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SUMMARY:Halloween: Celestial Origins
DESCRIPTION:Vampires\, Witches\, Goblins\, and other spooky creatures!  What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating\, costumes\, or something more…  Be it ghoulish or ghostly\, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Experience the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.”  From Celtic roots around the harvest and bonfires to modern celebrations\, see why the night is celebrated as one of spirits from beyond and sweet treats!   See how Samhain\, and All Saints Day would eventually transform into Halloween. Traverse the night sky and learn what planets\, constellations\, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. A fun filled program for the whole family! \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/halloween-celestial-origins-6/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
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CREATED:20250901T043552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T145123Z
UID:10003109-1759680000-1759683600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Monster Mash: A Halloween Spooktacular!
DESCRIPTION:You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour! Take your “Spooky Scary Skeletons” out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long “Monster Mash”!  We will “Put a Spell on You” for the entire month of October with a menacing myriad of modern and classic Halloween tunes set to planetarium visuals that will surely haunt the very depths of your soul!  Muahahahaha! \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit content\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \n \n 
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/monster-mash-a-halloween-spooktacular-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T190000
DTSTAMP:20250923T230642Z
CREATED:20250923T230642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T230642Z
UID:10003779-1759683600-1759690800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Gala – Live from Laurel Canyon presents James & Joni
DESCRIPTION:California Dreamin’ Gala\nStep into a golden West Coast evening on the third floor of the Collins Center for the Arts for a celebration filled with laid-back California flavors\, creative food stations\, and refreshing cocktails. We’ll toast our award winners before heading downstairs for the concert. \nA Night of Laurel Canyon Music\nFollowing the gala\, enjoy Live from Laurel Canyon presents James & Joni—a heartfelt tribute to the iconic music of James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. \nDress the Part\nChannel the spirit of the 70s—think groovy\, California-inspired style with a relaxed flair. Whether you go boho chic\, retro glam\, or add just a touch of vintage cool\, you’ll fit right in. (Please skip the perfume!) \nTickets & Details\nThis event is a $50 add-on to your concert ticket. Gala admission includes access to all food stations and an open bar reception. \nWant help with your tickets? Call our box office\, and we’ll be happy to assist. 581-ARTS (2787) \nArrive early\, enjoy the evening\, and let the music carry you to Laurel Canyon. \nGet Tickets Here.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/gala-live-from-laurel-canyon-presents-james-joni/
LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20250818T233540Z
CREATED:20250818T233540Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: "The Teaching Portfolio: 45 years of Printmaking at the University of Maine"
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Art’s Lord Hall Gallery will host the exhibition The Teaching Portfolio: 45 Years of Printmaking at the University of Maine from August 27-October 24\, 2025. A public reception will take place on September 26th from 5-7pm. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend. \nThe Teaching Portfolio is a collection of fine art working proofs and finished prints created in the UMaine printmaking studio by students\, alumni\, faculty\, and visiting artists. Covering a time span of 45 years\, under the direction of printmaking Professor Susan Groce\, this portfolio represents an impressive overview of the direction and growth of print media and the University of Maine printmaking studio program – from traditional materials and processes to the safer and greener processes and the incorporation of new technologies. The portfolio includes Collagraphs\, Etchings and Acrylic Resist Etchings\, Photopolymer Intaglio-Type Etchings\, Lithography\, Relief Printing\, Water-Based Screen Printing\, and Monoprints\, as well as prints made through the Printmaking Artist Residency Program and Student Portfolio Exchanges. This exhibition represents a small portion of the Portfolio\, as curated by Professor Susan Groce and Director of Galleries Diana Baumbach. \nQuestions about the exhibition can be directed to Director of Galleries Diana Baumbach at diana.baumbach@maine.edu Additional information about the Printmaking at the University of Maine is available at https://umaine.edu/art/printmaking/. Please visit Lord Hall Gallery’s Instagram\, @ umaine_lordhallgallery. Additional support for this event was provided by the McGillicuddy Humanities Center.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/exhibition-the-teaching-portfolio-45-years-of-printmaking-at-the-university-of-maine/2025-10-06/
LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Art and McGillicuddy Humanities Center":MAILTO:diana.baumbach@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T120000
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SUMMARY:UMaine National Science Foundation Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informational session on UMaine’s National Science Foundation\, Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)\, E-RISE and E-CORE awarded projects. \nE-CORE- Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: “Maine-SMART“\, or Strengthening Maine’s Research Ecosystem and Pathways Through Strategic Capacity Building\, will support more than 200 early career faculty and 2\,500 undergraduate students at colleges across Maine\, and an additional 120 educators and 9\,000 K–12 students. The new program seeks to foster collaboration between the state’s leading voices and institutions through new K–12 and collegiate curricula\, outreach\, development and coordination efforts.  Shane Moeykens\, Maine EPSCoR director and PI of Maine-SMART \nE-RISE: Research Incubators for STEM Excellence Research Infrastructure Improvement: “Maine-Forest“\,  or Forest-Based Opportunities for Resilient Economy\, Sustainability\, and Technology\, is a multiyear\, statewide effort that will help transform the state’s forest-based economy by integrating new knowledge on the forest with emerging products and rural communities is essential for future climate-smart progress in Maine. Aaron Weiskittel\, professor of forest biometrics and modeling\, director of the Center for Research on Sustainable Forests and the project’s lead investigator. \nClick Here to Register and Receive the Zoom Link
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/ums-riss-nsf-epscor-e-core-e-rise-4/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T130000
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CREATED:20250801T174101Z
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UID:10003242-1759752000-1759755600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:RISS- NSF EPSCoR: E-CORE & E-RISE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informational session on UMaine’s National Science Foundation\, Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)\, E-RISE and E-CORE awarded projects. \nE-CORE- Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: “Maine-SMART“\, or Strengthening Maine’s Research Ecosystem and Pathways Through Strategic Capacity Building\, will support more than 200 early career faculty and 2\,500 undergraduate students at colleges across Maine\, and an additional 120 educators and 9\,000 K–12 students. The new program seeks to foster collaboration between the state’s leading voices and institutions through new K–12 and collegiate curricula\, outreach\, development and coordination efforts.  Shane Moeykens\, Maine EPSCoR director and PI of Maine-SMART \nE-RISE: Research Incubators for STEM Excellence Research Infrastructure Improvement: “Maine-Forest“\,  or Forest-Based Opportunities for Resilient Economy\, Sustainability\, and Technology\, is a multiyear\, statewide effort that will help transform the state’s forest-based economy by integrating new knowledge on the forest with emerging products and rural communities is essential for future climate-smart progress in Maine. Aaron Weiskittel\, professor of forest biometrics and modeling\, director of the Center for Research on Sustainable Forests and the project’s lead investigator. \nClick Here to Register and Receive the Zoom Link
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/ums-riss-nsf-epscor-e-core-e-rise/
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T160000
DTSTAMP:20250805T210754Z
CREATED:20250805T210754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T210754Z
UID:10002816-1759762800-1759766400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Talk - One Climate Future: From Plan to Progress
DESCRIPTION:The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall\, UMaine\, Orono. \n\nVirtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information\n\nSpeaker: Katie Tims\, Sustainability Associate\, City of Portland’s Sustainability Office \nOne Climate Future is the City of Portland’s climate action and adaptation plan; it is more than just a document\, it’s our City’s roadmap to a more sustainable and resilient future. Portland’s ongoing efforts include everything from reducing our carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy to equipping our community with the resources to adapt to a changing climate. Hear about the tangible steps the City of Portland is taking\, the challenges they’re addressing\, and the collaborative efforts underway to achieve Portland’s ambitious climate goals. \nKatie Tims is a Sustainability Associate at the City of Portland’s Sustainability Office. She implements programs to decarbonize and improve energy efficiency in municipal\, commercial\, and residential buildings\, helping the city achieve its One Climate Future goals. A Maine native and UMaine alumna\, where she contributed to a sustainability research team at the UMaine Mitchell Center focused on engaging stakeholders across the state in the effort to reduce food waste. Before joining the city\, she worked for UMaine Cooperative Extension\, conducting agricultural research\, and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection\, assisting municipalities and businesses with waste management.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/talk-one-climate-future-from-plan-to-progress/
LOCATION:Norman Smith Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T191500
DTSTAMP:20250915T222858Z
CREATED:20250915T222858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T222858Z
UID:10003215-1759773600-1759778100@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series: Passion\, Patience & Product: Starting a Native Plant Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar exploring three essential pillars of running a successful native plant nursery: passion\, patience\, and product. We’ll dive into the practical\, logistical\, and personal aspects of starting and sustaining a nursery business\, including day to day operations. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach\, this session will offer valuable guidance\, real-world considerations\, and inspiration drawn from hands-on experience. \nRegister Online: Passion\, Patience & Product: Starting a Native Plant Nursery \nRegistration is required; sliding scale fee options are available. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Rebecca Gray at 207.356.1348 or extension.gardening@maine.edu. \nAbout the Speaker\nIvonne Vazquez is the owner of Bas Rouge Farm and Forge\, a native plant nursery in Orono\, Maine. She is also a former Master Gardener Volunteer\, Registered Maine Guide\, hobby naturalist\, writer\, photographer and Blacksmith. Ivonne holds certificates in Sustainable Landscape & Garden Management\, Permaculture Design and recently earned Certification as a Green Infrastructure Practitioner through the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP)\, an ANSI accredited program. She sits on the Board of Directors of the Maine School Garden Network\, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and Fedco Seeds. \n 
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/commercial-horticulture-webinar-series-passion-patience-product-starting-a-native-plant-nursery/
LOCATION:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/commercial-horticulture-webinar-series-passion-patience-product-starting-a-native-plant-nursery/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T190000
DTSTAMP:20250923T230406Z
CREATED:20250923T230406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T230406Z
UID:10003776-1759777200-1759777200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Whose Live Anyway?
DESCRIPTION:The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles\, Greg Proops\, Jeff B. Davis\, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones\, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach. All ages are welcomed\, but please note that some “PG-13” language will be used during the performance.  Tickets are $62-$72 fees included \nBuy Tickets Here.  \n\nPlease note: Certain productions\, including this one\, are not presented by the CCA\, the University of Maine\, or the UMaine System.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/whose-live-anyway/
LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTSTAMP:20250818T233540Z
CREATED:20250818T233540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T233540Z
UID:10002957-1759795200-1759881599@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Exhibition: "The Teaching Portfolio: 45 years of Printmaking at the University of Maine"
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Art’s Lord Hall Gallery will host the exhibition The Teaching Portfolio: 45 Years of Printmaking at the University of Maine from August 27-October 24\, 2025. A public reception will take place on September 26th from 5-7pm. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend. \nThe Teaching Portfolio is a collection of fine art working proofs and finished prints created in the UMaine printmaking studio by students\, alumni\, faculty\, and visiting artists. Covering a time span of 45 years\, under the direction of printmaking Professor Susan Groce\, this portfolio represents an impressive overview of the direction and growth of print media and the University of Maine printmaking studio program – from traditional materials and processes to the safer and greener processes and the incorporation of new technologies. The portfolio includes Collagraphs\, Etchings and Acrylic Resist Etchings\, Photopolymer Intaglio-Type Etchings\, Lithography\, Relief Printing\, Water-Based Screen Printing\, and Monoprints\, as well as prints made through the Printmaking Artist Residency Program and Student Portfolio Exchanges. This exhibition represents a small portion of the Portfolio\, as curated by Professor Susan Groce and Director of Galleries Diana Baumbach. \nQuestions about the exhibition can be directed to Director of Galleries Diana Baumbach at diana.baumbach@maine.edu Additional information about the Printmaking at the University of Maine is available at https://umaine.edu/art/printmaking/. Please visit Lord Hall Gallery’s Instagram\, @ umaine_lordhallgallery. Additional support for this event was provided by the McGillicuddy Humanities Center.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/exhibition-the-teaching-portfolio-45-years-of-printmaking-at-the-university-of-maine/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Art and McGillicuddy Humanities Center":MAILTO:diana.baumbach@maine.edu
GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
DTSTAMP:20250916T190407Z
CREATED:20250916T190407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T190407Z
UID:10003230-1759860000-1759863600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Banned Books Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested about why and how books get banned? Join Fogler Library’s librarians for a guided group discussion on this topic. Snacks will be provided. \nRegister here! Note that space is limited and registration is required.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/banned-books-workshop/
LOCATION:Fogler Library\, The Salon\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T191500
DTSTAMP:20250820T193023Z
CREATED:20250820T193023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T193023Z
UID:10003005-1759860000-1759864500@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Gardening Webinar Series: Growing Native Plants from Seed
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will review how to grow native plants from seed\, focusing on easy to grow native perennials suited for Maine gardens. We’ll guide you through the process\, from sowing seeds to transplanting seedlings\, using straightforward techniques that any gardener can apply. Topics will include seed sowing methods\, protecting your seeds and young plants from critters\, and dividing perennials in the spring. Ideal for gardeners who are new to starting native plants from seed. \nSpeaker: Pamela Hargest \nBio: \nPamela Hargest provides technical assistance to home\, school\, and community gardeners through a variety of educational programs designed to build horticultural skills and support individual goals. As the Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator in Cumberland County\, she works closely with volunteers and community partners to develop educational initiatives that promote sustainable\, environmentally friendly gardening practices grounded in research-based information. Pamela also manages the UMaine Gardens at Tidewater Farm\, a public garden and teaching site located in Falmouth. \nRegistration is required with a sliding scale program fee for each webinar. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for a webinar. \nAll sessions will be recorded unless otherwise noted\, and shared with participants in about a week following the event. If you are unable to attend the live session\, but would like to receive the recording and a resource list\, please register. \nRegister Here for Growing Native Plants from Seed
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/fall-gardening-webinar-series-growing-native-plants-from-seed/
LOCATION:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/fall-gardening-webinar-series-growing-native-plants-from-seed/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20250818T233540Z
CREATED:20250818T233540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T233540Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: "The Teaching Portfolio: 45 years of Printmaking at the University of Maine"
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Art’s Lord Hall Gallery will host the exhibition The Teaching Portfolio: 45 Years of Printmaking at the University of Maine from August 27-October 24\, 2025. A public reception will take place on September 26th from 5-7pm. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend. \nThe Teaching Portfolio is a collection of fine art working proofs and finished prints created in the UMaine printmaking studio by students\, alumni\, faculty\, and visiting artists. Covering a time span of 45 years\, under the direction of printmaking Professor Susan Groce\, this portfolio represents an impressive overview of the direction and growth of print media and the University of Maine printmaking studio program – from traditional materials and processes to the safer and greener processes and the incorporation of new technologies. The portfolio includes Collagraphs\, Etchings and Acrylic Resist Etchings\, Photopolymer Intaglio-Type Etchings\, Lithography\, Relief Printing\, Water-Based Screen Printing\, and Monoprints\, as well as prints made through the Printmaking Artist Residency Program and Student Portfolio Exchanges. This exhibition represents a small portion of the Portfolio\, as curated by Professor Susan Groce and Director of Galleries Diana Baumbach. \nQuestions about the exhibition can be directed to Director of Galleries Diana Baumbach at diana.baumbach@maine.edu Additional information about the Printmaking at the University of Maine is available at https://umaine.edu/art/printmaking/. Please visit Lord Hall Gallery’s Instagram\, @ umaine_lordhallgallery. Additional support for this event was provided by the McGillicuddy Humanities Center.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/exhibition-the-teaching-portfolio-45-years-of-printmaking-at-the-university-of-maine/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Art and McGillicuddy Humanities Center":MAILTO:diana.baumbach@maine.edu
GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20250918T235503Z
CREATED:20250918T235503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235503Z
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SUMMARY:German Table
DESCRIPTION:German Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of Maine and the community interested in improving their German conversation.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/german-table/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20250821T173846Z
CREATED:20250821T173846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T173846Z
UID:10003344-1759924800-1759928400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Community Partnerships and Broader Impacts/ORD PD Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us to for a special presentation on increasing the broader impacts of your research through community partnerships; with special guests from UMaine’s Portland Gateway (Pips Veazey-Director) and the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions (Faculty Fellow; Assoc. Professor of Economics). Learn more about their mission\, pd opportunities\, support services\, and the broad scope of their impactful work; as they share insights and expertise on: building and managing partnerships\, developing reciprocal goals\, ensuring active and engaged partner-voice throughout\, broader impacts\, and more. \nClick Here to Register and Receive the Zoom Link
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/pd-community-partnerships-and-broader-impacts-2/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20250821T173846Z
CREATED:20250821T173846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T173846Z
UID:10003452-1759924800-1759928400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Community Partnerships and Broader Impacts/ORD PD Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us to for a special presentation on increasing the broader impacts of your research through community partnerships; with special guests from UMaine’s Portland Gateway (Pips Veazey-Director) and the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions (Faculty Fellow; Assoc. Professor of Economics). Learn more about their mission\, pd opportunities\, support services\, and the broad scope of their impactful work; as they share insights and expertise on: building and managing partnerships\, developing reciprocal goals\, ensuring active and engaged partner-voice throughout\, broader impacts\, and more. \nClick Here to Register and Receive the Zoom Link
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/pd-community-partnerships-and-broader-impacts-2-2/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260219T210932Z
CREATED:20250917T172414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210932Z
UID:10003362-1759924800-1759928400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:French Table
DESCRIPTION:French Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of Maine and the community interested in improving their French conversation.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/french-table/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20250924T183811Z
CREATED:20250924T183811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T183811Z
UID:10003833-1759924800-1759932000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Do & Discover Pop-Up Tour at Page Farm and Home Museum
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids this fall? Join us for a Pop-up program on Wednesday\, October 8. The Do & Discover is a fun hunt for clues through the Museum’s four buildings and 18 of our exhibits. The program includes challenge activities\, bartering activities\, and lots of hands-on fun. The event is free\, with free admission to the Museum and plenty of free parking. This program is suitable for all ages. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/do-discover-pop-up-tour-at-page-farm-and-home-museum/
LOCATION:Page Farm and Home Museum\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="Page Farm and Home Museum":MAILTO:pagemuseum@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T182329Z
CREATED:20260804T182329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T182329Z
UID:10012759-1759935600-1759942800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Disability as a Multivalent Construct: Diagnosis\, Identity\, and Environment in the Representation of Disabled Realities
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: This presentation highlights the many different ways that disability is conceptualized in social sciences research. By highlighting variations in both definition and operationalization of the term “disability” and related constructs\, it becomes clear that disability is part of a complex web of meaning with clear implications both for daily life and for academic research. Moreover\, by demonstrating the varying ways we can and should conceptualize disability\, this presentation will highlight how inattention to various facets of disability experience can be understood as a key feature of normal social science. The presentation closes by arguing that this inattention has real and lasting consequences for how and when disabled people can receive diagnoses\, think about disability as a feature of their identity\, and experience constructed environments. \nPresenter Bio: Ezekiel “Zeke” Kimball is Professor and Dean of the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development. Dr. Kimball’s research focuses on how to create the conditions for student success in PK-20 education systems. He is a leading expert on disability identity development\, postsecondary STEM learning environments\, and how academia leverages scholarly knowledge for social impact. Dr. Kimball’s research has resulted in 2 books and more than 75 journal articles and book chapters. His work has been supported by organizations such as  the National Science Foundation\, Spencer Foundation\, U.S. Department of Education\, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Dr. Kimball is a past editor of the  Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/disability-as-a-multivalent-construct-diagnosis-identity-and-environment-in-the-representation-of-disabled-realities/
LOCATION:ME
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20250818T233540Z
CREATED:20250818T233540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T233540Z
UID:10002963-1759968000-1760054399@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Exhibition: "The Teaching Portfolio: 45 years of Printmaking at the University of Maine"
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Art’s Lord Hall Gallery will host the exhibition The Teaching Portfolio: 45 Years of Printmaking at the University of Maine from August 27-October 24\, 2025. A public reception will take place on September 26th from 5-7pm. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend. \nThe Teaching Portfolio is a collection of fine art working proofs and finished prints created in the UMaine printmaking studio by students\, alumni\, faculty\, and visiting artists. Covering a time span of 45 years\, under the direction of printmaking Professor Susan Groce\, this portfolio represents an impressive overview of the direction and growth of print media and the University of Maine printmaking studio program – from traditional materials and processes to the safer and greener processes and the incorporation of new technologies. The portfolio includes Collagraphs\, Etchings and Acrylic Resist Etchings\, Photopolymer Intaglio-Type Etchings\, Lithography\, Relief Printing\, Water-Based Screen Printing\, and Monoprints\, as well as prints made through the Printmaking Artist Residency Program and Student Portfolio Exchanges. This exhibition represents a small portion of the Portfolio\, as curated by Professor Susan Groce and Director of Galleries Diana Baumbach. \nQuestions about the exhibition can be directed to Director of Galleries Diana Baumbach at diana.baumbach@maine.edu Additional information about the Printmaking at the University of Maine is available at https://umaine.edu/art/printmaking/. Please visit Lord Hall Gallery’s Instagram\, @ umaine_lordhallgallery. Additional support for this event was provided by the McGillicuddy Humanities Center.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/exhibition-the-teaching-portfolio-45-years-of-printmaking-at-the-university-of-maine/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Art and McGillicuddy Humanities Center":MAILTO:diana.baumbach@maine.edu
GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T123000
DTSTAMP:20251006T191549Z
CREATED:20251006T191549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T191549Z
UID:10003898-1760007600-1760013000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:AI Essentials Series for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Join the Maine Graduate and Professional Center every Thursday for “The AI-Powered Workplace: AI Essentials Series”. These 90-minute online workshops are designed with busy professionals in mind\, providing the practical skills and confidence to use AI to work smarter\, faster\, and more creatively. \n\nHands-on and beginner friendly.\nFor professionals across industries\, including academia\, research\, business\, nonprofit\, and government.\nLearn to use the most popular tools\, including ChatGPT\, Google Gemini\, Microsoft Copilot\, and more.\n\nThursdays\, October 2 to November 13\n11:00 AM–12:30 PM\nLive on Zoom\n$25 per session – Join one or attend them all!
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/ai-essentials-series-for-professionals/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Graduate & Professional Center":MAILTO:mainecenter@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000
DTSTAMP:20250917T170557Z
CREATED:20250917T170557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T170557Z
UID:10003254-1760011200-1760014800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Spanish Table
DESCRIPTION:Spanish Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of Maine and the community interested in improving their Spanish conversation.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/spanish-table/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000
DTSTAMP:20250814T221528Z
CREATED:20250814T221528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T221528Z
UID:10002846-1760025600-1760031000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Family STEM Clubs – Series 1 in Lisbon Falls
DESCRIPTION:4-H Youth Development Program in Androscoggin and Sagadahoc counties\, a part of University of Maine Cooperative Extension\, will offer two\, 4-week Family STEM Club sessions this fall at the UMaine Extension office\, 24 Main Street in Lisbon Falls. \nFamilies will engage in hands-on STEM projects together\, with opportunities for adults to lead the activities with support from 4-H staff. Adults interested in learning how 4-H clubs operate and youth interested in joining 4-H are encouraged to attend. \nSeries 1 will be offered on Thursdays\, September 18 through October 9. Series 2 will be offered on Thursdays\, October 30 through November 20. All sessions will meet from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Youth must be ages 5 to 11 and a resident of Androscoggin or Sagadahoc County to participate. \nParticipation is free however space is limited. Register on the program webpage by Thursday\, September 11 for Series 1 and Thursday\, October 23 for Series 2. If you need a reasonable accommodation or have additional questions\, contact Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Counties 4-H staff at laura.personette@maine.edu or 207.353.5550.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/4-h-family-stem-clubs-series-1-in-lisbon-falls/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:UMaine Cooperative Extension: Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties\, 24 Main Street\, Lisbon Falls\, ME\, 04252\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="UMaine Cooperative Extension- Androscoggin and Sagadahoc Counties":MAILTO:extension.andsag@maine.edu
GEO:43.9971056;-70.060448
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20250828T221156Z
CREATED:20250828T221156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T221156Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Duo
DESCRIPTION:Longtime music faculty members Phillip (piano) and Noreen (cello) Silver come together for another of their eagerly anticipated performances. An evening of beautiful music awaits! \nOctober 9\, Minsky Recital Hall\, 7:30 PM. Admission is free!
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/silver-duo-3/
LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20250818T233540Z
CREATED:20250818T233540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T233540Z
UID:10002966-1760054400-1760140799@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Exhibition: "The Teaching Portfolio: 45 years of Printmaking at the University of Maine"
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Art’s Lord Hall Gallery will host the exhibition The Teaching Portfolio: 45 Years of Printmaking at the University of Maine from August 27-October 24\, 2025. A public reception will take place on September 26th from 5-7pm. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend. \nThe Teaching Portfolio is a collection of fine art working proofs and finished prints created in the UMaine printmaking studio by students\, alumni\, faculty\, and visiting artists. Covering a time span of 45 years\, under the direction of printmaking Professor Susan Groce\, this portfolio represents an impressive overview of the direction and growth of print media and the University of Maine printmaking studio program – from traditional materials and processes to the safer and greener processes and the incorporation of new technologies. The portfolio includes Collagraphs\, Etchings and Acrylic Resist Etchings\, Photopolymer Intaglio-Type Etchings\, Lithography\, Relief Printing\, Water-Based Screen Printing\, and Monoprints\, as well as prints made through the Printmaking Artist Residency Program and Student Portfolio Exchanges. This exhibition represents a small portion of the Portfolio\, as curated by Professor Susan Groce and Director of Galleries Diana Baumbach. \nQuestions about the exhibition can be directed to Director of Galleries Diana Baumbach at diana.baumbach@maine.edu Additional information about the Printmaking at the University of Maine is available at https://umaine.edu/art/printmaking/. Please visit Lord Hall Gallery’s Instagram\, @ umaine_lordhallgallery. Additional support for this event was provided by the McGillicuddy Humanities Center.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/exhibition-the-teaching-portfolio-45-years-of-printmaking-at-the-university-of-maine/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Art and McGillicuddy Humanities Center":MAILTO:diana.baumbach@maine.edu
GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T153000
DTSTAMP:20251031T145034Z
CREATED:20250730T185738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T145034Z
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SUMMARY:Practical Public Speaking: From Fear to Success
DESCRIPTION:If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce\, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Visit our Harold Alfond Center Workforce Development Funding page for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Description\n\n\n\nDo your knees turn to jelly when it’s your turn to speak? Does your mind transform everything you thought you knew into a jumbled mess? Do you intentionally avoid uncomfortable communication situations? Public speaking may not come naturally to many of us\, but with the right support and training\, it can be developed. Improving your public speaking skills not only benefits your business but also benefits you personally. \nUsing highlights of Tom Dowd’s Gold Medal award-winning book “From Fear to Success:  A Practical Public-Speaking Guide”\, you will: \n\nLearn how to relieve the stress of speaking to a crowd\nBecome skilled in speaking with notes\, without notes and using slides\nLearn how to think quickly\, speak logically and engage your audience\nLearn how to summarize by using analogies and short stories\nUnderstand the importance of preparation\, personal stories and mental and physical insight on reducing anxiety and increasing confidence\n\nMost importantly\, you will learn how to become influential in achieving your goals and your audience’s goals. \n*All participants will be given a free copy of Tom Dowd’s “From Fear to Success:  A Practical Public-Speaking Guide.” \n\n\n\nProgram Benefits\n\nIncrease your public speaking skills (with and without notes or slides)\nUnderstand the power of storytelling to increase audience engagement\nLearn how to think quickly\, speak logically and influence your audience\nRecognize key stress drivers and learn how to use them to your advantage\nRedefine public speaking to positively influence your everyday life\n\nTopics Covered\n\nPrepared presentation methods\n\nDefining public speaking\nUnderstanding your anxious symptoms\nAdapting to your audience\nMaking your message stick\nBeing an engaged listener\nBalancing content with delivery\nIncorporating personal stories\n\n\nReducing anxiety and increasing confidence\n\nMental and physical preparation\nPreparation methods\, tools and techniques\n\n\nImpromptu speaking\n\nMaximizing your ability to think and speak on the fly\n\n\n\nWho Should Enroll\nWe are surrounded by public speaking opportunities. This program is designed to benefit anyone who wants to improve their public speaking skills\, especially: \n\nBusiness leaders\nEducators\nManagers\nMunicipal employees\nNonprofit workers\nReligious leaders\nResearchers\nEmployees working from home\nAnyone who has ever had a conversation with anyone else\n\nNot sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu and we can help you figure it out. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis was a great Public Speaking course. The facilitator kept everyone engaged. It was fun\, informative and challenging.\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical Public Speaking 2024 participant\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI appreciate Tom’s skill\, knowledge\, and passion pertaining to his subject matter.\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical Public Speaking 2024 participant\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Details\nInstructor\n\n\n\nTom Dowd (DTM)\n(he/him/his)\nPresenter Tom Dowd (also known as “Transformation Tom”!) received a communications degree from the University of Delaware. He is a prize-winning speaker\, and an award-winning and Amazon best-selling author\, trainer and coach. As a member of Toastmasters International\, Dowd exhibits consistent success in speech competitions and achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster status in 2015. Dowd utilized his 25+ years of experience in the financial and customer service industry to start Thomas Dowd Professional Development and Coaching\, LLC\, where he helps people creatively find their own paths to success. \n\n\n\nProgram Dates and Times\nOctober 10\, 2025\n9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nRegister Online\nNotify me when new dates are available\nModality\nThis program will be offered in person at the UMA Augusta campus. \nProgram Fee\n$225\n(snack and lunch are included in registration)\nMaine Community Foundation Scholarship Resources \nClass Capacity\n\n20 participants\n\nEvidence of learning\n\n\n\n\nCertificates\nCertificates of Completion available upon request. \nContinuing Education Units\n6 hours / .6 CEUs \nIf you’d like to receive CEUs for participating in this course\, please note this during your registration. \nLearn more about Continuing Education Units \n\n\n\n\nDigital Badges\n\n\n\nSuccessful completion of this course satisfies the learning requirements for the University of Maine System Oral Communication Badge. \nLearn more about Education Design Lab’s Skill Badges \n\n\n\n\nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/practical-public-speaking-from-fear-to-success-6/
LOCATION:University of Maine at Augusta\, 46 University Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330-9488\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T140000
DTSTAMP:20250924T002103Z
CREATED:20250924T002103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T002103Z
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SUMMARY:Fermentation Friday - October 10 - Cultured Dairy
DESCRIPTION:Fermentation Friday takes place at the University of Maine in Orono. During Fermentation Friday\, held at the UMaine Food Lab in Hitchner Hall\, participants cook\, create\, share\, and connect. Using recipes as starting points\, we explore fermentation\, storytelling\, food rescue\, and local food systems. Over the past four semesters\, we have hosted authors and chefs who have enriched our sessions with their expertise. \nOctober 10 – Cultured Dairy\nOctober 24 – All Hallowed Bagels & Spooky Spreads\nNovember 7 – Cozy Drinks & Cookies\nNovember 21 – Fermented Fixin’s\nDecember 5 – Festive Ferments \nAt the heart of the Fermentation Friday program is a commitment to foster deep connections. We strive to provide hands-on experiences that empower individuals to ferment and share stories while learning through observation\, exploration\, and reflection on our human relationship with microbes. \nFermentation Friday ​i​s a cross-disciplinary space\, and it is our hope that it will ​​spark curiosity in ​the exciting emerging sciences that depart from our understanding of fermentation processes​.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/fermentation-friday-9/
LOCATION:UMaine Food Lab\, Hitchner Hall
CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Brainerd":MAILTO:jessica.brainerd@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T160000
DTSTAMP:20250922T190656Z
CREATED:20250922T190656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T190656Z
UID:10003723-1760104800-1760112000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Women's Ice Hockey vs. Saint Anselm College
DESCRIPTION:For full schedule\, click here.
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/womens-ice-hockey-vs-saint-anselm-college/
LOCATION:Harold Alfond Sports Arena\, Orono\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Athletics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20251007T203312Z
CREATED:20251007T203312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T203312Z
UID:10003949-1760112000-1760115600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:UMaine Marks 50th Anniversary of Rudy Vallée Day with Stein Song on Fogler Steps
DESCRIPTION:This Friday\, the University of Maine will celebrate a special milestone: the 50th anniversary of Rudy Vallée Day. To honor the occasion\, UMaine’s Traditions Societies\, the Senior Skulls Society\, All Maine Women\, Sophomore Owls\, and Sophomore Eagles\, will gather on the front steps of Fogler Library to lead the campus in a rousing performance of the “Maine Stein Song” at 4pm. \nThe event brings together a tradition that has united generations of Black Bears: singing the Stein Song\, the only college song to ever top the national music charts. Rudy Vallée\, a UMaine student in the 1920s\, brought the tune to the world when he recorded it in 1929. His performance turned a local fight song into a national hit and made him one of America’s biggest entertainers. \nThe State of Maine proclaimed the first Rudy Vallée Day in 1975\, when Vallée returned to Orono for his 50th class reunion. Fifty years later\, students will once again honor his legacy by singing on Fogler’s steps — a fitting backdrop\, since the library also houses UMaine’s Stein Collection\, a tribute to the song’s history. \nEvent Details:\nWhat: 50th Anniversary Rudy Vallée Day – Maine Stein Song Celebration \nWhen: Friday\, October 10\, 2025 at 4pm \nWhere: Steps of Fogler Library\, University of Maine\, Orono \nWho: Senior Skull Society\, All Maine Women\, students\, alumni\, and local community \n“This is about more than just a song\,” said a Senior Skull member helping to organize the performance. “It’s about the traditions that bring UMaine together. Generations of students have sung the Stein Song at games\, rallies\, and reunions – now it’s our turn to carry it forward.” \nAll students\, alumni\, and community members are invited to attend\, join in the singing\, and celebrate UMaine pride. After the performance\, visitors are welcome to stop inside Fogler to view the historic Nelson B. Jones Stein Collection. \nFor more information and any questions\, please contact Jasper Makowski at jasper.makowski@maine.edu
URL:https://umaine.edu/calendar/event/umaine-marks-50th-anniversary-of-rudy-vallee-day-with-stein-song-on-fogler-steps/
LOCATION:Fogler Library
CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T200000
DTSTAMP:20251031T145111Z
CREATED:20250901T041008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T145111Z
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SUMMARY:Phantom of the Universe
DESCRIPTION:From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent universe\, and the nearly mile-deep descent to an underground experiment\, Phantom of the Universe immerses audiences in the search for dark matter. Explore this mysterious matter and how we are using discoveries at the Large Hadron Collider to get closer to discovering the true nature of Dark Matter. View the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky\, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter.” Explore the astral choreography witnessed by Vera Rubin in the Andromeda galaxy\, and then plummet deep underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth\, housed in a former gold mine.  Speed alongside particles before they collide in visually stunning explosions of light and sound at Large Hadron Collider at CERN\, while learning how scientists around the world are collaborating to track down the constituents of dark matter. Executive Producer Michael Barnett of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory served as an advisor to PBS’s NOVA series Elegant Universe and the feature film Angels & Demons. Featuring narration by Academy-Award winning actress Tilda Swinton\, Phantom of the Universe showcases imagery from CERN’s Media Lab. \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/phantom-of-the-universe-11-2/
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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