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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The University Bookstore will host its annual Grad Fair from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. on March 20 in the Memorial Union. This event is a celebration for graduating students where they can pick up their caps and gowns, meet with departments, enjoy one-day savings and complete their graduation checklist. UMaine departments will also be outside the […]
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The International Dance Festival is returning to the University of Maine for its 20th year. Two shows, which are free and open to the public, will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Collins Center for the Arts (CCA). Organized by the Office of International Programs (OIP) and […]
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Student Accessibility Services and the Bodwell Center for Service and Volunteerism have moved to the building formerly occupied by the University Credit Union (UCU), 139 Rangeley Road. The facility has been renamed the Center for Accessibility & Volunteer Engagement (the CAVE) at the UCU. A grand opening will be held in April.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an online workshop for entrepreneurs and farmers interested in starting a home-based, specialty food business in Maine from 9 a.m.-noon on Feb. 21. Recipe to Market is a multidisciplinary program intended to introduce participants to key topics an aspiring entrepreneur needs to consider before starting a food business. […]
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Representatives from University of Maine Dining and Costa Coffee will host a tabling event at the Oakes Room in Fogler Library on Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 9 a.m.-noon. Dining will showcase the new autonomous Costa Coffee and Vicki Vending machines available in the Oakes Room whenever Fogler Library is open. At this time, the machines […]
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Joseph DiSalvo, a retired lieutenant general of the U.S. Army with over 30 years of leadership experience, has been appointed interim chief of staff for University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, effective Jan. 30. DiSalvo is a resident of Jacksonville, Florida and currently serves as an active member on the Board of Advisors for TCOM […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host its annual wild blueberry conference from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St. in Ellsworth. This year, the conference will also offer a virtual option for those unable to attend in person. The full-day event brings together experts, researchers, growers and […]
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