On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers […]
The Beatles: A Day in the Planetarium features a dazzling display of lights paired with music from the legendary band. Join us for an hour-long magical tour through a selection […]
Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Treehouse as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With […]
The Department of Political Science is hosting a presentation by chief of staff of the US Helsinki Commission (and UMaine alum) Kyle Parker on April 17 from 3–5 p.m. at Wells […]
On April 17 we mark Yom HaShoah with a public lecture by Professor Anne Knowles on "Landscapes of Remembrance." There are now thousands of Holocaust memorials around the world, from […]
Please note new date..... Location: Fernald Hall, 1st floor Facilitators: TBD More information coming soon! Register here (opens in a new window).
Luke is interested in the universe and its secrets. He is fascinated by the stars, the universe, and the laws of nature. One night, he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum where he meets ALBYX3, a small, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. ALBY takes Luke on a […]
Speaker: Adam Briggle, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion, University of North Texas Sustainability raises a host of philosophical questions about ethics and values, knowledge and power, and more. And yet philosophy is not part of the predominant approaches to and discourses around sustainability. This is due to dysfunctions in society and in philosophy. In […]
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 […]
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 workers will adapt to these disruptions than New Media alumni already incorporating AI into their own planning and practice? This webinar offers reports from working […]
From 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 […]
Sponsored 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 […]
Sponsored 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 A film by Julia Mintz. "A stunning, heartfelt narrative of heroism and resilience" (Lincoln Center, NYJFF). In this moving […]
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 […]
Earth, 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. […]
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 […]
Professor 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 […]
Join us on a journey into, under, and around the many ecosystems across our planet. Discover how each component fits together, and how the health of each part is vital […]