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Event Series Expedition Reef

Expedition Reef

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Explore the secrets of the "rainforests of the sea" and embark on an oceanic safari to the world’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems — coral reefs. Discover how corals grow, feed, reproduce, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth — while facing unprecedented threats from climate change, habitat destruction and overfishing.  […]

Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

"Perseus and Andromeda" is a fun-filled retelling of the tale of the beautiful but unfortunate princess Andromeda who, in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster — and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus. Tickets for planetarium programs are $6 for Adults, $5 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $4 for […]

Event Series Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

The album "Wish You Were Here," is Pink Floyd's second themed work featuring classic songs such as "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" with its nine-part opus, "Have a Cigar," "Welcome to the Machine," and the title track, "Wish You Were Here." It has been consistently ranked as being among the best albums of all time […]

Science Lecture Series: Dr. Paul A. Mayewski — Pushing Climate Change Research to the Roof of the World

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

In April/May 2019 the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition undertook the most comprehensive scientific expedition conducted on Mt. Everest. The international team led by Dr. Mayewski set significant scientific records including the highest automatic weather stations and the highest ice core on Earth. The expedition resulted in many new findings that reveal […]

Event Series Expedition Reef

Expedition Reef

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Explore the secrets of the "rainforests of the sea" and embark on an oceanic safari to the world’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems — coral reefs. Discover how corals […]

Team Science and Lessons from Kindergarten — The Essence of Collaborative Research

Norman Smith Hall, Room 107, and Online University of Maine, Orono, ME

The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine. If you are planning to attend virtually, complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection information. Speaker: Pips Veazey, Director, UMaine Portland Gateway Pips Veazey serves as the Director of the University of Maine Portland Gateway, a new initiative […]

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Suicide Prevention and Awareness Discussion (online)

Online

September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that the rate of suicide in Maine, like the nation as a whole, has been increasing since 2006. On average, 257 Maine citizens die by suicide each year. The rate of suicide in Maine is highest […]

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