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 […]
Want to know more about artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI? Sign up for the AI Challenge! Every day for five days (September 30-October 4), you'll receive an email focused on a different aspect of AI, with links to articles, videos, books, and more! To register, click here.
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 […]
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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Click here to view the full 2024–25 Academic Year Calendar.
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 […]
Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the spectacular stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts -- and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Explore these “spooky” wonders of the night sky here at the planetarium. Learn about […]
You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour! Take your "Spooky Scary Skeletons" out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long "Monster Mash"! We will "Put a Spell on You" for the entire month of October with a menacing […]
This endowed lecture series facilitates campus visits and presentations by prominent speakers with expertise at the interface of science and history. In the past, the series has hosted a broad range of speakers from varied academic disciplines. Simpson was a distinguished faculty member who began his 55-year career at UMaine with the College of Life […]
Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement, legal issues, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on considerations of emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. We will provide skills and […]
Earth, Moon, & Sun is a fast-paced full dome demonstration of lunar phases, eclipses, day and night, the sun and other puzzling events with the help of a confused coyote. This program beautifully illustrates basic concepts like moon phases and seasons. Based on the trickster of Native American lore, Coyote is constantly corrected in his misunderstandings […]
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.
Gallery Exhibition on the UMM campus of the work of Alexander Nolan. Opening October 8, 4-6PM
In our hyper-connected world, where politics pervade life and social media is both a platform for discourse and a battleground for ideologies, maintaining mental well-being can be a challenge. Join us for a discussion around the intricate relationship between mental health, social media, and politics. We’ll explore ways in which social media shapes our political […]
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.
Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you like your own inner voice to be nurturing and supportive during challenging moments? Are you eager to support the emotional well-being of the people around you during these high-stress times? Could you use some easy-to-learn tools to help calm things down without using punishment […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the spectacular stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts -- and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Explore these “spooky” wonders of the night sky here at the planetarium. Learn about […]
You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour! Take your "Spooky Scary Skeletons" out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long "Monster Mash"! We will "Put a Spell on You" for the entire month of October with a menacing […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Board of Pesticides Control are pleased to offer a free, virtual recertification training covering forest pests and vegetation management on Tuesday, October 15th. Attending earns three recertification credits. Speakers: Allison Kanoti, State Entomologist, ME Forest Service – Forest Insect and Disease Update Gary Fish, Maine State Horticulturist, […]
CUGR Undergraduate proposals are due by 4:30PM today! To submit your proposal, click here.
University of Maine’s 26th Annual Engineering and Computing Job Fair is coming up on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 10:00am – 2:00pm in the New Balance Student Recreation Center in Orono. At the Maine College of Engineering and Computing, we develop our award winning faculty, cutting-edge research facilities and passion for engineering to shape future […]
Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you like your own inner voice to be nurturing and supportive during challenging moments? Are you eager to support the emotional well-being of the people around you during these high-stress times? Could you use some easy-to-learn tools to help calm things down without using punishment […]
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 […]
Save the Date for UMaine Homecoming 2024! Join the Alumni Association for a Welcome Home Reception and our Alumni Village Tailgate Event! Cheer on the UMaine Black Bears Football team as they take on Villanova University!
The march against domestic violence is an annual event with the mission of increasing awareness and educating students, staff, faculty and our community about this problem in an effort to reduce it. The theme this year is "Ending Domestic Violence in our Community".
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 […]
The event features family-friendly activities with UMaine Extension staff and Master Gardener Volunteers. Attendees can learn about Extension’s work, ask gardening questions and participate in hands-on demonstrations beginning at 10:30 a.m. Hands-on demonstrations will focus on best practices for wrapping up the season while simultaneously getting a jump start on next season through planning and […]
UMaine alumnus Morgan Cates brings this popular show to the Collins Center for Homecoming weekend. A multi-media celebration of the greatest band of all time, A Day in the Life recreates more than thirty Beatles songs, many of which were never performed live. Tickets from $30 – $50, all fees included.
Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the spectacular stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts -- and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Explore these “spooky” wonders of the night sky here at the planetarium. Learn about […]
You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour! Take your "Spooky Scary Skeletons" out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long "Monster Mash"! We will "Put a Spell on You" for the entire month of October with a menacing […]
The Office of Research Compliance will be offering online Responsible Conduct of Research training for undergraduate students on Brightspace from Monday, October 21st to Friday, November 22nd, 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 Food […]
Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement, legal issues, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on considerations of emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. We will provide skills and […]
The Sitkovetsky Trio has established itself as an exceptional piano trio of today. Their thoughtful and committed approach has brought the ensemble critical acclaim and invitations to renowned concert halls around the world. Recently the Trio received the Chamber Music Award of the BBC Music Magazine. They are first prize-winners of the International Commerzbank Chamber Music Award, […]
Join us for a catered event in the Library Salon on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. to meet Fogler’s Open Scholarship Librarian, Casey Koons, and engage in a conversation about the challenges of publishing open scholarship. This is an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and explore solutions for making research more openly accessible. […]
Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you like your own inner voice to be nurturing and supportive during challenging moments? Are you eager to support the emotional well-being of the people around you during these high-stress times? Could you use some easy-to-learn tools to help calm things down without using punishment […]
This salon discussion will explore the gender dynamics and significant changes in student enrollment and faculty membership in higher education in the United States and Eastern Europe following the fall of the Berlin Wall. Discussants will highlight both progress and ongoing challenges related to gendering curriculum, research, and higher education policy. Through a comparative perspective, […]
Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting). For this performance, Miller will play the role of Victor Frankenstein and Cumberbatch will play the role of his creation. Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe […]
Creating buttons as a creative way of expressing your identity, interests, and creating cool artwork from left over craft supplies
Over the Moon with Excitement! Venture to the third floor of the Collins Center for the Arts for a fabulous evening with heavenly hors d’oeuvres, delectable desserts, and cosmic cocktails! We’ll pay tribute to two award winners, then head downstairs for the concert! A Stellar Performance We are delighted to present a live concert featuring Michael […]
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 […]
Michael Feinstein brings to life Big Band Celebrations and the Tony Bennett legacy. Supported by the Carnegie Hall Ensemble, Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound. The performance will feature hits such as Because of You, Rags to Riches, I Left […]
Michael Feinstein brings to life Big Band Celebrations and the Tony Bennett legacy. Supported by the Carnegie Hall Ensemble, Feinstein pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Tony Bennett, bringing his iconic songs to life in a symphony of sound. The performance will feature hits such as Because of You, Rags to Riches, I Left My […]
Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the spectacular stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts -- and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Explore these “spooky” wonders of the night sky here at the planetarium. Learn about […]
You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour! Take your "Spooky Scary Skeletons" out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long "Monster Mash"! We will "Put a Spell on You" for the entire month of October with a menacing […]
This is a three-part series for youth ages 12-18 that will dive into real-world issues and what we can actually do about them. The series is hosted by 4-H staff joined by an international graduate student with expertise in climate and public policy. Participants will learn about climate change from global and local perspectives and […]
Kick off Halloween week by attending an in-person reading of an adaptation of Stephen King's high-flying horror tale, The Langoliers, under the stars inside the Maynard Jordan Planetarium at UMaine! All are welcome. The performance starts at 6 pm (run time approx. 2 hours, 20 minutes). The script will be projected for the deaf and […]
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Board of Pesticides Control are pleased to offer a free, virtual recertification training covering agricultural pest management on Tuesday, October 29th. Attending earns three pesticide applicator recertification credits.
Whether they are treated as consumables, research subjects, companions, or family, human civilization relies heavily on the lives of other animals. Given these disparate — and not necessarily mutually exclusive — ways of interacting with nonhuman animals, what does it mean to respect them? Which ideas and practices serve this end? Which cultures and traditions […]
Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you like your own inner voice to be nurturing and supportive during challenging moments? Are you eager to support the emotional well-being of the people around you during these high-stress times? Could you use some easy-to-learn tools to help calm things down without using punishment […]
Please join us for a Literary Costume Contest. Wear a costume that references any literary work. You can be Winnie the Pooh, a Nazgul from Lord of the Rings, or anything. Vote for the best costume. Prize awarded to the best costume (gift card for the University bookstore. Food provided! For more information and to […]
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This Halloween Eve come to Fogler’s Salon to listen and talk about the supernatural in Maine. Meet Dr. Marcus LiBrizzi, the author of several works of ghostly Maine folklore, and an expert in supernatural horror fiction. 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 […]
The wildly popular a cappella vocal ensemble makes its Orono debut with a program of favorites drawn from Broadway, Disney, Jazz Standards and more. Voctave has been featured on national television and their YouTube videos garner millions of views annually. Tickets from $32 – $55 | K-12 Student $16 | All fees included
Listen...can you hear that? It’s the sound of the Earth! Take a sound safari to explore the health of our planet. Travel the globe to investigate the spectacular soundscapes of Costa Rica’s rainforests, Hawaii’s coral reefs, and Mongolia’s vast grasslands. Learn how animals use sounds to survive and communicate. Experience sound in new ways through interactive […]
The wildly popular a cappella vocal ensemble makes its Orono debut with a program of favorites drawn from Broadway, Disney, Jazz Standards and more. Voctave has been featured on national television and their YouTube videos garner millions of views annually. Tickets from $32 – $55 | K-12 Student $16 | All fees included
Two-time Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded, commissioned by the Met and based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play, wrestles with the ethical quandaries and psychological toll of 21st-century warfare. Adults $25 | Seniors $20 | Students $10 | All fees included What is The Met: Live in HD Series? The Metropolitan […]
Two-time Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded, commissioned by the Met and based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play, wrestles with the ethical quandaries and psychological toll of 21st-century warfare. Adults $25 | Seniors $20 | Students $10 | All fees included What is The Met: Live in HD Series? The Metropolitan Opera’s […]
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 […]
Take an exhilarating journey to the worlds that orbit our Sun and the unique conditions that make life on our planet Earth possible. Celebrate the extraordinary Age of Exploration carried out by robotic explorers, over the past 50 years with imagery from NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), and Japan Aerospace Exploration (JAXA) missions. Audiences will […]
Pink Floyd’s iconic album The Dark Side Of The Moon, originally released in March 1973, turns 50, and what more fitting a place to celebrate it and experience it than in a Planetarium, through the music set to visuals? With the help of modern technology, the idea of a show combining breath-taking views of the […]
