Week of Events
2026 Sheep Shearing School in Belgrade
This two-day workshop is for individuals interested in learning to shear sheep on the producer or professional level. Topics covered during the school include crutching and full-body shearing. Participants must be able to bend for extended periods, lift 50 lbs, and be at least 16 years of age. Minors must be accompanied by a parent […]
National Deadline: Phi Kappa Phi Pioneer Award
Link to full eligibility requirements. Deadline: June 1st, 2026 Recipients notified: August 1st, 2026 Campus contact: Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)
National Deadline: Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
Link to complete eligibility requirements Deadline: June 1st, 2026 Campus Contacts: Scott Delcourt, delcourt@maine.edu (Phi Kappa Phi Campus Advisor) Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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May 31, 2026 –Chemistry Summer Session Classes
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May 31, 2026 –Pollen Palooza at Rogers Farm
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May 31, 2026 –The Met: Live in HD – El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
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May 31, 2026 –H2O – The Cosmic States of Water
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May 31, 2026 –H2O – Cosmic States of Water
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May 31, 2026 –Coldplay: Sky Full of Stars
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May 31, 2026 –Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
Pollen Palooza at Rogers Farm
Explore the fascinating world of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators through hands-on, family-friendly activities. Learn how native plants play a crucial role in supporting pollinators and gain practical ideas for making pollinator-friendly changes in your own yard or community spaces to help create connected pollinator corridors. Enjoy engaging learning stations hosted by community organizations, pollinator-themed […]
The Met: Live in HD – El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego
The Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts […]
H2O – The Cosmic States of Water
H2O – The Cosmic States of Water In the icy northern waters, a little sea otter named Sedna spends her days playing, fishing, and diving with her fellow otters. Sedna dreams of travelling to distant places… And on this day, like every year, she is on the lookout for Toklo, a mercurial and wily cormorant […]
H2O – Cosmic States of Water
In the icy northern waters, a little sea otter named Sedna spends her days playing, fishing, and diving with her fellow otters. Sedna dreams of travelling to distant places… And on this day, like every year, she is on the lookout for Toklo, a mercurial and wily cormorant due back from his long southward migration. […]
Coldplay: Sky Full of Stars
Using the cutting-edge capabilities of the planetarium, Coldplay: A Sky Full of Stars fuses the sounds of energetic rock with stunning and inventive visuals. This musical experience engages audiences in a sensory journey full of innovation, artistry, and imagination set to the pulsating soundtrack of an internationally renowned band. Featuring songs such as Speed of Sound, Clocks, Paradise, Viva […]
Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars
Using the cutting-edge capabilities of the planetarium, Coldplay: A Sky Full of Stars fuses the sounds of energetic rock with stunning and inventive visuals. This musical experience engages audiences in a sensory journey full of innovation, artistry, and imagination set to the pulsating soundtrack of an internationally renowned band. Featuring songs such as Speed of Sound, Clocks, Paradise, Viva […]
Monday, June 1, 2026
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June 1, 2026 –Chemistry Summer Session Classes
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June 1, 2026 –MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature UMaine alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening […]
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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June 2, 2026 –Seafood HACCP Alliance Segment II Course
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June 2, 2026 –Chemistry Summer Session Classes
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June 2, 2026 –MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
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June 2, 2026 –CITL Summer Retreat – A Title II Intensive
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June 2, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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June 2, 2026 –Aquaculture Builders 4-H SPIN Club
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June 2, 2026 –Plant-Based on a Budget in Lisbon Falls
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June 2, 2026 –Growing and Preserving Herbs at Tidewater Farms
Seafood HACCP Alliance Segment II Course
Only 20 spots are available. Participants must have completed Segment I online through Cornell Cooperative Extension no more than nine months before attending this Segment II course with UMaine Extension. More details below. Registration Cost: $200 in Maine, $235 out of state (includes certificate) Refunds will not be available on or after May 27, 2026. Participants will not be […]
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature UMaine alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening […]
CITL Summer Retreat – A Title II Intensive
This year, CITL’s 3-day summer retreat will equip you with foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to ensure your courses meet the Title II federal accessibility requirements. The three days will include dedicated instructional support, informative discussions, content delivery and abundant individual work time. June 2nd-4th | 9:00am – 4:30pm | In-person in Fernald Hall, […]
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]
Aquaculture Builders 4-H SPIN Club
Who: Youth ages 11 – 14 When: Tuesdays – June 2 – July 6, 2026, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm Where: Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center, 491 College Ave, Orono, ME What: The Aquaculture Builders SPIN Club will explore how and why we grow aquatic organisms, like oysters and kelp, but through […]
Plant-Based on a Budget in Lisbon Falls
Want to eat more plant-based food but are worried about the cost? Think vegan or vegetarian cooking is too expensive? Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will learn practical skills and tips for making delicious plant-based meals without breaking the bank. Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Location: UMaine Cooperative Extension, 24 Main […]
Growing and Preserving Herbs at Tidewater Farms
Join Master Food Preserver, Lali Constantino, and Master Gardener Volunteer, Joel Leak, for an engaging, hands-on workshop on growing, harvesting, using, and preserving culinary herbs. Discover how cultivating a kitchen garden not only provides fresh flavors for your meals but also attracts beneficial pollinators to your yard. In this interactive class, you’ll learn practical techniques […]
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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June 3, 2026 –Chemistry Summer Session Classes
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June 3, 2026 –MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
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June 3, 2026 –CITL Summer Retreat – A Title II Intensive
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June 3, 2026 –Cooking for Crowds in Ellsworth
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June 3, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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June 3, 2026 –Dissertation Defense: Guillermo Figueroa-Muñoz
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature UMaine alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening […]
CITL Summer Retreat – A Title II Intensive
This year, CITL’s 3-day summer retreat will equip you with foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to ensure your courses meet the Title II federal accessibility requirements. The three days will include dedicated instructional support, informative discussions, content delivery and abundant individual work time. June 2nd-4th | 9:00am – 4:30pm | In-person in Fernald Hall, […]
Cooking for Crowds in Ellsworth
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 […]
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]
Dissertation Defense: Guillermo Figueroa-Muñoz
Guillermo Figueroa-Muñoz, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, will be defending his dissertation titled ”DISENTANGLING VARIABILITY OF PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) CONTAMINATION IN FISH”. Contact guillermo.figueroa@maine.edu for a zoom link.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
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June 4, 2026 –Chemistry Summer Session Classes
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June 4, 2026 –MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
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June 4, 2026 –CITL Summer Retreat – A Title II Intensive
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June 4, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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June 4, 2026 –Thesis Defense: Aurooba Shafquat
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature UMaine alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening […]
CITL Summer Retreat – A Title II Intensive
This year, CITL’s 3-day summer retreat will equip you with foundational knowledge and practical tools needed to ensure your courses meet the Title II federal accessibility requirements. The three days will include dedicated instructional support, informative discussions, content delivery and abundant individual work time. June 2nd-4th | 9:00am – 4:30pm | In-person in Fernald Hall, […]
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]
Thesis Defense: Aurooba Shafquat
Aurooba Shafquat, a candidate for the Master of Science in Ecology and Environmental Science, will be defending her thesis titled, “Indicators of Environmental Flows: Insights from the Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities in the Willamette Basin.”
Friday, June 5, 2026
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June 5, 2026 –Chemistry Summer Session Classes
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June 5, 2026 –MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
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Virtual EventJune 5, 2026 –Food Safety Webinar Series: Food Adulteration Training
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June 5, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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June 5, 2026 –Thesis Defense: Dustin McCloskey
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June 5, 2026 –Thesis Defense: Willow Grinnell
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June 5, 2026 –Dissertation Defense: Caryl Young
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June 5, 2026 –God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning
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June 5, 2026 –God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter
Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature UMaine alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening […]
Food Safety Webinar Series: Food Adulteration Training
The UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar Series is a monthly, expert-led educational series focused on practical food safety, regulatory compliance, and product innovation across the food system. Sessions cover topics such as electronic record-keeping, workforce training, chemical safety, food adulteration prevention, seafood pathogen detection, audit readiness, product development, environmental air quality, and alternative protein innovations. […]
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]
Thesis Defense: Dustin McCloskey
Dustin McCloskey, a candidate for the Master of Science in Forest Resources, will be defending his thesis titled, “Adaptability Outcomes and Practitioner Approval of Conventional and Climate-Adaptive Silviculture in Northern Conifer Forests”. Please contact dustin.mccloskey@maine.edu for a Zoom link.
Thesis Defense: Willow Grinnell
Willow Grinnell, a candidate for the Master of Science in SMS Marine Policy, will be defending her thesis titled, “Locating Local Seafood on the Lunch Tray: A Maine Sea to School Analysis”. Please contact willow.grinnell@maine.edu for a Zoom link.
Dissertation Defense: Caryl Young
Caryl Young, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, will be defending her dissertation titled ”A Humanized Mouse Model for PACS1 Syndrome: Phenotypic Characterization and Comparative Evaluation of Therapeutic Strategies”. Please email caryl.young@maine.edu for a Zoom link.
God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning
Since the dawn of humanity, we have looked up to the skies in search of meaning. Even today, the mysteries of the cosmos inspire many of our most profound questions: Who are we? Why are we here? How did all of this come to be? God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning explores our oldest questions, offers exciting new possibilities, […]
God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning
Since the dawn of humanity, we have looked up to the skies in search of meaning. Even today, the mysteries of the cosmos inspire many of our most profound questions: Who are we? Why are we here? How did all of this come to be? God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning explores our oldest questions, offers […]
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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June 6, 2026 –Chemistry Summer Session Classes
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June 6, 2026 –Mid-coast Wild Blueberry Field Day
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June 6, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
Mid-coast Wild Blueberry Field Day
Join us for a day of organic and conventional research-based knowledge on wild blueberries. Stay tuned for more information! Click Here to Register for the Wild Blueberry Field Day or by contacting Mary Michaud at mary.michaud@maine.edu, 207.581.3175.
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]
