Who We Host – UMaine Connected
The University of Maine is a special place to learn, develop, innovate and discover. And, as our mission states, we are committed to the “responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources”.
Events and Hospitality is charged with the goal of providing support to the University of Maine campus community to host gatherings of all sizes that bring together internal and external audiences to highlight research, extend learning beyond the classroom, experience and discover new ideas and innovations, and more.
Our team of professionals is here to help you plan the logistical details of your event and bring them to life. This gives you time to focus on what matters most…achieving the goals of your event. Together, as colleagues, we can make the University of Maine not only a great place to receive a formal education, but a benchmark institution for learning and development through hosted conferences, institutes, retreats, and more.
Faculty & Staff
As professionals at the University, you bring a wide range of research, knowledge and affiliation to the campus community. Our department is ready and eager to help you plan events that highlight this expertise through conferences, institutes, symposiums and retreats. Whether it’s your professional association’s regional conference, a gathering that introduces new advances in research or a departmental gathering of colleagues, students and guests, we have the experience to help you plan an event from start to finish that is sure to be a success.
Alumni
You spent some of your most enjoyable years at the University of Maine. Your degree has taken you great places and the friends and “family” you’ve created through your university connections have created lifelong memories. We invite you to come back to campus to host your next educational conference, professional meeting or signature life event such as a wedding ceremony and reception. Reconnect with the place that was your backdrop for learning, living and thriving as a student.
Explore Our Venues
As a member of the campus community or an Alumnus, you know these places as classrooms, performance halls and sporting venues. Now it’s time to think about them as great spaces to meet, learn, celebrate and grow.
- Wells Conference Center – Perfect for a full-service event experience
- Buchanan Alumni House – “A Place to Call Home” for alumni and a venue for elegant small to mid-sized events
- Collins Center for the Arts – Offering a large, professional, high-tech theater setting for keynote addresses, lectures, performances and more
- Alfond Arena – Accommodating more than 6,000 attendees at full-capacity, this venue is perfect for the largest of events
- MaineBound – Team building experiences and adventure abound at this campus venue
- Classrooms & Auditoriums – Great for breakout spaces and smaller gatherings with great built-in technology
- Campus Residences – On-campus lodging is available in the summer months in single and double rooms with private, semi-private and communal bath configurations
- Dining and catering spaces – Enjoy dining in our residential dining halls or choose one of the many catering spaces like the Estabrooke Ballroom or the Bangor Room for your event’s food and beverage needs
Can you help me coordinate a student-organized event on campus?
Student-led events at UMaine are managed by the Division of Student Life. All other events by members of the UMaine community, including faculty and staff, are managed by Events and Hospitality.
Event Space Features
Five elegantly appointed spaces perfect for professional, corporate and educational meetings and social events.
Grand Foyer perfect as pre-function space and mid-day breaks, lunches and post event social hours.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout to ensure that your event organizers, speakers, and guests are connected.
Convenient, Free Parking available for your event. Check off parking, we have you covered.
We are ready for your event.
