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The Canadian-American Center at the University of Maine is one of the leading institutes for the study of Canada in the United States. Designated as a National Resource Center on Canada by the United States Department of Education in 1979, the Center coordinates an extensive program of undergraduate and graduate Canadian Studies education; helps support a major research library on Canada; promotes cross-border research in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and professions; and directs outreach programs to state, regional, and national audiences. The Canadian-American Center is a founding member of the Northeast National Resource Center on Canada.
Stephen Hornsby Releases New Book: “Cod Coasts”
Please join the Canadian-American Center and Left Bank Books of Belfast, ME in celebrating Dr. Stephen J. Hornsby’s new book: Cod Coasts: Cultural Landscapes of the Cod Fishery from Cape Cod to Labrador with a talk and book signing to be held Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6pm. Current professor of Geography and Canadian Studies […]
UMaine English Dept. New Writing Series presents: Babak Lakghomi
Please join Canadian-American Center and the English Department in welcoming author Babak Lakghomi to campus! Babak will present at the IMRC, room 104 this Thursday, November 7th, at 4:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public.
UMaine English Dept. New Writing Series presents: Rod Moody-Corbett
On Thursday, October 17th at 4:30pm, The New Writing Series will feature Canadian writer Rod Moody-Corbett. Moody-Corbett will read from his debut novel, Hides, published by Breakwater Books (St. John’s, Newfoundland). Light refreshments will be served in the IMRC (Stewart Commons 104) starting at 4pm. Hollie Adams will introduce the author. The New Writing Series is sponsored by the English Department […]
Fall 2024 Canadian Studies Course List
You may view the course list below, and download it by using the download button below.
Guest Lecturer in Anthropology: Dr. Lisa Hodgetts of Western University
Join Dr. Daniel Sandweiss (Anthropology) and the Canadian-American Center in welcoming Dr. Lisa Hodgetts (Western University) to UMaine for a presentation of her recent work. Dr. Hodgetts will present at the Memorial Union’s Bumps Room on September 18th from noon to 2 PM. Lunch will be provided. Dr. Lisa Hodgetts is a Professor of Anthropology […]
Meaghan Caron: Killam recipient to perform capstone research in Canada
University of Maine undergraduate student, Meaghan Caron, of Bangor, Maine, is the recipient of a Killam Fellowship to study French in Canada this fall for the 2024 academic year. The Killam Fellowships Program provides undergraduate students in Canada and the U.S. with opportunities to spend a semester or full academic year in the other country […]