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Event Series Magic Tree House: Space Mission

Magic Tree House: Space Mission

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

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 help of an astronomer, the internet, an astronaut, books and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous […]

Event Series Prince: Purple Rain Planetarium

Prince: Purple Rain Planetarium

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

Undefinable, musical genius, mysterious, guarded, and iconic — it is impossible to pin down Prince. He speaks on through his musical legacy and our program features several his hits such as When Doves Cry, Let's go Crazy, 1999, Raspberry Beret, and many more.  Join Versant Power Astronomy Center to be immersed in his music set […]

Virtual COVID Town Hall

Online

President Joan Ferrini-Mundy will lead a Virtual COVID Town Hall from 11 a.m.–noon on January 10. The previously planned budget town hall will be scheduled at a later date. Joining the President will be Faculty Senate President William Dee Nichols as facilitator; Provost John Volin; Vice Presidents Robert Dana, Kody Varahramyan and Joanne Yestramski; and […]

Piscataquis County Extension Association Annual Meeting (remote)

Online

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 […]

Astronaut

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around […]

Boots-2-Bushels: Boot Camp for Market Gardeners and Farmers

Online

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 […]

Teaching From the Heart: Nonviolent Communication in the Classroom – Day 1 of 3 (online)

Online

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. 

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