Week of Events
Sunday, April 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 6, 2026
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April 6, 2026 –Talk – Bright ideas for a Stormy Future: Strengthening Southern Maine’s resilience to power outages
Talk – Bright ideas for a Stormy Future: Strengthening Southern Maine’s resilience to power outages
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 Speakers: Karina Graeter and James Rather, Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission Power outages from inclement weather are a significant hazard in Maine, where outages are among the most frequent in […]
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 –Oxford County Winter School Series: Identifying and Managing Invasive Plants
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Virtual EventApril 7, 2026 –Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Produce Sharing Tables: An Approach to Garden-Grown Food Access
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Virtual EventApril 7, 2026 –Maine Agriculture Mediation Program Spring Book Club
Oxford County Winter School Series: Identifying and Managing Invasive Plants
Join the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for Oxford County Winter School for Farmers, Homesteaders, and Gardeners, a seasonal learning series designed to support small farms, homesteads, and home gardeners across Oxford County and beyond. Each two-hour session features an engaging presentation followed by Q&A and discussion. The series includes both Zoom and in-person sessions to provide flexible […]
Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Produce Sharing Tables: An Approach to Garden-Grown Food Access
This webinar will explore Waldo County Bounty’s Give and Take program, a stigma-free model for sharing surplus garden produce through community drop-off sites. Participants will learn how the program operates, how new sites are selected, and how to start a Give and Take site in their own community. Developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to address […]
Maine Agriculture Mediation Program Spring Book Club
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 […]
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 –ServSafe® Certification in Falmouth
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April 8, 2026 –German Table
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April 8, 2026 –French Table
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April 8, 2026 –Dissertation Defense: Kala Mallik Meesala
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April 8, 2026 –Imaging Your Research: A Photo Contest
ServSafe® Certification in Falmouth
University of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. UMaine Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest ServSafe® Manager Book, 7th Edition Revised, and exam proctoring. Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (Inclement Weather Date: […]
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.
Dissertation Defense: Kala Mallik Meesala
Kala Mallik Meesala, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources, will be defending his dissertation titled, “Evaluation of Alternative Feed Ingredients in the Diets of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar).” For zoom link and password, please contact the student at: kala.meesala@maine.edu Orono, ME 04469
Imaging Your Research: A Photo Contest
The CORE Electron Microscopy Lab, in partnership with the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center, and sponsored by Experiential Programs Innovation Central (EPIC), warmly invites you to join us in celebrating the intersection of art and science. This gallery event is a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the collaborative efforts between these fields through […]
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 –Spanish Table
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April 9, 2026 –Libby Lecture
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.
Libby Lecture
The Libby Lecture in Natural Resource Policy was established at the University of Maine Foundation in 2016 with a gift from Lawrence W. Libby and Lois Murdock Libby.
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026Last day to withdraw from a class and receive ‘W’ grade
Last day to withdraw from a class and receive ‘W’ grade
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Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 –Shrub Pruning Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft
Shrub Pruning Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft
Join Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and UMaine Cooperative Extension for an in-person pruning workshop that combines an indoor overview of best practices with outdoor, hands-on instruction. Participants will learn practical pruning techniques for shrubs while working directly with experienced instructors in a small-group setting. Date: April 11, 1-3 p.m. (inclement weather date […]
