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 […]

The first offering of the School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance 2026-2027 theatre season is “Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom,” written by Jennifer Haley. In a suburban subdivision with identical houses, parents find their teenagers addicted to an online horror video game. The game setting? A subdivision with identical houses. The goal? […]

Lauded for his sumptuous tone and jaw-dropping technique, cellist Zuill Bailey opens the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 131st Season performing Michael Daugherty’s “Tales of Hemingway,” for which he received the Best Solo Performance Grammy Award in 2017. We begin the program with Peggy Stuart Coolidge’s suite, New England Autumn, inspired by life in New England and […]

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 […]

USDA- Foundational and Applied Science, Education and Workforce Development, Strengthening Agricultural Systems Click Here to Register The Office of Research Development will host a monthly professional development Zoom series highlighting selected funders/opportunities. This series is open to faculty, staff, and students across UMS; running from October to April (2nd Mondays of the month-Oct being the […]

Simple strategies for better classroom discussions. Good classroom discussions rarely happen by accident. In this interactive session, you’ll experience practical ways to structure discussion, explore strategies for getting more students into the conversation, and consider the skills students need to participate well. You’ll leave with approaches you can adapt to your own courses right away. […]

Spanish discussions, activities, and more.

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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 […]

In this energizing workshop, we celebrate teachers as the heroes of every literacy story. Blending humor, research and practical strategies, we explore how the science of reading provides the evidence, and the art of teaching brings it to life. Drawing from research in literacy instruction, we empower educators to balance data with creativity, structure with […]

You Are the Main Character: Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading Date/Time/Location: Oct. 20 | 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Wells Conference Center Description: In this energizing workshop, hosted by Maine Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy, we celebrate teachers as the heroes of every literacy story. Blending humor, research and practical strategies, we explore how the science […]

Rory Hannon, a candidate for the Master of Science in Wildlife Ecology, will be defending his thesis titled, “Atlantic Salmon Migration and Dam Passage in the Penobscot and Piscataquis Rivers.”

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 […]

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 […]

Department of Chemistry Guest Lecture Series 2026 The Chemistry Behind Photoresists—Continuous miniaturization in advanced node and the Path Toward More Sustainable Patterning Presented by: Drs. Paul LaBeaume & Shintaro Yamada Qnity Electronics This presentation will cover the fundamental chemistry of photoresists and how their key components enable continued advances in semiconductor manufacturing. It also highlights […]

This workshop provides information and instruction on how to set-up and use Pivot- a funding opportunity database accessible across UMS- along with general strategies on reading funding calls and proposal writing. Zoom link to event: https://maine.zoom.us/meeting/register/4VWuEFhBTZiGQmZmUZAHvg

Discussions in French for students, faculty and the community. Located in Williams Hall, Room 207

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 […]

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Julie Poitras Santos, artist, writer and faculty member in the MFA program at Maine College of Art & Design will be performing in the black box performance space, discussion to follow.

This public lecture and discussion will be held exclusively via Zoom.

With Assistant Professor Alla-Eddine Benchikh Le Hocine In person: 111 Ferland Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469 and Zoom Webinar Designing high-performance aerodynamic components often requires balancing numerical accuracy with reasonable computing turnaround times. Traditional trial-and-error CFD workflows quickly show their limits when dealing with complex or tightly constrained geometries. To streamline the design […]

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 […]

Lunch with a Mathematician: Wed 10/21 UMaine students are invited to join us for the math department’s next Lunch with a Mathematician event! Come socialize with other math students over free pizza and cookies and hear about a mathematician’s journey to where he is today. Our mathematician guest this week is Alex Black, a professor […]

Please join us on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in Hill Auditorium in Barrows Hall.  Refreshments will be available at 3:00pm, and the talk will be from 3:15-4:05pm.  Please see below for more information: Speaker: Alex Black, Bowdoin College Title: Mazes, Shadows, and Breaking Algorithms Abstract: A typical optimization problem as we learn about in calculus […]

Join us at Fogler library to learn about citation managers. Citation managers save you time and effort by organizing the articles, books, and other publications you find, and cite while you write in-text citations and bibliographies.

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 […]

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 […]

Thinking about graduate school? Stop by the UMaine System Graduate School Fair on Thursday, October 22, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Memorial Union at the University of Maine. Explore graduate programs and connect with representatives from across the University of Maine System, including the University of Maine, UMaine Online, MaineMBA, the University of Maine […]

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 discussions for students, faculty, and the community. Located in Williams Hall, Room 207

This year’s Maine Heritage Lecture, one of the signature annual events from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is set to take place on October 22 at 3:00 PM in the Bodwell Lounge of the Collins Center for the Arts, with a reception to follow at 4:00 PM in the Hudson Museum. This year’s […]

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 […]

French discussions and activities.

Hollie Adams is the author of the novel Things You’ve Inherited from Your Mother, the short story collection Dear Humans, and the poetry collection Beckoning. She is an associate professor at the University of Maine, where she teaches Creative Writing and Canadian Literature. The New Writing Series represents the whole spectrum of possibilities for contemporary writing, including poetry, […]

Everybody is a master of something. Blink, step, jump, balance, flip, fly. This is an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. A tribute to the dedication required to realise our physical ambitions. An acknowledgement of the backstory that is often more spectacular than the finished product. Eight world class acrobats investigate […]

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 […]

UMaine is a leading aquaculture research hub, and the newly established Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce and Innovation Center is enabling discovery and developing talent to ensure Maine’s working waterfronts have a sustainable future. Drop-in open house and tour, featuring facility tours, research and workforce- training displays, and informal Q&A

Friday, October 23 | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | GEM Multipurpose Room | Free pizza and drinks will be provided! UMaine’s Office of the Vice President for Research, in collaboration with the Office of Student Life and Student Government, are forming a Student Advisory Board for research and scholarly activity. This is an opportunity for students […]

Bus leaves from Buchanan Alumni House The lab is a multidisciplinary environment where students and faculty learn and innovate together to solve unmet challenges with technology. Their expertise in Human-Computer Interaction and research education makes us the leading lab in their field. Registration required – space is limited – Bus leaves Buchanan Alumni House at […]

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 […]

Fogler Library Special Collections Want to view old yearbooks or other UMaine related memorabilia?  Stop by Special Collections in Fogler Library for a open house and a chance to relive memories with yearbooks, old photos, and more. Pop in anytime between 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.   Admission: Free!

Discussions in Chinese for students, faculty and community. Located in Williams Hall, Room 207.

Mary Jean “MJ” Sedlock began working at UMaine in the fall of 2015. She teaches classes in Stagecraft, Drafting, Advanced Stagecraft, Technical Direction, and Stage Management. She also serves as the Production Manager and Technical Director for the Division of Theatre/Dance, managing all areas of production for all shows produced by the Division. The Cyrus Pavilion Theatre is a 89-seat, round theater that has […]

Tour the newly renovated athletic facilities on campus and see some of the old stomping grounds as well! Registration required  | Space is limited

Bus leaves Buchanan Alumni House at 1:45pm. The Hudson Museum maintains a collection of over 10,000 ethnographic and archaeological objects. Registration required  | Space is limited

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 […]

Host: University of Maine Fogler Library Location: Fogler Library Special Collections | Free event Special Collections, which is located on the third floor of Fogler Library will host a Research Open House on Friday, October 23, from 2:00-3:30PM, with brief remarks at 2:30PM. Fogler Library Special Collections archivists Matthew Revitt and Herbert Dittersdorf will showcase […]

Fogler Library Special Collections archivists Matthew Revitt and Herbert Dittersdorf will showcase unique archival material that UMaine faculty and students have used in their research and classes to create and share new historical knowledge. The highlighted research projects include rare 17th-century books used by Professor Joel Anderson’s undergraduate capstone course for the History major—such as […]

Honors College Join us for mocktails, studying, and board games!

Process Development Center (Jenness Hall, 5737, 41 Flagstaff Rd, Orono, ME 04469) | Host: SPIRE Tour the University of Maine’s Process Development Center, a global leader in cellulose nanomaterials. See how the PDC turns forest-based materials into cellulose nanofiber (CNF), combining chemical engineering, materials science, and industry collaboration to develop new pulp, paper, and emerging […]

Physics and Astronomy faculty will present 5-minute overviews of their research, highlighting the wide range of science happening in our department. The presentations are designed for undergraduate students and the general public, with no specialized background required.

Cards & Camaraderie. Some weeks call for professional development. Some call for coffee, baked goods, and Cards Against Pedagogy (for real!). Join us Friday afternoon for a low-key hour of teaching-inspired gameplay with colleagues who understand the joys, challenges, and occasional absurdities of teaching. No preparation. No deliverables. Just a chance to wrap up the […]

Libra Lecture Series, University of Maine Mathematics Prof. Eknath Ghate, Visiting Libra Professor, University of Maine and TIFR Mumbai India Title: p-adic analysis on Z_p Lecture 4: Friday, October 23 at 3pm, 130 Barrows Hall Abstract: In this talk we present some elementary material in classical p-adic analysis so that next time we can define […]

This event will introduce participants to the College of Education and Human Development’s Rural THRIVE program that aims to support Maine’s rural teachers across the career span, from their pre-service training to the principalship. The session will provide an overview of our programs and their outcomes, as well as an opportunity to hear about what’s […]

Visit the Physical Education and Athletic Training faculty and students for a tour of their new Simulation Lab in the Wes Jordan Education Complex in the garden level of Lengyel Gym. You will see and use the state-of-the-art equipment that students practice their experiential education before entering the field helping K-12 students and D1 athletes. UMaine is the […]

Bus leaves Buchanan Alumni House at 3:30pm. Performing Arts Facilities Tour – Visit 1944 Hall, Minsky Recital Hall, Hauck Auditorium, go backstage, and more! Registration required  | Space is limited | Bus leaves Buchanan Alumni House at 3:30pm.

International Student Coffee Hour is a social event sponsored by the International Student Association and the Office of International Programs. For over 40 years it has been an opportunity for building cross-cultural connections, fostering a welcoming community, and promoting intercultural dialogue. It is usually held every Friday (except breaks) from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. during […]

You have to see GEM firsthand to understand the scale of its 3D printing capabilities. GEM exemplifies what it means to be a learner-centered R1 university, where learners study alongside researchers discovering solutions to some of the nation’s toughest problems.

Dr. Dawn Emerson will be collecting data for a study with the UMaine marching band. Dr . Emerson and her team will be at rehearsal that afternoon assessing hydration, physical activity, environment, and physiological measures. Individuals can talk to participating students about their experience with the study, what they’ve learned, and how the experience has […]

Buchanan Alumni House Join fellow alums and representatives from across campus for a social hour. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available. *Registration required

Please join us in Lord Hall Gallery for a closing reception for A Sense of Wonder: The Maine Landscapes of Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, and James Linehan on October 23, 2026 from 5-7pm. Light refreshments will be served. A Sense of Wonder celebrates the legacy of three emeritus professors in Painting: Vincent Hartgen, Michael Lewis, […]

Pierre & Catherine Labat Softball Complex Questions? Contact: kimberly.stiles@maine.edu

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 […]

For a full schedule of Men’s Hockey, visit the Go Black Bears website.

The first offering of the School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance 2026-2027 theatre season is “Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom,” written by Jennifer Haley. In a suburban subdivision with identical houses, parents find their teenagers addicted to an online horror video game. The game setting? A subdivision with identical houses. The goal? […]

College of Education and Human Development Alumni and Friends Tailgate Date/Time/Location: Oct. 24 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Freshies Tailgating Lot B Description: Join faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of the College of Education and Human Development for food and refreshments at the college’s annual Homecoming tailgate tent. For more information, email coehd@maine.edu.

Reconnect with friends from Black Bear Nation before the big game! Lot space TBA Food: Catered by Moe’s Bar B Que. | $20 per person *Registration and payment required ahead of time

Look for your class reunion tent near Alumni Village in the Corbett Lot. Celebrating the classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026!

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 […]

Fogler Library Special Collections Want to view old yearbooks or other UMaine related memorabilia?  Stop by Special Collections in Fogler Library for a open house and a chance to relive memories with yearbooks, old photos, and more. Pop in anytime between 12:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.   Admission: Free!

For a full schedule of football, visit the Go Black Bears website.

The MisAdventures are a New England based band playing a mix of Alt-country, Roots and Classic rock. Songs by The Old 97’s, The Black Keys, The Clash, The Who, Tom Petty, George Jones, and many others. The MisAdventures keep the music moving and play with the heart and soul that the songs deserve. The MisAdventures […]

For a full schedule of Men’s Hockey, visit the Go Black Bears website.

The first offering of the School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance 2026-2027 theatre season is “Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom,” written by Jennifer Haley. In a suburban subdivision with identical houses, parents find their teenagers addicted to an online horror video game. The game setting? A subdivision with identical houses. The goal? […]

Are you an alum who was a member of one of our musical ensembles during your time at UMaine? Are you a current member of one of our musical ensembles? Are you just a fan of excellent music? If your answer to any of these questions is “yes” and you’re here for Homecoming, why not […]

The School of Performing Arts Division of Music welcomes all returning Black Bears to join them for a special Alumni Homecoming Concert. Were you in a vocal ensemble? Did you play in the marching band? No matter your instrument of choice, we’d love to see you. Whether you’d like to play and sing or simply […]

Cost: $18, Free to UMaine Students w/ID Ticket Link: https://um-tickets.evenue.net/event/CCA26/F261024 When clean-cut newly engaged couple Brad and Janet find themselves stranded with a flat tire on a dark and stormy night, they seek refuge in the mysterious castle of the flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter. What follows is a wildly entertaining journey filled with unforgettable characters, outrageous […]

When clean-cut newly engaged couple Brad and Janet find themselves stranded with a flat tire on a dark and stormy night, they seek refuge in the mysterious castle of the flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter. What follows is a wildly entertaining journey filled with unforgettable characters, outrageous humor, dazzling musical numbers, and plenty of surprises. Featuring iconic […]