Restorative Practices Program (online)
Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasizes the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are […]
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Lectures & Seminars
The Generative World: How AI is Already Disrupting Familiar Careers (online)
Generative AI is expected to transform any career that depends on writing, coding, or audiovisual media — in other words, just about all of them. Who better to forecast how […]
Stargazers of Africa
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United StatesFrom the dawn of time, African people have looked to the skies above for inspiration and guidance. Stargazers of Africa is a journey connecting the stars, Moon and planets to the people across this great continent—from long ago to the stargazers of today. Experience African tales from the Yoruba people and a Nigerian story about […]
Four Theories of (Climate) Change — a talk by Dr. Adam Briggle
Winslow Hall, Room 201Sponsored by UMaine Department of Philosophy and the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions. Briggle is a field philosopher from UNT. He is an Associate Professor and the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of North Texas. He is the author of A Field Philosopher’s […]
Women and Plants Discussion
Lown Room, Memorial Union University of Maine, Orono, ME, United StatesSponsored by UMaine Feminist Collective and UMSG. A discussion about women, plants, and sustainable menstrual products. Activity: Planting Succulents in thrifted teacups. Location: Lown Room in the Memorial Union
Four Winters: A Story of Jewish Resistance during World War II
100 Donald P. Corbett Business Building ME, United StatesFOUR WINTERS: A Story of Jewish Resistance during World War II A film by Julia Mintz. "A stunning, heartfelt narrative of heroism and resilience" (Lincoln Center, NYJFF). In this moving […]
Restorative Practices Program (online)
Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasizes the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program, you’ll be part […]
Earth, Moon, and Sun
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United StatesEarth, Moon, & Sun is a fast-paced full dome demonstration of lunar phases, eclipses, day and night, the sun and other puzzling events with the help of a confused coyote. This program beautifully illustrates basic concepts like moon phases and seasons. Based on the trickster of Native American lore, Coyote is constantly corrected in his misunderstandings […]
SBE Seminar Series Spring 2023: Nelle Couret
Dr. Jannelle Couret, The University of Rhode Island. Of Mice, Mites, Microbes, and Men: The Ecology and Management of Lyme Disease Human cases of tick-borne diseases have been increasing in the United States, particularly Lyme disease, which, caused by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick, is increasing in incidence and geographic range. To understand […]
Rassemblement — Keynote Lecture by Professor Pierre Lavoie
Franco American Centre Crossland Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, United StatesProfessor Pierre Lavoie of the Université de Montréal will open this year’s event with a keynote lecture in English based on his recent publication, "Mille après Mille", which explores Rudy Vallée within the larger context of French-Canadian migrations to the United States. It is being presented with support from the Canadian American Center.