What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space! A hedgehog, hare, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch, they are stunned. None of […]

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 […]

What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space! A hedgehog, hare, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch, they are stunned. None of […]

Take a tour through the universe and back with beautiful visuals and amazing music, hosted by the one and only EDM robot duo, Daft Punk! Give Life Back to Music pairs stunning imagery and lights with a collection of Daft Punk’s most popular songs including One More Time, Get Lucky, Instant Crush, and more!   Tickets are $9 for general admission. […]

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: Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik; Assistant Professor, Native American Studies and Food Systems, University of Maine The Maine Indian Tribal State Commission (MITSC) recently released an audio version of […]

Join us for a webinar on managing pests in cut flower production. Cut flowers are a high-value ornamental crop, but even minor pest damage can significantly reduce their marketability. Having an integrated pest management plan in place before the season begins is essential to minimizing that damage. In this session, we’ll cover the biology of […]

The 4-H Maine App Challenge series will provide an introduction to Tyler Technologies’ Maine App Challenge and provide guided support for developing an app. This will be a series for ages 13+ that focuses on the foundations of developing a web-based application, including introduction to the Maine App Challenge. Participants will engage in design thinking, prototyping, and problem […]

Want to turn that bad feeling in the pit of your stomach and avoidance into a productive, learning conversation at home and on the job?! Join our no-cost, virtual book club focused on Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (3rd Edition) written by communication experts and based on data from the Harvard Negotiation […]

Join UMaine Libraries on Wednesday, March 4 from 4-5 p.m., as we host a talk by Dr. Dan Dixon titled “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Climate Change (But Were Afraid to Ask)” in the Salon, Second Floor, Fogler Library. Dixon, who serves in a dual role as the University of Maine’s sustainability director […]

Program Description: This two-day program, presented in partnership with New Hope Midcoast, is designed for social workers, substance abuse counselors and other mental health professionals, as well as clergy, police officers and first responders to become certified in intimate partner violence training. The following topics will be covered during the 12-contact hours of the program: […]

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.

MAT Colloquium Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Hill Auditorium, Barrows Hall Refreshments at 3:00pm, Talk 3:15-4:05pm Speaker: Matt Jones, Colby College Abstract: For hundreds of years, graphs have been used by mathematicians to study the connections between things. I will begin by introducing graphs and graph colorings, and briefly talk through a classical result from the […]

Career Center Graduate Assistant Patrick Bellemere (UMaine History BA, Class of 2025) will lead a workshop about humanities-related internships. Pizza will be served at 300pm. Interested in more? Contact the History Department (riordan@maine.edu) about its March 31 student field trip to the Maine State Archives and Maine State Library to learn about internship opportunities in […]

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 […]

Program Description: This two-day program, presented in partnership with New Hope Midcoast, is designed for social workers, substance abuse counselors and other mental health professionals, as well as clergy, police officers and first responders to become certified in intimate partner violence training. The following topics will be covered during the 12-contact hours of the program: […]

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

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 people seem more edgy and argumentative these days? Would you […]

Marcus Urann Lecture More Than Learners: Students as Makers of the University of Maine Lecture presented by Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy followed by a Q&A session moderated by Prof. Michael Socolow. As a student at the University of  Maine, Marcus L. Urann believed that an honor society recognizing academic achievement would elevate scholastic leaders in the eyes of their classmates […]

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi ) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, […]

The UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar Series is a monthly, expert-led program focused on practical food safety, regulatory compliance, and product innovation across the food system. Designed for food producers, processors, seafood businesses, entrepreneurs, educators, regulators, and quality assurance professionals, the series addresses real-world topics such as digital record-keeping, workforce training, chemical safety, adulteration prevention, seafood pathogen […]

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. […]

Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past, present, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover […]

Special Presentation: Micrometeorites: Space Dust from Maine by Jon Wallace   NASA Solar System Ambassador and former Maine State Astronomer of the Year, Jon Wallace, will introduce us to micrometeorites collected from the roofs of the Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Observatory here at UMaine.  About 100 tons of this space dust lands on […]

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 […]

In Strau$$, Mnozil Brass unveils the full story of the King of the Waltz with their signature blend of humor and virtuosity. For over 30 years, these seven brass masters have effortlessly danced between genres—Strauss to Sinatra, Shostakovich to Queen—breaking down boundaries with style and irreverence. This time, they go all in on Johann Strauss, […]

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 […]