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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.
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 […]
2024 Call for Proposals in Canadian Course Development in Canadian Studies
Grants up to $4000 for UMaine Faculty The Canadian-American Center at the University of Maine invites faculty to submit proposals for Canadian studies course development grants. Proposals for graduate and undergraduate courses are welcome from full-time faculty in all relevant disciplines. What proposals are eligible for funding? Proposals may use funds for one of […]
Fogler Library New Acquisitions
The Raymond H. Fogler Library at the University of Maine has recently acquired new resources for Canadian Studies. Among the new acquisitions, are 82 print books, 5 audio books, 146 e-books, and over 800 government documents. These new resources cover topics ranging from Canadian travel guides, to short stories by Canadian women. To see the […]