UMaine Calendar

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

Wagner’s soaring masterpiece makes its triumphant return to the Met stage after 17 years. In a sequel to his revelatory production of "Parsifal", director Francois Girard unveils an atmospheric staging that once again weds his striking visual style and keen dramatic insight to Wagner’s breathtaking music, with Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin on the podium to […]

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Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System. Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, […]

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. […]

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 — “Up River: Selections From The Captain Bill Abbott Collection” and “20 Best” — are on display at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast through May 31. The show is free and open to the public, 8 a.m–4:30 […]

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

The 2023 Faculty Exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery will open on Feb. 3 and run through March 17. More details are available here     All events are free and open to the public. The gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   

University of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. UMaine Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest 7th Edition with 2017 FDA Food Code Update and exam proctoring.    

Co-hosted with the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve and Maine Sea Grant staff will offer in-person volunteer training for the Signs of the Seasons program at Wells NERR. Participants will learn about the goals of the program, learn how to make scientific observations of phenology (the study of cyclic and […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is excited to announce a FREE series entitled Swine 101: Raising Pastured Pork. This seminar will be held in multiple locations across the state, and a meal will be provided at no cost (smoked pork). Join Dr. Colt W. Knight, UMaine Extension State Livestock Specialist, for a 2-hour primer […]

This roundtable discussion is about starting a conversation about the relationship between STEM fields and WGS/Disability Studies and will feature four faculty members from STEM-related fields (Penny Rheingans from the School of Computing and Computer Science, Julia McGuire and Jacquelyn Gill from the School of Biology and Ecology and Katie Glover from the Climate Change Institute) and three faculty members from […]

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: Masks are required for all Mitchell Center talks. Speaker: Rachel Schattman, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, University of Maine What do farmers need in order to […]

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 […]

Are citations giving you a headache? Drop into Fogler Library to get help with MLA, APA, Chicago, or any other citation style. Show up anytime during these hour-long sessions for answers to your citation questions. Attend in-person in Library Classroom 2 or virtually over Zoom.  Go to our Workshops Guide for more information and to […]

Two Penobscot Marine Museum photography exhibits — “Up River: Selections From The Captain Bill Abbott Collection” and “20 Best” — are on display at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast through May 31. The show is free and open to the public, 8 a.m–4:30 […]

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

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a comprehensive nine-month hybrid (online and in-person) training program for all beginning farmers. Participants will acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully grow produce for small-scale private or commercial fruit and vegetable operations. Online training begins Jan. 17, 2023. The program continues twice-monthly through the end […]

The 2023 Faculty Exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery will open on Feb. 3 and run through March 17. More details are available here     All events are free and open to the public. The gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   

The following items will be exhibited:  Altered States and Other Stories — Kit Warren Placement — Jenny Brilllhart Gather — Collee McCubbin Stepanic In The Shadows |Works from the Collection — Connie Imboden Unconstrained Forms — Joanne Freeman Click here for details of the artists. 

Thinking about becoming a 4-H volunteer? Or know someone who would be a great fit? We are looking for people to help youth find their spark and thrive. We offer lots of ways to be involved depending on your time and interests. Join Cooperative Extension for two one-hour virtual sessions to learn more. Registration Deadline: […]

The Canadian-American Center is hosting a talk by Dr. Will Garrett-Petts of Thompson Rivers University, set to take place on March 28 from noon–1 p.m. in the Coe Room at the Memorial Union. The title of the talk is The Vernacular Rhetoric of Cultural Mapping: Everyday Canadian Cartographies in the Public Sphere. This event is free and […]

Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising, fellowships, food pantries or other service to the community. But cooking for a crowd is tricky. How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the buffet […]

Join Lee Andrew Rivers, Lead Outreach Specialist at the Institute for International Education (IIE), for an exciting Zoom info sessiosn where students will learn how to apply for a Fulbright Award, hear from alumni and meet the UMaine Campus. Representatives.  Rivers will highlight the opportunities Fulbright provides to teach English, research, or study abroad. The […]

The Office of VP for Research is offering a workshop on the Nine Golden Principles for Successful Proposal Budgets. This workshop will be offered twice in 57 Stodder Hall. The dates and times are as follows: Friday, March 24, from Noon–1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, from 3–4 p.m. Senior staff from the Office of the Vice President for […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program, open to all teens ages 14–18, will focus on understanding the Maine food system, exploring careers and building advocacy skills. As formal agricultural programs at local high schools disappear, students lack opportunities to learn about critical […]

The Algae SPIN Club will explore all things algae — why algae is important, how it can be used, harmful algae blooms, and related community action. In this club, youth will have the opportunity to taste algae, create a seaweed lava lamp, and even observe and analyze the growth of an algae sample at home. […]

 If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at no cost to yourself (or your employer). Click here to learn more. Do people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you like your own inner voice […]

Are citations giving you a headache? Drop into Fogler Library to get help with MLA, APA, Chicago, or any other citation style. Show up anytime during these hour-long sessions for answers to your citation questions. Attend in-person in Library Classroom 2 or virtually over Zoom.  Go to our Workshops Guide for more information and to […]

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 […]

Facing a climate crisis, The Reciprocity Project embraces Indigenous value systems that have bolstered communities since the dawn of humanity. To heal, we must recognize that we are in relationship with Earth, a place that was in balance until the modern industrial age. These short films invite learning from time-honored and current Indigenous ways of […]

Plant shopping season is just around the corner or perhaps it has already begun. With a wide array of insects, diseases and invasive plant species to be mindful of, it’s more important than ever that gardeners know how to avoid bringing problems into their landscape. This webinar will offer tips on how to evaluate plants […]

Two Penobscot Marine Museum photography exhibits — “Up River: Selections From The Captain Bill Abbott Collection” and “20 Best” — are on display at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast through May 31. The show is free and open to the public, 8 a.m–4:30 […]

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

The 2023 Faculty Exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery will open on Feb. 3 and run through March 17. More details are available here     All events are free and open to the public. The gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   

The following items will be exhibited:  Altered States and Other Stories — Kit Warren Placement — Jenny Brilllhart Gather — Collee McCubbin Stepanic In The Shadows |Works from the Collection — Connie Imboden Unconstrained Forms — Joanne Freeman Click here for details of the artists. 

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 […]

Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising, fellowships, food pantries or other service to the community. But cooking for a crowd is tricky. How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the buffet […]

How do you balance quality of feedback with time investment?  What are strategies faculty employ to ensure that students engage with their feedback?  How do you tackle feedback at scale? What is “good feedback”?  This discussion will explore these common challenges and other questions you have about providing effective, actionable feedback. Register here for this event  […]

Are citations giving you a headache? Drop into Fogler Library to get help with MLA, APA, Chicago, or any other citation style. Show up anytime during these hour-long sessions for answers to your citation questions. Attend in-person in Library Classroom 2 or virtually over Zoom.  Go to our Workshops Guide for more information and to […]

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 […]

Are citations giving you a headache? Drop into Fogler Library to get help with MLA, APA, Chicago, or any other citation style. Show up anytime during these hour-long sessions for answers to your citation questions. Attend in-person in Library Classroom 2 or virtually over Zoom.  Go to our Workshops Guide for more information and to […]

National Theatre Live presents: Vanya Adapted by Simon Stephens, after Anton Chekhov   Directed by Sam Yates Designed by Rosanna Vize Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.  Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into […]

The Advanced Apiary Management Course is designed for beekeepers with 5 to 8 hives and a minimum of 3 years of experience. This 5-part course will cover topics including overwintering hives, disease and pest identification and management, mite management including monitoring and treatment options, swarm management, and queen rearing. The program will be offered over […]

On March 29–30, the McGillicuddy Humanities Center and the School of Performing Arts welcome renowned conductor Murry Sidlin for a film screening and lecture as part of the 2022–23 MHC symposium on Recovery, Rediscovery and Resilience. On Wednesday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Minsky Recital Hall, Murry Sidlin will host a screening of the […]

Two Penobscot Marine Museum photography exhibits — “Up River: Selections From The Captain Bill Abbott Collection” and “20 Best” — are on display at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast through May 31. The show is free and open to the public, 8 a.m–4:30 […]

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

The 2023 Faculty Exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery will open on Feb. 3 and run through March 17. More details are available here     All events are free and open to the public. The gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   

The following items will be exhibited:  Altered States and Other Stories — Kit Warren Placement — Jenny Brilllhart Gather — Collee McCubbin Stepanic In The Shadows |Works from the Collection — Connie Imboden Unconstrained Forms — Joanne Freeman Click here for details of the artists. 

Maine Sea Grant will offer in-person volunteer training for the Signs of the Seasons program at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, co-hosted by Maine Audubon. Participants will learn about the goals of the program, learn how to make scientific observations of phenology (the study of cyclic and seasonal changes of plants and animals), practice making phenology […]

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 […]

An REU site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate […]

On March 29–30, the McGillicuddy Humanities Center and the School of Performing Arts welcome renowned conductor Murry Sidlin for a film screening and lecture as part of the 2022–23 MHC symposium on Recovery, Rediscovery and Resilience. On Wednesday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Minsky Recital Hall, Murry Sidlin will host a screening of the […]

On Thursday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m. in the IMRC Fernald APPE space, the University of Maine Department of English and the University of Maine Canadian-American Center welcome award-winning Canadian novelist Suzette Mayr for a creative reading and Q&A. Mayr’s reading will be introduced by Hollie Adams, assistant professor of literature and creative writing at […]

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, and Maine Jewish Film Festival (https://mjff.org/) for a screening of "My Name is Andrea" (https://www.mynameisandreamovie.com/) followed by a panel discussion. "The story of controversial feminist writer and public intellectual Andrea Dworkin, who offered a revolutionary analysis of male supremacy with iconoclastic flair. Decades before #MeToo, Dworkin called out the pervasiveness of […]

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. […]

Following his critically acclaimed five-star production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Jamie Lloyd brings Anya Reiss’ adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic play to stage. Filmed live in London’s West End.  Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) makes her West End debut in this 21st century retelling of Chekhov’s tale exploring love and loneliness. A young woman is […]

Two Penobscot Marine Museum photography exhibits — “Up River: Selections From The Captain Bill Abbott Collection” and “20 Best” — are on display at the H. Allen and Sally Fernald Art Gallery at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast through May 31. The show is free and open to the public, 8 a.m–4:30 […]

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

The 2023 Faculty Exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery will open on Feb. 3 and run through March 17. More details are available here     All events are free and open to the public. The gallery is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   

The following items will be exhibited:  Altered States and Other Stories — Kit Warren Placement — Jenny Brilllhart Gather — Collee McCubbin Stepanic In The Shadows |Works from the Collection — Connie Imboden Unconstrained Forms — Joanne Freeman Click here for details of the artists. 

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 […]

Join UMaine ARCSIM and Maine-eDNA for a two-part introductory workshop on Linux command line basics and hands-on training using High-performance computing. This workshop is intended for all users, with no […]

Rob Glover, associate professor of political science, and Jordan LaBouff, associate professor of psychology, both at the University of Maine and the Honors College, will present a webinar, “Understanding Poll Workers, the Unsung Heroes of Our American Democracy” on March 31, noon–1 p.m. with Maine Conservation Voters. Glover, LaBouff and Carrie Levan, assistant professor of […]

A survey of the indoor environment and the strategies used to optimize conditions for seed germination, seedling growth, and acclimation to the outdoors. Variety selection and sowing schedules will be discussed as well as what qualities make a planting medium ideal for seed starting indoors. Light lunch will be provided before the presentation. The presentation […]

The “Growing Small Fruit on Your Farm” course will teach you the best cultural practices for raising small fruit crops in Maine, including strawberries, raspberries, and high-bush blueberries. All of […]

Interested parties are invited to attend an informational session, hosted by the Office of Research Development and the Fogler Library, on Pivot- a funding opportunity database available to all UMS faculty, staff and students. We will present an overview on: setting up your account, searching for opportunities, finding potential collaborators, and more Please register to […]

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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. 

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 […]

The Division of Theatre in the School of Performing Arts is mounting its final mainstage production of the season. "Everybody", adapted by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins from the classic 15th century morality play "Everyman", is opening on March 31, with additional performances April 1–2 and 7–9, at the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre. Directed by assistant professor of theatre D. Granke, the piece explores […]

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

The following items will be exhibited:  Altered States and Other Stories — Kit Warren Placement — Jenny Brilllhart Gather — Collee McCubbin Stepanic In The Shadows |Works from the Collection — Connie Imboden Unconstrained Forms — Joanne Freeman Click here for details of the artists. 

For full schedule click here. 

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. […]

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 […]

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. […]

Carrie the One (she/they) is a bearded drag queen and content creator who got her start in drag right here at the University of Maine. She is hosting a show, sponsored by UMaine's Wilde Stein and UMaine student government. Her work creating space for queer and trans folks to connect through gaming, social justice, and […]

The Division of Theatre in the School of Performing Arts is mounting its final mainstage production of the season. "Everybody", adapted by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins from the classic 15th century morality play "Everyman", is opening on March 31, with additional performances April 1–2 and 7–9, at the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre. Directed by assistant professor of theatre D. Granke, the piece explores […]