7 events found.
Week of Events
Sunday, October 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, October 19, 2026
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October 19, 2026 –Beyond “Any Thoughts?” (In-Person)
Beyond “Any Thoughts?” (In-Person)
Simple strategies for better classroom discussions. Good classroom discussions rarely happen by accident. In this interactive session, you’ll experience practical ways to structure discussion, explore strategies for getting more students into the conversation, and consider the skills students need to participate well. You’ll leave with approaches you can adapt to your own courses right away. […]
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026 –You Are the Main Character: Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading
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October 20, 2026 –Title II Course Modification Studio (Hybrid)
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October 20, 2026 –Grants 101
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October 20, 2026 –Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
You Are the Main Character: Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading
In this energizing workshop, we celebrate teachers as the heroes of every literacy story. Blending humor, research and practical strategies, we explore how the science of reading provides the evidence, and the art of teaching brings it to life. Drawing from research in literacy instruction, we empower educators to balance data with creativity, structure with […]
Title II Course Modification Studio (Hybrid)
A hands-on, drop-in co-working space designed for faculty who want dedicated, protected time to work on their course design and digital accessibility updates. Whether you are currently participating in the semester-long Title II program or simply working independently, this space offers peer camaraderie and direct access to instructional design support. Attendance is flexible, attend as […]
Grants 101
This workshop provides information and instruction on how to set-up and use Pivot- a funding opportunity database accessible across UMS- along with general strategies on reading funding calls and proposal writing. Zoom link to event: https://maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/4VWuEFhBTZiGQmZmUZAHvg
Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
Quiet, protected co-working time to make progress on your class prep. Need uninterrupted time to finish course prep, draft rubrics, or get through grading? Teaching Focus Hours offers a dedicated, distraction-free space to turn intention into finished work—right alongside your colleagues. This is a high-focus, low-distraction work session modeled after writing accountability groups. We spend […]
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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October 21, 2026 –What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement
What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement
Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement, legal issues, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. We will provide skills and resources for […]
$250
Thursday, October 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 –Teaching Observation Partnerships
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October 23, 2026 –Teaching is Hard. Come Play. (In-Person)
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October 23, 2026 –Heat Illness Research in Marching Bands
Teaching Observation Partnerships
Having someone observe your class can make you feel vulnerable. But what we hear time and again is that this program is worth it. It’s not about being evaluated—it’s about connecting with colleagues, seeing new possibilities, and focusing on the aspects of teaching you care about most. You decide what you want feedback on and how you want […]
Teaching is Hard. Come Play. (In-Person)
Cards & Camaraderie. Some weeks call for professional development. Some call for coffee, baked goods, and Cards Against Pedagogy (for real!). Join us Friday afternoon for a low-key hour of teaching-inspired gameplay with colleagues who understand the joys, challenges, and occasional absurdities of teaching. No preparation. No deliverables. Just a chance to wrap up the […]
Heat Illness Research in Marching Bands
Dr. Dawn Emerson will be collecting data for a study with the UMaine marching band. Dr . Emerson and her team will be at rehearsal that afternoon assessing hydration, physical activity, environment, and physiological measures. Individuals can talk to participating students about their experience with the study, what they’ve learned, and how the experience has […]
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026 –College of Education and Human Development Alumni and Friends Tailgate
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October 24, 2026 –Rocky Horror Picture Show – with Shadow Cast! (Broadcast)
College of Education and Human Development Alumni and Friends Tailgate
College of Education and Human Development Alumni and Friends Tailgate Date/Time/Location: Oct. 24 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Freshies Tailgating Lot B Description: Join faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of the College of Education and Human Development for food and refreshments at the college’s annual Homecoming tailgate tent. For more information, email coehd@maine.edu.
Rocky Horror Picture Show – with Shadow Cast! (Broadcast)
When clean-cut newly engaged couple Brad and Janet find themselves stranded with a flat tire on a dark and stormy night, they seek refuge in the mysterious castle of the flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter. What follows is a wildly entertaining journey filled with unforgettable characters, outrageous humor, dazzling musical numbers, and plenty of surprises. Featuring iconic […]
