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, […]

SPA’s combined concerts are always a major high point of the semester and this one will be no different! UMaine’s Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble will join forces for an exceptional and exciting musical afternoon. Two great tastes that sound great together – you won’t want to miss this one! Head over to the Collins […]

The first show of the Division of Theatre’s 2025/2026 season, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs is a fascinating exploration of the other side of a legendary story. What if Don Juan had to face the woman he ghosted? And what if she were transformed into a sword-wielding, powerful opponent? When Leonor decides to […]

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 […]

This panel discussion 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 Panelists: Chuck Loring, Penobscot Nation Betsy Cook, Maine State Director, Trust for Public Land Darren Ranco, Chair, Native American Programs, University of Maine Land return, rematriation (rebuilding […]

In this full-day interactive workshop, hosted by the University of Maine Training Center for Comprehensive Literacy, participants will explore how teaching word parts — prefixes, roots, and suffixes — can directly improve students’ vocabulary knowledge, decoding skills, and reading comprehension. The workshop will examine how morphological awareness supports both early literacy development in the primary […]

  Join the School of Performing Arts Division of Music for a chance to see what it’s like for music education students at UMaine! On October 21, join faculty and staff from SPA for Future Music Educator Day, where high school students will be given the opportunity to experience a day in the life of […]

Join us for this hybrid (Fogler Library Classroom/Zoom) workshop to learn more about and how to use Pivot- a funding opportunity database accessible across UMS. John Hutchinson, Business Reference Librarian; UMaine’s Folger Library Click Here to Register This session will be followed up by a Grant Writing 101 workshop on 10/23: strategies on reading funding […]

Learn more about the CORE Genetics Facilities at UMaine! Includes the DNA Sequencing Facility and the CORE eDNA Lab. Please register as lunch will be provided. Register Here: https://forms.gle/BsLcGWp2DSF6346i6

Join the Maine Graduate & Professional Center for a new, six-week course “The AI-Powered Small Business”, online course to empower entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders to harness the power of AI for business growth and long-term success. Sponsored by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, over six-weeks participants will: Explore AI use cases in […]

Join us at Fogler library to learn about citation managers (primarily Zotero). Citation managers save you time and effort by organizing the articles, books, and other publications you find, and cite while you write in-text citations and bibliographies. Register online to receive your Zoom link for the event, or join us in person in Fogler […]

Veteran New York Times journalist Ken Belson will give a public talk, “Investigating the NFL: Big Money and its Human Toll,” as part of the Stephen E. King Chair Lecture Series. Belson has been writing for years about the business of sports, reporting on teams, personalities, finances, medical issues, lawsuits, and more. He’ll be talking […]

It’s always a bebopping good time at Jazz Night, when some of UMaine’s most gifted jazz musicians come together to bring some cool classic compositions to life. October 21. 7:30 PM. Minsky Recital Hall. Be there or be square!

Connect with top employers seeking talent in engineering, computer science, and related fields. This signature event brings together hundreds of students and alumni with companies offering internships, co-ops, and full-time positions. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your network and explore career pathways in innovation and technology.

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

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 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.

Join us for our annual grantsmanship workshop: information and instruction on how to read a call for proposals, create a concept paper, basic grant writing tips and strategies, and available resources/support. Danielle O’Neill, Assistant Director of Research Development for Faculty Outreach and Education; UMaine Office of Research Development Click Here to Register

There’s more data available online now than ever, and more misinformation too. Finding reliable data is very important. This session will show you how to find reliable data. Whether for academic research or making informed decisions for your personal life, this workshop will help you look for data with confidence. Please register here if you’d […]

Halcyon String Quartet is a Maine-based artist collective that weaves together music, film, and storytelling to explore themes of climate, community, and connection. Their multimedia program Tipping Points blends live performance with animation and video to reflect on the forces shaping our world. Presented in partnership with the University of Maine Climate Change Institute. Program includes: Cuimhne – Christine Delphine […]

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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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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The first show of the Division of Theatre’s 2025/2026 season, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs is a fascinating exploration of the other side of a legendary story. What if Don Juan had to face the woman he ghosted? And what if she were transformed into a sword-wielding, powerful opponent? When Leonor decides to […]

For full schedule, click here.

To view the schedule, click here.

Are you an alum who was a member of one of our musical ensembles during your time at UMaine? Are you a current member of one of our musical ensembles? Are you just a fan of excellent music? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes” and you’re here for Homecoming, why not […]

The first show of the Division of Theatre’s 2025/2026 season, The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs is a fascinating exploration of the other side of a legendary story. What if Don Juan had to face the woman he ghosted? And what if she were transformed into a sword-wielding, powerful opponent? When Leonor decides to […]