Two of UMaine’s most beloved vocal ensembles are coming together for one amazing night of music! Join us on April 19 when our very own Collegiate Chorale and Black Bear Men’s Chorus join forces for an evening of vocal vitality you won’t soon forget! With singers from every corner of campus and beyond, it will […]

Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth Earth is the only known place in the universe where life has flourished. But how did it all begin? Little Eve, a curious bear, sets out to discover the answer. From a brave little cell to a clever squirrel, it tells the story of life and our solar system […]

RUSH: Moving Pictures in a Planetarium features a selection of RUSH’s biggest hits and spaciest songs set to stupendous planetarium visuals! What are you waiting for? Come join today’s Tom Sawyer and get into The Spirit of the Radio as we explore the Mystic Rhythms and sail headlong into Cygnus X-I. Tickets are $9 for […]

Savannah Clark, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in History, will be defending her dissertation titled, “Letters from Home: Northern New England Women and the American Civil War.” For zoom link and password, please contact the student at: savannah.clark@maine.edu

Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the Department of Art’s 2026 Student Exhibition. This show celebrates the diverse artwork made by students at the University of Maine who have taken undergraduate courses in the Department of Art. The Department of Art offers foundational studies in 2D Design, 3D Design, and Drawing, as well as […]

Harrison Goldspiel, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Science, will be defending his dissertation titled, “Conservation Capacity Building for Cryptic Ecosystems: Expanding the Toolbox for Vernal Pool Communities.”

Mamoona Raheem, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, will be defending her dissertation titled,” DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL FOOD PACKAGING PRODUCTS USING LIGNOCELLULOSIC MATERIALS AND POST SURFACE MODIFICATION TO IMPROVE THE BARRIER PERFORMANCE .” For Zoom link and password, please contact the student at mamoona.raheem@maine.edu.

Elon the hamster loves science and doing experiments, which often fail in practice. One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot named 8 of 12 inside. How did it get here? Elon fixes the robot and finds out that he fell from a spaceship. Does Elon have […]

Speaker: William Brenneman, University of Maine Graduate Student, Anthropology and Environmental Policy The State of Maine has recently recognized wasted food reduction as a crucial climate change mitigation strategy. The passage of LD 1065 will require Maine’s large food waste generators—like schools, hospitals, and grocery stores—to minimize wasted food through recycling and redistribution by 2030. […]

Samuel Chistolini, a candidate for the Master of Arts in Mathematics will be defending his thesis on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:00pm in Neville 421. More information to come.

Samuel Chistolini, a candidate for the Master of Arts in Mathematics, will be defending his dissertation titled, “Bessel functions on GSp(4,ℝ).” For zoom link and password, please contact the student at samuel.chistolini@maine.edu.

Janet Hicks, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership, will be defending her thesis titled “’I Just Felt Like I Could Be Me’: A Participatory Study with Minoritized Students of Belonging in a Rural School.” Please contact janet.hicks@maine.edu for the Zoom link.

Michael Denning from Yale University (Howard B. Schonberger Peace and Social Justice Lecture) presents, “Marx’s Theroy of Labor.” This event includes a 5:00pm reception with a talk and discussion to follow at 5:30. The History Department Symposium Series is Supported in part by a Grant from the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Fund.

Please join the Department of Art for a talk by visiting artist Melissa Wilkinson on April 20th at 6:00pm in Lord Hall 100. For the last 24 years Melissa Wilkinson has worked as an artist and academic, teaching at various academic institutions and workshops throughout the country. Her work has been featured in wide reaching […]

Jack Dunning, a candidate for the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, will be defending their thesis titled, “Exploring Hybrid-Domain Reflectometric Analysis.” For zoom link and password, please contact the student at jack.dunning@maine.edu.

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: Tuesday, April 21, 2026  (Inclement Weather Date: […]

Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the Department of Art’s 2026 Student Exhibition. This show celebrates the diverse artwork made by students at the University of Maine who have taken undergraduate courses in the Department of Art. The Department of Art offers foundational studies in 2D Design, 3D Design, and Drawing, as well as […]

Michael Galli, a candidate for the Master of Science in Entomology, will be defending his thesis titled, “A Field Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Beta-Cyfluthrin for Control of Ixodes scapularis on Residential Properties.” For zoom link and password, please contact the student at michael.g.galli@maine.edu.

Owen Libby, a candidate for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, will be defending his thesis titled, “Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Hybrid Thermoplastic Composites made using Advanced Tape Layer Additive Manufacturing (ATLAM).”

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 […]

Two of the School of Performing Arts Division of Music’s biggest and boldest instrumental ensembles come together for an unforgettable evening of musical magic. On April 21 at 7:30 PM in the Collins Center for the Arts, the Symphonic Band, led by Director of Bands Christopher G. White, and the Concert Band, led by SPA […]

Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the Department of Art’s 2026 Student Exhibition. This show celebrates the diverse artwork made by students at the University of Maine who have taken undergraduate courses in the Department of Art. The Department of Art offers foundational studies in 2D Design, 3D Design, and Drawing, as well as […]

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s popular three-hour workshop, Recipe to Market, covers the basics to take a favorite recipe or idea and start a food business. This workshop will introduce participants to important topics, such as an overview of the specialty foods industry, business basics to consider, and an overview of the product development […]

Madeline Hunter, a candidate for the Master of Science in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science, will be defending her thesis titled, “Optimizing nitrogen management in organic no-till dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) direct-seeded into a cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) mulch.”

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

William Lathrop, a candidate for the Master of Arts in English, will be defending his thesis titled, “The Carry-Path.”

Kennady Hart, a candidate for the Master of Science in Teaching, will be defending her thesis titled, “Exploring Teachers’ Conceptions of Marine Science and Authentic Context in Science Learning Within a Research Practice Partnership.”

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

Ata Turgut, a candidate for the Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, will be defending his thesis titled “CFD-Based Shape Optimization of a Bladeless Drone Thruster Using Gaussian Process Surrogate Modeling with Active Learning and Experimental Validation”. Please contact ata.turgut@maine.edu for a Zoom link.

From the moment mankind first set foot on the Moon in 1969 we have dreamed of making a base there. In the next 10 years humans will return to the Moon with the Artemis missions and develop a sustained, strategic presence near the lunar South Pole. The Moon will become our first ‘staging post’ from […]

Spring Essentials for Landscape and Lawn Care is designed for individuals interested in improving landscape and lawn care practices for the upcoming season. Topics include spring landscape preparation, soil health, pest and weed management and integrated pest management strategies for turf. The presenter is Manjot Sidhu, assistant Extension professor of horticulture and ornamental horticulture specialist at […]

Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the Department of Art’s 2026 Student Exhibition. This show celebrates the diverse artwork made by students at the University of Maine who have taken undergraduate courses in the Department of Art. The Department of Art offers foundational studies in 2D Design, 3D Design, and Drawing, as well as […]

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

Lara Johannson, a candidate for the Master of Arts in French, will be defending her thesis titled, ” La glottophobie dans les médias.” For zoom link and password, please contact the student at lara.johannson@maine.edu.

A beginner-friendly workshop introducing the fundamentals of greenhouse technology for Maine growers and gardeners. This session provides an overview of how greenhouse systems create controlled growing environments that can extend the season and improve plant production in northern climates. Topics include: Types of greenhouse structures and materials Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems Basic automation and environmental […]

Ali Afridi, a candidate for the Master of Arts in English, will be defending his thesis titled, “A Biopolitical and Ecological Reading of Samuel Beckett’s Postwar Trilogy.” For Zoom link and password, please contact the student at ali.afridi@maine.edu.

Carter Emerson, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership, will be defending her thesis titled “From Abstraction To Actual Action: Climate Change Images And Identity Shifts On Social Media”. Please contact carter.emerson@maine.edu for the Zoom link.

Join the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences (ELH) for our 2026 Celebration of Excellence! This event honors outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. Hosted by Dean Diane Rowland, the ceremony recognizes individuals and groups who make exceptional contributions to the College throughout the year. Throughout the afternoon, ELH will present awards […]

Susan Bouchard, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Communication, will be defending her dissertation titled “The Applied Use of Photography in a Philanthropic Campaign: A Case Study of the ‘Heart Gallery’”. Please contact susan.bouchard1@maine.edu for a Zoom link.

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Knox-Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, is offering a workshop on getting started in strawberry production. Lesson with Q and A at Aldermere Farm Welcome Center, 20 Russell Ave. in Rockport, followed by a planting demonstration at Erickson Fields Preserve, 164 West […]

Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden fruits and vegetables? This hands-on food preservation workshop will teach you the basic steps for boiling water bath canning and freezing. Participants will receive a “Preserving the Harvest” food preservation packet, and learn recommended methods for preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, about equipment to […]

Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the Department of Art’s 2026 Student Exhibition. This show celebrates the diverse artwork made by students at the University of Maine who have taken undergraduate courses in the Department of Art. The Department of Art offers foundational studies in 2D Design, 3D Design, and Drawing, as well as […]

Matt Kearney, a candidate for the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, will be defending his thesis titled, “The Structuring of Trans Grief in Elegy and Apocalypse.” If you would like to join via Zoom, please contact Matt Kearney at matt.kearney@maine.edu for accommodations.

Kimberly Hunt, a candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary PhD, will be defending her dissertation titled, “The Musical Art of Alexander Siloti.”

Earth, Moon, & Sun is a fast-paced full dome demonstration of lunar phases, eclipses, day and night, the sun and other puzzling events with the help of a confused coyote. This program beautifully illustrates basic concepts like moon phases and seasons. Based on the trickster of Native American lore, Coyote is constantly corrected in his misunderstandings […]

Messengers of Time and Space Gazing upward with the unaided eye, the sky appears calm and tranquil. The universe, however, is an active place, where dynamic events can be observed unfolding — even on human timescales — including newly discovered asteroids, violent stellar explosions, and colliding black holes.  Explore the intriguing new discoveries made by […]

Learn how hedgerows can support healthy, resilient landscapes by managing pests naturally while providing food, shelter, and connectivity for beneficial insects and birds. This interactive, hands-on workshop is presented by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in partnership with Maine Audubon and will take place at Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden in Old Town. Participants will […]

The Maine Bird Atlas was a five-year effort (2018-2022) to document the abundance and distribution of all of Maine’s breeding and wintering birds. By both scale and volume of data collected, it is most certainly the largest wildlife resource survey ever conducted in the state, creating an unparalleled data set and true vital signs check […]