Microgreens may just be the thing to help keep those New Year’s Resolutions and put a little pep in your meals this winter. Join Pamela Hargest, UMaine Extension Horticulture Professional, for this webinar and learn about the optimal growing conditions necessary for producing high-quality microgreens indoors as well as the variety of seeds available and […]
The Piscataquis County Extension Association announces the speaker for their annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. by Zoom. All are invited to attend this very interesting meeting on Veterinary Forensic Pathology and One Health by Nanny Wenzlow, DVM, Ph.D., MRCVS (forensic veterinary pathology). Register for this free session online or by calling […]
Learn how to go from seed to salary with this course for all beginning farmers of all abilities interested in growing and selling their own farm produce. Using the “5 F’s” of farming risk (Farming, Family, Finances, Fitness, Future) as a guide, participants will acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully grow to […]
Have you ever felt like you were more of a problem-solver than a teacher? Your best-made lesson plans are delayed by listening to your students argue about a problem that occurred at recess. You deal with this stress by addressing the class in a way that you regret. You know you’re a great teacher but you’re overwhelmed.
If this sounds familiar, Teaching from the Heart is the online professional development course for you. Using a curriculum based on Nonviolent Communication principles, this program will provide you with tangible ways to manage your classroom and reach your full potential as an educator. Our doubts as caregivers and teachers are inevitable. If we have a system to refer to when these doubts creep in, we can relax.
Have you ever felt like you were more of a problem-solver than a teacher? Your best-made lesson plans are delayed by listening to your students argue about a problem that occurred at recess. You deal with this stress by addressing the class in a way that you regret. You know you’re a great teacher but you’re overwhelmed.
If this sounds familiar, Teaching from the Heart is the online professional development course for you. Using a curriculum based on Nonviolent Communication principles, this program will provide you with tangible ways to manage your classroom and reach your full potential as an educator. Our doubts as caregivers and teachers are inevitable. If we have a system to refer to when these doubts creep in, we can relax.
Maine Sea Grant, the Maine Department of Marine Resources and the University of Maine’s Lobster Institute are offering a second series of webinars focusing on collaborative research efforts in the lobster industry. This series will highlight ongoing collaborative research projects, including those funded through the Sea Grant American Lobster Initiative focused on understanding the biological, […]
Have you ever felt like you were more of a problem-solver than a teacher? Your best-made lesson plans are delayed by listening to your students argue about a problem that occurred at recess. You deal with this stress by addressing the class in a way that you regret. You know you’re a great teacher but you’re overwhelmed.
If this sounds familiar, Teaching from the Heart is the online professional development course for you. Using a curriculum based on Nonviolent Communication principles, this program will provide you with tangible ways to manage your classroom and reach your full potential as an educator. Our doubts as caregivers and teachers are inevitable. If we have a system to refer to when these doubts creep in, we can relax.
The goal of the Research Learning Experiences (RLE) is to engage students in discovery, knowledge creation and authentic professional practices — regardless of their area of study — starting in their first year at our universities. The format of RLEs combines a suite of best practices for first-year retention to give our students a mindset […]
Maine’s attorney general and four other individuals with differing personal and professional perspectives will address the topic “The State of Civil Rights in Maine” as part of eastern and central […]
The Center for Undergraduate Research announces the opening for submissions to the Summer Undergraduate CUGR Fellowships and the MSGC Research Fellowship. Several $3,000 Fellowships will be awarded for Summer 2022 on a competitive basis; submissions are open to all University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias undergraduate students from all majors. Each […]
The Annual UMaine Student Symposium provides an opportunity for the public to interact one-on-one with UMaine undergraduate and graduate students as they present their research and creative works. Projects are showcased through video presentations that will be reviewed by a panel of volunteer judges from the UMaine community. The Call for Abstracts opens on Jan. […]
Please join the Office of Research Administration for the next RAN workshop, "Research Compliance," where we will welcome Amanda Ashe and Paula Portalatin from the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) […]
A one-hour Zoom meeting, consisting of two half-hour presentations, will be held to offer updates specific to the agricultural industry. There will be two presentations: “Integrated Pest Management — Controlling Pests in Potatoes” by Paul Horne, Australian Potato IPM Expert “Potato Early Dying Research Update and Disease Management” by Dr. Khalil Al-Mughrabi, NBDA Plant Pathologist […]
This event will be held via Zoom. REGISTER HERE: Zoom registration link. The Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 in funding to students who are studying abroad while receiving a […]
MaineMBA Alumni Awards Join the Graduate School of Business on Jan. 20, at 5 p.m. for an evening of celebration. Keynote Address Kate Snyder, Mayor of Portland Distinquished Leadership Team Speakers Dannel P. Malloy, Chancellor of the University of Maine System Joan Ferrini-Mundy, President of the University of Maine and the University of Maine at […]
Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize 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 certificate program, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change.
This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle, from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants, where to find funders and funding opportunities, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see.
Registration deadline: 4 p.m. on Jan. 24 We offer our program fee on a sliding scale ($0-10) Plants need soil, light, and water to grow, right? Maybe not… Hydroponics is […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Research commercialization is about much more than classic tech transfer and the Research to Real World Commercialization Training Series offers an easy way to explore the diverse commercialization opportunities available at UMaine (and to do some professional development to include in your peer review file). Join the Foster Center for Innovation for Kickoff to Commercialization, a workshop that will go over the fundamentals of […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings […]
This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle, from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants, where to find funders and funding opportunities, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see.
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
This is a collaborative, faculty-led, practically-oriented community focusing on fostering equity through developing our syllabi and engaging them meaningfully in class. In Spring 2022, the syllabus working group will focus on developing a sharable "equity starter pack" for syllabi to include suggested language, organizational structures, and ways to present and engage the syllabus throughout the semester. […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
An informal discussion group for lecturers at UMaine to discuss teaching strategies, capacity building, methods of documenting teaching and learning, peer observations and other opportunities based on interest. All meeting days and registration (opens in a new window)
The Spring 2022 Department of History Colloquium Series begins Monday, Jan. 31 at 3:00 p.m. with a talk by Brett Whalen (UNC-Chapel Hill) titled “Medieval Jesus: A Life." Whalen will explore the […]
This event will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, on Monday, Jan. 31. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection information. In-person attendance: Attendees must follow UMaine’s COVID-19 guidelines. For our first sustainability 'talk' of spring 2022 semester, we will recognize the winners of the […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Join Donna Coffin, UMaine Extension Professor, and veterinarian Beth McEvoy for this workshop on best practices for winter care of equines. In this session, participants will learn about mud management […]
These meetings will focus on “Plus One Strategies” you can adopt to proactively design courses that meet the varied needs of our increasingly diverse body of students. Each workshop will be designed with 30 minutes of learning on a specific strategy and 30 minutes of practice and Q&A to allow you to explore these strategies […]
President Joan Ferrini-Mundy will lead a Virtual Budget Town Hall at 2 p.m. on Feb. 1. Joining the President will be Faculty Senate President William Dee Nichols as facilitator; Provost John Volin; Vice Presidents […]
Wild Blueberry Weed Management (1PA Credit) Dr. Lily Calderwood will kick off the conference with a talk covering the basics of wild blueberry weed management for both conventional and organic […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Using the book "What Inclusive Instructors Do: Principles and Practices for Excellence in College Teaching" which helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice, this CoP will help faculty from across disciplines to engage in the ongoing process of cultivating inclusive practices. The book will be made available to registered members. Alternate Wednesdays at […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Join UMaine AI in our first Spring 2022 webinar. Speakers include Dr. Alina Zare, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, and Dr. Haiyi Zhu, Assistant Professor of Human-Computer Interaction, Carnegie Mellon University. This webinar is moderated by Dr. Ali Abedi, Associate Vice President for Research and Chair of UMaine-AI. Register for this […]
In this community of practice faculty will be invited to take a critical eye to the assessment strategies they are using in their teaching. Over the course of the semester, we will use existing tools, education research and our own criteria to self evaluate course-level assessments for: 1) alignment 2) relevance 3) authenticity 4) universal […]
H2-A Program: Finding Labor Join this session to learn about how and when to apply for migrant labor through the H2-A Federal Department of Labor program. Register here.
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
Graduate students from the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture who applied to the college’s annual research awards will showcase their research with 15-minute presentations. The College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture. Presentations will be hosted on Zoom. Please contact ruhammah.lagarry@maine.edu for access information. 9 a.m. "Thoughts Beyond Stigma - Implications for Change Reflected in […]
This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle, from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants, where to find funders and funding opportunities, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see.
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
The School of Biology and Ecology presents “The earliest history of eukaryotes: integrating biological and geological data” with Dr. Phoebe Cohen, Williams College. Hosted by Jacquelyn Gill, Associate Professor of Paleoecology and Plant Ecology. The seminar will take place at Murray Hall, Room 102, and will also be shared through Zoom. Email peggy.killian@maine.edu for event […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
