students),

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638-635: The fall of 2012. Two walking trails circle the outer perimeter and offer scenic walks through the Maine forest. The Gracie Theatre , located in the Beardsley Meeting House, is a 500-seat multipurpose venue. Opera singer Richard Troxell , comedian Bob Marley , and the Bangor Symphony Orchestra have all performed in the Gracie. The New England School of Communications has staged musicals (including West Side Story and The Who's Tommy ) there and operates

667-482: The first meeting was Harry F. Olson , a prominent engineer and scientist at RCA and author of Acoustical Engineering , who spoke on Problems of High-Fidelity Reproduction . As of 2020 has over 12,000 members. Members elect a Board of Governors and officers, who jointly set policies and procedures for the Society. The AES is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation headquartered in New York. The AES publishes

696-533: The first meeting, but was first proposed in print in a letter by Frank E. Sherry, of Victoria, Texas, in the December 1947 issue of the magazine Audio Engineering . A New York engineer and audio consultant, C.J. LeBel, then published a letter agreeing, and saying that a group of audio professionals had already been discussing such a thing, and that they were interested in holding an organizational meeting. He asked interested persons to contact him for details. The response

725-514: The proposed organization. Acting Secretary Norman Pickering then discussed the need for a professional organization that could foster an exchange of knowledge in this quickly-growing field. The group agreed to form the Audio Engineering Society, and confirmed the acting executive committee, which consisted of John D. Colvin, C. J. LeBel, C. G. McProud, Norman C. Pickering and Chester O. Rackey. The first AES technical membership meeting followed on March 11, with about 3500 attendees. The guest speaker at

754-408: The student athlete from 103 hours of unperformed labor. Husson University self-reported the violation in December 2022 after discovering the violation and cooperated with the investigation. The NCAA ruling levied a punishment of one year of probation on the school and fined the university $ 1,250. University of Maine at Augusta The University of Maine at Augusta ( UMaine Augusta or UMA )

783-521: The theatre during other events. Winkin Sports Complex is home of the Husson University baseball, field hockey, and football teams. The ballpark has a capacity of 3,000 people and opened in 2004. It was formerly the home of Bangor Lumberjacks . The complex was named in honor of retired head baseball coach John Winkin . In 2003, the city of Bangor contributed $ 381,000 towards the building of

812-537: Was enthusiastic and encouraging. Fellow engineer Norman C. Pickering published the date for an organizational meeting, and announced the appointment of LeBel as acting chairman, and himself as acting secretary. The organizational meeting was held at the RCA Victor Studios in New York City on February 17, 1948. Acting chairman LeBel spoke first, emphasizing the professional, non-commercial, independent nature of

841-568: Was shuttered in 2021. Students were transitioned to Husson's online programs. Founded in 1898, Husson was originally named Shaw School of Business and was located on the second floor of a building in downtown Bangor. Enrollment was low until after World War II , when its reputation grew as a business school. In 1953 the Maine Legislature authorized the school, newly-renamed as Husson College , to grant Bachelor of Science degrees. It subsequently became Husson University in 2008. Today

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