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 […]

Serfs Up explores the meaning of “home” in an era defined by widening inequality and unchecked greed. Set against the backdrop of 2025, the film amplifies voices across generations — 5-year-olds, college students, and 90-year-old veterans—each grappling with what it means to belong and to build a life. The documentary pulls back the curtain on […]

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 […]

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: Allison (Allie) Gardner, Associate Professor, University of Maine During the early 21st century, the number of outbreaks of infectious diseases transmitted from animals to humans has grown explosively worldwide. […]

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 […]

The Cold in Inuit Nunangat is a two-map set with an accompanying booklet. One map, “Protecting the Cold,” portrays ways Inuit and their relatives steward the cold on Inuit homelands in Canada, and in so doing, keep the earth in balance for all beings. The other map, “Destroying the Cold,” portrays the ways we southerners […]

Ruixin Niu, a candidate for Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies, will be defending their dissertation titled “Pentatonic Systems in Cross-Cultural Contexts Across the Silk Roads: An Interdisciplinary Study of Musical Transmission.”

To use AI well, you must familiarize yourself with some important strategies for creating meaningful and specific prompts. This workshop will focus on strategies for prompt engineering to ensure you get useful and relevant outcomes. (To register and get Zoom link, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0glnj2CG9xs7w3tWOwPiiZBxCUVLT9wdKh90478DYJhXPmw/viewform)

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.

Interested in using AI for your Literature Reviews? Join Fogler Library to learn best practices and ways to ensure you use those tools responsibly in your searching and synthesis. (Register and find the Zoom link here)

The 4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club will provide an introduction to what artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are. This will be a 6 session series for ages 9+ that focuses on the foundations of AI, including introduction to AI, pattern recognition, human versus machine learning, AI in daily life and ethical awareness. Participants […]

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 […]

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 Amy Halloran, the 2026 Alan Miller Fund Visiting Journalist, for a brief talk and open house about her practice of integrating writing with community. You’ll learn how to push your questions into projects, and find homes for them in print, online spaces, and deeply nested in your community and interests. A writer and teacher […]

A beginner-friendly workshop introducing the fundamentals of greenhouse technology for Maine growers. Topics include: Types of greenhouse structures and materials Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems Basic automation and environmental controls Common challenges and low-cost solutions for small and mid-size farms The session also covers how greenhouse systems can extend the growing season, improve crop quality, […]

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. […]

The latest installment of the Colloquium Series from the Department of Physics and Astronomy is scheduled to take place on February 27 at 3:15 PM in 140 Bennett Hall. The event – titled “Sustainable, Reliable, and Secure AI” – will be presented by Ayesha Siddique, assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering […]

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. […]

A musical adaptation of a wildly popular series of books is coming to the Hauck Auditorium stage at the University of Maine! The University of Maine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance is proud to present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” as their first production of Spring 2026! The show […]

Native plants are important in attracting pollinators, of all types to your garden. But what do you do once you have these wonderful life forms visiting your plants and looking to make a permanent home in your growingareas? By incorporating native plants which provide food, nesting and overwintering shelter you create habitat. Learn about the many ways in which native […]

What started as a (semi-)traditional bluegrass band in the trenches of the storied folk, bluegrass, and Americana scene in Boston a decade ago has blossomed into an ensemble of players who shapeshift across genres. Even the expansive “progressive bluegrass” label doesn’t come close to capturing their musical scope. In a world that needs TLC more […]

A musical adaptation of a wildly popular series of books is coming to the Hauck Auditorium stage at the University of Maine! The University of Maine School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance is proud to present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” as their first production of Spring 2026! The show […]