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SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T090000
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SUMMARY:Chemistry Summer Session Classes
DESCRIPTION:Summer Session classes begin!
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/chemistry-summer-session-classes/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Aubert Hall
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
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SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Forward to the Moon engages audiences in NASA efforts to send both humans and robots to the Moon and Mars. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program\, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo\, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman on the surface of the Moon. Jessica Meir from Caribou\, Maine has been selected as one of the Artemis Mission astronauts and might be the first Mainer on the Moon – learn about it here at the planetarium! \nNarrated by Kari Byron from Crash Test World and Mythbusters. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/forward-to-the-moon-2/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center
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SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Forward to the Moon engages audiences in NASA efforts to send both humans and robots to the Moon and Mars. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program\, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo\, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman on the surface of the Moon. Jessica Meir from Caribou\, Maine has been selected as one of the Artemis Mission astronauts and might be the first Mainer on the Moon – learn about it here at the planetarium! \nNarrated by Kari Byron from Crash Test World and Mythbusters. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/forward-to-the-moon-3/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Jillian Fedarick
DESCRIPTION:Jillian Fedarick\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Science\, will be defending her dissertation titled\, “THE CONSERVATION OF THE YELLOW LAMPMUSSEL (LAMPSILIS CARIOSA) THROUGH A HISTORICAL\, CONTEMPORARY\, AND COMMUNITY FOCUSED LENS.”
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-jillian-fedarick/
LOCATION:Nutting Hall\, 201 Nutting Hall
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
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SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Machias
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Lily Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management\, business planning\, how to get started with a new field\, expertise on a particular subject\, to sharing ideas about research and education efforts. \nWhile Lily has expertise on many subjects\, she is also an excellent person to connect you to the resources you need. Lily can visit your field instead of an office meeting\, however\, developing a field management or business management plan requires focused time at a table with a computer and other\nresources. \n\nApril 14:\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nApril 15:\n\n7:30 AM – 9:00 AM\n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n\n\nMay 12:\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nMay 13:\n\n7:30 AM – 9:00 AM\n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n\n\nAddress: UMaine Machias Science Building Rm 103\, Machias\, ME 04654\nCost: Free\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-machias/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:University of Maine at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Cooking for Crowds in Bangor
DESCRIPTION:Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising\, fellowship\, food pantries or other services 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 table? Join UMaine Extension Laurie Bowen in this workshop on safe food handling designed specifically for volunteers. Participants receive Cooking for Crowds\, a manual specifically designed to volunteer cooks\, a certificate of attendance\, posters\, and an instant read thermometer. This class meets the Good Shepherd Food Bank food safety training requirements. \nLearn up-to-date methods for safely preparing\, handling\, and serving food for large group functions such as soup kitchens\, church functions\, food pantries\, and community fundraisers. \nWorkshops cover the following food safety guidelines: \n\nPlanning and Purchasing\nStoring Food Supplies\nPreparing Food\nTransporting\, Storing and Serving Cooked Foods\nHandling Leftovers\n\nRegister for May 12 Cooking for Crowds Workshop. Registration deadline: May 5\, 2026 \n\nIf you have any special accommodations requests please reach out to Laurie Bowen at 207.942.7396 or 1.800.287.1485 (within Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for an accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however\, all requests will be considered.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/cooking-for-crowds-in-bangor-2/
LOCATION:UMaine Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T193000
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SUMMARY:Somerset County Spring Farm and Garden Series – Vegetable Pest & Weed Management
DESCRIPTION:Please join Nick Rowley for a spring farm and garden series focused on vegetable production topics suitable for the home gardener to the farmer. There will be a total of four sessions\, a mix of classroom lectures and discussion\, and refreshments will be provided. Register for one or all. Attend virtually or in person. \nLearn about common vegetable insects\, diseases\, and weeds and integrated pest management tactics to control them. Maine Board of Pesticide Credits Pending. \nWhen: May 12\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. \nLocation:  Somerset County Cooperative Extension Office\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, Maine 04976 \nOR Virtual: The Zoom link will be available after you register. \nRegistration is required\, and each session is limited to 20 participants. Register for Vegetable Pest and Weed Management here. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, sessions may be moved to a completely virtual format. Questions and accommodation needs can be directed to Nick Rowley\, 207-778-4650 Nicholas.rowley@maine.edu\, and Julie Lajoie\, 207-474-9622 julie.lajoie@maine.edu
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/somerset-county-spring-farm-and-garden-series-vegetable-pest-weed-management/
LOCATION:UMaine Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Cooperative Extension - Somerset County":MAILTO:extension.somerset@maine.edu
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