UMaine May 2006 Calendar

Contact: George Manlove, 581-3756

Please see the UMaine Athletics website at http://goblackbears.cstv.com for athletics schedules.

 

5/4

HealthyU Wellness Award celebration, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Maine Marketplace, Memorial Union, celebrating the Wellness Councils of America’s awarding UMaine a silver wellness award for employee fitness initiatives; features “dine smart” menu specials, interactive entertainment and body fat analysis plus other fun activities including a “beat the clock” game in which some people will get a free lunch

Employee Development Planning, 12 p.m.-2 p.m., Target Technology Center, with David Green and Ginger Ward-Green: a discussion of training, job rotation, new assignments, coaching, education, networking, mentoring, 360-degree feedback, personal development and goal setting; fee (student discount)

“Mercury (Hg) Cycling in Sulfide-rich Sediments: Contaminant Storage in the Penobscot River Estuary, Maine,” 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Room 105, Norman Smith Hall Room, with Karen Merritt; offered by the Mitchell Center for Environmental and Watershed Research

Tapas Bar, Fogler Library – CANCELLED

8th Annual Hearing Expo, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Conley Speech and Hearing Clinic, Dunn Hall, a free adult hearing screening; learn what’s new in hearing aid technology, have hearing aids checked and cleaned, learn better ways to communicate

Maine Steiners in Concert, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Room 100, D.P. Corbett Business Building,

the group’s spring show; admission

A Wild & Wacky World, 7:30 p.m., Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall: a comedy written and performed by students, part of the School of Performing Arts season

5/5

Renovated Lord Hall Dedication, 11 a.m., a ceremony celebrating the renovation of Lord Hall as the new University of Maine Art Department home; tour of the building to follow

Marine Program Manager for the Nature Conservancy in Maine, 11 a.m., with Geoff Smith, marine director, the Nature Conservancy; part of the School of Marine Sciences Seminar Series; Room 354, Aubert Hall

Growth Rates in Aerobic Performance by Children in Grades 4-8, 2 p.m.-3 p.m., with professors Steve Butterfield, Bob Lehnhard and Craig Mason; a College of Education and Human Development research colloquium; Room 159, Shibles Hall

Classes end 5 p.m.

Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., Hauck Auditorium; part of the School of Performing Arts season; admission (students free)

5/6

Rock Climbing — Level 1 / 2, 8 a.m., Maine Bound-UM Outdoor Education Center:

Do you have the gear but want to learn how to use it? Or are you the top roping master and now you want to take that next step? This may be the course for you. Course will be customized to participant desires. Top rope anchor constructions, rescue techniques, or sport leading are all options. Equipment is provided; some previous experience is required including belay experience and ability to climb 5.7; registration required (581.1794); fee

Senior Skull Centennial Celebration, 12 p.m.-3 p.m., Buchanan Alumni House, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Senior Skull Honor Society, UMaine’s highest all-inclusive honor society founded in 1906;

Maine Steiners in Concert, 7-9 p.m., Room 100, D.P. Corbett Business Building, the group’s spring show; admission

Dance Concert, 7:30 p.m., Hauck Auditorium; part of the School of Performing Arts season; admission (students free)

Zukerman Chamber Players in Concert, 8 p.m., MCA; part of the Maine Center for the Arts season; admission

5/7

Annual Spring Fling Horse Show, 9 a.m., Witter Teaching and Research Farm,

coordinated by the Maine Animal Club

5/8

Final exams begin

5/9

“Environmental Conflict and Collaboration: A Qualitative Analysis of Large-Scale Conservation Planning in Maine’s Northern Forest,” 11 a.m., Nutting Hall, with Elizabeth Baldwin, Ph.D. candidate in forest resources

“Geoarchaeological Investigations of the Waynuna Site and the Alca Obsidian Source, Peru,” 2 p.m., Room 100, Edward Bryand Global Sciences Center, with Kurt Rademaker, master’s degree candidate, quaternary and climate studies

5/11

“Partnership Licensing: Capitalization, Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions,” 12-2 p.m., Target Technology Center, Orono, with Meriby Sweet, with discussion of licensing, cross-licensing, merger and acquisition models; admission (student discount)

Will Rogers Follies, 7 p.m., MCA, part of the Maine Center for the Arts season; admission

5/12

Go Blue Friday, 8 a.m.

Academic Honors Convocation, 2 p.m., Hutchins Concert Hall, MCA; reception follows in Bodwell Lounge

Graduate Recognition Ceremony, 4 p.m., Alfond Arena; reception follows in the Field House

Final Exams End, 6 p.m.

5/13

Commencement, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., Alfond Arena; address by Sen. John Edwards

5/14

St. John’s Canoe Trip, leaves at 8 a.m. from MaineBound Adventure Center

End the school year and start your summer on the largest of Maine’s rivers. The St. John is like the great rivers of the Canadian North. From Baker Lake, the river begins as a small stream, gradually growing in size and power to our take-out in Allagash Village. A classic Maine canoe trip; registration required (581-1794); fee

5/17

Nutrition, Food and Physical Activity Symposium, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Conference Center, Stodder Hall and Commons, for all interested community food and nutrition colleagues and students; an Extension symposium focusing on research and programs that relate to improving the health and well-being of Maine people

5/18

“Writing a Successful Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Seed Grant Proposal,” 12-2 p.m., Target Technology Center, Orono, with Elizabeth Crabtree; learn what it takes to successfully assemble a competitive seed grant proposal; admission (student discount)

5/21

Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s 110th Season Finale, 3 p.m., MCA, with guest soloists Henry Kramer and Pallavi Mahidhara; admission (students free)

5/22

Bangor Symphony Orchestra Youth Concert, 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:15 p.m., MCA; admission

5/23

Retiree Recognition Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Buchanan Alumni House; Contact Mike Yonce or Liz Kenney at 581-2374 for tickets

5/24

Fad Diets: The Good and the Bad, 12:10-1:30 p.m. Coe Room, Memorial Union, with Katherine Musgrave; part of the Nutrition Lunch ‘n’ Learn Series

25-Year Recognition and Awards Banquet, 5:30 p.m. Stodder Hall and Commons; Contact Mike Yonce or Liz Kenney at 581-2374 for tickets

Continuing Events

81 Heads, 9:10 a.m., 4/14-7/1, a University of Maine Museum of Art exhibit; admission (students free)

Arts of Asia: The Sacred and the Secular, 9 a.m., 3/1-6/23, a Hudson Museum exhibit

Embedded Quilts from the Iraq War, 9 a.m., 2/1-5/30, a Hudson Museum exhibit

Kenro Izu: Sacred Places, 9 a.m., 4/14-7/1, a University of Maine Museum of Art exhibit; admission (students free)

Maine Women: Living on the Land, 9 a.m., 3/29-5/30, a Hudson Museum exhibit, part of the 2006 Women’s History Celebration

Yin and Yang: Elements of Chinese Gardens, 9 a.m., 1/2-6/23, a Hudson Museum exhibit

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