May 2021
Publish and Thrive Challenge (online)
Join Fogler Library the week of May 17 – 21 for the Publish and Thrive Challenge. Each day, for five days, you will receive an email with brief tasks designed to build your publishing acumen, including: identifying where to publish and present your work, understanding your rights as an author, and increasing the visibility of your work. Additionally, you will have opportunities to share your own insights and experiences, and hear from UMaine faculty and graduate students who are publishing…
Find out more »Unpacking Self for Racial Equity — Two-Part Workshop
Join the Professional Employees Advisory Council and Anila Karunakar for a 2-part workshop on racial equity. Participants will engage in guided discussions around understanding race as it pertains to them, systems of privilege, and racism. Karunakar hopes to create space to help participants develop language to engage in conversations around race. Part 1, Monday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Zoom Registration Link: maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/ Part 2, Wednesday, May 19, noon–1 p.m. Zoom Registration Link:maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/
Find out more »Publish and Thrive Challenge (online)
Join Fogler Library the week of May 17 – 21 for the Publish and Thrive Challenge. Each day, for five days, you will receive an email with brief tasks designed to build your publishing acumen, including: identifying where to publish and present your work, understanding your rights as an author, and increasing the visibility of your work. Additionally, you will have opportunities to share your own insights and experiences, and hear from UMaine faculty and graduate students who are publishing…
Find out more »Finalist Presentation: Dr. A. Alonso Aguirre
The Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture is pleased to announce four finalists for the position. Dr. A. Alonso Aguirre Dr. Jane Kolodinsky Dr. Linda M. Nagel Dr. Diane L. Rowland The campus community is invited to attend open Zoom presentations by these finalists. Each presentation will be followed by a half-hour Q&A session. The topic of the campus presentation is: "Building Our Collective Future." Details on the finalists as well as…
Find out more »Virtual Town Hall for the UMaine and UMM Communities
Join University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and other leaders for an informal virtual town hall for the UMaine and UMM communities to discuss plans for summer and fall on our campuses, and at our facilities statewide. The event will be held Tuesday, May 18, from 4–5:30 p.m. The link to the livestream: youtu.be/ Send questions for the town hall to umaine.alerts@maine.edu. As many questions as possible will be answered during the live broadcast.
Find out more »Publish and Thrive Challenge (online)
Join Fogler Library the week of May 17 – 21 for the Publish and Thrive Challenge. Each day, for five days, you will receive an email with brief tasks designed to build your publishing acumen, including: identifying where to publish and present your work, understanding your rights as an author, and increasing the visibility of your work. Additionally, you will have opportunities to share your own insights and experiences, and hear from UMaine faculty and graduate students who are publishing…
Find out more »Unpacking Self for Racial Equity — Two-Part Workshop
Join the Professional Employees Advisory Council and Anila Karunakar for a 2-part workshop on racial equity. Participants will engage in guided discussions around understanding race as it pertains to them, systems of privilege, and racism. Karunakar hopes to create space to help participants develop language to engage in conversations around race. Part 1, Monday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Zoom Registration Link: maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/ Part 2, Wednesday, May 19, noon–1 p.m. Zoom Registration Link:maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/
Find out more »Publish and Thrive Challenge (online)
Join Fogler Library the week of May 17 – 21 for the Publish and Thrive Challenge. Each day, for five days, you will receive an email with brief tasks designed to build your publishing acumen, including: identifying where to publish and present your work, understanding your rights as an author, and increasing the visibility of your work. Additionally, you will have opportunities to share your own insights and experiences, and hear from UMaine faculty and graduate students who are publishing…
Find out more »Finalist Presentation: Dr. Linda M. Nagel
The Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture is pleased to announce four finalists for the position. Dr. A. Alonso Aguirre Dr. Jane Kolodinsky Dr. Linda M. Nagel Dr. Diane L. Rowland The campus community is invited to attend open Zoom presentations by these finalists. Each presentation will be followed by a half-hour Q&A session. The topic of the campus presentation is: "Building Our Collective Future." Details on the finalists as well as…
Find out more »Publish and Thrive Challenge (online)
Join Fogler Library the week of May 17 – 21 for the Publish and Thrive Challenge. Each day, for five days, you will receive an email with brief tasks designed to build your publishing acumen, including: identifying where to publish and present your work, understanding your rights as an author, and increasing the visibility of your work. Additionally, you will have opportunities to share your own insights and experiences, and hear from UMaine faculty and graduate students who are publishing…
Find out more »Sanitation Course for Food Businesses (online)
In this blended learning sanitation course, consisting of pre-work videos and knowledge assessments and a live three-hour Zoom workshop, you will learn the essentials of food processing sanitation. Topics covered include Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, choosing the correct Sanitizers and Cleaners, sanitation application, Pest Management Programs, Record Keeping and Implementing SSOPs in your facility/Kitchen. Who should attend: QC staff, QC directors, kitchen managers/operators, plant managers, line workers. Register here.
Find out more »May PEAC Food4Thought — Meet Fogler Librarians (online)
Join the Professional Employees Advisory Council and librarians from Fogler Library to learn about ways the Library can support you personally and professionally. Perhaps you know where the library is, and maybe you've seen (or even sat in) the cozy bunk desks on the third floor, but are you aware of all that Fogler Library has to offer? Join Anne Marie Engelsen and Jen Bonnet to learn about the books, collections, events and services Fogler Library provides to the University…
Find out more »(Online) Racial Equity, Implicit Bias and Diversity Training
This virtual professional development program is designed to deepen your awareness around racial equity, implicit bias and diversity and spark reflection around how you and your team/organization/business/school/church/etc. can take meaningful action to create a more equitable world. This training includes in-depth organizational analysis, solution-based discussions and resources for change.
Find out more »Practical Project Management (online)
Program dates and times Winter Session March 12, 17, 19 and 24 with follow-up session April 9 12:30–4:30 p.m. Spring Session May 5 and 7, 12 and 14 with follow-up session May 28 12:30–4:30 p.m. Visit our online store to register. Practical Project Management is a comprehensive professional development course that provides useful skills for managing projects in the real world. This concrete and targeted approach will meet you where you are and quickly propel you forward in your project…
Find out more »June 2021
UMaine AI Seed Grants Reports (online)
This webinar will be held Thursday, June 3 at 3–4 p.m. Click here for more information. Registration is required.
Find out more »Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers (online)
This online course is designed to provide financial management education and to train maple business owners on financial skills they can immediately put to use for their operations. The course will feature four weekly sessions to discuss the cost of production and profitability of maple operations. Assignments will be based on the University of Vermont online maple business tools. Course participants will set financial goals, complete a cost analysis, and develop a sales forecast specific to their operations. The course…
Find out more »FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training (virtual)
Cost: $135.00 per person (Maine Businesses), $175.00 (out-of-state). Price includes individually numbered certificate from the Preventive Controls Alliance and the Association of Food & Drug Officials. Upon completion of this blended course, the trainee will become a FDA-recognized “Preventive Controls Qualified Individual” (PCQI). Register at the website.
Find out more »Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers (online)
This online course is designed to provide financial management education and to train maple business owners on financial skills they can immediately put to use for their operations. The course will feature four weekly sessions to discuss the cost of production and profitability of maple operations. Assignments will be based on the University of Vermont online maple business tools. Course participants will set financial goals, complete a cost analysis, and develop a sales forecast specific to their operations. The course…
Find out more »Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers (online)
This online course is designed to provide financial management education and to train maple business owners on financial skills they can immediately put to use for their operations. The course will feature four weekly sessions to discuss the cost of production and profitability of maple operations. Assignments will be based on the University of Vermont online maple business tools. Course participants will set financial goals, complete a cost analysis, and develop a sales forecast specific to their operations. The course…
Find out more »(Online) Restorative Practices Certificate Program
Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this certificate program, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change.
Find out more »(Online) Restorative Practices Certificate Program
Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this certificate program, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change.
Find out more »Is My Maple Business Profitable? Finances for Maple Producers (online)
This online course is designed to provide financial management education and to train maple business owners on financial skills they can immediately put to use for their operations. The course will feature four weekly sessions to discuss the cost of production and profitability of maple operations. Assignments will be based on the University of Vermont online maple business tools. Course participants will set financial goals, complete a cost analysis, and develop a sales forecast specific to their operations. The course…
Find out more »July 2021
(Online) Restorative Practices Certificate Program
Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this certificate program, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change.
Find out more »August 2021
Teaching From the Heart: Nonviolent Communication in the Classroom (online)
Have you ever felt like you were more of a problem-solver than a teacher? Your best-made lesson plans are delayed by listening to your students argue about a problem that occurred at recess. You deal with this stress by addressing the class in a way that you regret. You know you’re a great teacher but you’re overwhelmed.
If this sounds familiar, Teaching from the Heart is the online professional development course for you. Using a curriculum based on Nonviolent Communication principles, this program will provide you with tangible ways to manage your classroom and reach your full potential as an educator. Our doubts as caregivers and teachers are inevitable. If we have a system to refer to when these doubts creep in, we can relax.
Find out more »(Online) Restorative Practices Certificate Program
Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this certificate program, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change.
Find out more »(Online) Restorative Practices Certificate Program
Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this certificate program, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change.
Find out more »September 2021
(Online) Restorative Practices Certificate Program
Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this certificate program, you’ll be part of a supportive learning group on a fulfilling journey of growth and change.
Find out more »