Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. The momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon—hailed by The New York Times as […]

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 […]

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 […]

One of the University’s most beloved vocal groups is set to perform their annual Spring Concert, fresh off their spring break tour around Maine! Led by SPA’s Francis John Vogt, this ensemble will come together to make beautiful music for two performances. The first will be March 28 at 7:30 PM and the second is […]

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. […]

In this two and a half-day course you will learn the fundamentals of Meat and Poultry HACCP. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP Plan. We welcome not only Meat and Poultry processors, but also any other food processors seeking HACCP certification and knowledge. *This course is an International HACCP Alliance […]

Lloyd Leeman, a candidate for the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, will be defending his thesis titled, “WHY PARENTS CHOOSE TO ENROLL THEIR CHILDREN IN OTHER THAN TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS: A SCOPING REVIEW.” If you would like to join via Zoom, please contact Lloyd Leeman at lloyd.leeman@maine.edu, for accommodations.

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: Erin Victor, Postdoctoral Researcher, Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, University of Maine Bowling balls, garden hoses, and other strange items are showing up at recycling facilities. […]

Peter Thompson from Michigan State University presents, “The Visual Culture of Gas Masks in Nazi Germany.” The History Department Symposium Series is Supported in part by a Grant from the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Fund.

In this two and a half-day course you will learn the fundamentals of Meat and Poultry HACCP. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP Plan. We welcome not only Meat and Poultry processors, but also any other food processors seeking HACCP certification and knowledge. *This course is an International HACCP Alliance […]

Corrin Doucette, a candidate for the Master of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, will be defending her thesis titled “Autism Terminology: Perspectives from Autism Communities and Speech-Language Pathologists”. Please contact corrin.doucette@maine.edu for a Zoom link.

Register for Buying and Selling Local here! Agenda 9:30–10:00 a.m.: Registration 10:00–11:00 a.m.: How to Develop a Marketing Strategy for Your Farm Business (Brett Johnson, UMaine Extension) 11:00–11:45 a.m.: Finding Your Brand Voice (Heather Holland, Somerset Soil and Water Conservation District) 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Lunch and networking 12:30–1:15 p.m.: Wholesale Marketing and Best Practices Farmer Panel (Guest panel with local […]

These 30 minute overview sessions will cover what is needed to meet Title II requirements by format followed by an optional 30 minute Q&A/work block to work on your course content. CITL staff will be available to provide guidance or connect you to additional resources. Sometimes it just helps not working alone.  Come to one […]

Home gardeners can play a meaningful role in strengthening local food security. This webinar will provide a brief overview of our Harvest for Hunger efforts and walk through the key steps, from choosing what to grow and planting, to harvesting, distribution, and reporting your donation at the end of the season. You’ll also hear from […]

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 us for the 2026 Maine Invasive Species Network Meeting! Invasive species threaten our agriculture, landscapes, natural resources, and even our health. The Maine Invasive Species Network (MISN) meeting is where Maine’s invasive species professionals come to learn and collaborate. MISN’s goal is to ensure a strong, well-connected cadre of practitioners, researchers, and educators. This benefits everyone with a stake […]

In this two and a half-day course you will learn the fundamentals of Meat and Poultry HACCP. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP Plan. We welcome not only Meat and Poultry processors, but also any other food processors seeking HACCP certification and knowledge. *This course is an International HACCP Alliance […]

Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management, business planning, how to get started with a new field, expertise on a particular subject, to sharing […]

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.

Speaker: Cigole Thomas, Bates College Abstract: Character varieties arise as spaces that parametrize group homomorphisms from a finitely presented group Γ into an “nice” algebraic group G, up to a natural notion of equivalence. In this talk, we explore these spaces by studying their points over finite fields Fq and examining how symmetries of the […]

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 […]

Maine is a national leader in the marine and coastal sectors, with a dynamic Blue Economy powered by innovation, research, and industry leadership. With generous support from the Alton ’38 and Adelaide Hamm Campus Activity Fund, the University of Maine Blue Economy Career Summit brings together students, employers, researchers, and professionals from across Maine’s marine […]

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

Sean Lopez, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies, will be defending his dissertation titled “Intermedial Thought for 21st Century New Media: Performance, Poetry, and Storytelling.”

With special guest Paul Sweetland of Union, a lifelong producer of Maine wild blueberries, we will look into the history, changing industry, plants, and new ways of thinking about land use challenges of Maine Wild Blueberry production. We will also taste and compare wild and highbush blueberries, along with their different uses. When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 Time: 3:30 […]

Discover how hedgerows can strengthen home and community landscapes by supporting biodiversity, improving habitat connectivity and promoting natural pest management. This two-part learning series, offered in partnership with Maine Audubon and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, combines virtual instruction with hands-on fieldwork at the Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden in Old Town. Participants will explore plant selection, site preparation, installation […]

Amelia Sullivan, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Food and Nutrition Sciences, will be defending her dissertation titled ” Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Theory-Driven Program to Improve Nutrition Security in Rural Adolescents.”   For zoom link and password, please contact the student at amelia.sullivan@maine.edu.

Amelia Sullivan, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences, will be defending her dissertation titled “Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Theory-Driven Program to Improve Nutrition Security in Rural Adolescents.” Stodder Hall, for zoom link and password, please contact the student at amelia.sullivan@maine.edu

The UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar Series is a monthly, expert-led educational series focused on practical food safety, regulatory compliance, and product innovation across the food system. Sessions cover topics such as electronic record-keeping, workforce training, chemical safety, food adulteration prevention, seafood pathogen detection, audit readiness, product development, environmental air quality, and alternative protein innovations. […]

Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management, business planning, how to get started with a new field, expertise on a particular subject, to sharing […]

Join The Bureau of Labor Education for our 5th Labor Spotlight program. Dr. Mike Howard, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at UMaine will speak on the topic below. • Topic: Is a Basic Income Guarantee Good for Workers? • When: April 3, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM • Where: HARMON ROOM, Chadbourne Hall, at UMaine & […]

Over millions of years, Nature has developed a variety of highly effective, sustainable solutions to a wide range of problems. Relatively recent advances in materials science are now making it possible for scientists and engineers to adapt similar strategies for human problems. In this seminar, I will present our recent work on two such efforts: […]

The Maine Masque, UMaine’s student-led theatre group, is set to present its annual production. This year’s offering is the Tennessee Williams classic “The Glass Menagerie.” A memory play, the piece follows Tom Wingfield, who seeks to escape his stifling life supporting his mother, Amanda, and fragile sister, Laura, in 1930s St. Louis. The desperation within […]

The Maine Masque, UMaine’s student-led theatre group, is set to present its annual production. This year’s offering is the Tennessee Williams classic “The Glass Menagerie.” A memory play, the piece follows Tom Wingfield, who seeks to escape his stifling life supporting his mother, Amanda, and fragile sister, Laura, in 1930s St. Louis. The desperation within […]