The Office of Research Compliance will be offering online Responsible Conduct of Research training for undergraduate students on Brightspace. Undergraduate students who are participating in research sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and/or the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) are required to […]
Vampires, Witches, Goblins, and other spooky creatures. What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes, or something more… Be it ghoulish or ghostly, Halloween is an astronomical holiday. Experience the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” From Celtic roots around the harvest and bonfires to modern celebrations, […]
Dr. Graham Carr, President and Vice-Chancellor of Concordia University, Montréal, will be giving a talk titled "The Histories We Inherit: Concordia's Reckoning With the Pasts of Its Founding Institutions." The event will be followed by a reception. A historian by training and a long-time leader in higher education in Canada, Carr returns to his alma […]
This event will feature authors Emma Gibbon, Peter Dudar, and Morgan Syliva. Copies of books will be available for purchase and signing at the event through University Bookstore. Space is limited to register, click here.
Three horror authors of Maine are visiting Fogler Library this Halloween Eve! Join us to listen to their panel and readings. For more information and to register, click here.
This 1-hour AI Webinar will consist of a panel of four AI research and faculty members from the University of Maine. Bring your questions! This panel discussion includes Dr. Chaofan Chen, Assistant Professor of Computer Science in the School of Computing and Information Science, University of Maine; Dr. Yonggang “Tim” Lu, Harold Alfond Associate […]
The University of Maine Alumni Association and Greater Bangor Area Branch of the NAACP will host the third annual Robert Talbot Civil Rights Speaker Series. Keynote speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, will deliver a talk titled “Maine’s Path to Inclusion and Equity: Navigating the Challenges and Opportunities Ahead.” To […]
The talk will cover the ways in which television news evolved in the years that frame The Best of Enemies. The play dramatizes the famous televised confrontation between William F. Buckley and Gore Vidal that occurred at the 1968 Democratic convention and was aired live by ABC News. Socolow will describe how the moment crystallized numerous social, […]
Speaker: Tagwongo Obomsawin, Clean Energy Partnership Program Manager, State of Maine Governor's Energy Office Supported by the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, the Governor’s Energy Office established the Clean Energy […]
Dr. Eric Roy will present the University of Maine’s fifth annual Libby Lecture in Natural Resource Policy at noon on November 8 at the Buchanan Alumni House. Roy’s talk, titled […]
Dr. Joshua Walton presents a series of public lectures on biblical archaeology, drawing on his experience in Israel. Lectures will be live-streamed as well, click here.
This River is Our Relative is a documentary about the Penobscot Nation’s intrinsic kinship connection to and tireless environmental advocacy for the Penobscot River. The story is told through the voices of 24 Penobscot people, who share their experience of historical, physical, and spiritual connection to place; of cultural identity and survival. Their narratives are interwoven […]
Speakers: Alison Bates and Alejandra Ortiz, Colby College Dr. Alison Bates is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at Colby College. Dr. Bates researches social acceptance of infrastructure and interventions in natural spaces, and implements an equity and justice framework to inform decision-making. Dr. Bates has worked extensively on the renewable energy transition as well […]
Dr. Joshua Walton presents a series of public lectures on biblical archaeology, drawing on his experience in Israel. Lectures will be live-streamed as well, click here.
Join Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik and assistant professor of Native American studies and food systems at the University of Maine, for his presentation titled "History, Health Disparities, and Action: A Wabanaki Perspective on Foodways in So Called Maine." Sutton will delve into the history that has shaped the motivations behind Wabanaki food sovereignty and […]
At the University of Maine School of Social Work, we prepare proficient and ethical social work professionals committed to social change in a variety of organizations, specializations, and professional roles. We provide the highest quality education for both beginning and advanced professional social work practice. We educate at the Baccalaureate and Master’s level in an […]
Chancellor Dannel Malloy will be visiting the University of Maine to co-lead and host a town hall with UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and office hours for the UMaine community.
Lightning Talks will focus on student sustainability research in Maine. Students will have 5-7 minutes for their talk. PowerPoint presentations are limited to 10 slides. A request for abstracts will be issued in September. Abstracts will be accepted from students conducting sustainability research at any Maine educational institution. Lightning talks will be held virtually via […]
Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? Discover how NASA research and training initiatives are preparing the next generation of astronauts who will […]
Speaker: Aislinn Sarnacki, outdoor journalist, Bangor Daily News and Maine Public In recent years, outdoor professionals have reported a major increase in the use of parks, public lands, trails, and other recreation areas. More than ever, people are turning to the outdoors for entertainment, fulfillment, education, and exercise. That’s great news, but it has also […]
Finalists for the position of Labor Education Professional will be on campus in the next two weeks for teaching demonstrations. The first candidate, Dr. Sam Shupe, will present live and on Zoom. Surveys will be available at the demonstration. Tell us what you think. To attend via Zoom, click here. Zoom information: Telephone: 1-646-931-3860 Meeting […]
This 90-minute session covers the basics of using WordPress Content Blocks at UMaine and UMaine Machias — how to log in, create pages, and edit header, footer, menus, and content blocks. We welcome anyone and everyone to join us for an orientation or refresher. Email um.weboffice@maine.edu to join one of the upcoming sessions. Trainings are […]
