The Maine Climate and Agriculture Network is offering a three-webinar series about climate change and agriculture on March 22, March 28 and April 14. Each webinar will consist of several short presentations followed by questions and a general discussion. Speakers will include farmers, outreach professionals, and agricultural and climate scientists. The first webinar from 2–3 […]
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, on Monday, March 28. A Career Q&A for graduate and undergraduate students will follow the talk. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection information. In-person attendance: Attendees must follow UMaine’s COVID-19 guidelines. Speaker: Allison (Allie) Gardner, […]
“When the eagle of the North and the condor of the South fly together, the spirit of the land will reawaken.” In this film, we see four indigenous environmental leaders […]
This seminar will help health providers to understand the benefits of neuropsychological assessment in treatment planning and diagnosis. Understand the difference between a cognitive screen and a neuropsychological evaluation. Learn how neuropsychology can help in treatment care and planning for older adults. Define common terminology and discuss specialized neuropsychological tests used to measure cognitive functions. […]
This event will take place on Thursday, March 31. The Maine Sustainability and Water Conference provides an annual forum where professionals, researchers, consultants, citizens, students, regulators and planners gather to exchange information and present new findings on sustainability and water resource issues in Maine. Launched in 1994 by UMaine’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center with […]
On Thursday, March 31 at 4 p.m. in the Arthur St. John Hill Auditorium (and remotely via Zoom), the Alan Miller Fund Visiting Journalist Program presents a talk by Bangor Daily News politics editor Michael Shepherd titled “The Intersection of Local Campaigns and National Politics: Reflections on Political Reporting in Maine.” This event is sponsored […]
The William S. Cohen Institute for Leadership and Public Service cordially invites you to the 2022 Cohen Lecture, "The Importance of American Leadership in a Dangerous World" — a conversation with General Jim Mattis, Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter and Secretary William S. Cohen. The discussion will moderated by Felicia Knight, president of The […]
What they are, where they come from, and what can we do about them The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, on Monday, April 4. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection information. In-person attendance: Attendees must follow UMaine’s COVID-19 guidelines. Speakers: Dr. […]
Ade Adepitan travels to the frontline of climate change, first through Bangladesh’s Ganges delta, under threat from increasingly extreme weather, and then to the remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Ade witnesses, and participates in, local interventions and innovations, and even discovers how Bhutan isn’t just carbon neutral, it’s carbon negative. Facilitated by: Baten Mohammed, PhD […]
UMaine AI invites you to join us for this free 1-hour webinar. Speakers include: Hongfang Liu, Ph.D. from the Mayo Clinic Ahmad P. Tafti, Ph.D. from the University of Southern Maine Yanshan Wang, Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh The event will be moderated by Julia Upton, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Mathematics, Husson University IEEE […]
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School is pleased to invite you to an interesting series of 12+ virtual and in-person events happening during Maine Impact Week 2022. Maine Impact Week is intended to provide an opportunity for the public to gain awareness about the latest efforts by […]
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Director of the McGillicuddy Humanities Center will host a reception to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center. The Center supports University of Maine humanities faculty, connects with the community, and advances the mission of the University of Maine. The event, […]
UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy will offer opening remarks when the UMaine Institute of Medicine brings together a panel of leaders from the state, including the healthcare community, to discuss rural health in Maine. Moderated by Dr. Kelley Strout, Director of the UMaine School of Nursing, panelists will include Jessica Taylor, RN, BSN, CCCTM (St. Joseph Healthcare), […]
For many years, the Mitchell Center has hosted an innovative “Sustainability Talks” series. The goal of these talks is to provide students, faculty, and interested citizens with opportunities to learn about: 1) […]
This event is part of Maine Impact Week. The UMaine Center on Aging is pleased to present the 2022 Older Adult Health and Wellness Fair in the courtyard of Buchanan Alumni House. This three-hour, FREE event on April 12 will bring together a wide array of exhibitors and participants to provide wellness opportunities and health […]
The Microbes and Social Equity Group (MSE) is pleased to host Dr. Patricia Kaishian as she presents her virtual talk titled “Deconstructing the individual: how science can materially advance using queer and feminist theory“ from Noon–1.30 p.m. Dr. Kaishian will explore the field of mycology and the mycobiome through a theoretical framework rooted in queer […]
The Innovative Media Research and Commercialization (IMRC) Center will host an open house on Wednesday, April 13, from 2–7 p.m. as part of Maine Impact Week. The center’s many laboratories, adaptive workspaces, and presentation environments will be open to the general public. Staff will be on-site and available to discuss all things innovation and creativity, assist […]
The Maine Climate and Agriculture Network is offering a three-webinar series about climate change and agriculture on March 22, March 28 and April 14. Each webinar will consist of several short presentations followed by questions and a general discussion. Speakers will include farmers, outreach professionals, and agricultural and climate scientists. The first webinar from 2–3 […]
Join the Advanced Structures and Composites Center on Thursday, April 14 from 2–3:30 p.m. for a tour and student research demonstrations at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center. Tours will explore the various labs and research at the ASCC and feature student research across many areas. Each tour is limited to 20 people and will last […]
This event will take place on Friday, April 15, at 9 a.m. The Maine Food Waste Solutions Summit is Maine’s annual food waste event that brings together our state’s key food system participants — farms, food businesses, feeding partners, community leadership and government and nonprofit organizations. Working together, we can move to a circular food […]
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, on Monday, April 18. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection information. In-person attendance: Attendees must follow UMaine’s COVID-19 guidelines. Speakers: Justin Wolff, Professor of Art History, Chair of the Dept. of Art, UMaine Susan Smith, […]
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions is hosting a Sustainability Networking Poster Session that Lauren Ross (CIE) and Sean Smith (SECS) are organizing. We are glad to have this opportunity to bring together students, businesses, and communities working on sustainability solutions. We would be pleased to have the participation of faculty, students […]
Fostering collaboration, funding strategies and careers to promote a bright environmental, social and economic future for Maine. The event will take place in Memorial Union in the Bear's Den (Upper Level) and Lown Room. Contacts: Dr. Lauren Ross and Dr. Sean Smith Coupons for coffee, cookies, and snacks for students engaging with the poster lineup.
Maine Food Too Good To Waste Learn fun and easy cooking tips to end food waste. Taught by Chef Becky of Wild Oats Cafe in Brunswick To register: https://bit.ly/3E2mngN Sponsored by: Food Rescue Maine Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions Winslow Public Library Portland Public Library Waterville Public Library Readfield Community Library
Join the Maine Animal Club at the J.F. Witter Teaching and Research Center for a dairy show. Students will showcase Holstein cows at this event. The club will also host a fundraiser BBQ, and local craftspersons will have their wares available for purchase. The University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, […]
Building on the success of the Center for Research on Sustainable Forests' 2020 Science and Practice Forum and 2020–21 Science and Practice Webinar Series, FCCI and FSG are pleased to announce a follow-up series that will address climate change impacts on the different forest types found in Maine through a combination of 1-hour webinars paired […]
