UMaine Calendar

Winter Session
2025-01-07, 2025-01-08, 2025-01-09, 2025-01-10, 2025-01-13, 2025-01-14, 2025-01-15, 2025-01-16 and 1 more date
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God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning
2025-01-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Since the dawn of humanity, we have looked up to the skies in search of meaning. Even today, the mysteries of the cosmos inspire many of our most profound questions: Who are we? Why are we here? How did all of this come to be? God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning explores our oldest questions, offers exciting new possibilities, and unveils the startling interplay between science and religion as they both strive to illuminate our deepest mysteries.
Written and narrated by international bestselling author Dan Brown
Watch the trailer here!

Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.

Cosmic Colors
2025-01-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky!
Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.

Imagine Dragons Experience
2025-01-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
The Imagine Dragons Experience features a mix of music from Smoke+Mirrors, Evolve, Night Visions, and Origins set to stunning visuals and artistic interpretation. Experience a wild, auditory ride through one of today’s most seminal bands in a new way at Versant Power Astronomy Center!
Tickets are $9 for general admission.
Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.

Classes begin
2025-01-21

Center for Undergraduate Research Summer 2025 Fellowship Opportunity
2025-01-21 08:00 - 16:30 | Online
The Center for Undergraduate Research will open its Summer 2025 submission form.
The form will remain open until Monday, Feb. 18, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
For additional information, click here.

UMaine Student Symposium 2025 Abstract Submissions Open
2025-01-22 08:00 - 16:30 | Online
To submit your abstract for UMaine’s Student Symposium, click here.
Submission deadline is March 14, 2025. No late submissions are accepted.

Dirty Dancing in Concert
2025-01-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Join us for Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience.
Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring a thrilling new and unique experience to the 80s classic.
Directly following the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party that will surely take you back to the time of your life as you sing and dance along to your favorite Dirty Dancing songs.
Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years – now live!

Spring Semester Essential Kits
2025-01-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Student Wellness Resource Center, Room 145, 145 Memorial Union, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Create your own Spring semester essential kit, including fidget toys, pencils, journals, mints, and more!

Bangor Symphony Orchestra — Lunch & Learn
2025-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Join us on Friday, January 24th in the Astronomy Center at 12:00 noon for a Deep Dive! Led by Bangor Symphony Orchestra Music Director Lucas Richman and guest electric violist Martha Mooke, this session of Lunch & Learn will take a deeper look into Mooke’s work and the other works to be performed by the BSO on January 26th at the Collins Center for the Arts. We hope you will join us! Tickets are $25 and include light bites after the presentation.

All proceeds support the mission of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and the Versant Astronomy Center. Tickets may be purchased at the door, online, or by phone at 207.581.1341.

Full concert details are available at bangorsymphony.org/show/mozarts-jupiter.

Last day to add classes
2025-01-27

IMRC Center Tour
2025-01-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC), Stewart Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Join IMRC Center staff for a general tour of the facility’s event space, classrooms, common areas, audiovisual studios, and maker labs. The tour is anticipated to last approximately 45 minutes. Offered on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Guests of any background, including UMaine students, faculty, and staff, community group representatives, business representatives, and members of the public may join a tour. Groups larger than 20, or individuals and small groups for whom the scheduled times are not convenient, please contact the IMRC Center to schedule an individualized visit. Register for a tour.

ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Class and Exam
2025-01-28 09:00 - 17:00 | UMaine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County, 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, 04105, United States
University of Maine Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including non-profit organizations. UMaine Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest ServSafe® Manager Book, 7th Edition Revised, and exam proctoring.
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 (Inclement Weather Date: January 29th)
Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: UMaine Extension Cumberland County, 75 Clearwater Dr., Falmouth, ME
Cost: $150 for course and exam, registration deadline Jan. 14, 2025

Yamato Drummers – Hito no Chikara: The Power of Human Strength
2025-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
This renowned Taiko ensemble returns to the Collins Center for a dazzling night of traditional music from Japan. The sound of 40 different drums combined with intricate ensemble movement and spectacular costumes guarantee an unforgettable experience.
Join us at 6 p.m. for a pre-performance discussion with a member of Yamato!

Set Your Intentions: A Vision Board Workshop
2025-01-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Student Wellness Resource Center, Room 145, 145 Memorial Union, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Stop by the Student Wellness Resource Center to collage a mood board for the new semester!
