UMaine Calendar

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Over the years numerous people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible and other historical texts of the time. What was the Christmas Star? Could it be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural celestial phenomena?  Explore a variety of scientific explanations for the Star of Bethlehem in this […]

The UMaine School of Performing Arts Division of Music presents its annual Yuletide Celebration in the Collins Center for the Arts. The University’s major choral ensembles collaborate with small instrumental ensembles to perform an evening of festive music and fun for the whole family.

Let it Snow features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra.  The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation and is an entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. All music programs may contain […]

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Join us in engaging in quiet kindness towards ourselves through meditation!

Designed for youth ages 8-11, the in-person club aims to explore the beauty and abundance of Maine’s local forests while learning about the importance and resilience of forests as ecosystems. Through hands-on activities, participants will create a “tree tale” bracelet based on growth ring data, “read” tree cookies and develop skills in tree identification. at […]

In this workshop for experienced (5 years+) farmers, you’ll hear directly from farmers who have thought about the non-business side of money. You’ll think about your own priorities and have a chance to talk with others about how you’d like to move forward with your personal time and value in mind just as much as […]

Come paint a symbol of home on a mini canvas to make a collage.

  Join us as we dig into forest health concerns due to climate impacts at new sites around the state. Our panelists will address management & restoration efforts, relevance of long-term research, fire as a tool, biohabitat concerns, forest health threats, and unique adaptation strategies at each site. Noontime webinars are free (registration required); field […]

Join us as we dig into forest health concerns due to climate impacts at new sites around the state. Our panelists will address management & restoration efforts, relevance of long-term research, fire as a tool, biohabitat concerns,  forest health threats, and unique adaptation strategies at each site. Noontime webinars are free (registration required); field tour […]

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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.

Shawn Laatsch, Director of the Versant Power Astronomy Center is hosting a teacher workshop on next year's total solar eclipse here in Maine, an event organized in tandem with the Maine Math and Science Alliance. This workshop will involve a variety of hands-on activities and methods for sharing this very special celestial event with classroom students.  […]

Long-term Watershed Research at Bear Brook Watershed (near Beddington), BBWM, is part of long-term research to determine the effects of acid deposition on surface waters and their related watersheds. BBWM program of research encompasses an array of scientific objectives that include acid deposition, climate change and carbon sequestration, nitrogen saturation, base cation depletion, and studies […]

Discussion: Mike Howie, American Forest Management, Ivan Fernandez, University of Maine Professor of Soil Science, and Jake Metzler, Forest Society of Maine. Topics will cover the intersection of science, recovery and climate at a long-term research site,  the historical and current research at the site, uncut v. managed forests, and the role of conservation efforts. Michael […]

  Join us as we dig into forest health concerns due to climate impacts at new sites around the state. Our panelists will address management & restoration efforts, relevance of long-term research, fire as a tool, biohabitat concerns, forest health threats, and unique adaptation strategies at each site. Noontime webinars are free (registration required); field […]

Join us in lighting the tree and hanging an ornament to honor those who have died by suicide or are struggling with mental health. This event will take place across the parking lot from the main entrance of Alfond Arena. Hot chocolate and ornaments will be provided.  This initiative is in collaboration with Stay; For […]

Vast. Wild. Magical. The Arctic is not just one of the planet’s greatest natural spectacles, it’s a place with global ecological importance that has supported Indigenous communities and diverse ecosystems for generations. Follow the elusive Porcupine caribou herd as it migrates to the Arctic Coastal Plain, one of the longest animal migrations on Earth. Meet […]

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During the 29th annual Wabanaki Winter Market, dozens of Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet and Mi’kmaq artists will showcase and sell their basketry, jewelry, beadwork, wood carvings, birchbark work and other artwork. The market is co-hosted by the Hudson Museum and the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance (MIBA), with support from Maine Office of Tourism and the Onion […]

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. Graduate Assistants James LeBlanc and Samantha Grimwood, along with Research Engineer Sean Taylor, have curated a new list of can’t-miss, iconic films, free to view […]

Join Grammy Award winning composer and pianist for a warm, intimate concert to usher in the Holidays. Paul will be joined by Bangor Symphony Orchestra members Marisa Solomon, cello, and Liz Downing, flute, in a performance of his own original compositions, and arrangements of Christmas pieces. A Paul Sullivan concert is far more than a […]