UMaine Calendar

Vampires, Witches, Goblins, and other spooky creatures.  What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes, or something more…  Be it ghoulish or ghostly, Halloween is an astronomical holiday.  Experience the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.”  From Celtic roots around the harvest and bonfires to modern celebrations, […]

You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour. Take your "Spooky Scary Skeletons" out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long "Monster Mash". We will "Put a Spell on You" for the entire month of October with a menacing myriad […]

The College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture would like to invite anyone interested to come visit the home of Edith Marion Patch, the first woman to join the UMaine faculty, and the first female President of the Entomological Society of America. The house is in need of interior work, so it is suitable for a small […]

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 […]

Join fellow alums and representatives from across campus for a social hour. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. To register, click here.

The one-day conference, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the Maine Campus Compact, Sodexo and the University Credit Union, is designed to challenge students and staff from all areas of study and spark action to end hunger on campuses in the state. The event will include forums and discussions with subject matter experts on […]

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 […]

Dr. Joshua Walton presents a series of public lectures on biblical archaeology, drawing on his experience in Israel.  Lectures will be live-streamed as well, click here.

Lord Hall Gallery proudly presents Aldrich, Norton & Ross - a Concert of Experimental and Electronic Music. The performance will take place in Lord Hall Gallery alongside the exhibition Nina […]

Come join the University of Maine staff and learn how to cook safely for large crowds. This workshop on safe food handling is designed specifically for volunteers. This class meets the Good Shepherd Food Bank food safety training requirements. To register, click here. 

This year’s lecturer is Susan Pinette, Professor of Modern Languages and Classics and Director of UMaine’s Franco American Program. Pinette will be discussing the long history of Franco American activism in Maine and the vital part that the university has played in that history. The talk will be followed by a roundtable discussion with longtime […]

Visit the IMRC Center to watch free screenings of significant films from throughout the history of cinema, each with an influence on or depiction of influential art movements and styles. […]

Eat pizza with us while we decorate purple ribbons and bring awareness to domestic violence! This event is sponsored by Title IX Student Services and Student Wellness Resource Center.  

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David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays. As the world faces its Second […]

The SPIFFY alumni club is holding an informal meeting at Orono Brewing Co. and invites all past SPIFFY members.  To RSVP, click here. 

Want to view old yearbooks or other UMaine related memorabilia?  Stop by Special Collections in Fogler Library for a tour and a chance to relive memories with yearbooks, old photos, and more.

Do your knees turn to jelly when it’s your turn to speak? Does your mind transform everything you thought you knew into a jumbled mess? Do you intentionally avoid uncomfortable communication situations? Public speaking may not come naturally to many of us, but with the right support and training, it can be developed. Improving your […]

This panel will bring together alumni from reunion classes with newer alums to contribute perspectives and advice for current UMaine CS students. Topics will include perspectives on career journeys, getting a first job, insights from those who hire, building a professional network, and building a professional career.

The University of Maine Foundation Annual Meeting Luncheon will be held in Wells Conference Center.

Fermentation Friday hosted by the Food and Media Lab presents Intro to Sourdough. Local grains and a free sourdough starter are both provided in this workshop.  To register, email ellie.markovitch@maine.edu

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilde-Stein Club UMaine Orono will be hosting two events on Friday Oct. 13, 2023: 12:30pm will be a ribbon cutting at the exhibit on the history of the club at Fogler Library. 2:00pm Wilde-Stein: 50 years, an open discussion with one of the Wilde-Stein Club’s founding members […]

Enjoy a tour of the Performing Arts Facilities and see where the “magic” happens backstage! Registration required. space is limited – Bus leaves Buchanan Alumni House at 12:45 PM. To register, click here. 

For the past 15 years, the Foster Center for Innovation has proudly served as the hub of innovation-focused activities at the University of Maine. It has established itself as the state’s leading resource for fostering innovation and driving commercialization, serving both the campus community and outside businesses and organizations.  We are excited to invite you […]

Get ready for an exciting adventure at Imagine That! Tours! Join us on Fri Oct 13, 2023 for an unforgettable experience during UMaine's Homecoming and Friends & Family Weekend. As part of our Graduate School Centennial we are celebrating the amazing work of our graduate students in our labs and studios. Graduate students will be […]

Bus leaves Buchanan Alumni House at 1:00 PM. To register, click here. 

For full schedule, click here.

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilde-Stein Club UMaine Orono will be hosting two events on Friday Oct. 13, 2023: 12:30pm will be a ribbon cutting at the exhibit on the history of the club at Fogler Library. 2:00pm Wilde-Stein: 50 years, an open discussion with one of the Wilde-Stein Club’s founding members […]

Advanced Structures and Composites Center Tour – registration required – space is limited. Bus leaves Buchanan Alumni House at 2:15 PM To register, click here. 

Open to Public. To view the route, click here. 

AJ Jolley, University of Waikato. Talk title TBD. To find out more about AJ Jolley, click here. Hosted by Kate Ruskin.

Registration required – space is limited Bus leaves from Buchanan Alumni House at 3:30 PM To register, click here. 

Join members of the Class of 1993 for a pizza party to celebrate your 30th Reunion. Registration required. To register, click here.

Join members of the Class of 1978 for a pizza party to celebrate your 45th Reunion. Registration required. To register, click here. 

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Black Hole First Picture features the human attempt to create the very first picture of a black hole with the Event Horizon Telescope - a network of 8 Radio telescopes at  remote locations in the world ranging from Europe, North and South America, Hawaii to Antarctica. For years, the Event Horizon Telescope has been staring into […]

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Class of 2008 Post Game Reunion Gathering at Orono Brewing Company.

Join members of the Class of 2013 for a post-game gathering to celebrate your 10th Reunion.    

Join members of the Class of 1978 for a buffet breakfast to celebrate your 45th Reunion. To register, click here. 

Join your colleagues, friends, and alumni of the College of Education and Human Development for food and refreshments at the college’s annual Homecoming tailgate tent.  

Prior to kickoff, join in on the gameday atmosphere with the tradition of tailgating prior to the home football game! Lots open at 10 a.m. but fans are encouraged to […]

A brunch where recent retirees of the Maine College of Engineering & Computing (MCEC) are acknowledged. Opportunity for alumni to meet the new Dean of MCEC, Giovanna Guidoboni, and visit with emerit faculty. Menu: Buffet seasonal fresh fruit, 2 breakfast breads, 1 breakfast side, 2 breakfast meats and 1 egg dish. Coffee, hot tea  

Look for your class reunion tent near Alumni Village in the Corbett Lot. Celebrating the classes of 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018 and 2023!   

An immersive fulldome experience about the exquisite beauty of Auroras. Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to experience the stories of […]

Join Cooperative Extension at Tidewater Farm on the second Saturday of the month from June to October, rain or shine, for our family-friendly field days. Come experience the gardens at […]

What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer […]

On Saturday, October 14th, an Annular Solar Eclipse will cross the United States. In Maine we will only see partial phases with between 20-25% of the disk of the Sun […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Class of 2018 Post Game Reunion Gathering at Orono Brewing Company. 

Class of 1988 Pat’s Pizza Party at Buchanan Alumni House.  

Pink Floyd’s iconic album "The Dark Side Of The Moon", originally released in March 1973, turns 50, and what more fitting a place to celebrate it and experience it than in a Planetarium, through the music set to visuals? With the help of modern technology, the idea of a show combining breath-taking views of the […]

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