February events at the Collins Center for the Arts will include a Tony Award-winning musical, a company of dancer-illusionists, an Irish musical group and more. “The Color Purple,” which won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, will start at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3. This joyous American classic about a young woman’s journey […]
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Justin Wolff will be among the guests to talk about the exhibit “Rufus Porter’s Curious World: Art and Invention in America, 1815–1860” at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art at 1 p.m. Jan. 29 on Maine Public’s Maine Calling. The University of Maine professor of art history co-curated the exhibition and co-edited and contributed to […]
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“Spire: The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability” announces its cover art contest for the spring 2020 issue. The winning artist is asked to highlight how their work relates to Spire’s mission to unite communities across the state to galvanize action for conservation and sustainability. Entries should be submitted by March 1. The winner, who […]
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Country superstar Martina McBride will perform at 7 p.m. March 14 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The CCA is partnering with Waterfront Concerts to bring the multiple-time Grammy-nominated music icon to Orono; tickets will be on sale on the CCA website at 10 a.m. Jan. 31. McBride has had six No. 1 hits, […]
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Editor’s note: Due to inclement weather, this event has been canceled for Feb. 6. University of Maine faculty, staff and students will be in the Hall of Flags in the State House 8–11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 to showcase how Maine’s flagship university makes a difference in all 16 counties. University of Maine Cooperative Extension […]
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The second meeting of the Maine Climate Council on Jan. 29 in Augusta will focus on a report from the Science and Technical Subcommittee about the effects of climate change in the state. The subcommittee’s work in the past four months provides the initial scientific basis for the ongoing deliberations of the various working groups, […]
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The University of Maine Career Center will host the annual UMaine Career Fair 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Feb. 5 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center on campus. The fair will host 170 employers from Maine and around the country with job and internship opportunities. Several graduate and professional schools, as well as branches of the […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Maine Families program in Waldo County was awarded $152,978 from Maine Children’s Trust for a six-month contract in support of expectant families and families of newborns as part of Maine Families statewide. The program is at no cost to recipients and focuses on family strengths. The Maine Families program […]
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Health-related topics in biomedical science and biomedical engineering, social sciences and community health will be the focus of the spring 2020 University of Maine Medicine Seminar Series. The series provides insights into current medical research and opportunities for collaborative research projects. Speakers include experts from the University of Maine and other universities, as well as […]
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The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine community. Grants support up to 50% of expenses associated with cultural events that enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of UMaine. CA/DLS committee accepts applications four times a year. The next application deadline is Jan. 27, 2020. Grant applications […]
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