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SUMMARY:Maine Day Week
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar.
URL:/calendar/event/maine-day-week/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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SUMMARY:Classes end
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar.
URL:/calendar/event/classes-end-4/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline for 2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course in Skowhegan
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy the art and science of food preservation? Would you like to develop expertise in food preservation? Consider becoming a Master Food Preserver Volunteer.\nWhat is a Master Food Preserver Volunteer?\nMaster Food Preserver Volunteers serve to extend Extension’s educational programs in food preservation to adults and youth. Master Food Preserver Volunteer serves as a resource in the community to provide the public with research-based information from the 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension and USDA. \nDirect questions about the program to the instructor Kathy Savoie at ksavoie@maine.edu. \nWho is eligible to apply?\nThrough an application process\, any Maine resident 18 years or older is eligible to take the Master Food Preserver Volunteer course. To become a Master Food Preserver Volunteer\, accepted applicants must meet the following qualifications: \n\nAttend the 8-part\, 28-hour Master Food Preserver Volunteer course including hands-on kitchen lab sessions.\nComplete lab quizzes and pass the final written exam.\nComplete at least 20 hours of volunteer service within a 12-month period.\nComplete reports on the number of public contacts made.\n\nTo learn more view the Master Food Preserver Volunteer Role Description\nWhat does the training cover? \nDuring the lectures\, discussions and hands-on kitchen lab experiences\, you will learn: \n\nthe latest information on food safety and food preservation;\nprevention of foodborne illness;\nfood storage and safety;\ncanning basics;\ncanning acid foods;\ncanning low-acid foods;\nfreeze drying foods;\npickled and fermented foods;\npreserving jams and jellies;\nfreezing foods; and\ndrying food products.\n\nWhat does the training cost?\n$325 per person (limited financial assistance available). \nWhat are Master Food Preserver Volunteer experiences?\nAfter completing your training\, you will have an opportunity to choose your volunteer experiences. The volunteer commitment can be fulfilled by: \n\nhelping others to learn\, and provide research-based information from 91±¬ÁĎ Extension\nproviding information at local farmers’ markets\, fairs\, or community events\nconducting presentations and workshops as part of a team or on your own for community groups and schools\npreparing educational displays and writing articles for newsletters\, newspapers\, etc.\n\n\n2026 Master Food Preserver Volunteer Course\nLocation: Skowhegan High School and Cooperative Extension in Somerset County\, Skowhegan\, Maine \nDates/Topics:*  \n\nJune 18: Introduction\, Freeze Drying & Winter Storage Techniques\nJune 23: Jams & Jellies\nJuly 14: Drying & Preserving Herbs\nJuly 28: Pressure Canning & Freezing Vegetables\nAugust 4: Pickling & Fermenting\nAugust 11: Canning Acidic Foods & Freezing Fruit\nAugust 18: Tomatoes & Tomato Products\nAugust 25: Final Exam\n\nTime: 1:00-4:30 p.m. \nWorkshop Leader: Kathy Savoie\, MS\, RD\, Extension Educator \n*Topics are subject to change based on seasonal produce availability. \nTo Apply:\n\n\n\n\nApplication and letter of recommendation are due Friday\, May 1\, 2026 before 4:30PM.\n\nApply here!  \n\n\n\n 
URL:/calendar/event/2026-master-food-preserver-volunteer-course-in-skowhegan-application-deadline/
LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T125029
CREATED:20260327T185307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185307Z
UID:10007359-1777626000-1777640400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials
DESCRIPTION:This interactive online professional development program will teach you the basics of seeing a grant through a full cycle—from inception to completion. You’ll learn how to get your organization ready to apply for grants\, where to find funders and funding opportunities\, how to write the components of a grant and how to submit a successful application that has all the information funders want to see. \nUsing case studies\, this program will focus on real-world grant applications. Comprehensive checklists and worksheets will guide you through every step of planning\, researching\, applying to and managing a grant—without missing a thing! You’ll also develop language specific to your organization that answers common grant questions. \nRegister here. 
URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-3/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T153000
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CREATED:20260226T151844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T151844Z
UID:10006667-1777626000-1777649400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Helping People Change: The Power of Group Work
DESCRIPTION:Groups help to create community to combat loneliness and isolation\, and increase connection and productivity at work\, within health care\, and with personal relationships.\nThis online program will provide an integrated approach and an indispensable tool box for bringing thoughtful\, nurturing\, empowering practice\, and strategy to relationships of all kinds through the facilitation of group work. \nThe assets of group work\, beyond cost effectiveness and reduced isolation for patients and group leaders alike\, can be utilized in many situations: teaching\, team meetings\, retreats\, psychoeducational issues in healthcare\, workshops\, community gatherings\, business settings\, sports teams\, counseling\, religious organizations\, and psychotherapy. \nThe combination of cognitive and experiential learning in this program will leave you with solid understanding\, skill\, and commitment to initiate group work practice in your professional\, personal\, and interpersonal settings. \nYou will become aware of your own responses to your clients\, patients\, students\, colleagues\, friends and family\, and improve your ability to regulate your affect with thought and sound judgment. \nYou will also see the role humor plays in facilitating group work and its connecting force of cohesiveness.
URL:/calendar/event/helping-people-change-the-power-of-group-work-4/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193800Z
UID:10006967-1777626000-1777651200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Student Exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the Department of Art’s 2026 Student Exhibition. This show celebrates the diverse artwork made by students at the 91±¬ÁĎ who have taken undergraduate courses in the Department of Art. The Department of Art offers foundational studies in 2D Design\, 3D Design\, and Drawing\, as well as media-specific classes in Painting\, Ceramics\, Photography\, Printmaking\, Digital Art\, Graphic Design\, Drawing\, and Sculpture. More information about the Department is available here:umaine.edu/las/art. \nStudents who were enrolled in an Art class in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 had the opportunity to submit up to six pieces for consideration in this juried exhibition. This year’s juror is Rochelle Lawrence. Lawrence is an artist and serves as the Assistant Curator and Education Coordinator at the Zillman Art Museum. \nThe exhibition runs from April 6th through May 1st. A public reception will be held on Friday April 10th 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. \nLord Hall Gallery is free\, accessible\, and open to the public Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. Please direct all questions to Diana Baumbach\, Director of Galleries:\ndiana.baumbach@maine.edu \ninstagram.com/umaine_lordhallgallery\numaine.edu/las/art/#gallery
URL:/calendar/event/2026-student-exhibition-in-lord-hall-gallery/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Art":MAILTO:um.art@maine.edu
GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776
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UID:10007078-1777629600-1777636800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Food Safety Webinar Series: Chemical Application Training
DESCRIPTION:The 91±¬ÁĎ Extension Food Safety Webinar Series is a monthly\, expert-led educational series focused on practical food safety\, regulatory compliance\, and product innovation across the food system. Sessions cover topics such as electronic record-keeping\, workforce training\, chemical safety\, food adulteration prevention\, seafood pathogen detection\, audit readiness\, product development\, environmental air quality\, and alternative protein innovations. The series is designed for food producers\, processors\, seafood businesses\, entrepreneurs\, quality assurance staff\, extension educators\, students\, faculty\, regulatory professionals\, and technical specialists\, with particular relevance for those working with food safety training\, compliance systems\, seafood hazards\, product development\, and emerging technologies in food processing. \nFood businesses and professionals face increasing regulatory expectations\, evolving hazards\, and rapid technological change. By addressing real-world topics such as digital compliance systems\, chemical handling\, adulteration prevention\, seafood pathogen detection\, and audit preparation\, the series helps participants stay current and make informed\, practical decisions. Participants will gain practical tools\, real-world case studies\, and actionable strategies related to training programs\, compliance documentation\, safe chemical use\, adulteration prevention\, seafood safety\, product innovation\, and environmental controls—knowledge they can immediately apply in their operations\, classrooms\, or regulatory work. \nChemical Application Training\nChemicals are used extensively in food operations for cleaning\, sanitizing\, pest control\, and water treatment. This webinar will focus on the safe\, effective\, and compliant use of these substances. Key topics will include understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS)\, proper dilution rates and application techniques\, safe storage and labeling requirements\, and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols. We will also review common regulatory pitfalls and how to train staff to handle chemicals responsibly\, prevent cross-contamination\, and respond to spills or exposures\, ensuring alignment with OSHA and food safety regulatory requirements. \nTo Register and Receive Webinar Zoom Link
URL:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-chemical-application-training/
LOCATION:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-chemical-application-training/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T203000
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UID:10007999-1777654800-1777667400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Alumni Achievement Awards
DESCRIPTION:Each year the 91±¬ÁĎ Alumni Association recognizes several individuals who have performed distinguished service on behalf of their professions\, communities\, and alma mater. See below for more information on our 2026 honorees.\nOn May 1\, 2026\, faculty\, staff\, and friends and family of these deserving awardees will gather for an evening of honor and appreciation.\nJoin us for a heavy hors d’oeuvres cocktail reception at the Collins Center for the Arts before the formal awards ceremony in Minsky Recital Hall. \nRegister here. 
URL:/calendar/event/2026-alumni-achievement-awards/
LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T203000
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CREATED:20260409T122914Z
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UID:10008005-1777654800-1777667400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Alumni Achievement Awards
DESCRIPTION:Each year the 91±¬ÁĎ Alumni Association recognizes several individuals who have performed distinguished service on behalf of their professions\, communities\, and alma mater. See below for more information on our 2026 honorees. \nOn May 1\, 2026\, faculty\, staff\, and friends and family of these deserving awardees will gather for an evening of honor and appreciation. \nJoin us for a heavy hors d’oeuvres cocktail reception at the Collins Center for the Arts before the formal awards ceremony in Minsky Recital Hall. \n$75 per person | Registration is required.
URL:/calendar/event/2026-alumni-achievement-awards-2/
LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
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CREATED:20260416T161913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T161913Z
UID:10008113-1777662000-1777665600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Worlds Beyond Earth
DESCRIPTION:Take an exhilarating journey to the worlds that orbit our Sun and the unique conditions that make life on our planet Earth possible. Celebrate the extraordinary Age of Exploration carried out by robotic explorers\, over the past 50 years with imagery from NASA\, European Space Agency (ESA)\, and Japan Aerospace Exploration (JAXA) missions.  Audiences will go on an epic adventure across the solar system\, from our Moon\, Mars and Venus to beyond the asteroid belt\, to Jupiter and Saturn.  Produced by the American Museum of Natural History in New York and narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:/calendar/event/worlds-beyond-earth/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center
GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
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CREATED:20260512T135620Z
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UID:10010545-1777662000-1777665600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Worlds Beyond Earth
DESCRIPTION:Take an exhilarating journey to the worlds that orbit our Sun and the unique conditions that make life on our planet Earth possible. Celebrate the extraordinary Age of Exploration carried out by robotic explorers\, over the past 50 years with imagery from NASA\, European Space Agency (ESA)\, and Japan Aerospace Exploration (JAXA) missions.  Audiences will go on an epic adventure across the solar system\, from our Moon\, Mars and Venus to beyond the asteroid belt\, to Jupiter and Saturn.  Produced by the American Museum of Natural History in New York and narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for 91±¬ÁĎ Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:/calendar/event/worlds-beyond-earth-2/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T213000
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CREATED:20260416T150741Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Dance Showcase
DESCRIPTION:One of the highlights of the School of Performing Arts calendar is back! The Spring Dance Showcase is set for April 30\, May 1 and May 2. All performances will be at 7:30 PM in Hauck Auditorium. \nJoin dozens of talented dancers from every corner of campus as they bring to life an assortment of movement styles. Modern\, hip-hop\, ballet\, tap – all that and more will grace the Hauck stage underneath the newly-upgraded lighting system! \nTickets are $15\, but admission is free with a student MaineCard. Reserve yours here.
URL:/calendar/event/spring-dance-showcase/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Hauck Auditorium\, Orono\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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