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, […]

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 […]

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Lucas Richman, Conductor Treat yourself to the sounds of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra playing the score from Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas live-to-picture for an event that is sure to be lots of fun for the whole family! Synopsis: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Based on an original […]

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 […]

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: William Ginn, globally recognized expert on investing and valuing ecosystem services In a few swift months, the current federal administration has abandoned any action on climate change, […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and UMaine’s Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC) will host a screening of the documentary Seeds of Change: Breaking Free from the Prison Food System from 6:30–8 p.m. on Monday, October 27 at the IMRC building, 5 Hilltop Road, Orono. Visitor parking can be found on Long Road by Jenness Hall. […]

Join IMRC Center staff for a general tour of the facility’s event space, classrooms, common areas, audiovisual studios, and maker labs. The tour is anticipated to last approximately 45 minutes. Offered on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Guests of any background, including UMaine students, faculty, and staff, community group representatives, business representatives, and members […]

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 […]

Award-winning archaeologist Kristina Douglass, Associate Professor of Climate, Columbia Climate School, will present an illustrated lecture at 7pm on Tuesday, October 28 in Rm 100 Donald P Corbett Business Building. Douglass’s research explores the dynamic co-evolution of people, land, and seascapes. She is a 2021 Carnegie Fellow and currently serves as an Associate Professor of […]

Award-winning archaeologist Kristina Douglass, Associate Professor of Climate, Columbia Climate School, will present an illustrated public lecture at 7pm on Tuesday, October 28 in Rm 100 Donald P Corbett Hall.  Douglass’s research explores the dynamic co-evolution of people, land, and seascapes. She is a 2021 Carnegie Fellow and currently serves as an Associate Professor of […]

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.

Meet with a librarian for a tour of Fogler Library. You’ll discover what the space has to offer and get to know some of our staff along the way. Tours will meet outside Library Classroom 2.

Are you thinking about pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science or Biomedical Engineering? Join us for an interactive virtual session designed to help you put together a competitive and compelling graduate school application. Hosted by the University of Maine Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering (GSBSE) — a unique, collaborative program that connects students with faculty, research, and […]

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 […]

NEW for Fall 2025! You are responsible for organizing and managing a multifaceted activity that involves people from diverse specialties to deliver a new product or service. Quality is essential, resources are limited, and time is of the essence . . . where do you start? Through team exercises and discussions, participants will learn how to plan, organize, […]

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.

REGISTER TODAY Thursday, October 30 | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Wells Conference Center You’re invited to Spark, an afternoon of serendipity and connection. Whether you’re looking to meet new colleagues, showcase your work or learn about the resources and services available at your fingertips, this is the perfect gathering to fuel your network. Join […]

REGISTER TODAY Thursday, October 30 | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Wells Conference Center You’re invited to Spark, an afternoon of serendipity and connection. Whether you’re looking to meet new colleagues, showcase your work or learn about the resources and services available at your fingertips, this is the perfect gathering to fuel your network. President […]

This Halloween Eve come to Fogler Library’s Salon to meet Jennifer Pictou, the co-author of Haunted Bar Harbor. Hear about one of the most haunted seaport towns in Maine. Food provided! Note that space is limited and registration is required. To register for the event, click here.

This Halloween Eve come to Fogler Library’s Salon to meet Jennifer Pictou, the co-author of Haunted Bar Harbor. Hear about one of the most haunted seaport towns in Maine. Food provided! Space is limited and registration is required. Register here! Note: You must purchase a copy ahead of the event if you’d liked to get one […]

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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Following triumphant Live in HD performances in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, Verdi’s La Traviata, and Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found. In his new production, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has […]

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The Westerlies are a New York-based brass quartet known for blending jazz, classical, and folk with warmth and creativity. Described by The New York Times as “an arty quartet… mixing ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk,” they bring both precision and energy to their performances. Their program includes traditional hymns, original works by […]