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This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

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Luke is interested in the universe and its secrets. He is fascinated by the stars, the universe, and the laws of nature. One night, he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum where he meets ALBYX3, a small, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. ALBY takes Luke on a […]

"Led Zeppelin: The Planetarium Experience" is an imaginative journey through our night sky using artistic style and impressive visuals. Experience the progenitors of heavy metal in new ways at the Versant Power Astronomy Center. Tickets are $9 for general admission. Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs […]

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 […]

2022 FLAME Summer Institute Come and join FLAME (Foreign Languages Association of Maine) for an incredible in person Summer Institute, Starting the Year Strong, as we partner with The Dept. of Modern Languages and Classics of The University of Maine, and with sponsors for lunch: MEA and the McGillicuddy Humanities Center. The keynote speaker is […]

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

As a reminder, you are invited to attend an information session on Monday, Aug. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Speakers will include Dr. Kody Varahramyan, Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, and his senior leadership team. This presentation will provide information about programs and resources for succeeding in research at UMaine. There […]

In-person workshop Designed for faculty new to using UMaine's LMS Brightspace, this orientation will provide you with an overview of the layout, commonly used tools, and recommendations to help get you started.   If you are familiar with Brightspace, but have specific questions about your course, we recommend setting up a one-on-one consultation with our faculty […]

Online SAT Prep Matters is an SAT prep course designed for college-bound high school sophomores and juniors who plan to take the SAT.

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 […]

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

In-person workshop The first day of any course can cause jitters and excitement for faculty at any point in their career. How do your students feel about the first day of class?  What can you do on the first day to awaken their curiosity for learning and demonstrate your passion for the subject you are […]

Learn how to go from seed to salary with this course for all beginning farmers of all abilities interested in growing and selling their own farm produce. Using the “5 F’s” of farming risk (Farming, Family, Finances, Fitness, Future) as a guide, participants will acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully grow to […]

A dramatic physics presentation by members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy A video spotlight on student research Dr. Darren Ranco, Professor of Anthropology, presenting a talk entitled "Research in Indigenous Homelands: Addressing Power and Justice through Collaboration"

From the dawn of time, African people have looked to the skies above for inspiration and guidance. Stargazers of Africa is a journey connecting the stars, moon and planets to the people across this great continent—from long ago to the stargazers of today. Experience African tales from the Yoruba people and a Nigerian story about […]

Do you enjoy the art and science of food preservation? Would you like to develop expertise in food preservation? Consider becoming a Master Food Preserver. What is a Master Food Preserver? Master Food Preservers serve to extend Extension’s education programs in food preservation to adults and youth. The Master Food Preserver serves as a volunteer […]

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 […]

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

The Graduate School is pleased to invite you to UMaine’s in-person Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation. Click here to register your attendance and to stay informed about the location and agenda for this event. PLEASE NOTE: In compliance with the University of Maine System’s fall 2022 semester COVID-19 vaccination requirement, those attending TA orientation must ensure that […]

In-person event UMaine now has an institutional license for iClicker, meaning faculty can use these tools in classrooms without any additional fees to students or hardware purchases.  This session will introduce faculty to the technical features of iClicker Cloud, how it integrates with Brightspace and other commonly asked questions. Register for this event here (opens […]

In-person event iClickers (or other response systems) can be an extremely effective tools to engage your students in content and their own learning while simultaneously informing you about student thinking. To be maximally effective, key factors need to be considered. In this workshop, we will present research and approaches on how to maximize the information […]

Tuba Concerto by Edward Gregson, performed by senior music performance major, Liam Staines A panel of student researchers to answer incoming first-year student questions on how to get involved Dr. Katherine Allen, Associate Professor in the School of Earth and Climate Science, presenting a talk entitled "How to Explore Ancient Oceans"

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 […]

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

In-person workshop The transparency in learning and teaching framework (TILT) is based on research which showed that by using transparent methods, learning, retention and self-efficacy is raised for all students, and in particular for first-generation students and other underrepresented groups (Winkelmas et. al.,  2016). Building transparent assignments is one concrete way to make your course […]

The Office of VP Research will be offering a presentation on "How Undergraduate Students Can Participate in Your Research" on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 1–2 p.m. This hybrid event will be held in person in the IMRC Center, and will be streamed live via Zoom. Register for this event to attend in person or virtually.

Literary performances by student contributors to "The Open Field" A video spotlight on student research followed by a Q&A panel with the students Dr. Justin Dimmel, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, presenting a talk entitled "College Isn't School" Research, learning, and seizing your moment at UMaine"

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 […]

The Graduate School is pleased to invite you to the New Graduate Student Orientation. Click here to confirm your attendance and to stay informed about the location and agenda for this event. PLEASE NOTE: In compliance with the University of Maine System’s fall 2022 semester COVID-19 vaccination requirement, those attending the new graduate student orientation […]

The Graduate Student Government has coordinated a post-orientation event for new and returning graduate students. They will be hosting a get-together and meet-up with lawn games at Orono Brewing Company from 6–8 p.m. There will be a few tables reserved, and OBC will be providing a "meal deal" (burger + fries + a drink for […]

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 full schedule, click here. 

Join students, faculty and staff from across the university to welcome new students and their families as they arrive on campus. Volunteers assist with greeting families, answering questions, directing traffic, and helping first-year students move into their residence halls room. Every year over 700 members of the campus community participate in the Maine Hello. Visit […]

In-person event Being a teaching assistant has wonderful benefits and opportunities for growth. In this workshop, we will discuss how learning works, the importance of metacognition and how you can use this knowledge to both teach and learn better. We will spend time discussing scenarios you may encounter as a teaching assistant.  We will finish […]

The exhibition "Bright Fathoms: Michel Droge in Collaboration with Dr. Beth Orcutt, Marine Scientist" is on view in Lord Hall Gallery from August 29 – October 28, 2022. Who: Michel Droge is a painter and printmaker whose work engages with the environment and ideas of multi-species, non-binary, and entangled life systems. Inspired by the landscape, mapping and […]

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias Convocation 2022 Define Tomorrow 5:30 p.m. Friday, August 26 Harold Alfond Sports Arena Come together as a university community to welcome the Class of 2026 and to celebrate the start of our fall semester together. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, call 207.581.1512.

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 […]

Have you ever dreamt you were flying? Have you ever thought how wonderful would it be to fly free as a bird?  Discover the mystery of flight with Leonardo da Vinci, Montgolfier brothers, Wright brothers and other inventors. Experience the adventure with powerful images and music, an immense and challenging dream, for which mankind has […]

JACKASS star, stand-up comedian, and New York Times best-selling author, Steve-O, is bringing The Bucket List Tour to the CCA. Every idea on Steve-O’s bucket list was so ill-advised, he never expected to go through with any of them. Until it was time to prepare for this tour. Not only are the stunts more ridiculous […]

Undefinable, musical genius, mysterious, guarded, and iconic — it is impossible to pin down Prince. He speaks on through his musical legacy and our program features several his hits such as When Doves Cry, Let's go Crazy, 1999, Raspberry Beret, and many more.  Join Versant Power Astronomy Center to be immersed in his music set […]

This online professional development program presents an overview of sustainability from a business perspective and a hands-on action planning workshop.

Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away. Journey through space and time to examine life as an essential quality of our […]

Humankind has always sought to understand the mysteries of the Universe and speculated about the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Today we know of thousands of exoplanets — planets located outside our Solar System — that offer valuable information about our own planet, its origins and life on Earth. We’re on the cusp of making some […]

Pink Floyd’s progressive 8th album is put to stunning visuals that will send you to the moon. The album remained on Billboard charts for an amazing 741 weeks, longer than any other record in history. Experience “The Wall” like never before. The character Pink is the world-weary focus of this concept album as he slowly […]

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 […]