Luke is interested in the universe and its secrets. He is fascinated by the stars, the universe, and the laws of nature. One night, he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum where he meets ALBYX3, a small, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. ALBY takes Luke on a […]

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Musical Journey is a collection of her biggest hits set to stunning full dome imagery. “Blank Space”, “Love […]

Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program, you’ll be part […]

Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature UMaine alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening […]

Maedeh Orouji, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, will be defending her dissertation titled, ““Mechanical Properties of Cellulose-Cement Composites”. Contact maedeh.orouji@maine.edu for a zoom link.

Ever wonder how to best preserve all those fresh summer vegetables? This hands-on food preservation workshop taught by UMaine Extension volunteers and staff will teach you the basic steps for boiling water bath canning, according to the latest safety recommendations from USDA. Participants will receive a Preserving the Harvest food preservation packet, a headspace measuring […]

Jenna Davenport, a candidate for the Master of Fine Arts in Intermedia, will be defending her thesis titled, “Liminal Currents”. Please contact jenna.davenport@maine.edu for a Zoom link.

Amanda Gavin, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, will be defending her thesis titled, “Integrating contemporary and paleolimnological research with Indigenous and community perspectives to understand sentinel responses of Maine and sub-Arctic lakes to global environmental change”. Please contact amanda.gavin@maine.edu for a Zoom link.

Yanni Sholla, a candidate for the Master of Science in Chemistry, will be defending his thesis titled, “Catalytic Enantioselective Synthesis of Asymmetric Phosphate Mimics”. Please contact yanni.sholla@maine.edu for a Zoom link.

Lydia Gilmore, a candidate for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, will be defending her thesis titled, “Development and Testing of a Shelter Comprised of Drop-Stitch Panels”. Contact lydia.gilmore@maine.edu for a zoom link.

From the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms our planet’s core, we owe everything to the stars. SPARK: The Universe in Us is about our deep connection not just to Earth, but to stars millions of light years away—and billions of years in the past. Discover the celestial origins of the elements we all have […]

University of Maine, with support from the Maine Potato Board, will host a potato field day and research open house from 8–11 a.m. on August 4, 2026, at Aroostook Farm, 59 Houlton Road in Presque Isle. The event will highlight current potato research projects conducted at the farm, part of the Maine Agricultural and Forest […]

Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program, you’ll be part […]

Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature UMaine alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening […]

Erfan Najaf, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, will be defending his dissertation titled, “Advancing Sustainable and Durable Concrete Infrastructure Through Mixture Optimization, Thermal-Cracking Mitigation, and Multiscale Reinforcement.”

The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]

When: Tuesdays, July 7 – August 18, 2026 (Six-week program) No session the week of July 27, 2026 Time: 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Location: Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town, Maine 04468 Grades: youth entering 7th & 8th grades Program Description C.H.E.F.’s Club (Create, Harvest, Eat, Farm) is a six-week summer program that invites middle school youth […]

What is a Master Food Preserver Volunteer? Master Food Preserver Volunteers serve to extend Extension’s educational programs in food preservation to adults and youth. Master Food Preserver Volunteer serves as a resource in the community to provide the public with research-based information from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and USDA. Direct questions about the […]

Brenda Kennedy-Wade, a candidate for the Master of Science in Animal Science, will be defending her thesis titled, “Susceptibility to Alternative Antimicrobial Treatments, of Mastitis Isolates from Maine Dairy Herds.”

Join UMaine Extension Fruit and Vegetable Research Associate, Peyton Ginakes, for an engaging workshop on common pests and diseases affecting allium crops such as onions, garlic, leeks, and shallots. Understanding how to identify and manage these issues is key to growing healthy, productive plants in the home garden that will store well throughout winter. In […]

Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program, you’ll be part […]

Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature UMaine alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening […]

Blueberry jam, pickles, and tomato sauce—all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and vegetables grown in your own garden. Join UMaine Extension staff and volunteers in this hands-on, interactive program that will teach kids ages 9+ how to grow and preserve the garden’s harvest. Each session will begin in the University […]

The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]

Shawn David, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Science and Engineering, will be defending his dissertation titled, “MHC Class II Repression in Clonal Hematopoiesis and Its Implications for CD4+ T Cell Surveillance.”

Grant Daniels, a candidate for the Master of Science in Forestry, will be defending his thesis titled, “An Integration of Forest Inventory, Aerial Laser Scanning, Machine Learning Models, and Management Regimes to Estimate Carbon Retention in Residual Timber and Long-Lived Wood Products.”

An immersive fulldome experience about the exquisite beauty of Auroras. Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to experience the stories of our ancestors. Guided by the lullaby of the Dawn Goddess, this cinematic adventure invites the audience to join the dance of these eerie lights over […]

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual Sustainable Agriculture Research Tour on Wednesday, August 5 from 2–5:45 p.m. at Rogers Forage and Crops Research Farm, part of UMaine’s Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, 914 Bennoch Road, Old Town. Sign-in opens at 1:30 p.m. The tour is designed for farmers, agricultural professionals and community […]

Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program, you’ll be part […]

Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature UMaine alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening […]

Griffin Dill, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, will be defending his dissertation titled, “An Integrated, Multi-Scale Examination of Tick-Borne Disease Risk in Maine.” For zoom link and password, please contact the student at: griffin.dill@maine.edu

The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]

Kendall Phillips, a candidate for the Master of Science in Spatial Information Science & Engineering, will be defending her thesis titled, “Comparison of PFAS Contamination Across Drinking Water Wells in Maine Using a Knowledge Graph Approach”. Please contact kendall.phillips@maine.edu for a Zoom link.

Bobby Thapa, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Resources, will be defending his dissertation titled, “Valuation of Cultural Ecosystem Services.”

Alexander Pierce, a candidate for the Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition, will be defending his thesis titled, “Development and Techno-Economic Analysis of a Green Processing Method for Lobster (Homarus americanus) Shell Valorization.” Contact alexander.pierce@maine.edu for a zoom link

Join local educator and lifelong gardener, Nancy Atwell, for a hands-on workshop on harvesting and arranging fresh garden flowers. Growing cut flowers at home is a wonderful way to enjoy a steady supply of seasonal blooms while bringing color and beauty indoors. In this interactive class, you’ll learn techniques for harvesting flowers at the right […]

Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their […]

Join us for an evening of learning about urban soils and strategies for safely growing food! There will be hands-on activities to demonstrate urban soil health best practices and resources for testing soils in your farm or garden. Featuring University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Food and Medicine, Weezy’s Farm and Flowers, Maine Organic Farmers and […]

This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants, where to find funders and funding opportunities, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful […]

Today’s best thinking in leadership, education, and change management emphasize the need to create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of a community that cares. Whether you are a teacher, parent, principal, health care provider or authority figure, you can benefit from restorative practices. Over the course of this program, you’ll be part […]

Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva, Jenna Davenport, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. The show will also feature UMaine alumni Adriana Cavalcanti, Rachel E. Church, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. The exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening […]

You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals, communications, virtual event planning and fundraising, you’re overwhelmed. And now you’ve been tasked with writing a grant and you don’t know where to start. Our online grant writing program can help! This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a […]

An overview and introduction to Brightspace, UMaine’s Learning Management System. Registration is required. We will email a reminder and Zoom information to registered participants prior to the workshop.

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. […]

Explore how to build, import and link to content in Brightspace, UMaine’s Learning Management System. Registration is required. We will email a reminder and Zoom information to registered participants prior to the workshop.

The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]

Marc Michaud, a candidate for the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, will be defending his thesis titled, “Wireless Bone Density Measurement Instrument.”

Miranda Seixas, a candidate for the Master of Science in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, will be defending her thesis titled, “Investigating Environmental Drivers of Microbial Community Composition in Glacially Fed Lakes in the Arctic and Subarctic”. Contact miranda.seixas@maine.edu for a zoom link.

Izge Bayyurt, a candidate for the Master of Science in Teaching, will be defending his thesis titled, “SurfaceExplorer: Investigating Surfaces in Virtual Reality.” For zoom link and password, please contact the student at: izge.bayyurt@maine.edu

Vladimir, a polar bear and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar auroras.  Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian pyramid and meet Lucia, a hummingbird who is passionate about rocks. She tells them about a legend evoking “stones of light”.  Meteorites, shooting stars, these […]

From the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms our planet’s core, we owe everything to the stars. SPARK: The Universe in Us is about our deep connection not just to Earth, but to stars millions of light years away—and billions of years in the past. Discover the celestial origins of the elements we […]

The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting May 15th through September 5th, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Gerri Rachins: Selected Works on Paper, 2008 – 2025; Helter Skelter Paradise: Sam Cady; Thuan Vu: Kintsugi in the New World; Under the Big Top: Works from the Collection, Featuring Alexander Nolan; and Society & Power: […]