UMaine Calendar

The School of Biology and Ecology Graduate Organization (SBE GO) invites members of the UMaine and local communities to take part in a BioBlitz — sometimes called biological censuses. These citizen-science events are held worldwide to record observed plants, animals, fungi and other organisms in a given area within a specific timeframe. This two-day event […]

"Perseus and Andromeda" is a fun-filled retelling of the tale of the beautiful but unfortunate princess Andromeda who, in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster — and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus. Tickets for planetarium programs are $6 for Adults, $5 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $4 for […]

The album "Wish You Were Here," is Pink Floyd's second themed work featuring classic songs such as "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" with its nine-part opus, "Have a Cigar," "Welcome to the Machine," and the title track, "Wish You Were Here." It has been consistently ranked as being among the best albums of all time […]

The Mid-Coast Salon exhibit “Art Matters” opens Aug. 4 at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The show, on display through September, is free and open to the public from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.

The Lord Hall Gallery at the University of Maine presents a solo exhibition of the work of artist Christina Thwaites titled "Surrender." The exhibition opens on Sept. 10 and runs […]

The Intermedia Program Visiting Artist Series will open the fall semester with The Kneeling Art Photography Project. The project is a statewide exploration of social justice through photography, and community […]

A panel discussion featuring CMJ graduate teaching assistants (GTAs), moderated by Dr. Laura Rickard. Part of CMJ's Fall 2021 Colloquium Series. Attend in person at Dunn Hall, Room 424, or on Zoom.

The talk will be held virtually via Zoom or in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine. If you are planning to attend virtually, complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection information. Speakers: Cindy Isenhour, associate professor, Department of Anthropology and Climate Change Institute, UMaine and Brie Berry, postdoctoral researcher, UMaine Join Cindy Isenhour and […]

The Mid-Coast Salon exhibit “Art Matters” opens Aug. 4 at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The show, on display through September, is free and open to the public from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.

The Lord Hall Gallery at the University of Maine presents a solo exhibition of the work of artist Christina Thwaites titled "Surrender." The exhibition opens on Sept. 10 and runs through Nov. 5.  Lord Hall Gallery is open from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday and is wheelchair accessible.

The Intermedia Program Visiting Artist Series will open the fall semester with The Kneeling Art Photography Project. The project is a statewide exploration of social justice through photography, and community action. Eleven photographers from across Maine have captured images of Mainers who work to secure justice at the local, national and international levels. Over 100 […]

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment welcomes Dr. Sandra Bailey, professor of business management at Oregon Institute of Technology, to discuss the value of assessment for academic programs. With experience as a faculty member and as an assessment professional, Sandra offers a unique perspective on the importance and usefulness of assessment for all programs. […]

Join new faculty as we discuss foundational teaching practices in the context of teaching at UMaine. Together, explore and learn about UMaine's students, policies and develop a strong foundation of teaching skills. Topics for discussion will be generated based on the interest of the faculty. The group will meet every three weeks through the semester. […]

The Mid-Coast Salon exhibit “Art Matters” opens Aug. 4 at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The show, on display through September, is free and open to the public from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.

The Lord Hall Gallery at the University of Maine presents a solo exhibition of the work of artist Christina Thwaites titled "Surrender." The exhibition opens on Sept. 10 and runs through Nov. 5.  Lord Hall Gallery is open from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday and is wheelchair accessible.

The Intermedia Program Visiting Artist Series will open the fall semester with The Kneeling Art Photography Project. The project is a statewide exploration of social justice through photography, and community action. Eleven photographers from across Maine have captured images of Mainers who work to secure justice at the local, national and international levels. Over 100 […]

Provost John Volin will be among higher education leaders nationwide taking part in the first annual conference of the Coalition for Life-Transformative Education (CLTE), Sept. 22–23. In addition to the keynotes, the virtual conference from noon–5 p.m. each day will include reports from faculty and staff from CLTE member universities involved in pilot programs on […]

Brandon Hanson, assistant professor in the UMaine Department of Mathematics and Statistics, will be speaking in the colloquium for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. His talk is titled "Sums and products and combinatorial geometry (oh my!)'' One of the fundamental themes in number theory is the incompatibility of addition and multiplication. As he did […]

University of Maine Provost John Volin will present his talk, “Gateways to Success, Research Learning Experiences, and Pathways to Careers,” as part of the first annual Coalition for Life-Transformative Education (CLTE) which will take place Sept. 22–23. Free registration and more information about the conference is online.

September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that the rate of suicide in Maine, like the nation as a whole, has been increasing since 2006. On average, 257 Maine citizens die by suicide each year. The rate of suicide in Maine is highest […]

The Mid-Coast Salon exhibit “Art Matters” opens Aug. 4 at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The show, on display through September, is free and open to the public from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.

The Lord Hall Gallery at the University of Maine presents a solo exhibition of the work of artist Christina Thwaites titled "Surrender." The exhibition opens on Sept. 10 and runs through Nov. 5.  Lord Hall Gallery is open from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday and is wheelchair accessible.

The Intermedia Program Visiting Artist Series will open the fall semester with The Kneeling Art Photography Project. The project is a statewide exploration of social justice through photography, and community action. Eleven photographers from across Maine have captured images of Mainers who work to secure justice at the local, national and international levels. Over 100 […]

Provost John Volin will be among higher education leaders nationwide taking part in the first annual conference of the Coalition for Life-Transformative Education (CLTE), Sept. 22–23. In addition to the keynotes, the virtual conference from noon–5 p.m. each day will include reports from faculty and staff from CLTE member universities involved in pilot programs on […]

The Mid-Coast Salon exhibit “Art Matters” opens Aug. 4 at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The show, on display through September, is free and open to the public from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.

The Lord Hall Gallery at the University of Maine presents a solo exhibition of the work of artist Christina Thwaites titled "Surrender." The exhibition opens on Sept. 10 and runs through Nov. 5.  Lord Hall Gallery is open from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday through Friday and is wheelchair accessible.

The Intermedia Program Visiting Artist Series will open the fall semester with The Kneeling Art Photography Project. The project is a statewide exploration of social justice through photography, and community action. Eleven photographers from across Maine have captured images of Mainers who work to secure justice at the local, national and international levels. Over 100 […]

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.  […]

Join NASA’s engineers as they design, test, and launch today’s hottest missions into space. Witness the enormity of the new James Webb Space Telescope, the intensity of Goddard Space Flight Center’s testing facilities, and the excitement of the New Horizons mission to Pluto. From blueprint to blastoff, experience how robotic space flight is pushing the […]

From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent universe, and the nearly mile-deep descent to an underground experiment, "Phantom of the Universe" immerses audiences in the search for dark matter. Explore this mysterious matter and how we are using discoveries at the Large […]

Living networks connect and support life forms large and small — from colonies of tiny microbes and populations of massive whales to ever-expanding human societies. Discover what it means to live in today’s connected world in "Habitat Earth." Through stunning visualizations of the natural world, dive below the ocean’s surface to explore the dynamic relationships […]

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 […]

The attraction of Black Holes is more than just gravitational. These mysterious graveyards of dead stars have fascinated generations. “Black Holes” explores the history, physics, and mystery of these reality-bending phenomena. Experience the bending of light, the skewing of perception, and the dizzying descent into a black hole. Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for […]