We at the Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine, Orono are excited to announce a new and innovative plan for our 2022 Rassemblement of Franco-American artists, writers, and other cultural workers. We originally planned a virtual gathering for this spring; perhaps you already registered for it. But with COVID case-numbers trending down and Zoom fatigue being felt […]
Our theme this year is Survivor/Castaway and we are excited to incorporate that into our activities. For those of you who do not know what Maine Day is, it is our annual day of service. Check out the schedule below. More details can be found at umaine.edu/studentlife/maineday Parade: 8:15 a.m. The parade will […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Earth, Moon, and 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 […]
One of the world’s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles, its 12 members have thrilled audiences with their performances of Renaissance polyphony. Music by and for women in Renaissance Europe. The sixteenth century saw an unprecedented number of female rulers. From the powerful Medici women in Italy to the great Tudor queens of England, women across […]
The quintessential music of the Rolling Stones defined the generation that first heard them, now comes to the planetarium. Such songs as "Paint It, Black", "Gimme Shelter", and "You Can’t Always Get What You Want" alongside visuals are rolling into the planetarium. Tickets are $9 for general admission. Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
Two Penobscot Marine Museum photography exhibits — “Animal Tales" and "Lincoln County Through the Eastern Eye” — are on display at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast through June 30. The show is free and open to the public, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Learn […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
The University of Maine Department of Art will present the 2022 Juried Student Art Exhibition, April 8–29 in Lord Hall Gallery, featuring works by current students in studio art courses. The opening reception is 5:30–7 p.m., April 8. Lord Hall Gallery is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. weekdays. This year’s annual exhibition includes paintings, drawings, prints, […]
The Zillman Art Museum presents the following art exhibitions: Circling Time — Deborah Dancy Valley Low — Jen Wink Hays Against The Grain — Woodcuts from the Collection Selections from the Collection The Fractured Negative — Alastair O. Finlay (This exhibit ends April 21) Materiality — Stella Waitzkin (This exhibit ends April 21)
Join the National Association of Colleges and Employers webinars in the Career Center, 300 Memorial Union.
This event will take place on Monday, Feb. 14 and alternate Mondays, at 2 p.m. An informal discussion group for lecturers at UMaine to discuss teaching strategies, capacity building, methods of documenting teaching and learning, peer observations and other opportunities based on interest. Click here to register.
Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving […]
Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
For ages 12–18 April is National Credit Union month, Community Credit Union Youth Month, and Financial Literacy Awareness Month. In collaboration with Community Credit Union's VP of Marketing/Business Development Betsy Sibley (4-H parent), we have designed these workshops to help youth positively engage with money matters that matter to them. The topics we will present […]
Two Penobscot Marine Museum photography exhibits — “Animal Tales" and "Lincoln County Through the Eastern Eye” — are on display at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast through June 30. The show is free and open to the public, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Learn […]
Diane Sweeney is an author and educational consultant. In this professional development workshop sponsored by the University Training Center for Reading Recovery and Maine Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy, she will […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
The University of Maine Department of Art will present the 2022 Juried Student Art Exhibition, April 8–29 in Lord Hall Gallery, featuring works by current students in studio art courses. The opening reception is 5:30–7 p.m., April 8. Lord Hall Gallery is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. weekdays. This year’s annual exhibition includes paintings, drawings, prints, […]
The Zillman Art Museum presents the following art exhibitions: Circling Time — Deborah Dancy Valley Low — Jen Wink Hays Against The Grain — Woodcuts from the Collection Selections from the Collection The Fractured Negative — Alastair O. Finlay (This exhibit ends April 21) Materiality — Stella Waitzkin (This exhibit ends April 21)
These meetings will focus on “Plus One Strategies” you can adopt to proactively design courses that meet the varied needs of our increasingly diverse body of students. Each workshop will be designed with 30 minutes of learning on a specific strategy and 30 minutes of practice and Q&A to allow you to explore these strategies […]
The Office of Major Scholarships will be holding our end-of-year event for the Maine Top Scholars Program on Tuesday, April 26 at 4 p.m. The event will take place in the Collins Center for the Arts, in the Bodwell Lounge on the third floor. During this event we will hear about the research Maine Top […]
Explore the intertidal zone and help with marine science research. In this workshop, we will learn about animals you might find during low tide and use some amazing equipment to take awesome pictures on your phone to identify them. Along the way, we’ll learn about invasive species, climate change, species identification, and how you can […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
On Tuesday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Minsky Recital Hall, the School of Performing Arts Division of Music presents a performance by its Brass Ensembles, directed by Jack Burt and David Stern. This performance is free and open to the public.
Celebrate Maine's Day of Service and save a little green on a new look. Check out deep discounts, find your new best look and for every purchase you make in store, enter to win one of three great prizes. Plus — Shop to Win For every purchase made in store at either store during their […]
Two Penobscot Marine Museum photography exhibits — “Animal Tales" and "Lincoln County Through the Eastern Eye” — are on display at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast through June 30. The show is free and open to the public, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Learn […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Are you a pro at playing cornhole? Show us your skills with four chances to score big discounts: 1 bag on the board: 20% off 1 bag in, 1 on the board: 30% off 2 bags in, 2 on the board: 50% off 4 in, you win! Pick one free item (Only at Bear Necessities Fan […]
The University of Maine Department of Art will present the 2022 Juried Student Art Exhibition, April 8–29 in Lord Hall Gallery, featuring works by current students in studio art courses. The opening reception is 5:30–7 p.m., April 8. Lord Hall Gallery is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. weekdays. This year’s annual exhibition includes paintings, drawings, prints, […]
This event will take place as follows: Alternate Wednesdays at 10–11:30 a.m. (if you can only make the first hour that is fine!) Core Meeting Dates: Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, March 16, March 30, April 13, April 27, May 11 Optional Add-On – Inclusive Practices at Work These optional meeting times will be […]
The Zillman Art Museum presents the following art exhibitions: Circling Time — Deborah Dancy Valley Low — Jen Wink Hays Against The Grain — Woodcuts from the Collection Selections from the Collection The Fractured Negative — Alastair O. Finlay (This exhibit ends April 21) Materiality — Stella Waitzkin (This exhibit ends April 21)
Building on the success of the Center for Research on Sustainable Forests' 2020 Science and Practice Forum and 2020–21 Science and Practice Webinar Series, FCCI and FSG are pleased to announce a follow-up series that will address climate change impacts on the different forest types found in Maine through a combination of 1-hour webinars paired […]
The Inclusive STEM Teaching Project advances the ability and awareness of STEM faculty, postdocs, graduate students and staff to cultivate inclusive learning environments for all of their students. It is a 6-week, self paced course via edX, starting March 23– May 4. The program allows you to learn with and from STEM faculty nationwide. Any […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
Join UMaine Judaic Studies on Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) for a presentation by Prof. Phillip Silver on his research rescuing music suppressed by the Nazis with a performance by the Silver Duo (Phillip and Noreen Silver). Minsky Recital Hall, April 27, 7–8:30 p.m. Reception to follow. Co-sponsored by: UMaine Judaic Studies, UMaine Religious Studies, […]
Two Penobscot Marine Museum photography exhibits — “Animal Tales" and "Lincoln County Through the Eastern Eye” — are on display at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast through June 30. The show is free and open to the public, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Learn […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Are you a pro at playing cornhole? Show us your skills with four chances to score big discounts: 1 bag on the board: 20% off 1 bag in, 1 on the board: 30% off 2 bags in, 2 on the board: 50% off 4 in, you win! Pick one free item (Only at Bear Necessities Fan […]
The University of Maine Department of Art will present the 2022 Juried Student Art Exhibition, April 8–29 in Lord Hall Gallery, featuring works by current students in studio art courses. The opening reception is 5:30–7 p.m., April 8. Lord Hall Gallery is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. weekdays. This year’s annual exhibition includes paintings, drawings, prints, […]
The Zillman Art Museum presents the following art exhibitions: Circling Time — Deborah Dancy Valley Low — Jen Wink Hays Against The Grain — Woodcuts from the Collection Selections from the Collection The Fractured Negative — Alastair O. Finlay (This exhibit ends April 21) Materiality — Stella Waitzkin (This exhibit ends April 21)
Language Tables will run through the Spring 2022 semester in 207 Williams Hall. Students, faculty members, and members of the community are invited to come and converse in an informal setting where all topics, big or small, can be discussed in the designated language. All levels of language ability are welcome. Tables meet weekly when classes […]
Teacher candidates from the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, as well as other area teacher preparation programs will meet with Maine schools and school districts. The […]
In this info session, the Office of Major Scholarships will introduce students to the Fulbright Awards. OMS will cover the basics of the Fulbright Awards, and answer any questions that you may have. OMS is also excited to announce a new opportunity being offered to undergraduate students by the Critical Language Scholarship Program. This new […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
Two Penobscot Marine Museum photography exhibits — “Animal Tales" and "Lincoln County Through the Eastern Eye” — are on display at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast through June 30. The show is free and open to the public, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Learn […]
Interested in learning more about the research and evidence on effective teaching and improved learning? Want to have an energetic discussion about teaching over coffee with peers? This in-person discussion group will explore different topics in education research, research methods, and interpretation of results. Effort will be made to view research implications through an equity-minded […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
Are you a pro at playing cornhole? Show us your skills with four chances to score big discounts: 1 bag on the board: 20% off 1 bag in, 1 on the board: 30% off 2 bags in, 2 on the board: 50% off 4 in, you win! Pick one free item (Only at Bear Necessities Fan […]
The University of Maine Department of Art will present the 2022 Juried Student Art Exhibition, April 8–29 in Lord Hall Gallery, featuring works by current students in studio art courses. The opening reception is 5:30–7 p.m., April 8. Lord Hall Gallery is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. weekdays. This year’s annual exhibition includes paintings, drawings, prints, […]
This virtual professional development program, taught by David Patrick and Desiree Vargas of Racial Equity & Justice, is designed to support the culturally responsive practice of school-based student support workers, counselors, social workers, educators, administrators and school psychologists. Participants will learn skills needed to support diverse K–12 students through a trauma-informed or healing-centered lens and engage diverse students and families to meaningfully participate in school communities with practices that foster inclusion and racial justice pathways. Participants will learn how to be more effective social justice agents and learn to implement strategies to develop culturally aware and responsive communities.
The Zillman Art Museum presents the following art exhibitions: Circling Time — Deborah Dancy Valley Low — Jen Wink Hays Against The Grain — Woodcuts from the Collection Selections from the Collection The Fractured Negative — Alastair O. Finlay (This exhibit ends April 21) Materiality — Stella Waitzkin (This exhibit ends April 21)
Our landscapes have become more important living spaces, not just for entertainment, but for everyday life. From play spaces for children to outdoor rooms for quiet conversations, this workshop will guide you through some important questions to consider when evaluating your space and offer specific examples of ways to make landscapes more fun, comfortable and […]
The School of Biology and Ecology presents “The Integration and Interpretation of Stress in Wildlife” with Dr. Michael Sheriff, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Seminar will also be shared through Zoom. Email peggy.killian@maine.edu for event access information. The University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender […]
Language Tables will run through the Spring 2022 semester in 207 Williams Hall. Students, faculty members, and members of the community are invited to come and converse in an informal setting where all topics, big or small, can be discussed in the designated language. All levels of language ability are welcome. Tables meet weekly when classes […]
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
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. Following the show, guest lecturer Dr. Henning […]
The School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance presents its 2022 Spring Dance Showcase live on the Hauck Auditorium stage, April 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. This annual event features a range of dances choreographed and performed by the students and faculty of the School of Performing Arts. Tickets are $10 and available from ShowTix4U.
The 2022 Black BearTHON, the University of Maine’s annual charity dance-a-thon, will take place April 29 from 8 p.m.–midnight in the New Balance Student Recreation Center. Black BearTHON is a student-led organization that raises funds and awareness throughout the year for sick and injured kids treated at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, a member […]
This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.
The University of Maine Student Subunit of the American Fisheries Society (UMaine AFS) will be hosting the 7th Annual Spawning Run 5K. The 5K will take runners along sidewalks and walking trails on campus. The American Fisheries Society is a non-profit, national organization whose mission is to improve the conservation of fishery resources and aquatic […]
Participants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely, how to identify hazards, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving […]
The Zillman Art Museum presents the following art exhibitions: Circling Time — Deborah Dancy Valley Low — Jen Wink Hays Against The Grain — Woodcuts from the Collection Selections from the Collection The Fractured Negative — Alastair O. Finlay (This exhibit ends April 21) Materiality — Stella Waitzkin (This exhibit ends April 21)
Join the Flowering in the North team for this series of webinars designed to help flower farmers prepare for a successful 2022 season. This 4-session series, held on the evenings of Feb. 28 through March 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include presentations, Q&A, group discussion, and brainstorming opportunities. An additional in-person networking […]
The School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance presents its 2022 Spring Dance Showcase live on the Hauck Auditorium stage, April 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. This annual event features a range of dances choreographed and performed by the students and faculty of the School of Performing Arts. Tickets are $10 and available from ShowTix4U.
Saturday, April 30 at 8 p.m. The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour With Special Guest Emo Philips. “Weird Al” is pressing his luck with The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. He is leaving behind the high-octane theatrics that he’s known for and going bare-bones – […]