UMaine Calendar

Softball vs Binghamton
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-12 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Pierre & Catherine Labat Softball Complex, Orono, ME
For full schedule click here.

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.

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.

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.

College of Education and Human Development Career Fair
2025-04-11 13:30 - 15:30 | 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.

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!

2025 Student Exhibition
2025-04-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-08 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
