Each Fall Semester, the Office of International Programs and the International Student Association host Culturefest, a celebration of cultures with cultural exhibits, children's activities, talent performances and a style show. It is a time we can share the diversity of our multicultural background through various activities. The event will be held under a tent on […]
Join the Canadian-American Center in welcoming Janet Mancini Billson as she presents “Canada and the Global Refugee Crisis” at UMaine. This presentation explores refugee resettlement and integration challenges in Canada. Examples are based on Billson’s research in Canada with Doukhobor, Rohingya, Syrian, Kurdish, Bhutanese, Vietnamese, Liberian, and Congolese refugees. The event will take place on […]
Mitchell Center Talk: Rematriation, Indigenous Women and Traditional Indigenous Land Concepts in the Land Back Movement Monday, Nov. 8 Location: Room 107, Norman Smith Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME; or Online: Complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection information at https://umaine.edu/mitchellcenter/seminars/fall-2021-sustainability-talks/ Facilitator: Dr. Darren Ranco, Associate Professor, Anthropology and Chair of Native American Programs, […]
On Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. the UMaine Psychology Department's Diversity Film Night presents a virtual showing and discussion of the documentary "White Like Me: Race, Racism, and White Privilege in America". The film will air at 6 p.m., with discussion to follow at 7:15 p.m. Click for Zoom: maine.zoom.us/s/82606528018. All are invited.
Interested parties are invited to attend a Zoom roundtable on Friday, Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. with UMM alums and current UMaine graduate students Natalie Dana Lolar, Colby Soctomah-Lewey, and Chris Johnson. Panelists will talk with UMM Native American students and others about their background and journey to college and beyond. This will be a […]
Wabanaki Voices invites you to a discussion with Lisa Sockabasin. Co-Director of Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness Noon, Nov. 30 Science Building 102, University of Maine Machias Lisa Sockabasin will provide an overview of WPHW programs, and discuss opportunities for collaboration with the UMaine Machias community and Washington County wellness organizations. Attend in person or […]
Join University of Maine Alumni Association for an honest, unscripted kitchen-table conversation among three generations of inspiring Maine-based Black feminist activists, academics, and community builders. Coming together to seek the […]
On Monday, Dec. 6, the Rise Center colloquia series will host Heather Falconer (Department of English) for a presentation on “Rethinking the Impact of Inequality on STEM Writing Instruction.” In […]
This virtual professional development program, offered by David Patrick, LCSW, of Racial Equity & Justice Firm, is designed to deepen your awareness around diversity, equity and inclusivity within the social and human services fields and increase your ability to implement strategies to make your practice a safer space. This is a solution-focused program, focusing on individual and collaborative education, theory, education, philosophy, and action steps.
