March 2006 UMaine Calendar

Contact: George Manlove at 207-581-3756

(Calendar excludes some events, including athletics)

Mar. 4

Florida Sea Kayaking

8 a.m., from Maine Bound-UM Outdoor Education Center; this trip is designed to provide participants with an unforgettable way to explore the waterways and wildlife of the Everglades National Park in southern Florida from the deck of a sea kayak. This trip includes seven days of camping and paddling in the park and will take time to explore the gulf coast as well as the extensive maze of mangroves and campsites that dominate the interior waterways of the park; registration required (581-1794), fee

Mar. 5

Worlds of Wonder

2 p.m., Wingate Hall; a Jordan Planetarium show; fee

Performance by Mezzo Soprano Elizabeth Erskine Patches and Pianist Cheryl Tschanz, 3 p.m., MCA; Part of the Maine Center for the Arts season; fee

Mar. 7

Willy Wonka 10 a.m. — 11 a.m.; 12 p.m. — 1 p.m.., Hutchins Concert Hall; Performed by the Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration, for ages 6 and up, part of the Maine Center for the Arts Class Acts season; fee

Mar. 8

Diet and Cardiovascular Disease 12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Coe Room, Memorial Union. with Dorothy Klimis-Zacas, part of the Nutrition Lunch ‘n’ Learn Series;

Basic Record Keeping for the Home Based Business Owner — Part 2, 6 p.m. — 9 p.m., second of a two-part series to help business owners learn the basics of single-entry record keeping and how to apply the principles to the day-to-day operation; 307 Maine Avenue, Bangor; fee

The Prisoner of Second Avenue, 7 p.m., MCA; by LA Theatre Works, part of the Maine Center for the Arts season; fee

Mar. 9

Strategic Innovation Workshop, 12 p.m. — 2 p.m.,~20 Godfrey Drive Orono; with Steven Walk, an introduction to the strategy of using universal life cycle stages of business and product technology to identify and target successful innovation; student discount, public fee

When Happy Hour Is Not Happy: Alcohol and Drugs Through the Life Span, 12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Coe Room, Memorial Union; with Barbara Royal, director of Open Door in Ellsworth; part of the EAP Lunch and Learn Series

Mar. 11

Southeastern Whitewater Tour,

8 a.m., Maine Bound-UM Outdoor Education Center; Welcome to the world of Southeastern whitewater paddling. This exciting trip will take us from our frozen home rivers to the whitewater playground of Southern Appalachia; fee

Taste of the Symphony, 7 p.m., Hutchins Concert Hall, MCA; Bangor Symphony Orchestra concert followed by chocolate and champagne reception; intermission moderated by Alicia Anstead; fee

Mar. 12

A Fantastic Journey, 3 p.m., Hutchins Concert Hall, MCA; A Bangor Symphony Orchestra concert with guest soloist Christel Lee; students free, public fee

Mar. 15

PEAC Spring Development Day, 9 p.m., DPC; featuring a keynote address by Tom Crum, author of “Magic of Conflict”

Mar. 16

From “Hired” to “Wired” to “Tired” to “Fired?”: How to Maintain and Retain That First-Day Enthusiasm, Presenter: Peter Chavonelle, 12 p.m. — 2 p.m., 20 Godfrey Drive Orono; learn both the pitfalls and the promises inherent to the employment environment, and be introduced to some proven methods in maintaining and retaining that “wired” enthusiasm in order to avoid that “tired” or burnt-out phase which is a precursor to those unpleasant words, “You’re fired.” Student discount, public fee

It’s Not All in Your Head: Natural Headache Relief, 12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Coe Room, Memorial Union; with chiropractor Michael Noonan; part of the EAP Lunch and Learn Series

Mar. 17

Xtra Terrestrial Files,

7 p.m., Jordan Planetarium, Wingate Hall; a Planetarium show; Students free, public fee

Mar. 18

Bangor Symphony Orchestra Maine High School Concerto Competition, 1 p.m., Class of 1944 Hall; fee

Mar. 19

Worlds of Wonder,

2 p.m., Jordan Planetarium, Wingate Hall; a Planetarium show; Students free, public fee

Mar. 20

Classes Resume

March Madness B-ball Tourney (M,W),

6 p.m. — 10 p.m., Memorial Gym

Performance by the United States Navy Band, 7 p.m., MCA; Part of the Maine Center for the Arts season; fee

Stress Buster,

4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Lengyel Gym; An all in one class designed to relieve stress, burn fat, firm you up, stretch you out; registration required (581-1081), through~4/23, fee

Mar. 21

Opening the Club: Overcoming Gender-Related Barriers in School Administration, 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Bangor Lounge, Memorial Union; by Dianne Hoff, part of the Women in the Curriculum and Women’s Studies Program Lunch Series

Java Jive – The Project,

8 p.m. — 10 p.m., Main Dining Room, Memorial Union; Come and enjoy easy listening and cheer on new talent from around campus as they compete for an end of semester prize

Mar. 22

Belay Seminar,

6 p.m. — 8 p.m., Climbing Wall, Maine Bound-UM Outdoor Education Center; This free seminar is for beginners who would like to learn how to belay at the Maine Bound Adventure Center and for experienced climbers who simply need an orientation to our facility; registration required (581-1081)

Mar. 23

Credit Reports: Do You Know Your Score and Should You Care,

12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Coe Room, Memorial Union; with Martha Broderick; part of the EAP Lunch and Learn Series

The Iraq War: Lessons Three Years After the U.S. Invasion and Occupation, 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., Bangor Lounge, Memorial Union; by Ilze Petersons of the Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine; and Michael Howard, Alex Grab and Doug Allen; part of the Socialist-Marxist Studies Series

Campus Planning Public Forum,

2 p.m., Bangor Room, Memorial Lounge; an informational public forum on plans for Cloke Plaza and replacing the UMaine mall trees, hosted by members of the Campus Planning Committee

Maureen Elgersman Lee, author of “Black Bangor” 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Special Collections Room, Fogler Library; Lee will talk about her book, “Black Bangor.” Co-sponsored by WIC and Multicultural Programs

Poetry Reading by Fred Wah,

4:30 p.m., Soderberg Auditorium, Jenness Hall; part of the New Writing Series

Back to Bach, 7:30 p.m., Minsky Recital Hall; an all-Bach program performed by Ludlow Hallman and friends, part of the School of Performing Arts season; Students Free, Public Fee

Mar. 24

Go Blue Friday

The Nature and Prevalence of Student Hazing, 2 p.m. — 3 p.m., 159 Shibles Hall; with Elizabeth Allan and Mary Madden, a College of Education and Human Development Research Colloquium

The Maine Attraction – Eric O’Shea,

9 p.m. — 10 p.m., Main Dining Room, Memorial Union; Come and enjoy an evening of comedy. Bring your friends!

Mar. 25

3rd UMaine Martial Arts Competition, 8 a.m. — 5 p.m., Lengyel Gym; Competitors can pre-register or register the day of the tournament; fee

Wilderness First Aid,

8 a.m. — 6 p.m., Maine Bound-UM Outdoor Education Center; Accidents can and do happen on ropes courses, along country roads, or in the backcountry, and all too often members of a group are not capable of dealing with the emergency. Not only does this lead to improper care of the patient, but it also endangers the entire group. Designed specifically for groups and their leaders, this 16-hour program cove
rs topics ranging from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment; Fee

University Singers in Concert, 7:30 p.m., Minsky Recital Hall; part of the School of Performing Arts season; Students free, public fee

Silent Surrealism, 8 p.m., MCA; A performance by the Hot Club of San Francisco in cooperation with the San Francisco Silent Film Festival; part of the Maine Center for the Arts season; fee

Mar. 26

Performance by the Vogler Quartet of Berlin, 3 p.m., MCA; Part of the Maine Center for the Arts season; fee

Mar. 27

SCUBA Certification,

5 p.m. — 9 p.m., Wallace Pool; This course is designed for the best hands-on experience in the classroom, pool, and open water training. In class, you will be trained using the most up to date educational system in diving today. Your instructor is a P.A.D.I. trained and certified professional. Register at MaineBound (581-1081), fee

Mar.28

Activism in the Women’s Studies Classroom,

12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Bangor Lounge, Memorial Union; by Susan Iverson, Kati McCarthy and Aimee Poulin, part of the Women in the Curriculum and Women’s Studies Program Lunch Series

Emma’s Revolution Concert, 7 p.m., Minsky Recital Hall; with folk performers Pat Humphries and Sandy Opatow, part of the Women’s History Celebration

Three Bands Concert, 7:30 p.m., Hutchins Concert Hall; a benefit for Acadia Hospital, part of the School of Performing Arts season; fee

Java Jive – Mr. Fraternity,

8 p.m. — 10 p.m., Main Dining Room, Memorial Union; Come to cheer on your favorite Greek as they compete for this prestigious title

Mar. 29

Belay Seminar,

6 p.m. — 8 p.m., Maine Bound-UM Outdoor Education Center; This free seminar is for beginners who would like to learn how to belay at the Maine Bound Adventure Center and for experienced climbers who simply need an orientation to our facility; Registration required (581-1081)

Mar. 30

New Faculty Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. — 10 a.m., Walker Room, Memorial Union; register by March 24, offered by the Center for Teaching Excellence

Civility in the Classroom, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Walker Room, Memorial Union; discussion facilitated by Barbara Blazej and Virginia Nees-Hatlen; part of Teacher Talk, offered by the Center for Teaching Excellence

Keeping Your Relationship Vital: Couples with Children, 12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Coe Room, Memorial Union; with psychotherapist Joan marks and sociologist Stephen Marks; part of the EAP Lunch and Learn Series

‘The Desire Called Utopia’: Kim Stanley Robinson, Fredrick Jameson and Science Fiction as a Force for Progressive Change, 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., Bangor Lounge, Memorial Union; with David Gross, professor of English at Oklahoma University; part of the Socialist-Marxist Studies Series

Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks, 7 p.m., 110 Little Hall; discussion follows film, part of the Peace and Justice Film Series

Mar. 31

School of Marine Sciences Seminar,

11 a.m., 354 Aubert Hall; with Heidi Dierssen, University of Connecticut; part of the School of Marine Sciences Seminar Series

The Maine Attraction – Jay Black,

9 p.m. — 10 p.m., Main Dining Room, Memorial Union; Come and enjoy an evening of comedy. Bring your friends!

Ongoing Programs & Events

Michael Lewis: Recent Paintings,

Carnegie Hall Galleries, 2/10/2006 – 3/16/2006

Five Landscape Paintings,

A University of Maine Museum of Art exhibit featuring summer landscapes by artists Lois Dodd, Rackstraw Downes, April Gornik, Vaino Kola and Neil Welliver. Norumbega Hall, 40 Harlow St., Bangor, 1/20/2006 – 4/8/2006

Art by

Lauren Fensterstock, University of Maine Museum of Art exhibit, Norumbega Hall, 40 Harlow St Bangor, 1/20/2006 – 4/8/2006

Michael Alpert: Recent Photographs,

A University of Maine Museum of Art exhibit, Norumbega Hall, 40 Harlow St., Bangor, 1/20/2006 – 4/8/2006

Stress Buster,

4:45pm – 5:45pm. An all in one class designed to relieve stress, burn fat, firm you up and stretch you out. Lengyel Gym; registration required ( 581-1081), through 4/23/2006