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December 2018
Fall Dance Showcase
Tickets are $9 or free with a student MaineCard. Visit umaine.edu/spa/tickets to purchase.
Find out more »Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Take a fun and lighthearted look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. Orion comes to life in a fun-filled, animated accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse as we follow Orion’s adventures as he grows to manhood, battles mythical beasts, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis, the beautiful moon-goddess. We learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the…
Find out more »The Nutcracker
A holiday tradition for all ages, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra's annual production of "The Nutcracker" with the Robinson Ballet is beloved by audiences throughout Maine. Join us for a magical afternoon as Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Nutcracker grace the stage of the Collins Center for the Arts as the BSO brings Tchaikovsky’s score to life! Arrive early to shop at the BSO’s Nutcracker Store, offering a variety of holiday gifts, Nutcrackers and treats. Lucas Richman, conductor Robinson Ballet Bangor…
Find out more »Mystery of the Christmas Star
Journey back 2,000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Investigate possible dates for the birth of Christ and look at recorded sightings of significant historical and astronomical events during this time frame. We’ll explore scientific explanations for celestial objects that could have been remarkable enough to cause the wise men to travel across the desert from Babylon to Bethlehem just to see a…
Find out more »DIY Finals Survival Kits
Come make finals survival kits in the Oakes Room. Hosted by Fogler Library Student Ambassadors and Campus Activities and Student Engagement.
Find out more »Late-Night Breakfast
A free meal for students as they head into their finals. Hosted by Campus Activities and Student Engagement.
Find out more »Final exams begin
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Find out more »Recipe to Market: Is it for Me? (Falmouth)
Thinking about starting a food business in Maine? Learn all the ins and outs to go from concept to success in this full day deep dive into starting a food business. One-day intensive course. Lunch included. Snowdate: Dec 19.
Find out more »Bootmobile on the Mall
L.L.Bean will be on the Mall with free pizza and giveaways. Hosted by Campus Activities and Student Engagement.
Find out more »Therapy Dog Visits
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits. At the end of the semester, the library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to visit with UMaine students, faculty and staff. The therapy dog visits will take place on the first floor of Fogler Library. The visits are free and open to everyone. December 2018 Visits Monday, Dec. 10 Noon–2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13…
Find out more »Dairy Forage Conference (Waterville)
Corn silage makes up a significant amount of many cow’s diets in Maine and is grown on about 25,000 acres or more. This conference will focus on management techniques, variety selection and environmental stewardship to help producers grow healthier, and more digestible crops for their cows. Topics that will be discussed include, nitrogen management, the results of the 2018 corn silage variety trials, interseeding techniques and no-till production. In addition, Lauchlin Titus from “Ag Matters” will present a retrospective of…
Find out more »University of Maine Museum of Art Exhibitions
Second Nature Black and white oil paintings by artist Shelley Reed. Olio A collection of ceramic objects by artist Darren Emenau. So Real Selections from the museum’s permanent collection. Animalistic Selections from the museum’s permanent collection. For more information about these exhibitions and artists, visit umma.umaine.edu/.
Find out more »University of Maine Museum of Art Exhibitions
Second Nature Black and white oil paintings by artist Shelley Reed. Olio A collection of ceramic objects by artist Darren Emenau. So Real Selections from the museum’s permanent collection. Animalistic Selections from the museum’s permanent collection. For more information about these exhibitions and artists, visit umma.umaine.edu/.
Find out more »A Spatial Economic Model of Maine’s Forest Product Industry: Interactions between Supply, Demand, and Policy
James Anderson, candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Forest Resources, will be defending his dissertation.
Find out more »The High School to First Year College Instructional Transition: An Investigation of the Predictions and Perceptions of STEM Students
Emma Toth, candidate for the Master of Science in Teaching, will be defending her thesis.
Find out more »Retirement Celebration for Anne Marie Michaud
Members of the University of Maine community are invited to attend a retirement celebration for Anne Marie Michaud, an administrative specialist in the Office of Human Resources. Light refreshments will be served. Guests are asked to RSVP by Dec. 10.
Find out more »University of Maine Museum of Art Exhibitions
Second Nature Black and white oil paintings by artist Shelley Reed. Olio A collection of ceramic objects by artist Darren Emenau. So Real Selections from the museum’s permanent collection. Animalistic Selections from the museum’s permanent collection. For more information about these exhibitions and artists, visit umma.umaine.edu/.
Find out more »Science Lecture Series: Dr. Kristy Townsend
Kristy Townsend, Ph.D., presents a lecture titled "Remodeling in Our Brain and Nervous System: Connections to Obesity and Diabetes." Obesity and Diabetes are currently global pandemics. Obesity, and most cases of diabetes, stem from an energy imbalance whereby we take in more calories than we burn. This simple energy equation is actually quite complex at the physiological level, and involves brain communication with organs and tissues such as the gut, adipose (fat tissue), muscle and pancreas. This talk will explore…
Find out more »Final exams end
Click here to view the full 2018–2019 Academic Year calendar.
Find out more »University of Maine Museum of Art Exhibitions
Second Nature Black and white oil paintings by artist Shelley Reed. Olio A collection of ceramic objects by artist Darren Emenau. So Real Selections from the museum’s permanent collection. Animalistic Selections from the museum’s permanent collection. For more information about these exhibitions and artists, visit umma.umaine.edu/.
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