UMaine Calendar

Bébé Symphonique
2025-04-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Bébé Symphonique is an experience that draws on the richness and power of orchestral music to create special moments of connection between babies and their parents, while promoting infant neurological development. Consisting of seven instrumental pieces to soothe and stimulate young children, Bébé Symphonique is a wonderful way for parents to connect with their children and relaxing classical music.
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.

Space Opera
2025-04-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
This interplanetary journey is set to The Planets orchestral suite by Gustav Holst. Take a memorable space adventure that begins with an alien spaceship in the vicinity the Earth that journeys outward to visit the entire Solar System and beyond.
The spacecraft narrates throughout the journey, providing information at each celestial stop. Terrestrial descriptions and interpretations of the heavenly bodies in art, music and philosophy are also touched on.
A unique exploration of our Universe through music, art, and science.

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.

Maine Impact Week
2025-04-07 00:00 - 2025-04-11 23:59 | ME
Maine Impact Week showcases how Maine’s research university contributes to the social and economic advancement of Maine and beyond. Visit the Maine Impact Week website for a complete listing of events or to get involved.

The campus-wide effort features events hosted by groups from UMaine’s community, culminating with the UMaine Student Symposium.
The Student Symposium is UMaine’s premiere celebration of student achievement. More than 1,000 graduate and undergraduate students from UMaine and UMaine Machias showcase their research, scholarship and creative activities.
New this year is a campaign for appreciation called the Black Bears Gratitude Project! This effort provides an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to express appreciation to mentors, colleagues and others who make their time at UMaine better. Gratitude note authors and recipients will be invited to a reception in their honor during Maine Impact Week.
Maine Impact Week is led by the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Dean of the Graduate School.

Cooking for Crowds Food Safety Training for Volunteers
2025-04-07 09:00 - 12:00 | ME
Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers like you for a variety of food events for fundraising, fellowship, food pantries or other services to the community. But cooking for a crowd is tricky! How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the buffet table? Now there is a workshop on safe food handling designed specifically for volunteers.
Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: UMaine Extension Cumberland County, 75 Clearwater Dr., Falmouth, ME
Cost: $15, registration deadline March 31, 2025

2025 Student Exhibition
2025-04-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Lord Hall Gallery, Lord Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the Department of Art’s 2025 Student Exhibition. This show highlights diverse artwork made by students at UMaine who have taken undergraduate courses in the Department of Art. The exhibition runs from April 7rd through May 2nd and a public reception will be held on Friday April 11th from 5:00-7:00pm. During the reception, selected students will be honored with awards. This event is free and open to the public; all are warmly welcomed to attend and refreshments will be served.
Lord Hall Gallery is free, accessible, and open to the public Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.

Advanced AI Based Phenotyping of the Laboratory Mouse (Maine INBRE Data Science Colloquium)
2025-04-07 11:00 | Wells Conference Center, ME, United States
Speaker: Vivek Kumar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, The Jackson Laboratory
About the speaker:
Dr. Kumar carried out undergraduate research at The University of Chicago with Dr. Bob Haselkorn. He received his PhD at UCSD working with Dr. Michael G. Rosenfeld and structurally and biochemically characterized transcriptional co-repressors. During his postdoctoral work, Dr. Kumar trained with Dr. Joseph S. Takahashi at Northwestern and UT Southwestern and worked on functional genomics approaches to dissect the genetics of addiction.
The Kumar Lab consists of geneticists, neuroscientists, and computer scientists. We are passionate about discovering novel targets and models for mental illness through innovation at the confluence of computational, genetic, and genomic methods. Broadly, we are interested in development of better animal models and animal phenotyping methods for human psychiatric illnesses. We use computer vision approaches to quantitate behavior and functional approaches to understand its underlying neuronal and genetic architecture. We have developed high-throughput computer vision based methods for ethologically relevant animal phenotyping. In functional genomics work, we use QTL and mutagenesis approaches to discover novel pathway that can be targeted for addiction therapeutics. Our approaches are flexible and can be applied towards many psychiatric phenotypes. In sum, we are a leading research group using genetics as its foundation, and a combination of biochemistry, physiology, imaging, and computer vision techniques to dissect complex behavior in mammals.
Visit the Kumar Lab
A Zoom option is available for participants who cannot attend in person. Please use this registration link if you plan to attend virtually.

Talk - Closing the Loop: Opportunities for Industrial Circular Economy Exchanges in Maine
2025-04-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Norman Smith Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono.

Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information

Speakers:

Reed Miller, Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Advanced Structures and Composites Center, UMaine
John Belding, Director, Advanced Manufacturing Center, UMaine
Jean MacRae, Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, UMaine
Cindy Isenhour, Professor of Anthropology and Climate Change, UMaine

In this talk, we’ll explore the potential of industrial symbiosis and materials exchanges as solutions for reducing waste in Maine— a key policy priority for climate action and sustainable resource use. By facilitating the exchange of waste, Industrial Symbiosis and Materials Exchanges can cut disposal costs, minimize pollution, and unlock new economic opportunities. This presentation will examine how Maine can create a collaborative network to foster these circular economy solutions and support the state’s climate goals.

Reed Miller is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering with a joint affiliation at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine. Dr. Miller’s research applies the key methods from the field of Industrial Ecology, including life cycle assessment, to tackle sustainability challenges in modern production and consumption systems.

John Belding is a professional engineer and has been the Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Center for over 15 years— fostering deep and broad connections with companies of all sizes in and beyond Maine. He is also affiliated with professional organizations, including the Manufacturers Association of Maine and Manufacturing Extension Partnerships across ME, NH, and VT.

Jean MacRae is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She is part of two Mitchell Center research teams (Materials Management and PFAS research). Current research interests are focused on PFAS in the food system, developing more efficient aquaculture waste management, and the creation of more circular material systems.

Cindy Isenhour is a Professor of Anthropology and Climate Change. Her research is focused on environmental governance and policies designed to ensure economic, social, and ecological well-being. Recent research projects have focused on reuse as a strategy for building local and regional resilience.

Necessity: Oil, Water, and Climate Resistance Film Screening
2025-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC), Stewart Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
The University of Maine’s 12th Annual Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series features four films focused on Water Keepers’ efforts to protect water and the climate.
This year the film series will be part of a larger interactive program called “From Pollution to Protection: Water, History, & Indigenous Treaty Rights” which features an interactive exhibit, an opening keynote, and the film series. This program is generously funded by the Alton ’38 and Adelaide Hamm Campus Activity Fund.
All films will be screened in the Black Box Theatre and are FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

March 24, 7pm: The Penobscot – Ancestral River, Contested Waterway
March 31, 7pm: This River is Our Relative
April 7, 7pm: Necessity: Oil, Water, and Climate Resistance
April 14, 7pm: Bad River: A Story of Defiance

The event is a part of Maine Impact Week, an annual showcase of UMaine’s impact on the state and beyond. It is hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.

Black Bears Gratitude Project Celebration
2025-04-08 00:00 - 23:59 | ME
The Black Bears Gratitude Project provides an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to express appreciation to mentors, colleagues and others who make their time at UMaine better. A special reception is held to honor gratitude note authors and recipients during Maine Impact Week. Please email research@maine.edu with questions.
The Black Bears Gratitude Project is part of Maine Impact Week, an annual showcase of UMaine’s impact on the state and beyond, and hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
2025-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | ME
Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System.
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.

Trademarks 101: Protecting Your Brand
2025-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Fogler Library Classroom 1, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
In this workshop, you’ll learn about the essentials of trademarks; what they are, why they matter, and how to register one. We’ll cover the trademark application process, how to conduct a basic trademark search, and common pitfalls to avoid. If you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just curious about intellectual property, this session will provide a valuable introduction to the world of trademarks.
You can attend the workshop in person or via Zoom. To register and receive Zoom link, go to our Workshops Guide.

Creative Collision: An Interactive Happening
2025-04-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC), Stewart Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
This is an interactive “happening” with live music, performance and real-time art-making by Master’s of Fine Arts and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students as well as a guest musician/composer.
Participating students include:

Cecilia Andrade
Shahab Andarva
Simon Debierre
Elle Azul Duncombe-Mills
Matthew Liderbach
Ruixin Niu

The event is free, and advance registration is not required.
Creative Collision: An Interactive Happening is a part of Maine Impact Week, an annual showcase of UMaine’s impact on the state and beyond. It is hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.

ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Course and Exam- Cumberland County
2025-04-09 09:00 - 17:00 | UMaine Cooperative Extension Cumberland County, 75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104, Falmouth, ME, 04105, United States
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an 8-hour ServSafe® Food Protection Manager course on Wednesday, April 9 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive in Falmouth. The course helps prepare attendees for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam, which will be administered immediately following the course.
This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry, including nonprofit organizations. The course covers topics such as food safety; personal hygiene; preventing cross-contamination; cleaning and sanitizing; time and temperature control; and receiving and storing food. Attendees will receive the ServSafe® Manager Book 7th Ed., a diagnostic exam and practice exam approximately 2 weeks prior to the course. No refunds for the course will be issued.
The $150 fee covers the class, materials and exam. Register and find more details at the program website. For more information or to request reasonable accommodation, call the Cumberland County office at 207.781.6099 or 800.287.1471 (in Maine). Registration closes March 26, 2025.

Foundation/Educational Program Funding Workshop
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | https://calendar.umtraining.lv-o-wpc-dev.its.maine.edu/event/foundation-educational-program-funding-workshop-2/
The Office of Research Development Professional Development Series provides a networking and educational experience for researchers (faculty, staff, and students) across UMS. Our aim is to raise awareness about external funders and funding opportunities, by showcasing awardees who have successfully navigated the process of securing external grants to support their scholarly pursuits.
About the presenters
“Supporting Maine’s 4-H Camp and Learning Centers” (Foundation and Federal funders)
Ryder Scott, Statewide Director; University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Centers
For over 50 years the University of Maine 4-H Camps & Learning Centers have strengthened children’s connections to the natural world through a combination of camps and school programs statewide. These programs are designed to inspire outdoor fun, practical woods-wise skills, and “hands-on” conservation education. Through these connections, we feel that we are making a positive impact in youth development by creating a deepening respect for our natural resources.
“Advancing Learning, Leadership and Equity in Maine and Wabanaki Wild Shellfisheries”
(Maine Community Foundation)
Bridie McGreavy, University of Maine Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism
About the seminar
This workshop is presented by the Office of Research Development. The event is a part of Maine Impact Week, an annual showcase of UMaine’s impact on the state and beyond. It is hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.

Artificial Intelligence Seminar
2025-04-09 12:30 - 14:00 | ME
Learn what AI is and review a variety of research applications. All are welcome! This course will focus on helping novice users incorporate AI into their workflows.
The event is free and advanced registration is required. Registration is available online.
The Artificial Intelligence Seminar is hosted by the University of Maine System’s Advanced Research Computing, Security, and Information Management (ARCSIM) unit. The event is a part of Maine Impact Week, an annual showcase of UMaine’s impact on the state and beyond. It is hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.

Tick & Mosquito Management Webinar
2025-04-09 13:00 - 16:00 | https://calendar.umtraining.lv-o-wpc-dev.its.maine.edu/event/tick-mosquito-management-webinar/
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Board of Pesticides Control are offering a free virtual recertification training covering tick and mosquito management. This training is ideal for pesticide applicators, land managers, and anyone looking to stay informed on best practices for managing these pests.

Register here!
This webinar will be hosted via Zoom. Registration is required. Participants will receive a Zoom link and passcode after registering.
Speakers:

Griffin Dill, IPM Professional & Tick Lab Coordinator, UMaine Extension – Tick Ecology, Biology, & Surveillance in Maine
Jon Cole, Owner, Northwoods Tick Control – Creating a Safe Space for Tick Control and Vector Borne Disease
Hillary Peterson, IPM Entomologist, ME DACF – DACF Mosquito Monitoring Program: Progress & Trends
Karla Boyd, BPC Policy & Regulations Specialist, ME DACF – 2025 Pesticide Rules & Regulations Update

To earn recertification credits, attendees must pass a quiz after the program.

If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate, please contact Kerry Bernard at kerry.bernard@maine.edu. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, but all requests will be considered.

Baseball vs Merrimack College
2025-04-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Mahaney Diamond, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
For full schedule click here.

Gardening Webinar Series: Perennials for the Resilient Maine Garden
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:15 | https://calendar.umtraining.lv-o-wpc-dev.its.maine.edu/event/gardening-webinar-series-perennials-for-the-resilient-maine-garden/
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners on selecting resilient perennials from 6 – 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9.
Herbaceous perennials support wildlife and pollinators while adding beauty to home gardens. As long-term investments, perennials can also be affected by fluctuations in temperature, rainfall and snowfall. Stephanie Burnett, professor of horticulture in the School of Food and Agriculture at the University of Maine, will discuss what to consider when selecting perennials and make recommendations for resilient Maine gardens. This webinar is the final in the 4-part series, Gardening for the Future.
Registration is required; sliding scale fee options are available. Register on the event webpage to attend live or receive the recording link. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Rebecca Gray at 207.356.1348 or extension.gardening@maine.edu.

Patents 101: Protecting Your Invention
2025-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Fogler Library Classroom 1, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
This workshop covers the basics of patents; what they are, why they matter, and how to navigate the patent process. You’ll discover how to determine if your invention is patentable, conduct a basic patent search, and understand the steps to filing a patent application. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, inventor, or just interested in intellectual property, this session will give you the knowledge to safeguard your innovations.

You can attend the workshop in person or via Zoom. To register and receive a Zoom link, go to our Workshops Guide.

Active Learning In Action
2025-04-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Shibles Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
This is a unique opportunity for our community members to come experience what it is like to be a student in a classroom that uses active learning. Gain firsthand knowledge of how these strategies can help change the traditional classroom setting and make learning more accessible and engaging for students.
The strategies showcased will include:

Collaborative group work
Clickers
Maine Learning Assistants (MLAs)
And more!

Students who attend the event will get the chance to talk with faculty, staff, and MLAs about the MLA program and the benefits of being a part of it. For students who are interested in STEM or Education, this is a great opportunity to meet with people who will help them develop the skills they need to excel in those fields.
Active Learning in Action is presented by the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center). The event is a part of Maine Impact Week, an annual showcase of UMaine’s impact on the state and beyond. It is hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.

Imagine that!
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | The Maine Center, 300 Fore Street, Portland, ME, United States
Celebrating four years of impact and collaboration led by the University of Maine’s Portland Gateway.

Join us for a Maine Impact Week event to celebrate nearly four years of partnerships at the UMaine Portland Gateway! Enjoy an evening of networking, refreshments, and reflections on our shared successes and future collaborations. We look forward to celebrating with you and strengthening the connections that drive research and innovation across Maine!

Join us at The Maine Center (7 Custom House, Floor 3, Portland). Event check-in will open at 4:30 and the evening’s program will begin promptly at 5:00.

This event is free, but advance registration is encouraged. Please register online so we can plan for your participation.

Maine Impact Week is hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.

Courts of Belonging film screening and conversation with director Santiago Tijerina
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | IMRC 104, 5 Hilltop Road, Orono, ME, United States
On Thursday, April 10 at 5pm, the McGillicuddy Humanities Center will present a screening of Courts of Belonging a film by University of Maine alumnus Santiago Tijerina along with a conversation with the director at IMRC Center 104.
Courts of Belonging highlights the futsal court located in Portland Maine’s Kennedy Park and how its games build community for immigrant and refugee residents of the neighborhood. Futsal, a version of soccer with a small ball on a paved surface with five players, first arose in South America and has steadily gained popularity internationally and in Portland. The documentary emphasizes how the futsal games offer a sense of belonging to socially isolated immigrants and refugees residing in East Bayside, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Maine. Players take the court in multilingual pickup games organized by Kennedy Park Pickup Soccer almost every day.
This event is part of the McGillicuddy Humanities Center 2024-2025 Annual Symposium From Talkies to TikTok: 100 Years of Audiovisual Storytelling. The event is also part of Maine Impact Week. The event is a part of Maine Impact Week, an annual showcase of UMaine’s impact on the state and beyond. It is hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.
For more information, contact mhc@maine.edu.

Student Symposium
2025-04-11 | ME
Click here to view the full 2024–25 Academic Year Calendar.

UMaine Student Symposium for Research and Creative Activity
2025-04-11 08:00 - 16:00 | New Balance Field House, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Attend the UMaine Student Symposium today!
For additional information, click here.

Last day to withdraw from a class and receive 'W' grade
2025-04-11 08:00 - 16:30 | ME
Click here to view the full 2024–25 Academic Year Calendar.
(Withdrawn classes after this date will receive failing grade.)
Deadline April 8, 4:30 p.m.

Chill & Chat: OARS Edition
2025-04-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Memorial Union, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Learn about OARS to enhance your communication skills, deepen connections, and navigate personal growth!
