A traveling penguin from the South Pole and a funny polar bear from the North pole meet on arctic sea ice. They become friends observing the night sky together and wondering why night is so long at the poles of the Earth. This mystery leads them on a scientific adventure by building an improvised spaceship […]
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information by clicking here. […]
Listen...can you hear that? It’s the sound of the Earth! Take a sound safari to explore the health of our planet. Travel the globe to investigate the spectacular soundscapes of Costa Rica’s rainforests, Hawaii’s coral reefs, and Mongolia’s vast grasslands. Learn how animals use sounds to survive and communicate. Experience sound in new ways through interactive […]
Let it Snow features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation and is an entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. Tickets are $9 for general […]
In this richly visual presentation, Anne Knowles (UMaine, History) will share highlights from years of developing geohistorical datasets and data visualizations that reveal the scale and dynamics, spaces and places of the Holocaust in stunning new ways. Her work demonstrates geography as a visual way of knowing — and exploring — the past. This event […]
Join the McGillicuddy Humanities Center in the Bangor Room of the Memorial Union on Thursday, December 5 at 5:00 pm as Alexandria Morgan, the Echoes of Maine Fellow at the McGillicuddy Humanities Center, presents her research on the sense of belonging among children of Iranian immigrants to the United States. She will combine this presentation […]
Journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, traveling through the dimensions of ice from the remote territories of the arctic, to a scientific complex nested under the South Pole. Experience it all immersed in a kaleidoscopic igloo, be dazzled by the icy wonderland of the arctic, and explores the relationship between humans and […]
Journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Investigate possible dates for the birth of Christ and look at recorded sightings of significant historical and astronomical events during this timeframe. We’ll explore scientific explanations for celestial objects […]
Let it Snow features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation and is an entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. Tickets are $9 for general […]
Join Kiera Campbell, David '64 and Alison '71 Wiggin Humanities Fellow in the McGillicuddy Humanities Center, for the presentation of her Fellowship research, "The Art of Killing a Man Twice: An Analysis of The Iron Claw," on Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. in the Virtue Room, The Maples. This event is free and open to […]
