UMaine Calendar

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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In The Life of Trees a cheeky ladybug called Dolores and a quirky firefly called Mike take the audience on an adventurous journey of exploration into the wondrous world of trees. Attend the Creepy Crawlies Educational Institution to find out how trees live and their importance to the wider environment. On the excursion Dolores and […]

Grammy Award band OneRepublic will rock the planetarium with stunning visuals, and out of this world imagery.  "Future Looks Good" show features a compilation of songs from "Dreaming Out Loud", "Native", "Waking Up" and "Oh My My" albums, along with sneak peaks at the upcoming "Human" album set for release this year. Tickets are $9 […]

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 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 […]

Many research articles available through Fogler Library can be accessed in collections called databases. Let us show you how to identify the most useful ones to your project. Following this 30-minute workshop, you can join us for an optional tour of the library RSVP here.

A panel discussion featuring representatives from UMaine Student Accessibility Services, UMaine Counseling Center, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising moderated by Dr. Michael Socolow. This panel is part of the CMJ Fall 2022 Colloquium Series.

Citing your sources can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this workshop, we’ll help you understand citation styles and avoid plagiarism. Following this 30-minute workshop, you can join us for an optional tour of the library. RSVP here.

The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection information. In-person attendance: Attendees must follow UMaine’s COVID-19 guidelines. Speaker: Kristina Cammen, Assistant Professor, School of Marine Sciences, UMaine Riding on the wake of the environmental movement, our generation […]

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 […]

Learn how to use Google Scholar (and its easy to use search tool) to help with your next research project. A librarian will teach you how to connect Google Scholar to Fogler Library to find your article in record time. This 30-minute workshop starts at 7 p.m., but if you arrive by 6:30 p.m. you […]

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

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 […]

The following exhibitions will be on display at the Zillman Art Museum from Sept.23–Dec. 30: Life & Still: Anat Shiftan All This I Give To You: Andrew Baron Shelf Life: Sydney Licht Flock Together: Works from the Museum Collection Recent Acquisitions to the Museum Collection — Downstairs  

The Department of Chemistry will be hosting Dr. Jeffrey Zaleski as a guest lecturer from Indiana University on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Diane Muir here.

Many research articles available through Fogler Library can be accessed in collections called databases. Let us show you how to identify the most useful ones to your project. Following this 30-minute workshop, you can join us for an optional tour of the library RSVP here.

Hit a paywall? No problem. Fogler Library might already have the article you need. Join us to learn how to get past paywalls while doing research. Following this 30-minute workshop, you can join us for an optional tour of the library. RSVP here.

This is the third program in the Fall in the Garden Learning Series. What is even better than growing that perfect garden tomato? Learning how to save seed and grow it again next year. This workshop will provide a basic understanding of the genetic considerations involved in plant selection and seed saving, as well as, […]

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 course is an introduction to growing wild blueberries in Maine. The course covers field selection, agronomics, integrated pest management, pollinators, climate change challenges, economics, and an introduction to how this industry functions. The course includes one field trip during class time to observe an established blueberry field. This class is open to current students, […]

Canning Fruit Preserves Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional University of Maine Cooperative Extension Ever wonder how to preserve all that great fall fruit? Come learn from University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff and Master Food Preserver volunteers, how to safely can and freeze fruit. Then get hands-on, making roasted garlic pear preserves, a unique, flavor-filled […]

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 […]

With so much information out there, how do you find something about your specific topic? We’ll show you how to do a productive and manageable search. We will send you the Zoom link for this remote workshop after you register. RSVP here.

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

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 […]

The following exhibitions will be on display at the Zillman Art Museum from Sept.23–Dec. 30: Life & Still: Anat Shiftan All This I Give To You: Andrew Baron Shelf Life: Sydney Licht Flock Together: Works from the Museum Collection Recent Acquisitions to the Museum Collection — Downstairs  

The Department of Modern Languages and Classics will once again be running language tables throughout the 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 […]

The Department of Modern Languages and Classics will once again be running language tables throughout the 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 […]

Citing your sources can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this workshop, we’ll help you understand citation styles and avoid plagiarism. Following this 30-minute workshop, you can join us for an optional tour of the library. RSVP here.

Hit a paywall? No problem. Fogler Library might already have the article you need. Join us to learn how to get past paywalls while doing research. Following this 30-minute workshop, you can join us for an optional tour of the library. RSVP here.

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 […]

Learn how to use Google Scholar (and its easy to use search tool) to help with your next research project. A librarian will teach you how to connect Google Scholar to Fogler Library to find your article in record time. This 30-minute workshop starts at 7 p.m., but if you arrive by 6:30 p.m. you […]

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

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 […]

Join President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and other leaders for an open forum discussion about the upcoming NECHE visit, the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias FY23 budgets, and the University of Maine System’s strategic planning process. This event will be held in collaboration with the UMaine Faculty Senate and UMaine Machias Faculty Assembly. […]

The following exhibitions will be on display at the Zillman Art Museum from Sept.23–Dec. 30: Life & Still: Anat Shiftan All This I Give To You: Andrew Baron Shelf Life: Sydney Licht Flock Together: Works from the Museum Collection Recent Acquisitions to the Museum Collection — Downstairs  

The Department of Modern Languages and Classics will once again be running language tables throughout the 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 […]

This is the fourth program in the Fall in the Garden Learning Series. While the growing season in Maine may be short, there are many tasks you can do outside of this time to help prepare, improve and promote success in your future gardening endeavors. Come learn about fall preparation for next year’s garden, no […]

The Department of Modern Languages and Classics will be hosting a book presentation on Sept. 29 from 5–6:30 p.m. in the Arthur St. John Hill Auditorium in Barrows Hall. It's a presentation of a facsimile edition of "Ajy Tojen", which reproduces the twelfth issue of "El Corno Emplumado/The Plumed Horn" by the Chilean-Peruvian poet Raquel Jodorowsky. […]

This course is an introduction to growing wild blueberries in Maine. The course covers field selection, agronomics, integrated pest management, pollinators, climate change challenges, economics, and an introduction to how this industry functions. The course includes one field trip during class time to observe an established blueberry field. This class is open to current students, […]

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 Division of Music will present a performance by the Faculty Jazz Ensemble in Minsky Hall on Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble features Danny Fisher-Lochhead on sax, Dan Barrett on trombone, Scott Cleveland on piano, Ross Gallagher on bass and Mike Bennett on drums. The program is set to include music from two bebop pioneers, Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. For more info, visit […]

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

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 […]

An abridged version of the full show will be available free of cost for K-8 students. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more […]

The following exhibitions will be on display at the Zillman Art Museum from Sept.23–Dec. 30: Life & Still: Anat Shiftan All This I Give To You: Andrew Baron Shelf Life: Sydney Licht Flock Together: Works from the Museum Collection Recent Acquisitions to the Museum Collection — Downstairs  

The Department of Modern Languages and Classics will once again be running language tables throughout the 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 […]

The department of Biochemical Engineering invites you to the UMaine CHB Distinguished Lecture Series   Aileen Huang‐Saad, Ph.D, MBA Director of Life Sciences and Engineering Programs Department of Bioengineering The Roux Institute, Northeastern University Today, higher education is facing significant challenges as it tries to prepare its graduates for post graduate opportunities. Additionally, technology development […]

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 […]

Explore the mysteries of the universe with Max and Lucia as they travel deep into the Australian Outback to visit the site of the world’s largest radio telescope and the planet’s oldest living culture. Discover the SKA (Square Kilometer Array) radio telescope and the questions it hopes to answer.  Enter the ancient land of the […]

Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 50 countries across the globe.  Step Afrika! now ranks as one of the top ten African-American dance companies in […]

Screening Schedule “Voices From The Barrens” University of Maine at Machias Sept. 30; 7 p.m. “Hungry Now” Collins Center for the Arts Nov. 13; 3 p.m. University of Maine at Machias Dec. 2; 7 p.m. Contacts Nancy Ghertner: Director voicesfromthebarrens@gmail.com voicesfromthebarrens.com Ph: 585.732.6047 Alan Kryszak: Director UMM Downeast Documentary crew Alan.Kryszak@maine.edu Ph: 716.597.4335 Jennifer Isherwood […]

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

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 […]

The following exhibitions will be on display at the Zillman Art Museum from Sept.23–Dec. 30: Life & Still: Anat Shiftan All This I Give To You: Andrew Baron Shelf Life: Sydney Licht Flock Together: Works from the Museum Collection Recent Acquisitions to the Museum Collection — Downstairs  

Fall 2022–Spring 2023 MHC Undergraduate Fellow Donald Patten, a senior in the University of Maine Department of Art, will be exhibiting his work at the Rock and Art Shop in downtown Bangor through the month of October. The exhibition, "Body Parts," will feature 18 of Patten's oil paintings. Hours: Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday and Saturday: […]

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 […]

Mars… For centuries it’s been an object of human fascination. Once mysterious, soon this red world may become our new home. This became possible due to daring individuals like Johannes Kepler: fascinated with the world, striving toward discovery and embracing challenges it may bring. It is our duty to continue their work… Explore, Dream, Discover.  […]

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"Big Astronomy – People, Places, and Discoveries!"  will take audiences to cutting-edge telescopes in the remote mountains of Chile and introduce the people who make sure these instruments operate day and night, unlocking the secrets of the universe.  Explore ALMA, VLT, and the new Vera Rubin Observatory (formerly LSST) and how these incredible facilities are […]

Travel with scientist Manuel Calderon De La Barca Sanchez as he journeys to the largest machine ever built, the greatest scientific instrument ever created, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). There, he joins a global team working to uncover another amazing breakthrough in this new world of technology-driven physics. We get an inside look at the […]

Bob loves being a comedian. He’s wicked good at it. He lives in Maine which is the best state in the world maybe even the universe. He’s featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and he even won their Superbowl of Comedy. He has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. He was inducted into […]

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 […]

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon immerses theatergoers on a journey of our universe centralized on sensational visuals and artistic interpretation. Experience music from this internationally acclaimed rock band 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 […]

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The Division of Music will be presenting its Cadenzato Faculty Chamber Music performance in Minsky Recital hall at 7:30 p.m. on October 1. The musicians will include Liz Downing, Noreen Silver, Phillip Silver and Beth Wiemann; the short concert will feature works by Meyer Kupferman and Alexander Glazunov. For more info, visit the School of Performing Arts events page.

Bob loves being a comedian. He’s wicked good at it. He lives in Maine which is the best state in the world maybe even the universe. He’s featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and he even won their Superbowl of Comedy. He has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. He was inducted into […]