Week of Events
Sunday, February 8, 2026
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February 8, 2026 –Magic Treehouse: Space Mission
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February 8, 2026 –Cosmic Love
Magic Treehouse: Space Mission
Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Treehouse as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer, the Internet, an astronaut, books and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous journey […]
Cosmic Love
Celebrate romance with us in the planetarium in February with a variety of “Stellar” love songs set to stunning visuals in the planetarium dome! A great way to celebrate an evening out with your special someone! Tickets are $9 for general admission. Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs […]
Monday, February 9, 2026
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February 9, 2026 –Talk – Priorities for Prescribed Fire Research and Management in Maine – A Panel Discussion
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February 9, 2026 –The American Revolution as Civil War
Talk – Priorities for Prescribed Fire Research and Management in Maine – A Panel Discussion
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 Moderators: Rose Abramoff and Lydia Horne, School of Forest Resources, University of Maine Panelists: – Aliesha Black, Maine Forest Service – Tim Bickford, Maine Prescribed Fire Council – Keith Kanoti, […]
The American Revolution as Civil War
Serena Zabin from Carleton College presents “The American Revolution as Civil War” The History Department Symposium Series is Supported in part by a Grant from the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Fund.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026 –The Great Solar System Adventure!
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Hybrid EventFebruary 10, 2026 –Improving Dairy Goat Milk Quality: Lessons from Parlor Audits in Vermont
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February 10, 2026 –Love Data Week: Searching Datasets
The Great Solar System Adventure!
Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System! Join “The Great Schiaparelli”; as he takes the audience on a space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking […]
Improving Dairy Goat Milk Quality: Lessons from Parlor Audits in Vermont
Join UMaine and UVM Extension for a workshop all about dairy goat milk quality. The goat dairy research team from UVM Extension will present the findings from their recent work, providing parlor audit and milk testing services to 16 Vermont goat dairy farms. We will discuss their findings and how they translate to actionable ways […]
Love Data Week: Searching Datasets
In this workshop, we will look at what constitutes a dataset, how to find repositories and search them, and how to access figures and data linked to scholarly articles, government research, census statistics and more. (To register and get Zoom link, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZqhIc1uoxugkOdDiLsnTt5Z5Y_fS5md1GiUBsHmq8FpUz2A/viewform)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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February 11, 2026 –German Table
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February 11, 2026 –French Table
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February 11, 2026 –Math Colloquium – Thompson’s group F and geometric group theory
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Virtual EventFebruary 11, 2026 –What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement
German Table
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
French Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of Maine and the community interested in improving their French conversation.
Math Colloquium – Thompson’s group F and geometric group theory
Mathematics Colloquium Speaker: Professor Sean Cleary, The City College of New York and the CUNY Graduate Center Abstract: In the early 1960’s Richard J. Thompson discovered a fascinating family of infinite groups in connection with his work in logic. These groups have reappeared in a wide variety of settings, including homotopy theory, measure theory of […]
What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement
Program Description: Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement, legal issues, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. We will provide skills and […]
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Virtual EventFebruary 12, 2026 –Leadership: Empowering Delegation
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February 12, 2026 –Spanish Table
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Virtual EventFebruary 12, 2026 –Growing Seven Months of Cut Flowers: Seed Starting to Harvesting Webinar
Leadership: Empowering Delegation
Program Description: Every minute that managers spend doing something that someone else can do is one less minute managers have to do something only they can do. If there are tasks that you currently do that others can accomplish or that others could help you accomplish, this workshop helps uncover those tasks and plan for […]
Spanish Table
Spanish Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of Maine and the community interested in improving their Spanish conversation.
Growing Seven Months of Cut Flowers: Seed Starting to Harvesting Webinar
Join Jason Aucoin of Back Cover Flowers for an in-depth look at how to grow cut flowers continuously from early spring through fall. Jason will walk participants through his full growing season, from seed starting and succession planting to harvesting. A Master Gardener Volunteer since 2009, Jason has spent the past seven years co-owning and […]
Friday, February 13, 2026
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February 13, 2026 –The Mindful Eye: Art & Wellness Series in Lord Hall Gallery
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February 13, 2026 –Women’s Ice Hockey vs. University of Vermont
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February 13, 2026 –2026 Faculty Exhibition Reception in Lord Hall Gallery
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February 13, 2026 –Men’s Ice Hockey vs. UConn
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February 13, 2026 –The Universe Through All Senses
The Mindful Eye: Art & Wellness Series in Lord Hall Gallery
Accompanying the 2026 Faculty Exhibition will be weekly programing called The Mindful Eye. Each Friday from 11-12:30 (February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13), the Gallery will offer slow looking exercises, yoga, meditation, and pranayama (breathwork) using the artwork on display as a tool for mindfulness. These events are free and open to all. […]
2026 Faculty Exhibition Reception in Lord Hall Gallery
Lord Hall Gallery is pleased to announce the 2026 Faculty Exhibition, running from February 2-March 20, 2026. A public reception will take place on February 13 from 5:00-7:00pm. Please join us to meet the artists and celebrate their work. The exhibition includes current and emeritus faculty from UMaine’s Department of Art and the IMFA program: […]
The Universe Through All Senses
The Universe Through All the Senses When asked to talk about the universe, astronomers will describe it to you in a thousand different ways. Starting with the diverse planets of the Solar System, charming comets, hot stars, and ethereal nebulae, they’ll take you on a journey all the way to galaxies billions of light-years away. […]
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026 –Women’s Ice Hockey vs. University of New Hampshire
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February 14, 2026 –2026 International Dance Festival
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February 14, 2026 –2026 International Dance Festival
2026 International Dance Festival
Join us for a celebration of music and dance from around the world presented by University of Maine students and local community members. Show will take place at 2PM and 7PM and ADMISSION IS FREE!
2026 International Dance Festival
Join us for a celebration of music and dance from around the world presented by University of Maine students and local community members. Show will take place at 2PM and 7PM and ADMISSION IS FREE!
