Last week’s episode of “The Maine Question” explored the value of undergraduate research at UMaine, but graduate students also support the university and the economy through their work. With the 2021 UMaine Student Symposium set for April 16, Episode 7 of Season 4 of the podcast shines a spotlight on the role and value of […]
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Two Maine music therapists and a Maine-based theater producer and director will present the results of their pandemic-related workshops on April 16 and April 23 as part of the Jack Pine Project, a community arts project organized by the Maine Folklife Center, Maine Studies Program and Hutchinson Center at the University of Maine. Both of […]
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The Maine Agriculture & Climate Network (MECAN) at the University of Maine is hosting the virtual Spring 2021 Climate & Ag Webinar Series throughout the month of April. Each webinar, which will be held noon–1 p.m. via Zoom, will consist of three short presentations followed by a panel discussion. Speakers will include farmers, outreach professionals […]
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Jon Ippolito, a professor of new media, will be part of a virtual symposium organized by Sotheby’s and Intelligence Squared on the topic of NFTs, which use a technology similar to Bitcoin to sell immaterial works. The symposium, “Non-Fungible: The New Market for Rare Digital Items,” will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 8, and […]
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Maine Policy Review (MPR) is planning a special issue that will examine Maine’s experience of, and response to, the COVID-19 pandemic with an emphasis on information that might prove useful to Maine policymakers. The scope of potential topics is large and includes, but is not limited to, the following: Economic impacts including effects on particular […]
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The University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center and the Maine Business School will host a virtual webinar featuring Sally Helgesen from 1–3 p.m. on April 12 for women in the early stages of their career. “How Women Rise: Changing the Habits That Can Hold You Back From Reaching Your Full Potential,” is free; advance […]
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University of Maine students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply for the Margaret Chase Smith Public Affairs Scholarship — a $3,500 academic-year scholarship to support an independent research project focused on a public policy topic and guided by a faculty mentor. The application deadline is Sunday, April 25. Eligible students are Maine residents currently […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about fiddleheads from 6–7:15 p.m. April 14. Topics for the webinar, “Fiddleheads: A Spring Tradition,” include how to properly identify, sustainably harvest and safely cook ostrich fern fiddleheads. UMaine Extension agriculture professional Dave Fuller will lead the presentation. […]
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The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine community. Requests for support for virtual and hybrid programming and events are highly encouraged. Grants support up to 50% of expenses associated with cultural events that enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of UMaine. The CA/DLS committee accepts applications […]
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The Waldo County Extension Association will offer two virtual presentations about rural living in Maine from 3–6:30 p.m. April 13. The event is in lieu of the annual Rural Living Days, which was canceled this year due to the pandemic. “Rural Living Night 2021” opens with “Grandmother’s Gift — Skomon (corn)” with Nibezun board member […]
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