UMaine Calendar

College of Education and Human Development Career Fair
2025-04-11 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Wells Conferemce Center, ME, United States
The annual UMaine College of Education and Human Development Career Fair gives school officials from across Maine the opportunity to meet future educators from the state’s largest teacher preparation program. Students graduating this spring who will be eligible for Maine teaching certification in elementary education, secondary education, early childhood education, physical education, music education and art education, as well as students from the the Master of Arts in Teaching program, will attend along with education students from Eastern Maine Community College and Husson University.
Schools that wish to send a representative should register online.
For more information, contact Director of Field Placements and Teacher Preparation Erin Straine, erin.straine@maine.edu.
About the Career Fair
The College of Education and Human Development hosts a Career Fair each spring for teacher candidates to meet with potential employers. The fair is usually held in April, a few weeks before UMaine student teachers earn their degrees and become certified teachers. Many schools and districts in central and eastern Maine, and some from other parts of the state, send representatives to meet our students and discuss job openings with them.
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.

Native Plants for the Ornamental Garden – Bangor
2025-04-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St, Bangor, United States
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Bangor Public Library are co-hosting a workshop on native plants from 3–4:30 p.m. on April 11 at the library, 145 Harlow Street.
This session will explore the rising interest in using native plants. Participants will discover why native plants matter and how gardeners can integrate them into their own spaces. Workshop instructor Kate Garland, horticulturist from UMaine Extension, will discuss the concept of ‘native,’ explore valuable resources for selecting the right plants for a site, and lead a virtual walk through a curated collection of native species to consider for any landscape.
Pre-registration for this free program is preferred on the event webpage. Registered participants will receive a follow-up email with relevant resources. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Candis Joyce at candis.joyce@bangorpubliclibrary.org or (207) 947-8336. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.

Tangled up in blue: Understanding carbon movement in trees during water stress with Jess Gersony
2025-04-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Norman Smith Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Abstract
Plants take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and convert it into sugars through photosynthesis. Once carbon dioxide is in the form of sugar, it is then transported all throughout the plant through the “sugar highway” known as the phloem to aid in respiration and growth. Let’s take a moment to imagine if this transportation pathway was slowed, or even blocked: in this scenario there would be a buildup of sugars in the leaves and large deficits in other parts of the plant, which would result in severely limited growth, severely limited photosynthesis and, in the extreme scenario, plant death. Despite this crucial role of the phloem, we currently lack an understanding of how shifts in environmental conditions (e.g. climate change) could alter sugar transportation through the phloem, which is exacerbated by a general dearth of foundational knowledge about phloem functioning. In this talk, Gersony will discuss her research seeking to fill in our knowledge gaps about the sugar highway in the context of water stress, one of the key environmental stressors of climate change. In addition to this scientific content, she will also talk about art-science integration in the context of climate change research.
Biography
Jess Gersony is a plant physiologist, artist, and educator. She currently runs the PLACE (PLant physiology, Art, and Community Engagement) Lab as an Assistant Professor at Smith College. She is passionate about exploring human-planet interactions through both scientific and artistic inquiry, and strives to do this work through an intersectional, social justice lens. The ultimate goals of her work are to increase and deepen our awareness of (and relationship to) the natural world, to further diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM spaces, and to improve our understanding of how plants are responding to climate change. Scientifically, she investigates the physiological processes underpinning how plants interact with the changing climate around them. In parallel, she explores topics related to water and carbon movement, environmental change, time and relationships (between people, other organisms, and places) in her poetic practice. Additionally, she is passionate about re-imagining what STEM classes and research environments can look like and learning about/implementing equity-based pedagogical practices. Lastly, she seeks to support K-12 students in the public school system, collaborate with community college plant biologists and engage with various stakeholders who work with northeastern forests.
About the seminar
Tangled up in blue: Understanding carbon movement in trees during water stress is presented by the School of Biology and Ecology seminar series and hosted by John Zhang. 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.

2025 Student Exhibition Reception and Awards Ceremony
2025-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Lord Hall Gallery, Lord Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Please join us for a reception for the 2025 Student Exhibition.
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. Students who were enrolled in an Art class in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 had the opportunity to submit up to six pieces for consideration in this juried exhibition. This year’s juror is Amy Tingle. Tingle is an artist and is the Programs Manager at Waterfall Arts in Belfast, Maine.
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.

VAST: A Cosmic Journey through Space and Time
2025-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Space is unimaginably vast and incredibly beautiful. Thanks to our curiosity and quest for knowledge, we humans have been driven to explore space and learn more about the universe. There is still incredibly much left to explore. Join us on the journey, starting on Earth, venturing out in our solar system, and journeying all the way out to the edge of the known universe.
Narrated by Eva Rose.

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.

Softball vs Binghamton
2025-04-12 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Pierre & Catherine Labat Softball Complex, Orono, ME
For full schedule click here.

Bébé Symphonique
2025-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Minetti Quartet w/ Andreas Klein
2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
This award-winning string quartet from Austria, renowned for their performances at premier chamber music festivals and the world’s most prestigious concert halls, joins forces with esteemed German pianist Andreas Klein for an extraordinary concert.
PROGRAM:
Quartettsatz in C minor D 703 – Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828)
Piano Concerto K. 415 in C Major (cadenza by Andreas Klein) – W.A. Mozart (1756 – 1791)
Intermission
String Quartet C minor, Op.51, No. 1 – Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)

Space Opera
2025-04-13 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.

2025 Student Exhibition
2025-04-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-18 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.

Talk - Managing for sustainability and climate resilience: The future of agroecological wild blueberry management in Maine and maritime Canada
2025-04-14 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:

Brogan Tooley, Senior Manager, Agroecology Department, Wyman’s
Rachel Schattman, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, UMaine

Wild blueberry production in Maine and maritime Canada is an ecologically, economically, and culturally important industry and land use. Agroecology is a scientific discipline that examines agriculture within both ecological and social contexts, and can be used to better understand the past, present, and potential future of wild blueberry agriculture in our region. In this talk, we present two recent agroecological investigations of wild blueberries: First, Brogan Tooley, senior manager of agroecology at Wyman’s, will share on-farm challenges and ongoing research efforts to identify management techniques that bolster crop resilience and mitigate crop stress in today’s climate. Next, Dr. Rachel Schattman of the University of Maine Agroecology Lab will present on an ongoing study to investigate the effects of climate change, specifically changing temperature and precipitation regimes, on wild blueberries. We invite audience participation in the second half of the presentation as we probe the most pressing questions related to Northeast wild blueberry production in a changing climate.
Brogan Tooley is the senior manager of the agroecology department at Wyman’s, serving Maine and the Canadian maritimes. With a background in plant, soil and environmental science, she leads cutting-edge research focused on innovation, risk mitigation and sustainable resource management in wild blueberries. Supporting one of the larger stakeholders in the industry, Brogan aims to operationalize research findings and adaptive management strategies in a rapidly changing climate.
Dr. Rachel E. Schattman is an assistant professor of sustainable agriculture at the University of Maine. She is trained as both a field-based and social science agroecologist. In her research, Dr. Schattman addresses some of the most pressing problems faced by the agricultural community today, among them climate change, food insecurity, and chemical contamination. You can read more about her work at https://agroecolab.com/

Farm Tractor Safety Course- Kennebec County
2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Kramer’s, Inc., 2400 West River Road, Sidney, ME, United States
The Kennebec County Farm Tractor Safety Course will be held on Monday evenings (and one Thursday) at Kramer Tractor, 2400 West River Road in Sidney, starting April 14.
The training will include classroom lectures, tractor driving time and homework over the 5-part course, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. Successful completion of the course is required for 14- and 15-year-olds who plan to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own family’s farm. Participants will learn how to safely handle tractors and equipment and how to avoid hazards and minimize the chance of accidents. Certificates will be issued after successful completion of the course, including a written test and a driving test. The program is designed for adults and youth at least 14 years of age.
There is a sliding scale fee for the course of $40 (full price) or $20 (suggested for youth 14–17 and those who can afford 50% of the full course fee). Access to a computer, tablet or smartphone is required to complete homework assignments. More info including dates and registration links are available on the event webpage. For more information or to request reasonable accommodation, contact Jenni Cappello-Ruggiero at 207.781.6099 or extension.agcumberland@maine.edu.

Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series
2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Fernald Adaptive Presentation and Performance Environment, IMRC Center, Stewart Commons, 5 Hilltop Rd, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Please join us for the fourth and final film in our series, “Bad River.”

12th Annual Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series
2025-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Adaptive Presentation and Performance Environment, UMaine IMRC Center, Room 104, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
The University of Maine’s 12th Annual Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series will kick off in April with five 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.
April 1, 6pm: The Penobscot: Ancestral River, Contested Territory
April 2, 6pm: Keepers of the Tundra
April 3, 6pm: This River is Our Relative
April 7th, 6pm: Necessity: Oil, Water, and Climate Resistance
April 14th, 6pm: Bad River: A Story of Defiance

2025 16-Hour Agricultural Mediation Training
2025-04-15 09:00 - 13:00
This 16-hour training will introduce participants to the range of topics covered by MAMP no cost & confidential services, with a special focus on our agricultural mediation/ conflict resolution program. The training includes multiple guest speakers representing various agricultural service providers as well as federal, regional, and state organizations that MAMP regularly collaborates with. Participants will also have opportunities to practice and review case studies around the types of conflicts and issues that arise within Maine’s agricultural and aquacultural communities.
Who: Anyone interested in learning more about conflict resolution and resources in agriculture and/or becoming a Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) co-mediator* (i.e. new and experienced mediators, land and sea farmers, agricultural service providers, and members of the general public)
When: April and May 2025
Session Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Session #1: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 (via Zoom)
Session #2: Thursday, April 17, 2025 (via Zoom)
Session #3: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 17th (via Zoom)
Session #4: Tuesday, May 1, 2025 (In person @ Augusta, locale TBD and Via Zoom)
Cost: $0, There is no cost to attend. This training is generously funded through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Maine Agricultural Mediation Program.
*Please note: MAMP offers mediators the opportunity to co-mediate a wide range of goals, issues, and needs on land & sea farms and/or involving producers, loan holders, and members of the agricultural community. Completion of MAMP’s 16-hour Ag Mediation Training and a 40-hour basic mediation training (or equivalent) is required to apply to be a MAMP Co-mediator.
Register Online
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Presenters:
Multiple presenters will share their work and how it intersects with the work of MAMP. Over the four (4) sessions participants will learn from ag service providers from the USDA, FSA, Land for Good, MOFGA, UMaine Cooperative Extension’s Farm Wellness & Coaching Program, and more.
The sessions will be facilitated by Lucy Wess, Shiela Leonard, and Leslie Forstadt from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the MAMP. Additionally, Karen Groat, UMA Libra Professor, and mediation professional will also provide guidance and instruction during the training.
Information/Waitlist:
For more information contact us at maineagmediation@maine.edu or click here to get on the waitlist for the next MAMP training (TBD).

Cooking for Crowds - Food Safety Training for Volunteers
2025-04-15 13:00 - 16:00 | 75 Clearwater Drive Falmouth, Maine United States, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth, ME, 04105, United States
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: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: UMaine Extension Cumberland County, 75 Clearwater Dr., Falmouth, ME
Cost: $15, registration deadline April 07, 2025

Earth•Life•Health Celebration of Excellence
2025-04-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Wells Conferemce Center, ME, United States
The College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences (ELH) at the University of Maine invites you to its Celebration of Excellence on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Wells Commons. This end-of-year celebration honors the college’s exceptional faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students. An Ice Cream and Popcorn Social will follow the program. This free event is open to all students, staff, and faculty.
RSVP online using this registration link

Baseball vs University of Maine - Farmington
2025-04-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Mahaney Diamond, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States

Planning a Preserving Garden – Patten
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Veterans’ Memorial Library, 61 Shin Pond Road, Patten, Maine, 04765
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Veterans’ Memorial Library are offering a preservation garden planning workshop from 5:30-7 p.m. on April 16 at the library, 61 Shin Pond Road in Patten.
The workshop is designed for home gardeners interested in future food preservation activities. Participants will learn how to choose the best produce varieties for canning, how much to plant for their household size and an overview of preserving methods like canning and freezing. The workshop will be led by Extension experts in food preservation and horticulture.
There is no cost for the workshop, but pre-registration is preferred on the event webpage. Registered participants will receive a follow-up email with relevant resources. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Julie Buhler at veteransmemoriallibrary2021@gmail.com or 207-528-2164. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.

Integrated Pest Management Spring Update for Christmas Tree Producers Webinar
2025-04-17 11:00 - 13:00 | https://calendar.umtraining.lv-o-wpc-dev.its.maine.edu/event/integrated-pest-management-spring-update-for-christmas-tree-producers-webinar/
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting two virtual presentations covering current pest management challenges in Christmas tree production from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on April 17.
During this virtual webinar, UMaine Extension Forage Educator Jaime Garzon will discuss the potential of alfalfa, clovers and birdsfoot trefoil for use as continuous ground cover in Christmas tree plantations. In the second hour, Extension Sustainable Agriculture Educator Brett Johnson will describe the biology of an economically significant Christmas tree pest, the balsam gall midge, followed by methods for scouting and control.
Registration is required by phone at 207.342.5971 or on the event webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Billiejo Pendleton at billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu.

7th Annual Libby Lecture in Natural Resource Policy
2025-04-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Bangor Room, Memorial Union, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Attempting to Center indigenous People in Marine Sciences
Abstract: Dr. Marco Hatch, Associate Professor of Environmental Sciences at Western Washington University and Principal Investigator for the Coastal Communities and Ecology Lab will present his recent research and share some of the work being done to braid Indigenous knowledge and mainstream science. He will draw on examples from his research on clam gardens, shellfish biotoxins, and climate adaptation to discuss the importance of systems level change for removing institutional barriers to community-based partnerships.
Reception will follow the talk at 4:00pm in the Totman Room, Memorial Union.
Dr. Hatch is marine ecologist with a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a member of the Samish Indian Nation. His research weaves traditional ecological knowledge and marine science through the exploration of food systems. He is a Pew Marine Conservation Fellow and co-PI for the Native Food, Energy, Water Systems INCLUDES Alliance, which was funded by the NSF. Dr. Hatch is on the Board of Trustees for the Washington Chapter of the Nature Conservancy and an Advisory Committee member for the UN Decade Northeast Pacific Collaborative Center.

Maine Public Health Career Panel and Networking Event
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Memorial Union, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Maine Public Health Association, the University of Maine Career Center, the UMaine Health Professions Club and the Institute of Medicine will host a career panel and networking event on April 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in room 300, Memorial Union.

Join us to discuss careers in public health and learn more about various aspects of public health (e.g., global health, health equities, advocacy, etc.) through a panel discussion with experts in the field and to ask questions about the job search process.

Four panelists will present and answer questions:

Jamie Comstock, Health Promotion Manager, Bangor Public Health
Katherine Darling Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, University of Maine School of Nursing
Catharine MacLaren Ph.D., Vice President, Talent and Diversity, Northern Light Health
Elizabeth McLellan RN, MSN, MPH, Founder and CEO of Partners for World Health

Undergraduate and graduate students are all welcome to attend. Join us for presentations, networking and refreshments. Please register online by Monday April 7 through Career Link to help us plan for room setup and catering.

For questions about registration or access to Career Link, please reach out to Robin Delcourt in the Health Professions office or Tanya Pinkham in the Institute of Medicine

Steven Page
2025-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Close the season with the founder and former lead singer of the incredibly popular and multi-award winning band Barenaked Ladies. Hear new songs and fan favorites. “Steven Page’s distinctive and powerful tenor is among the most instantly recognizable voices in popular music today.”- BroadwayWorld
Join us for a pre-concert discussion from 6 – 6:30 p.m. with Steven Page!
