Week of Events
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Click here to view the full 2026–27 Academic Year Calendar. Class information is based on full semester classes. MaineStreet provides information on non-standard dated classes. Summer University classes have variable start and end dates; Holidays: Memorial Day, Juneteenth & Independence Day Grading options (audit, graded or pass/fail) on classes may be changed through the add period of […]
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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September 13, 2026 –Magic Globe: Story of the Seasons
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September 13, 2026 –Radiohead: Black Star
Magic Globe: Story of the Seasons
On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She quickly realizes the consequences of what they are going to do, but Edek doesn’t want to let the plan […]
Radiohead: Black Star
The only thing better than exploring the Universe, is doing so with a collection of the most beautiful and cinematic Radiohead songs from their discography! Radiohead: Black Star will take you from the powerful Paranoid Android to the melancholic How to Disappear Completely with stunning visuals and immersive stories. Tickets are $11 for general admission. Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and […]
Monday, September 14, 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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September 16, 2026 –Math Faculty Research Showcase
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September 16, 2026 –Accompanying Strong Emotions with Resonant Language
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September 16, 2026 –The Honors Mindset
Math Faculty Research Showcase
Are you curious about what research math professors work on? Are you a student who is looking for ideas for a thesis or a capstone project? Please join us for a series of short talks from math faculty, highlighting the types of questions that they think about in their research. The talks will be aimed […]
Accompanying Strong Emotions with Resonant Language
Participants will learn practical strategies for helping calm strong emotions in ourselves and others. Together, we’ll delve into verbal and somatic strategies to move away from brittle reactivity and into resilient responsiveness. You will leave this course with an understanding of how neuroscience and resonant language can help strengthen harmony and authentic connection. We will […]
The Honors Mindset
This workshop is designed for incoming Honors students to bridge the gap between their previous academic experience and the demands of university. The session will explore the differences in expectations, workload, and necessary study habits. Students will be encouraged to develop a growth mindset and embrace intellectual curiosity. This session is open to all students […]
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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September 17, 2026 –2026 Constitution Day Lecture
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September 17, 2026 –French Club
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September 17, 2026 –SAT Prep Matters
2026 Constitution Day Lecture
“Stop Calling America An Experiment” America, like a 7th-grade science project, is an experiment. Right? Wrong! This image of America as an experiment crowds out recognition of the many ways the American Founding and its creation of a republican form of government were the antithesis of experimentation, grounding its political and moral principles instead in […]
SAT Prep Matters
Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students practice taking short sections of the test, and are relaxed and well-rested, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself, Smyth has helped […]
Friday, September 18, 2026
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September 18, 2026 –Living Worlds
Living Worlds
Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away. Journey through space and time to examine life as an essential quality of our […]
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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September 19, 2026 –Meditations on Perihelion
Meditations on Perihelion
“Meditations on Perihelion” is an immersive experience featuring full-dome video, music, and live performance by Tom Luther. The work is presented in 7 movements that explore the different possibilities of connections between science and art. It explores the world of science through the world of art by immersing the viewer in 3d visuals and sound. […]
