University of Maine Dining is unveiling two fully-autonomous Costa Coffee machines and a cutting-edge VICKI vending machine during the grand opening of the Oakes Room in Fogler Library on Friday, March 8 from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. UMaine is the first location in Maine to offer two Costa Coffee machines, which will serve tea and a […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy will deliver the 2024 State of the University address on Thursday, March 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. in Minsky Recital Hall. Guest speakers will include Amanda Klemmer, president of UMaine Faculty Senate and assistant professor of landscape ecology; University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy; Mariam Diallo, business and sustainable […]
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For youth curious about what Earth would be like without a moon or enjoy exploring unique worlds in Minecraft, the University of Maine Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium is offering a camp for kids that promotes science and learning by exploring “What-if” Hypothetical Implementations in Minecraft. The camp is during spring break, April […]
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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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The University of Maine School of Performing Arts is presenting a new show from the Division of Theatre and Dance throughout the remainder of February and in early March. “A Pirate’s Life for She,” written by Amie Root and directed by D. Granke, will feature six shows at Hauck Auditorium that are scheduled for 7:30 […]
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The University of Maine will host the 2024 New England Northern Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at Wells Conference Center on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Forty-three high school students from Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine will present at the symposium where an audience of nearly 80 people are expected. Registration is open […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is offering a free online workshop for youth ages 9–18, focused on the upcoming solar eclipse in April. The workshop will be held Thursdays from 4–5 p.m. March 21–April 11. Maine is set to experience a full solar eclipse on April 8, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for […]
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Versant Power Astronomy Center is hosting a variety of special programming for the upcoming total solar eclipse visible in Maine on April 8, 2024. Friday evenings at 7 p.m. throughout March and on April 5, the astronomy center will feature “ECLIPSE: Moments of Wonder:” an immersive view of eclipses. The show will explore the nature […]
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The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk, “From Global to Local: Bringing Climate Justice Goals to Maine” on Monday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Maine has been a standout leader for climate action in recent years, but how does it compare to global action and […]
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As part of its 2023-24 symposium “Rivers,” the Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center welcomed award-winning composer and performer Eve Beglarian to campus for a residency, during which time she delivered a series of master classes for music students in the School of Performing Arts. Her residency is culminating in a free, public performance on […]
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