Visiting Artist Lecture, Intermedia
Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC) Stewart Hall, University of Maine, OronoWeek of Events
TIDES Talk: Essential Consideration for Math Intervention with Sarah R. Powell
Many students experience difficulty with math and benefit from targeted math intervention. In the latest talk in the Project TIDES seminar series, Sarah R. Powell from the University of Texas will focus on math trajectories for students and five research-validated practices that are essential for the design and delivery of math intervention. Project TIDES (Teaching and […]
A Sense of Wonder
The Maine Landscapes of Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan Co-curated by Diana Baumbach (Associate Professor of Art & Director of Galleries) and James Linehan (Professor Emeritus of Art), A Sense of Wonder celebrates the legacy of three emeritus professors in Painting: Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan. These educators shaped the Art […]
Friends & Family Weekend
Family and Friends Weekend is an annual event that brings thousands of family members to the University of Maine to reconnect with their Black Bear! This event is for families of all sizes, dynamics, and class years. It is the University’s time to celebrate the fall season in New England, honor our traditions, and enjoy […]
A Sense of Wonder
The Maine Landscapes of Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan Co-curated by Diana Baumbach (Associate Professor of Art & Director of Galleries) and James Linehan (Professor Emeritus of Art), A Sense of Wonder celebrates the legacy of three emeritus professors in Painting: Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan. These educators shaped the Art […]
A Sense of Wonder
The Maine Landscapes of Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan Co-curated by Diana Baumbach (Associate Professor of Art & Director of Galleries) and James Linehan (Professor Emeritus of Art), A Sense of Wonder celebrates the legacy of three emeritus professors in Painting: Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan. These educators shaped the Art […]
A Sense of Wonder
The Maine Landscapes of Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan Co-curated by Diana Baumbach (Associate Professor of Art & Director of Galleries) and James Linehan (Professor Emeritus of Art), A Sense of Wonder celebrates the legacy of three emeritus professors in Painting: Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan. These educators shaped the Art […]
A Sense of Wonder
The Maine Landscapes of Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan Co-curated by Diana Baumbach (Associate Professor of Art & Director of Galleries) and James Linehan (Professor Emeritus of Art), A Sense of Wonder celebrates the legacy of three emeritus professors in Painting: Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan. These educators shaped the Art […]
A Sense of Wonder
The Maine Landscapes of Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan Co-curated by Diana Baumbach (Associate Professor of Art & Director of Galleries) and James Linehan (Professor Emeritus of Art), A Sense of Wonder celebrates the legacy of three emeritus professors in Painting: Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan. These educators shaped the Art […]
A Sense of Wonder
The Maine Landscapes of Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan Co-curated by Diana Baumbach (Associate Professor of Art & Director of Galleries) and James Linehan (Professor Emeritus of Art), A Sense of Wonder celebrates the legacy of three emeritus professors in Painting: Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan. These educators shaped the Art […]
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 –God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning
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October 4, 2026 –The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness
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October 4, 2026 –3-2-1 Liftoff
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October 4, 2026 –Styx: Mission to Mars
God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning
Since the dawn of humanity, we have looked up to the skies in search of meaning. Even today, the mysteries of the cosmos inspire many of our most profound questions: Who are we? Why are we here? How did all of this come to be? God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning explores our oldest questions, offers exciting new possibilities, […]
The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness
Vast. Wild. Magical. The Arctic is not just one of the planet’s greatest natural spectacles, it’s a place with global ecological importance that has supported Indigenous communities and diverse ecosystems for generations. Follow the elusive Porcupine caribou herd as it migrates to the Arctic Coastal Plain, one of the longest animal migrations on Earth. Meet […]
3-2-1 Liftoff
Elon the hamster loves science and doing experiments! 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 it fell from a spaceship. Does Elon have the courage and wits […]
Styx: Mission to Mars
Strap into our planetarium seats to go on a trip to Mars with Styx! Take a dazzling journey with fulldome visual effects set to songs from this mega-band including Come Sail Away, Mr. Roboto, The Grand Illusion, and more! Go on an epic space saga with the musical craftsmen of Styx! Tickets are $11 […]
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 –Spanish Club
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October 5, 2026 –Creating Solutions Together: Connecting Research to What Matters in Our Communities
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October 5, 2026 –Warming Up to Registration
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October 5, 2026 –Japanese Club
Creating Solutions Together: Connecting Research to What Matters in Our Communities
Given the challenges facing higher education today, this is an important moment to reflect on lessons learned from UMaine research focused on the needs of diverse partners. These collaborations between faculty-student teams and communities have addressed a wide range of complex challenges, including water resources, forestry, agriculture, coastal fisheries, climate change, community and economic development, […]
Warming Up to Registration
Honors College This session is designed to guide Honors students through the process of course selection and registration for next semester. The session will focus on learning how to build the wishlist (shopping cart), looking for courses and reading the degree progress report. Presenters will address the Honors College requirements (Honors Curriculum and Portfolio) and […]
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 –Title II Course Modification Studio (Hybrid)
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October 6, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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October 6, 2026 –Design of functional hybrid semiconductors and their synthesis by solution state self-assembly
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October 6, 2026 –French Table
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October 6, 2026 –Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
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October 6, 2026 –Book Bans – Freedom to Read Conversation
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October 6, 2026 –German Club
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October 6, 2026 –Visiting Artist Lecture, Intermedia
Title II Course Modification Studio (Hybrid)
A hands-on, drop-in co-working space designed for faculty who want dedicated, protected time to work on their course design and digital accessibility updates. Whether you are currently participating in the semester-long Title II program or simply working independently, this space offers peer camaraderie and direct access to instructional design support. Attendance is flexible, attend as […]
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting through December 29, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Another Day, Another Way: Tim McFarlane; Paintings and Drawings: Jon Schueler; King Family Collection of Japanese Prints; Pushing the Boundaries: Photographs from the Collection; and Collection by the Decades: Works from the Permanent Collection. Note: Another Day, Another […]
Design of functional hybrid semiconductors and their synthesis by solution state self-assembly
Guest Lecture Series 2026 Department of Chemistry & FIRST joint seminar Join us as we welcome Robert M. Stolz, Post-doctoral Scholar (Stanford University) Semiconductive materials that can form from solution by self-assembly offer unique benefits. Among the most compelling is the ability to rationally obtain new functional properties that are intrinsic to the material. Hybrid […]
French Table
Discussions in French for students, faculty and the community. Located in Williams Hall, Room 207
Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
Quiet, protected co-working time to make progress on your class prep. Need uninterrupted time to finish course prep, draft rubrics, or get through grading? Teaching Focus Hours offers a dedicated, distraction-free space to turn intention into finished work—right alongside your colleagues. This is a high-focus, low-distraction work session modeled after writing accountability groups. We spend […]
Book Bans – Freedom to Read Conversation
Interested about why and how books get banned? Join Fogler Library’s librarians for a guided group discussion on this topic. Snacks will be provided. Register here! Note that space is limited and registration is required.
Visiting Artist Lecture, Intermedia
RB, an alum from the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture, will be performing in the black box performance space, discussion to follow.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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October 7, 2026 –Mathematics Colloquium: Statistics in Number Theory
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October 7, 2026 –Healthy Mind, Strong You
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October 7, 2026 –What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting through December 29, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Another Day, Another Way: Tim McFarlane; Paintings and Drawings: Jon Schueler; King Family Collection of Japanese Prints; Pushing the Boundaries: Photographs from the Collection; and Collection by the Decades: Works from the Permanent Collection. Note: Another Day, Another […]
Mathematics Colloquium: Statistics in Number Theory
Many basic objects in number theory, such as prime numbers, do not follow any regular patterns. However, they typically obey certain statistical laws – some of which are less obvious than others. I will first discuss some aspects of the distribution of prime numbers, explaining how they behave like random numbers in some ways but […]
Healthy Mind, Strong You
This event will be focused on wellness, reflection, and finding balance in the middle of a busy life. We’ll be joined by Sh. Omar Conteh, an Imam and therapist, for a thoughtful and interactive discussion on navigating life’s responsibilities while staying connected to our faith and taking care of our mental and emotional wellbeing. Whether […]
What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement
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 resources for […]
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 –Core Facilities Walking Tour
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October 8, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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October 8, 2026 –Spanish Table
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October 8, 2026 –Sounds of the Ocean
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October 8, 2026 –French Club
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October 8, 2026 –New Writing Series — Kate Bernheimer
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October 8, 2026 –Sounds of The Ocean
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October 8, 2026 –Wisdom without Science or Art: Phronēsis in Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics
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October 8, 2026 –Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake
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October 8, 2026 –Sounds of The Ocean
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October 8, 2026 –The Silver Duo (with special guest Eric Thomas)
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October 8, 2026 –The Silver Duo with Eric Thomas
Core Facilities Walking Tour
Each Thursday (10 am) and Friday (2pm) in October: CORE will be offering facility tours each Thursday (10 am) and Friday (2pm) in October. The CORE facilities tour includes the Cleanroom, Genetics Facility, Zebrafish Facility, Electron Microscopy Lab, and the Microscopy and Image Analysis Core. You can select your starting point in either Hitchner Hall […]
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting through December 29, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Another Day, Another Way: Tim McFarlane; Paintings and Drawings: Jon Schueler; King Family Collection of Japanese Prints; Pushing the Boundaries: Photographs from the Collection; and Collection by the Decades: Works from the Permanent Collection. Note: Another Day, Another […]
Spanish Table
Spanish discussions for students, faculty, and the community. Located in Williams Hall, Room 207
Sounds of the Ocean
Are you ready to take a dive? Sounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers calm and rest. It is an invitation to forge a deep connection with the enchanting life […]
New Writing Series — Kate Bernheimer
Kate Bernheimer is a distinguished author, scholar, and editor celebrated for her groundbreaking contributions to fairy tales. She is the author most recently of the novel Lion’s Den. She grew up in Massachusetts and is a Professor of English at the University of Arizona. The New Writing Series represents the whole spectrum of possibilities for contemporary […]
Sounds of The Ocean
Are you ready to take a dive? Sounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers calm and rest. It is an invitation to forge a deep connection with the enchanting life […]
Wisdom without Science or Art: Phronēsis in Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics
Dr. Greg Kirk (Northern Arizona University) In Book Six of the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle presents practical wisdom (phronēsis) as the intellectual virtue associated with the domain of action and deliberation. What is curious about practical wisdom is that it is the application of intellect, according to Aristotle, to a domain about which there is neither […]
Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake
Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights is the landmark new production of the upcoming season. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score opens the door to an entirely reimagined world: vivid light design, illuminated costumes, and world-class dancers from around the globe transform the classic ballet into a mesmerizing visual experience. This is more than a performance — it’s an immersion into a […]
Sounds of The Ocean
Are you ready to take a dive? Sounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers calm and rest. It is an invitation to forge a deep connection with the enchanting life […]
The Silver Duo (with special guest Eric Thomas)
Phillip and Noreen Silver have spent many years making beautiful music. Their work as the Silver Duo has long been a well-appreciated part of the School of Performing Arts annual slate. This fall, Phillip (piano) and Noreen (cello) will be joined by clarinetist Eric Thomas for an evening of exquisite classical music. This concert will […]
The Silver Duo with Eric Thomas
The Silver Duo (Noreen Silver on cello and Phillip Silver on piano) with special guest Eric Thomas on clarinet.
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 –Jazz Education Symposium
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October 9, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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October 9, 2026 –Teaching Observation Partnerships
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October 9, 2026 –Chinese Table
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October 9, 2026 –Core Facilities Walking Tour
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October 9, 2026 –Field Hockey vs. University of New Hampshire
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October 9, 2026 –Time
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October 9, 2026 –Men’s Hockey vs. Quinnipiac
Jazz Education Symposium
Join us for a day of music and learning at our Jazz Education Symposium, coming to the School of Performing Arts Division of Music on October 9! Featuring clinics with The Twisted Swing Big Band UMaine Jazz Reeds Brook MS Jazz Band Including a special MMEA Jazz All-State Audition Masterclass — FREE to HS students […]
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting through December 29, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Another Day, Another Way: Tim McFarlane; Paintings and Drawings: Jon Schueler; King Family Collection of Japanese Prints; Pushing the Boundaries: Photographs from the Collection; and Collection by the Decades: Works from the Permanent Collection. Note: Another Day, Another […]
Teaching Observation Partnerships
Having someone observe your class can make you feel vulnerable. But what we hear time and again is that this program is worth it. It’s not about being evaluated—it’s about connecting with colleagues, seeing new possibilities, and focusing on the aspects of teaching you care about most. You decide what you want feedback on and how you want […]
Chinese Table
Discussions in Chinese for students, faculty and community. Located in Williams Hall, Room 207.
Core Facilities Walking Tour
Each Thursday (10 am) and Friday (2pm) in October: CORE will be offering facility tours each Thursday (10 am) and Friday (2pm) in October. The CORE facilities tour includes the Cleanroom, Genetics Facility, Zebrafish Facility, Electron Microscopy Lab, and the Microscopy and Image Analysis Core. You can select your starting point in either Hitchner Hall […]
Field Hockey vs. University of New Hampshire
For a full schedule of Women’s Field Hockey, visit the Go Black Bears website.
Time
On a cosmic scale, time ceases to be a single, universal measure. TIME is an immersive journey through the nature of time – from daily rhythms of nature to its role in the structure of the Universe. It follows humanity’s attempts to measure time and explores modern physics, where relativity, entropy, and spacetime challenge our […]
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 –Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
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October 10, 2026 –The Met: Live in HD – Così fan tutte
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October 10, 2026 –Sounds of The Ocean
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October 10, 2026 –Sounds of The Ocean
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October 10, 2026 –Sounds of The Ocean
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October 10, 2026 –Men’s Hockey vs. Quinnipiac
Zillman Art Museum Exhibitions
The Zillman Art Museum’s current exhibitions will be on display starting through December 29, 2026. Exhibitions featured: Another Day, Another Way: Tim McFarlane; Paintings and Drawings: Jon Schueler; King Family Collection of Japanese Prints; Pushing the Boundaries: Photographs from the Collection; and Collection by the Decades: Works from the Permanent Collection. Note: Another Day, Another […]
The Met: Live in HD – Così fan tutte
The Met: Live in HD season kicks off with Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love, one of the composer’s most sublime creations. Phelim McDermott’s “colorful, inventive” (The New York Times) staging, inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s, sets the uproarious story at a boardwalk amusement park, where the two pairs of lovers at […]
Sounds of The Ocean
Are you ready to take a dive? Sounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers calm and rest. It is an invitation to forge a deep connection with the enchanting life […]
Sounds of The Ocean
Are you ready to take a dive? Sounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers calm and rest. It is an invitation to forge a deep connection with the enchanting life […]
Sounds of The Ocean
Are you ready to take a dive? Sounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers calm and rest. It is an invitation to forge a deep connection with the enchanting life […]
