UMaine Calendar

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 […]

Bella, An Immigrant’s Tale by actress and playwright, Vicki Summers is a one-woman play that chronicles the remarkable life journey of Vicki’s beloved grandmother from the pogroms of Russia (modern day Ukraine), to a new life in America as a Jewish immigrant—filled with courage, humor and love. The play is even more relevant today with […]

The next UMS Research and Innovation Speaker Series webinar titled Mountain Ponds as Sentinels of Change in the Northeast will take place on Monday, Dec. 5, at Noon via Zoom. Dr. Rachel Hovel is an aquatic ecologist who studies fishes and invertebrates across a range of freshwater habitats. Major themes of her research include species interactions, the timing of […]

Have you ever wondered what "UMSS" is? This webinar will tell you all about the UMaine Student Symposium. We'll describe the different ways you can be involved in this event, from presenting to viewing the research and talking to researchers. We will also have a Q&A. Register at: https://maine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O7acc56oRb6-df55fXojhA  

For their next colloquium on December 7, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics will feature assistant professor Brandon Hanson, who will deliver a talk on "The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Polynomials in the Mathematical Sciences." […]

On Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. in the UMaine Writing Center (Neville 403), outgoing McGillicuddy Humanities Center Fellow Sherralyn Robbins will present the culmination of her Fellowship in the form of […]

Presented by Asli Sezen-Barrie, associate professor of curriculum, assessment and instruction. Part of the School of Learning and Teaching Research Brown Bag series. Sezen-Barrie started an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) […]

Through impressive immersive scenarios, "Mexica Archaeoastronomy: Between Space and Time" illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico. The Mexicas used […]

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium will present “Meditations on Perihelion”, a live performance of original electronic music and immersive visuals on the planetarium’s dome screen. The “Meditations” are a multi-sensory experience that invites audience members to contemplate and reflect on the dark quietude of the Winter Solstice, the darkest […]