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, […]

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 […]

California Dreamin’ Gala Step 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. A Night of Laurel Canyon Music Following the gala, […]

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. E-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 […]

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. E-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 […]

The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speaker: Katie Tims, Sustainability Associate, City of Portland’s Sustainability Office One Climate Future is the City of Portland’s climate action and adaptation plan; it is more than just […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Register here! Note that space is limited and registration is required.

German Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of Maine and the community interested in improving their German conversation.

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 […]

French Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of Maine and the community interested in improving their French conversation.

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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. Hands-on and beginner friendly. For professionals across industries, including academia, research, business, […]

Spanish Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of Maine and the community interested in improving their Spanish conversation.

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. Families will engage in hands-on STEM projects together, with opportunities for adults to lead the activities with […]

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! October 9, Minsky Recital Hall, 7:30 PM. Admission is free!

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. Program Description Do your knees turn to jelly when it’s your turn to speak? Does your […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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Lafayette and Rawcliffe 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center Join us October 11 for our Fall Open House! Come join us for a Fall-inspired Open House event! If this is your first time, come learn about the opportunities 4-H has to offer, explore our space, meet our staff, and participate in some fun hands-on activities! […]

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Step into the spirit of Laurel Canyon in the early 1970s, a place and time that shaped the sound of American folk and pop. This heartfelt tribute to Joni Mitchell and James Taylor brings their iconic songs to life with rich harmonies, soulful interpretations, and stories that shaped a generation. Make the night even more […]