Arts

Barron co-leading poetry roundtable in San Diego to celebrate Robert Frost

University of Maine professor of English Jonathan Barron is co-leading a roundtable discussion in San Diego March 21-23 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of the poet Robert Frost. Workshops and roundtable discussions will be held by distinguished poets and joined by scholars from around the world. Barron’s roundtable will focus on how […]

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Mainebiz feature highlights innovative instruction and R&D at UMaine

A report from Mainebiz on innovation and engineering at the University of Maine featured President Joan Ferrini-Mundy; Maine College of Engineering and Computing Dean Giovanna Guidoboni; Renee Kelly, associate vice president for strategic partnerships, innovation, resources and engagement; a project by the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) to create a 3D-printed, bio-based home; and […]

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Watch French-language film, meet award-winning director Feb. 29

To celebrate Francophonie Month, Franco American Programs at the University of Maine teamed with the Quebec Delegation of Boston for a film screening featuring a documentary about the French in Quebec and a discussion with the director of the film. “Une histoire sur le goût de la langue,” or “A history about the taste of […]

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Latest arts and research in humanities on display in ‘Visions 2024’

A showcase of current research and creative projects in the humanities, “Visions 2024,” will be held on Thursday, February 8 from 5–7:30 p.m. at the Collins Center for the Arts.  Featuring brief talks from the Collins Center mainstage, video presentations and an informal conversation in the Bodwell Lounge, and exhibitions in the center lobby, “Visions […]

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BDN promotes ‘Focus on Abortion’ exhibit on display at Wilson Center

Bangor Daily News promoted the traveling art exhibit  “Focus on Abortion: Americans Share Their Stories,” displayed at the Wilson Center for Spiritual Exploration and Multifaith Dialogue through Feb. 23. The exhibit, created by photographer Roslyn Banish, features a series of 19 portraits and stories from people who received abortions, partners and health care professionals who […]

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Mitchell Center hosting talk on creating “Our Maine” book Feb. 5

The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk, “Creating ‘Our Maine,’ a book exploring Maine’s rich natural heritage,” on Monday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. Join editors Aram Calhoun, Malcolm “Mac” Hunter and Kent Redford for a behind the scenes look at the process of […]

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