UMaine Calendar

Vast. Wild. Magical. The Arctic is not just one of the planet’s greatest natural spectacles, it’s a place with global ecological importance that has supported Indigenous communities and diverse ecosystems for generations. Follow the elusive Porcupine caribou herd as it migrates to the Arctic Coastal Plain, one of the longest animal migrations on Earth. Meet […]

Explore the secrets of the "rainforests of the sea" and embark on an oceanic safari to the world’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems – coral reefs.  Discover how corals grow, feed, reproduce, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth — while facing unprecedented threats from climate change, habitat destruction, and overfishing.  […]

The only thing better than exploring the Universe, is exploring the Universe with a collection of the most beautiful and cinematic Radiohead songs from their discography! Radiohead: Black Star will take you from the powerful Paranoid Android to the melancholic How to Disappear Completely with stunning visuals and immersive stories. Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult […]

The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Zoom registration information will be released shortly. Speaker: Robin Alden, former Director, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries Use conflicts are front and center in the Gulf of Maine as industrial-scale wind power and aquaculture development gain […]

Artist Lara Kramer will present a public lecture in IMRC 104 on October 1st at 7pm. This event coincides with Kramer's exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery, Ji zoongde’eyaang. Kramer will discuss her artwork, which can also be viewed on her website: https://larakramer.ca/ All events are free and the public is warmly welcomed. Ji zoongde’eyaang and Lara Kramer’s […]

Your first step to getting started in an education abroad. Join advisors, Erika Clement and Yijie (EJ) Ren to learn more about the application process, funding, and how to find the right program for you.

The UMaine Intermedia program is excited to introduce our first visiting artist of the semester – Lara Kramer. On Tuesday, October 1st at 7 pm EST Lara will be presenting in the IMRC in room #104 (the big blackbox theater/ APPE space) IMRC Center 5 Hilltop Road ME 04469. We hope you can all join […]

Your first step to getting started in an education abroad. Join advisors, Erika Clement and Yijie (EJ) Ren to learn more about the application process, funding, and how to find the right program for you.

This workshop will be an introduction to generative AI and its use. Benefits, and pitfalls, of using these tools will also be discussed. Attendees are encouraged to create accounts in either ChatGPT or Claude prior to the workshop, as there will be hands-on activities. For more information and to register, go to our Workshops Guide.

This workshop will be an introduction to generative AI and its use. Benefits, and pitfalls, of using these tools will also be discussed. Attendees are encouraged to create accounts in either ChatGPT or Claude prior to the workshop, as there will be hands-on activities. For more information and to register, click here.

For many of us, virtual is the new normal. The global COVID-19 pandemic has shifted and impacted our daily routines in innumerable ways, including the transition of many in-person meetings to virtual platforms. Many professionals may have moved their work online without any training in virtual facilitation skills. This online professional development program is designed […]

Are you an agricultural service provider who would like to improve your ability to conduct needs assessments? Sign up to participate in this free professional development program focused on just that! What is this program? This free program will explore the ins and outs of conducting needs assessments, guided by topic experts and coordinated by […]

The Board of Agriculture (https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/7/title7sec125.html) will be meeting on October 4 at Highmoor Farm. Agenda below: Coffee – 9:30 – (9:30-10:00) Welcome, introductions & agenda review - Marge Kilkelly, Board Chair (10:00 - 10:10) Agenda items: • Approve meeting minutes from February, April, and August (10:10 - 10:20) • Chancellor’s remarks (10:20 - 11:00) • […]

Create necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings in celebration of the LGBTQ* community

Ginger Fest - Ginger bug, fermented gingerbread, naturally fermented soda Hosted by Fermentation Friday the Food and Media Lab

Lord Hall Gallery presents Ji zoongde’eyaang, an exhibition featuring the work of Lara Kramer and Ida Baptiste, from August 26-October 15, 2024, with a reception and live performance in Lord Hall Gallery on October 4th from 5-7pm. Kramer will present a public lecture in IMRC 104 on October 1st at 7pm. All events are free […]

From the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms our planet’s core, we owe everything to the stars. SPARK: The Universe in Us is about our deep connection not just to Earth, but to stars millions of light years away—and billions of years in the past. Discover the celestial origins of the elements we […]

Breabach - Celtic Concert Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7 p.m. UMaine Machias Performing Arts Center One of Scotland’s top Celtic bands is coming to UMaine Machias to perform a live concert with a mix of traditional Gaelic songs and thrilling new music. The ensemble tours internationally and holds awards from the BBC and others. […]

Join us as we make Cranberry-Habanero Jelly University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basics of preserving food at home using a boiling water bath canner. This workshop will provide you with the current USDA recommendation for preserving food at home safely. We will provide all ingredients, canning jars, […]

An ensemble of leading lights take the stage for Offenbach’s fantastical final work, headlined by tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet. Hoffmann’s trio of lovers are sung by soprano Erin Morley as the mechanical doll Olympia, soprano Pretty Yende as the plagued diva Antonia, and mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as the […]

One of Scotland’s top Celtic bands makes its Collins Center debut with a mix of traditional Gaelic songs and thrilling new music. The ensemble tours internationally and hold awards from the BBC and others. “Matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse…”- The Scotsman Please note: This performance is taking place at the UMaine Machias Performing Arts […]