September 2017
Family and Friends Weekend
Join the Division of Student Life in welcoming back family members and friends of current UMaine black bears. Visit umaine.edu/studentlife/familyandfriends for all event details.
Find out more »October 2017
Homecoming 2017
Homecoming provides a weekend of fun, food, entertainment, and reconnecting for UMaine alumni and their families and friends. Homecoming 2017 will be held on Oct. 13, 14 and 15. For a full schedule and to register, visit umainealumni.com/homecoming.
Find out more »2017 Maine-Quebec Number Theory Conference
The 2017 Maine-Québec Number Theory Conference will be hosted by the University of Maine in Orono on Oct. 14–15. Featured speakers: John Friedlander and Henry Iwaniec For more information, visit math.umaine.edu/numbertheory/mainequebec or email Andrew Knightly at knightly@math.umaine.edu.
Find out more »April 2018
Earth Week 2018
The Office of Sustainability, in conjunction with Auxiliary Services and the Green Campus Initiative, will be sponsoring a number of events to celebrate Earth Week, April 16–22. For a full schedule of events, visit https://umaine.edu/sustainability/earthweek/.
Find out more »August 2018
Fall Welcome Weekend
This Orientation Program is for new students starting in fall 2018 semester. For more information, visit go.umaine.edu/orientation/fall-welcome-weekend.
Find out more »September 2018
CareerFest 2018
CareerFest offers three days of career-focused events for students to hone career readiness skills. On Tuesday, there will be an “Interview Attire on a Budget” runway show. On Wednesday, there will be a festival offering resumé reviews, expert advice, food and prizes. On Thursday, there will be a panel discussion focused on federal jobs and internships. There also will be walk-in hours for meeting with career counselors. For more information, including event venues, visit umaine.edu/career/event/careerfest.
Find out more »Family and Friends Weekend
Join the Division of Student Life as we welcome back to campus family members and friends of current UMaine Black Bears.
Find out more »November 2018
Equity, Access and Inclusion: A World Usability Day Event
World Usability Day, established in 2005, is a day that brings together communities of professional, industrial, educational, citizen and government groups to promote the values of usability, accessibility and universal design to ensure that services and products important to life are easier to access and simpler to use. The UMaine event is a conference designed to provide the opportunity for the campus and surrounding community to come together to help promote the core values of equity, access and inclusion. Presentations…
Find out more »Fall Open House
This Admissions Open House Program is for prospective students looking into the University of Maine. For more information, visit https://go.umaine.edu/visit/fall-open-house-program/.
Find out more »December 2018
Men’s Track and Field vs University of New Hampshire
The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Women’s Track and Field vs University of New Hampshire
The full schedule is online.
Find out more »February 2019
Men’s Track and Field Sunday Invitational
The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Women’s Track and Field Sunday Invitational
The full schedule is online.
Find out more »April 2019
Zimmerman Fitness Challenge
The Zimmerman Fitness Challenge is a memorial fitness challenge to honor 1st Lieutenant James R. Zimmerman. The challenge is run all over campus and is sponsored by local businesses and clubs. There are multiple levels of the event allowing for any and all to join, from the casual to the competitive. Entry fees: $15 for students and faculty, $20 for non-students
Find out more »Marine Research and Education Open House
Maine Impact Week is proud to include the Marine Research and Education Open House. This will take place at the University of Maine in Orono at multiple sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. This event is free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages. List of showcase events: Ocean Observing in the Gulf of Maine: Buoys and Gliders Ocean Operations Building – behind Bryand Global Science building Directions to Bryand Global Science building…
Find out more »Marine Research and Education Open House
This event is free and open to the public. A full list of events and locations is online.
Find out more »Softball vs Holy Cross
The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Softball vs Holy Cross
The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Softball vs University at Albany
The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Softball vs University at Albany
The full schedule is online.
Find out more »12th Annual Healthy High Road Race
The 12th Annual Healthy High 5k,10k and 15k road race will take place on April 27. The 15k starts at 9 a.m. from the New Balance Student Recreation Center. 10k and 5k start at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit umaine.edu/wellness/races/healthyhigh. Click here to register.
Find out more »May 2019
Softball vs Stony Brook University
The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Softball vs Stony Brook University
The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Softball vs Stony Brook University
The full schedule is online.
Find out more »4-H@UMaine
The annual 4-H@UMaine weekend event for youth in grades 6–10 will feature interactive workshops with topics including marine biology, space exploration, the science of optical illusions, paper making and stress reduction through creativity. Participants also will have the chance to learn from career role models and network with youth from across the state. Registration is required online. For more information, call 581.3877 or email 4HatUMaine@maine.edu.
Find out more »June 2019
Passport Camp 2019
Multicultural exploration through art, crafts, song, dance, food, activities and special guest speakers. Program fee: $150 (early)/$175 (after May 15). Scholarships and sibling discount available. Before/after care available at additional cost. Spaces limited. Visit maine.cisvusa.org to register or for more information.
Find out more »Passport Camp 2019
Multicultural exploration through art, crafts, song, dance, food, activities and special guest speakers. Program fee: $150 (early)/$175 (after May 15). Scholarships and sibling discount available. Before/after care available at additional cost. Spaces limited. Visit maine.cisvusa.org to register or for more information.
Find out more »Passport Camp 2019
Multicultural exploration through art, crafts, song, dance, food, activities and special guest speakers. Program fee: $150 (early)/$175 (after May 15). Scholarships and sibling discount available. Before/after care available at additional cost. Spaces limited. Visit maine.cisvusa.org to register or for more information.
Find out more »Passport Camp 2019
Multicultural exploration through art, crafts, song, dance, food, activities and special guest speakers. Program fee: $150 (early)/$175 (after May 15). Scholarships and sibling discount available. Before/after care available at additional cost. Spaces limited. Visit maine.cisvusa.org to register or for more information.
Find out more »Passport Camp 2019
Multicultural exploration through art, crafts, song, dance, food, activities and special guest speakers. Program fee: $150 (early)/$175 (after May 15). Scholarships and sibling discount available. Before/after care available at additional cost. Spaces limited. Visit maine.cisvusa.org to register or for more information.
Find out more »October 2019
Coming Out Week: National Coming Out Day
Stay tuned to the Rainbow Resource Center's Facebook and Instagram (@UMaineRRC for both) for giveaways and tips on coming out, whether you are LGBTQ+ yourself or a friend of the community who wants to show your support to those who are closeted. The Rainbow Resource Center also will be tabling in the Memorial Union from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coming Out Week is an annual week-long series of events that celebrate coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer…
Find out more »World Languages Day
World Languages Day will feature a culture bowl, spelling bee, skits, music and dance, games and poetry recitation. The annual French and Spanish immersion event for local high school students is hosted by UMaine’s Department of Modern Languages and Classics in collaboration with the Foreign Language Association of Maine (FLAME). Other event sponsors include the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the McGillicuddy Humanities Center and the Canadian-American Center.
Find out more »April 2020
Canceled: Softball vs Binghamton University
Note: This event has been canceled for April 4. The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Canceled: Softball vs Binghamton University
Note: This event has been canceled for April 5. The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Canceled: Softball vs University of Massachusetts Lowell
Note: This event has been canceled for April 8. The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Canceled: Softball vs University of Maryland Baltimore County
Note: This event has been canceled for April 18. The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Canceled: Softball vs University of Maryland Baltimore County
Note: This event has been canceled for April 19. The full schedule is online.
Find out more »Postponed: 13th Annual Healthy High Road Race
Note: This event has been postponed until next year. The 13th Annual Healthy High 5K and 10K races and 1-mile fun run/walk will take place on April 20, hosted by the UMaine Physical Education Student Organization. Click here to register. For more information, contact Jesse Kaye-Schiess, jesse.kayeschiess@maine.edu.
Find out more »October 2020
Contemplative Forest Walk
Beginning October 9 and continuing each Friday through Thanksgiving (weather permitting), Don Beith, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, will be leading contemplative forest walks on the university trails. Participants will gather at the trailhead near the New Balance Rec Center at noon for a 12:15 p.m. departure and a 1:15–1:30 p.m. return. Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines will be in effect, with walks limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact donald.beith@maine.edu.
Find out more »Contemplative Forest Walk
Beginning October 9 and continuing each Friday through Thanksgiving (weather permitting), Don Beith, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, will be leading contemplative forest walks on the university trails. Participants will gather at the trailhead near the New Balance Rec Center at noon for a 12:15 p.m. departure and a 1:15–1:30 p.m. return. Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines will be in effect, with walks limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact donald.beith@maine.edu.
Find out more »Contemplative Forest Walk
Beginning October 9 and continuing each Friday through Thanksgiving (weather permitting), Don Beith, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, will be leading contemplative forest walks on the university trails. Participants will gather at the trailhead near the New Balance Rec Center at noon for a 12:15 p.m. departure and a 1:15–1:30 p.m. return. Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines will be in effect, with walks limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact donald.beith@maine.edu.
Find out more »Contemplative Forest Walk
Beginning October 9 and continuing each Friday through Thanksgiving (weather permitting), Don Beith, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, will be leading contemplative forest walks on the university trails. Participants will gather at the trailhead near the New Balance Rec Center at noon for a 12:15 p.m. departure and a 1:15–1:30 p.m. return. Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines will be in effect, with walks limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact donald.beith@maine.edu.
Find out more »November 2020
Contemplative Forest Walk
Beginning October 9 and continuing each Friday through Thanksgiving (weather permitting), Don Beith, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, will be leading contemplative forest walks on the university trails. Participants will gather at the trailhead near the New Balance Rec Center at noon for a 12:15 p.m. departure and a 1:15–1:30 p.m. return. Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines will be in effect, with walks limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact donald.beith@maine.edu.
Find out more »Annual Emergency Communications System Test
The University of Maine will conduct its annual emergency communications system test on Monday, Nov. 9, complete with three outdoor sirens sounding for several minutes. The sirens are part of UMaine’s multifaceted emergency communications system established in 2007 that allows university safety and communications professionals to use several mechanisms to quickly communicate vital information to the community during emergency situations. When UMaine’s emergency communication system is activated, several notifications occur: A text message is sent to subscribers of UMaine’s umaine.alerts…
Find out more »Contemplative Forest Walk
Beginning October 9 and continuing each Friday through Thanksgiving (weather permitting), Don Beith, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, will be leading contemplative forest walks on the university trails. Participants will gather at the trailhead near the New Balance Rec Center at noon for a 12:15 p.m. departure and a 1:15–1:30 p.m. return. Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines will be in effect, with walks limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact donald.beith@maine.edu.
Find out more »Contemplative Forest Walk
Beginning October 9 and continuing each Friday through Thanksgiving (weather permitting), Don Beith, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, will be leading contemplative forest walks on the university trails. Participants will gather at the trailhead near the New Balance Rec Center at noon for a 12:15 p.m. departure and a 1:15–1:30 p.m. return. Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines will be in effect, with walks limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact donald.beith@maine.edu.
Find out more »December 2020
Contemplative Forest Walk
Beginning October 9 and continuing each Friday through Thanksgiving (weather permitting), Don Beith, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, will be leading contemplative forest walks on the university trails. Participants will gather at the trailhead near the New Balance Rec Center at noon for a 12:15 p.m. departure and a 1:15–1:30 p.m. return. Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines will be in effect, with walks limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact donald.beith@maine.edu.
Find out more »Contemplative Forest Walk
Beginning October 9 and continuing each Friday through Thanksgiving (weather permitting), Don Beith, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, will be leading contemplative forest walks on the university trails. Participants will gather at the trailhead near the New Balance Rec Center at noon for a 12:15 p.m. departure and a 1:15–1:30 p.m. return. Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines will be in effect, with walks limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact donald.beith@maine.edu.
Find out more »June 2021
Youth Camp
Grades 4–8 Non Padded Day Camp
Find out more »Youth Camp
Grades 4–8 Non Padded Day Camp
Find out more »August 2021
New Faculty Orientation
New Faculty Programs serve as an introduction to the many services and opportunities at the University of Maine, and a way to get you prepared to teach for the fall. Orientation will be held on two days, Aug. 18–19. These events are open to all part- and full-time newly hired faculty. This year, we welcome new hires from last year to join us for any or all of the events as well. For more information and to register, learn more…
Find out more »New Faculty Orientation
New Faculty Programs serve as an introduction to the many services and opportunities at the University of Maine, and a way to get you prepared to teach for the fall. Orientation will be held on two days, Aug. 18–19. These events are open to all part- and full-time newly hired faculty. This year, we welcome new hires from last year to join us for any or all of the events as well. For more information and to register, learn more…
Find out more »Week of Welcome: Maine Hello
The Week of Welcome experience begins on Maine Hello, Aug. 27. Below you will find information about all the activities that have been planned by offices on campus. Events with a 💙 are free. More information about your Maine Hello Move-In Experience can be found here: umaine.edu/reslife/maine-hello/ Visit the Student Life website for details of all the events planned for the Week of Welcome. Friday, Aug. 27 Recreation Center Drop In | 5 a.m.–10 p.m. 💙 Drop by the Recreation…
Find out more »Week of Welcome Events
Events with a 💙 are free. Recreation Center Drop In | 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. 💙 Drop by the Recreation Center to check out all their services, get your workout in, or get ready for the year ahead. Bookstore Tent Sale | 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Grab some UMaine gear for both you and your family at their annual tent fair. Location: CCA Parking Lot Orono Farmers Market | 9 a.m.–noon Visit the Orono Farmers Market every Saturday up until Thanksgiving. Every purchase…
Find out more »Week of Welcome Events
Events with a 💙 are free. College Success Strategies Presentation | 10–11 a.m. 💙 This is an overview of academic resources on campus and how students can be successful in their coursework. Honors College First-Year Orientation | 10–11 a.m. 💙 This is an orientation for all new students in the Honors College. Orientation Help Desk | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 💙 Team Maine and our friendly team from Admissions will be standing by to answer all your questions, provide campus, tours, and…
Find out more »Week of Welcome: FDOC
FDOC is the First Day of Class. A day filled with excitement for our new students, activities and events to make you feel right at home. Best of luck in your first classes. Student Life will be around hosting events so stop in to say hello and see what our services are all about. CA$H CAB | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Catch a ride to your next class on one of our many golf carts that are whirring around campus. We will…
Find out more »Week of Welcome Event
Ice Cream Social | Noon–2 p.m. Need a second-day pick me up? Swing by the mall for some ice cream, sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement. Free. Location: University Mall Visit the Student Life website for details of all the events planned for the Week of Welcome.
Find out more »September 2021
Week of Welcome Event: Student Organization Fair
Student Organization Fair | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The 2021 Student Organization Fair will feature over 100 student organizations that will be providing information and recruiting new members. This is a perfect opportunity to find your people and get involved. There will be food trucks and other fun surprises that you will not want to miss out on. Location: University Mall Visit the Student Life website for details of all the events planned for the Week of Welcome.
Find out more »BioBlitz Citizen Science Event
The School of Biology and Ecology Graduate Organization (SBE GO) invites members of the UMaine and local communities to take part in a BioBlitz — sometimes called biological censuses. These citizen-science events are held worldwide to record observed plants, animals, fungi and other organisms in a given area within a specific timeframe. This two-day event takes place on Sept. 18–19, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Preregistration is encouraged on Eventbrite (eventbrite.com/e/umaine-bioblitz-tickets-166930709245). People also may register on campus during the event. After registering,…
Find out more »BioBlitz Citizen Science Event
The School of Biology and Ecology Graduate Organization (SBE GO) invites members of the UMaine and local communities to take part in a BioBlitz — sometimes called biological censuses. These citizen-science events are held worldwide to record observed plants, animals, fungi and other organisms in a given area within a specific timeframe. This two-day event takes place on Sept. 18–19, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Preregistration is encouraged on Eventbrite (eventbrite.com/e/umaine-bioblitz-tickets-166930709245). People also may register on campus during the event. After registering,…
Find out more »October 2021
Annual Emergency Communications System Test
The University of Maine will conduct its annual emergency communications system test at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, complete with the outdoor sirens sounding for several minutes. The sirens are part of UMaine’s multifaceted emergency communications system established in 2007 that allows university safety and communications professionals to use several mechanisms to quickly communicate vital information to the community during emergency situations. When UMaine’s emergency communication system is activated, several notifications occur: A text message is sent to subscribers…
Find out more »Homecoming 2021
Join UMaine alumni and friends for a weekend of fun and excitement. Register before October 11 to receive a free Homecoming hat. 11.30 a.m. University of Maine Foundation Annual Luncheon. Join the University of Maine Foundation at their annual luncheon. By invitation only. Location: Wells Conference Center Contact: Monique Hashey — monique@maine.edu Noon: Homecoming Registration Register for Homecoming at Buchanan Alumni House between noon and 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct.15. Registration will also be open on Saturday between 8 a.m. and 1…
Find out more »Homecoming 2021
Join UMaine alumni and friends for a weekend of fun and excitement. Register before October 11 to receive a free Homecoming hat. 8.30 a.m. Donuts and Coffee with the College of Engineering Alumni, students and families are invited to drop by the Advanced Manufacturing Center to visit with faculty and staff from the College of Engineering and have coffee and donuts. Faculty and staff from the College of Engineering will be at the AMC to answer any questions. In addition…
Find out more »April 2022
Maine State Science Olympiad for High School Students
The Maine State Science Olympiad is a nationwide STEM competition where teams of high school students compete in science-related events, with the top teams advancing up to national levels. Over the course of the daylong tournament, nine teams from six Maine high schools will compete in 23 STEM events in various subjects, including ornithology, forensics, astronomy and remote sensing. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend tours of campus facilities; a presentation about UMaine Early College and the College…
Find out more »UMaine Earth Week 2022 April 18–22
The University of Maine will celebrate Earth Week 2022 from April 18–22 with a slate of events. Every day of Earth Week, UMaine’s Green Campus Initiative (GCI) will host a scavenger hunt for prizes hidden on campus, with clues posted on GCI’s Instagram, @umainegci, each morning. GCI also will host its annual Earth Week nature photo contest, where participants simply go out and take pictures of nature and either tag GCI on social media or email the group at um.gci@maine.edu. Grand prize, second and third place…
Find out more »UMaine Earth Week 2022 April 18–22
The University of Maine will celebrate Earth Week 2022 from April 18–22 with a slate of events. Every day of Earth Week, UMaine’s Green Campus Initiative (GCI) will host a scavenger hunt for prizes hidden on campus, with clues posted on GCI’s Instagram, @umainegci, each morning. GCI also will host its annual Earth Week nature photo contest, where participants simply go out and take pictures of nature and either tag GCI on social media or email the group at um.gci@maine.edu. Grand prize, second and third place…
Find out more »UMaine Earth Week 2022 April 18–22
The University of Maine will celebrate Earth Week 2022 from April 18–22 with a slate of events. Every day of Earth Week, UMaine’s Green Campus Initiative (GCI) will host a scavenger hunt for prizes hidden on campus, with clues posted on GCI’s Instagram, @umainegci, each morning. GCI also will host its annual Earth Week nature photo contest, where participants simply go out and take pictures of nature and either tag GCI on social media or email the group at um.gci@maine.edu. Grand prize, second and third place…
Find out more »UMaine Earth Week 2022 April 18–22
The University of Maine will celebrate Earth Week 2022 from April 18–22 with a slate of events. Every day of Earth Week, UMaine’s Green Campus Initiative (GCI) will host a scavenger hunt for prizes hidden on campus, with clues posted on GCI’s Instagram, @umainegci, each morning. GCI also will host its annual Earth Week nature photo contest, where participants simply go out and take pictures of nature and either tag GCI on social media or email the group at um.gci@maine.edu. Grand prize, second and third place…
Find out more »UMaine Earth Week 2022 April 18–22
The University of Maine will celebrate Earth Week 2022 from April 18–22 with a slate of events. Every day of Earth Week, UMaine’s Green Campus Initiative (GCI) will host a scavenger hunt for prizes hidden on campus, with clues posted on GCI’s Instagram, @umainegci, each morning. GCI also will host its annual Earth Week nature photo contest, where participants simply go out and take pictures of nature and either tag GCI on social media or email the group at um.gci@maine.edu. Grand prize, second and third place…
Find out more »UMaine Athletics Black Bear Bash
University of Maine Athletics will host the Black Bear Bash on Saturday, April 23, starting at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Black Bear Bash features three major athletic events: the Jeff Cole Memorial Spring Football game at Alfond Stadium, a softball doubleheader against Binghamton University at Kessock Field and a baseball game against UMass Lowell at Mahaney Diamond. The event includes food trucks, autograph sessions following the games, a bounce house for the kids and…
Find out more »Maine Day
Our theme this year is Survivor/Castaway and we are excited to incorporate that into our activities. For those of you who do not know what Maine Day is, it is our annual day of service. Check out the schedule below. More details can be found at umaine.edu/studentlife/maineday Parade: 8:15 a.m. The parade will be happening rain or shine. Groups are encouraged to dress up/design a float (on a trailer, in the back of a truck, just walking, etc.)…
Find out more »August 2022
Maine Hello
Join students, faculty and staff from across the university to welcome new students and their families as they arrive on campus. Volunteers assist with greeting families, answering questions, directing traffic, and helping first-year students move into their residence halls room. Every year over 700 members of the campus community participate in the Maine Hello. Visit here to volunteer or learn more.
Find out more »September 2022
Senior Alumni Reunion
This week, the University of Maine Alumni Association will host over 200 alumni and friends on campus at Senior Alumni Reunion events. Senior alums are those celebrating 50 years or more since graduation. The three-day event features an All-Alumni Dinner on Thursday evening at the Black Bear Inn, followed by the annual Senior Alumni Luncheon on Friday at Wells Conference Center. Alums also will be visiting various buildings on campus for scheduled tours and activities. UMaine community members are encouraged…
Find out more »Family and Friends Weekend
Family and Friends Weekend is an annual event that brings thousands of family members to the University of Maine to reconnect with their Black Bear. This event is for families of all sizes, dynamics, and class years. It is the University’s time to celebrate the fall season in New England, honor our traditions, and enjoy the company of students and their families, faculty and staff, alumni, and members of the extended Black Bear community. Join the University of Maine for…
Find out more »October 2022
Reminder: UMaine to conduct annual emergency communications system test Oct. 4
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Find out more »Annual Emergency Communications System Test — 3–4 p.m. today
The University of Maine will conduct its annual emergency communications system test between 3–4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, complete with the outdoor sirens sounding for several minutes. The sirens are part of UMaine’s multifaceted emergency communications system established in 2007 that allows university safety and communications professionals to use several mechanisms to quickly communicate vital information to the community during emergency situations. When UMaine’s emergency communication system is activated, several notifications occur: A text message is sent to subscribers…
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