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 journey […]
Experience one of the greatest bands of the last two decades: U2 in the first ever full-dome production featuring their timeless classics and modern hits. The show includes hits like “Where the Streets Have No Name”, “With or Without You”, “Beautiful Day”, “Mysterious Ways” and “Elevation”, and many more all set to stunning fulldome visuals. A treat for all U2 fans! To purchase […]
Stop by for seasonal depression relief! Our space will have light therapy sun lamps, blankets, tea, and hot chocolate.
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information. To register, click here. Speaker: Chris Feurt, Director Coastal Training Program, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve; Research Associate, School of Marine and Environmental Programs, University of New England Salt marshes in Maine are not as […]
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Black History Month Kick-off with the raising of the Black Lives Matter Flag.
Join us for this 1-hour webinar with speaker Dr. Crystal S. Maraj, Research Assistant Professor Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) and at the University of Central Florida (UCF). This will feature a live Q&A at the end of the webinar.
We are excited to invite you to join Fermentation Friday Spring 2024 season. What: Food and Media Lab Where: UMaine Hitchner Hall Kitchen room 160 When: Fridays noon to 2pm To participate, RSVP here. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation please email ellie.markovitch@maine.edu or jessica.brainerd@maine.edu This series is free and open to the UMaine community […]
An immersive fulldome experience about the exquisite beauty of Auroras. Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to experience the stories of our ancestors. Guided by the lullaby of the Dawn Goddess, this cinematic adventure invites the audience to join the dance of these eerie lights over […]
Join experienced sugarmakers for demonstrations and discussion on all aspects of making maple syrup, the sweetest gift of nature, in your own backyard! In the morning, learn about identifying and tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, and more. After a short break, join us at a local sugarhouse to look at their tubing systems and […]
Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell brings a vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works, reinvigorating the classic story with a staging that moves the action to the modern day and finds at the heart of the drama issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and […]
Vladimir, a polar bear, and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar auroras. Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian pyramid and meet Lucia, a hummingbird who is passionate about rocks. She tells them about a legend evoking “stones of light”. Meteorites, shooting stars, these […]
Judaic Studies is honored to host a free screening of the documentary film "A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting" with a live panel discussion with survivors of that terrible attack. On October 27th, 2018, a gunman opened fire inside a Pittsburgh synagogue, killing eleven people as they prayed, in what would become the […]
Join us for a free screening of the documentary film "A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting" followed by live panel discussion with subjects from the documentary, Audrey Glickman, Diane Rosenthal, & Andrea Wedner. “A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting” is a deeply personal portrait of the survivors, victims and family members, […]
Experience the music of Fleetwood Mac in a whole new way - at the planetarium! Listen to classic songs like Rhiannon, Landslide, Go Your Own Way, and The Chain paired with striking visuals in the planetarium dome. Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright […]
Lord Hall Gallery is pleased to announce the 2024 Faculty Exhibition, running from February 5-March 15. A public reception will take place on February 9 from 5:00-7:00pm. The exhibition includes faculty from UMaine’s Department of Art and the IMFA program: Sheridan Adams, Constant Albertson, Tim Babulski, Edward Nadeau, Louise Bourne, Arturo Camacho, Bethany Engstrom, Susan […]
Join us in a supportive and safe space to discuss relationships with food.
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form. To register, click here. Speakers: Aram JK Calhoun, Emeritus Professor of Wetland Ecology and Conservation, Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology, University of Maine Malcolm "Mac" Hunter, Emeritus Professor, Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology, University of Maine Kent […]
Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension educators and community partners for a series of workshops on soil health for local agriculture producers. Soil Steaming: Grower Discussion Session Come learn about the potential of soil steaming as a weed management tool. This practice is being used by farmers in high tunnels and localized zones of field […]
“Eroding History” tells the story of two Black communities on Deal Island, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, that are finding themselves at the intersection of sea level rise, historic racism, and the disappearance of Black communities. It is a climate justice story, made by two Black filmmakers and a Jewish grandchild of refugees. A deeply personal […]
FILM ONE: Eroding History tells the story of two Black communities on Deal Island, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, that are finding themselves at the intersection of sea level rise, historic racism, and the disappearance of Black communities. It is a climate justice story, made by two Black filmmakers and a Jewish grandchild of refugees. A […]
Join this CUGR Talk just in time to shine up your presenting skills before UMSS24 or Spring semester classes! Speakers include Liliana Herakova, UMaine Associate Professor and Director of Communication Education, and Brianna Christie, UMaine Graduate Student in Communications and Journalism. Learn to organize skills and ideas. Practice walk-through delivery. Develop a personal presentation plan. […]
In 2020, the MHC presented its first “Visions” event, highlighting current work in the arts and humanities. In 2024, we’re pleased to present the sequel: VIsions 2024. A showcase of current research and creative projects in the arts and humanities, “2024 Visions.” The event, highlighting faculty research supported by the Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities […]
Public reception for the 2024 Faculty Exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery. All are welcome.
An immersive fulldome experience about the exquisite beauty of Auroras. Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to experience the stories of […]
The winter fun event will feature a range of activities designed to engage and entertain children, including sledding down snowy slopes, building cozy shelters, creating snow sculptures, and embarking on nature explorations. Participants will also have the opportunity to warm up with hot cocoa and immerse themselves in the enchanting winter wonderland that Tanglewood has […]
Learn best practices for growing seedlings indoors, develop a personalized seed starting calendar, check out various supplies and tools, and sow a pot of seeds to take home. Space is limited to 25 participants. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here.
Vladimir, a polar bear, and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar auroras. Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian […]
You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance that will thrill and entertain kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to their world. Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers, and designed with […]
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form, click here. Speaker: Gary Fearon, Director of Housing, Penobscot Indian Nation The Penobscot Indian Nation located on Indian Island, has mandated a Tribal priority to make our community more energy resilient and to reduce our carbon footprint on our […]
Elon the hamster loves science and doing experiments, which often fail in practice. One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot named 8 of 12 inside. How did it get here? Elon fixes the robot and finds out that he fell from a spaceship. Does Elon have […]
Winter Soil Workshop Series Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension educators and community partners for a series of workshops on soil health for local agriculture producers. Nutrient Management in Deep Compost Mulch Systems More and more farmers are adopting the deep compost mulch no-till system. This system has many benefits including eliminating tillage, reducing […]
Career Fair for all majors with over 150 employers in attendance offering full time positions and internships. For those driving to campus, parking is available in the CCA or Belgrade; […]
Join us for Friendship bracelet making, card games, board games, chocolate, and snacks!
This two-session class covers swarming in-depth. We will cover swarm biology and behavior, how to prevent and manage swarming in your colonies, how to use Swarm Traps and swarm lures, and swarm retrieval. The course will be offered at the Falmouth Regional Learning Center and led by EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Erin Evans. To register, […]
Join us for a short program in recognizing MLK's enduring impact on the lives of students today at UMaine.
Learn best practices for growing seedlings indoors. Participants will learn how to develop a personalized seed starting calendar based on Maine weather conditions and hear practical tips for the small-scale home gardener. Pre-registration is required. A recording will be shared with anyone who pre-registers for this event. To register, click here. Presented by Kate Garland, […]
Learn best practices for growing seedlings indoors. Participants will learn how to develop a personalized seed starting calendar based on Maine weather conditions and hear practical tips for the small-scale home gardener. Pre-registration is required. A recording will be shared with anyone who pre-registers for this event. To register, click here. Presented by Kate Garland, […]
The Cumberland County Beginner Beekeeping Course will teach beginning beekeepers the basics of honey bee biology and beekeeping. The course is designed for those considering buying their first hives, those […]
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An immersive fulldome experience about the exquisite beauty of Auroras. Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to experience the stories of […]
Format: In-person with breakout rooms, lunch, etc., Virtual: Available If you choose to attend virtually, the Zoom link will be emailed the day before the event. We are excited to gather, again to cover many aspects of wild blueberry production this year. While we encourage in-person attendance, for the first time, we are able […]
An emotive and exhilarating tale about human ingenuity and our natural resources. In Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus by Cirque Mechanics, audiences will witness the tug of war that exists between man and nature, in the name of progress. Humans have been harnessing the power of the wind for thousands of years. The beauty […]
Vladimir, a polar bear, and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar auroras. Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian pyramid and meet Lucia, a hummingbird who is passionate about rocks. She tells them about a legend evoking “stones of light”. Meteorites, shooting stars, these […]
A traveling penguin from the South Pole and a funny polar bear from the North pole meet on arctic sea ice. They become friends observing the night sky together and wondering why night is so long at the poles of the Earth. This mystery leads them on a scientific adventure by building an improvised spaceship […]
Explore the incredible phenomena of Eclipses, both Lunar and Solar. How and why do they occur? What can we observe and learn from these spectacular displays of nature? Take a look at how eclipses helped prove the theory of general relativity and look forward to upcoming eclipses learning where to see them. From spectacular space […]
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s popular half-day workshop, Recipe to Market, is a multi-disciplinary workshop that covers the business and food aspects of starting a food business in Maine. This workshop will introduce participants to important topics that an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. Topics that will be presented […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is free to eligible: Adults with children in the household Young adults 19-25 years old This class includes: Weekly cooking with fresh food to bring home Food budgeting Choosing healthy foods Meal planning Food safety Cooking tips and more! Participants receive free cooking tools […]
Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System. To watch the trailer, click here. To purchase […]
This two-session class covers swarming in-depth. We will cover swarm biology and behavior, how to prevent and manage swarming in your colonies, how to use Swarm Traps and swarm lures, and swarm retrieval. The course will be offered at the Falmouth Regional Learning Center and led by EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Erin Evans. To register, […]
The Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA), collects weather data from network-associated weather stations and generates real-time weather data summaries, crop production tools, and IPM forecasts. Join us to learn how to navigate NEWA and what tools it offers, and as an example, how it is currently being used to assist wild blueberry growers. […]
Elon the hamster loves science and doing experiments, which often fail in practice. One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot named 8 of 12 inside. How did it get here? Elon fixes the robot and finds out that he fell from a spaceship. Does Elon have […]
Composer Eve Beglarian will be in residence at the University of Maine from Feb. 20-22, presenting in classes in the School of Performing Arts, and giving a public presentation with some of her long-time collaborators on February 22 at 7:30 p.m. Her residency is part of the McGillicuddy Humanities Center’s Symposium series this year, on […]
Kentucky, a sleepless hen, and star of social networks, finds out that animals fall asleep during total eclipses. With the help of her robot J.O.S., she travels through space-time in search of the perfect total solar eclipse, in the hope of finding sleep at last. On her journey, she discovers the conditions that make eclipses […]
Join the Student Alliance for Sexual Health for a paint and sip while discussing polyamory! snacks and drinks will be provided.
An immersive fulldome experience about the exquisite beauty of Auroras. Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to experience the stories of our ancestors. Guided by the lullaby of the Dawn Goddess, this cinematic adventure invites the audience to join the dance of these eerie lights over […]
Join us on Saturday, February 24th for the 20th annual International Dance Festival, a globe-spanning celebration of dance! International Dance Festival is an annual performance held in the Collins Center for the Arts showcasing dances from around the world, choreographed and performed by students and staff of the University of Maine and members of the […]
Vladimir, a polar bear, and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar auroras. Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian pyramid and meet Lucia, a hummingbird who is passionate about rocks. She tells them about a legend evoking “stones of light”. Meteorites, shooting stars, these […]
Antonio Galera has established himself as one of the most promising young performers in Spanish musical life. As a prize-winner of several competitions, including the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe […]
Join us to create a collage board of what a healthy relationship looks like or anything you artistically feel inclined for!
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form, click here. Speaker: Ania Wright, Legislative and Political Specialist, Sierra Club Maine Chapter Maine has been a standout leader for climate action in recent years, but how does it compare to global action and what is necessary to […]
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form, click here. Speaker: Ania Wright, Legislative and Political Specialist, Sierra Club Maine Chapter Maine has been a standout leader for climate action in recent years, but how does it compare to global action and what is necessary to […]
One Monday or Wednesday afternoon each month January – May, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must have an adult present for assistance and some projects encourage adult assistance for all ages. Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary for participation in the […]
This hands-on poster workshop is for all disciplines, graduate and undergraduate students. You will practice how to organize your information creatively on your poster for UMSS24 and beyond. You'll learn to understand how to create dynamic, eye-catching poster designs as well as learn how to engage your audience. Dr. Caitlin Howell, Associate Director of the […]
Please join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Greater Franklin Food Council during The Farmer Resource and Networking Day. This is an opportunity for farmers, prospective farmers and community members to connect with Ag Service Providers and each other while learning about programs and services available to help support farmers. Participants will hear […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. UMaine Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest ServSafe® Manager Book, 7th Edition Revised, and exam proctoring. Date: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 (Snow Date: […]
Join IMRC Center staff for a general tour of the facility's event space, classrooms, common areas, audiovisual studios, and maker labs. The tour is anticipated to last approximately 45 minutes. Offered on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Guests of any background, including UMaine students, faculty, and staff, community group representatives, business representatives, and […]
very home landscape has the potential to be more beautiful, help clean air and water, reduce flooding, and combat climate change. Yet conventional gardening practices too often work against nature, damaging the environment's ability to provide these natural benefits. Join us for this five-part series about creating a sustainable home landscape. Learn how to attract […]
Join one of the UMaine community’s most beloved vocal ensembles for an engaging and entertaining evening of song!
Farmers with at least five years of experience are invited to participate in a virtual, two-hour workshop focused on how individual financial values impact business planning. Titled “Communicating about Personal Money Values,” the workshop will introduce farmers to a variety of finance-related themes. Topics include personal financial health, financial resources, and how farmers’ personal values […]
One Monday or Wednesday afternoon each month January – May, we will offer a themed hands-on activity for youth ages 5-12 that will include crafts or science. 5-8 year-olds must […]
Join us for a five part vegetable gardening series where you’ll learn the techniques to start your garden and build a community to support your success! This series is […]
Hélène Choquette will be in Orono on February 29, 2024 for a screening of her film, “A Story about the Taste of Language.” The film is in French with English subtitles about the evolution of French in Quebec. A discussion with the director in English will follow the film. We are also planning a […]
Hélène Choquette will be in Orono on February 29, 2024 for a screening of her film, “A Story about the Taste of Language.” The film is in French with English subtitles about the evolution of French in Quebec. A discussion with the director in English will follow the film. We are also planning a […]
The Office of Research Compliance will be offering online Responsible Conduct of Research training for undergraduate students on Brightspace from Friday, March 1st to Friday, April 5th, 2024. Undergraduate students who are participating in research sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and/or the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of […]
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 […]
Join SWell and friends for a day to focus on Mental Health with fun activities, games, and resources!
Join us on Friday, March 1st in the Astronomy Center at 12:00 noon for a Deep Dive! Led by Bangor Symphony Orchestra Music Director Lucas Richman, this session of Lunch […]
Join us for an immersive view of eclipses, the most spectacular sights in the sky! Explore the nature of these special celestial alignments and get prepared to safely observe them. […]
The School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre is hitting the high seas for their next mainstage production. A Pirate’s Life for She, written by Amie Root and directed by assistant professor of theatre D. Granke, opens on February 23 and runs through March 3 in Hauck Auditorium. This madcap, queer-friendly romp is packed with swashbuckling and sea shanties […]
The School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre is hitting the high seas for their next mainstage production. A Pirate’s Life for She, written by Amie Root and directed by assistant professor of theatre D. Granke, opens on February 23 and runs through March 3 in Hauck Auditorium. This madcap, queer-friendly romp is packed with swashbuckling and sea shanties […]
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company, brings its internationally beloved troupe of dancers to the CCA as part of its landmark 50th anniversary […]
