BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁĎ Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91±¬ÁĎ Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91±¬ÁĎ Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260424T200526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T200526Z UID:10008679-1778803200-1779062399@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Northeast Livestock Expo (NELE) – Youth Judging Clinic\, Education and Show DESCRIPTION:Join us for three exciting days of hands-on learning\, skill-building\, and fun at the North East Livestock Expo (NELE). This youth-focused event brings together families\, students\, and industry professionals to explore the world of livestock and agriculture in an engaging and supportive environment. \nRegister for Northeast Livestock Expo here.  \nIf reasonable accommodation is needed\, please contact Melissa Libby-Babcock\, 207-581-2788\, melissa.libby1@maine.edu by May 8\, 2026. URL:/calendar/event/northeast-livestock-expo-nele-youth-judging-clinic-education-and-show/ LOCATION:Windsor Fairgrounds\, 82 Ridge Road\, Windsor\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T163000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260520T150546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T150546Z UID:10010872-1779094800-1779121800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:May 2026 Course Design Institute DESCRIPTION:CITL’s Course Design Institute (CDI) is a three day intensive educational development opportunity for faculty preparing to design a new course or re-design a current course. \nMay 18-20 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | In-person at Ferland Hall\, Room 102 \nThis program has been canceled due to low registration. To be a part of the next CDI\, please email: citlworkshop@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/may-2026-course-design-institute/2026-05-18/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 5728 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/05/CDI-calendar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T180000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260130T132931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T133012Z UID:10004220-1779096600-1779127200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:3rd International Conference on Robotics and Automation DESCRIPTION:3rd International Conference on Robotics and Automation (Robotics-2026) will be held from May 18–20\, 2026\, in Madrid\, Spain. Organized by a non-profit academic group\, Robotics-2026 aims to provide a global platform for researchers\, engineers\, industry professionals\, and students to present their latest innovations\, exchange ideas\, and foster collaborations in the fields of robotics\, automation\, artificial intelligence\, and related technologies. \nThis prestigious conference will feature keynote speeches from leading experts\, plenary sessions\, technical talks\, poster presentations\, panel discussions\, and industry exhibitions. Topics will cover a wide range of areas including (but not limited to): advanced robotics\, industrial automation\, AI and machine learning in robotics\, mechatronics\, control systems\, human-robot interaction\, sensors and actuators\, machine vision\, and robotics applications in healthcare\, agriculture\, aerospace\, and manufacturing. \nRobotics-2026 is committed to recognizing and supporting emerging talents and contributions through several awards\, including the Best Presentation Award\, Young Researcher Award\, Best Poster Award\, and Industry Innovation Award. \nThe conference offers ample networking opportunities\, promoting knowledge sharing between academia and industry. It encourages active participation from students\, early-career researchers\, and professionals from across the globe. \nParticipants can look forward to high-quality technical sessions\, engaging discussions\, and cultural experiences in the vibrant city of Madrid. URL:/calendar/event/3rd-international-conference-on-robotics-and-automation/2026-05-18/ LOCATION:3rd International Conference on Robotics and Automation\, Madrid\, Spain CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Divya G":MAILTO:robotics@pagesconferences.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260327T185743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185743Z UID:10007396-1779129000-1779134400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points. URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters/2026-05-18/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T163000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260520T150546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T150546Z UID:10010875-1779181200-1779208200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:May 2026 Course Design Institute DESCRIPTION:CITL’s Course Design Institute (CDI) is a three day intensive educational development opportunity for faculty preparing to design a new course or re-design a current course. \nMay 18-20 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | In-person at Ferland Hall\, Room 102 \nThis program has been canceled due to low registration. To be a part of the next CDI\, please email: citlworkshop@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/may-2026-course-design-institute/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 5728 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/05/CDI-calendar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260302T155618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155618Z UID:10006742-1779181200-1779210000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:ServSafe® Certification in Falmouth DESCRIPTION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension can help you achieve your ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification. This nationally-recognized certification is for anyone working in the food industry\, including non-profit organizations. 91±¬ÁĎ Extension offers an 8-hour ServSafe® training using the latest ServSafe® Manager Book\, 7th Edition Revised\, and exam proctoring. \nDate: Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026 (Inclement Weather Date: May 20\, 2026)\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nLocation: 91±¬ÁĎ Extension Cumberland County\, 75 Clearwater Dr.\, Falmouth\, ME\nCost: $150 for course and exam\, registration deadline May 5\, 2026\nRegister for May 19\, 2026 ServSafe® URL:/calendar/event/servsafe-certification-in-falmouth-3/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension Cumberland County\, 75 Clearwater Drive\, Suite 104\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T180000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260130T132931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T133012Z UID:10004223-1779183000-1779213600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:3rd International Conference on Robotics and Automation DESCRIPTION:3rd International Conference on Robotics and Automation (Robotics-2026) will be held from May 18–20\, 2026\, in Madrid\, Spain. Organized by a non-profit academic group\, Robotics-2026 aims to provide a global platform for researchers\, engineers\, industry professionals\, and students to present their latest innovations\, exchange ideas\, and foster collaborations in the fields of robotics\, automation\, artificial intelligence\, and related technologies. \nThis prestigious conference will feature keynote speeches from leading experts\, plenary sessions\, technical talks\, poster presentations\, panel discussions\, and industry exhibitions. Topics will cover a wide range of areas including (but not limited to): advanced robotics\, industrial automation\, AI and machine learning in robotics\, mechatronics\, control systems\, human-robot interaction\, sensors and actuators\, machine vision\, and robotics applications in healthcare\, agriculture\, aerospace\, and manufacturing. \nRobotics-2026 is committed to recognizing and supporting emerging talents and contributions through several awards\, including the Best Presentation Award\, Young Researcher Award\, Best Poster Award\, and Industry Innovation Award. \nThe conference offers ample networking opportunities\, promoting knowledge sharing between academia and industry. It encourages active participation from students\, early-career researchers\, and professionals from across the globe. \nParticipants can look forward to high-quality technical sessions\, engaging discussions\, and cultural experiences in the vibrant city of Madrid. URL:/calendar/event/3rd-international-conference-on-robotics-and-automation/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:3rd International Conference on Robotics and Automation\, Madrid\, Spain CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Divya G":MAILTO:robotics@pagesconferences.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260327T165533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T165533Z UID:10007327-1779267600-1779292800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Success on Purpose DESCRIPTION:Fostering an employee team that feels accomplished\, motivated\, and empowered doesn’t just happen; it requires many intentional decisions and practices. \nDuring this two-day program\, we’ll learn how to accurately identify challenges that pose risks to your objectives\, and identify practical strategies to support a confident team. \nWhether you are in a management position\, identifying the expectations for your organization’s future leaders\, or you are honing your own leadership skills for better dynamics with peers\, you can achieve Success on Purpose by creating an inclusive workplace atmosphere where people feel their contributions are valued. \nThis program is offered as a two-day agenda; however\, participants may elect to attend either day as a stand-alone session. \nRegister here.  URL:/calendar/event/success-on-purpose/2026-05-20/ LOCATION:Buchanan Alumni House\, 2 Alumni Place\, Orono\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T163000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260520T150546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T150546Z UID:10010878-1779267600-1779294600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:May 2026 Course Design Institute DESCRIPTION:CITL’s Course Design Institute (CDI) is a three day intensive educational development opportunity for faculty preparing to design a new course or re-design a current course. \nMay 18-20 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | In-person at Ferland Hall\, Room 102 \nThis program has been canceled due to low registration. To be a part of the next CDI\, please email: citlworkshop@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/may-2026-course-design-institute/2026-05-20/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 5728 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/05/CDI-calendar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260130T132931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T133012Z UID:10004226-1779269400-1779300000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:3rd International Conference on Robotics and Automation DESCRIPTION:3rd International Conference on Robotics and Automation (Robotics-2026) will be held from May 18–20\, 2026\, in Madrid\, Spain. Organized by a non-profit academic group\, Robotics-2026 aims to provide a global platform for researchers\, engineers\, industry professionals\, and students to present their latest innovations\, exchange ideas\, and foster collaborations in the fields of robotics\, automation\, artificial intelligence\, and related technologies. \nThis prestigious conference will feature keynote speeches from leading experts\, plenary sessions\, technical talks\, poster presentations\, panel discussions\, and industry exhibitions. Topics will cover a wide range of areas including (but not limited to): advanced robotics\, industrial automation\, AI and machine learning in robotics\, mechatronics\, control systems\, human-robot interaction\, sensors and actuators\, machine vision\, and robotics applications in healthcare\, agriculture\, aerospace\, and manufacturing. \nRobotics-2026 is committed to recognizing and supporting emerging talents and contributions through several awards\, including the Best Presentation Award\, Young Researcher Award\, Best Poster Award\, and Industry Innovation Award. \nThe conference offers ample networking opportunities\, promoting knowledge sharing between academia and industry. It encourages active participation from students\, early-career researchers\, and professionals from across the globe. \nParticipants can look forward to high-quality technical sessions\, engaging discussions\, and cultural experiences in the vibrant city of Madrid. URL:/calendar/event/3rd-international-conference-on-robotics-and-automation/2026-05-20/ LOCATION:3rd International Conference on Robotics and Automation\, Madrid\, Spain CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Divya G":MAILTO:robotics@pagesconferences.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260327T185743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185743Z UID:10007399-1779301800-1779307200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students attend class every day during a school vacation week and practice taking short sections of the test. Students are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points. URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters/2026-05-20/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260327T165533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T165533Z UID:10007330-1779354000-1779379200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Success on Purpose DESCRIPTION:Fostering an employee team that feels accomplished\, motivated\, and empowered doesn’t just happen; it requires many intentional decisions and practices. \nDuring this two-day program\, we’ll learn how to accurately identify challenges that pose risks to your objectives\, and identify practical strategies to support a confident team. \nWhether you are in a management position\, identifying the expectations for your organization’s future leaders\, or you are honing your own leadership skills for better dynamics with peers\, you can achieve Success on Purpose by creating an inclusive workplace atmosphere where people feel their contributions are valued. \nThis program is offered as a two-day agenda; however\, participants may elect to attend either day as a stand-alone session. \nRegister here.  URL:/calendar/event/success-on-purpose/2026-05-21/ LOCATION:Buchanan Alumni House\, 2 Alumni Place\, Orono\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T163000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260520T162855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T162855Z UID:10010893-1779354000-1779381000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Writing Intensive Institute DESCRIPTION:CITL in partnership with 91±¬ÁĎ Department of English is excited to offer a 2-day in-depth faculty development opportunity for instructors preparing to teach (or modify) a writing intensive (WI) course at 91±¬ÁĎ. \nMay 21-22 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102 \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/calendar/event/summer-2026-writing-intensive-institute/2026-05-21/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 5728 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/05/Writing-Intensive-Institute.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260327T185307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185307Z UID:10007368-1779440400-1779454800@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-3/2026-05-22/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T163000 DTSTAMP:20260620T020654 CREATED:20260520T162855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T162855Z UID:10010896-1779440400-1779467400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Writing Intensive Institute DESCRIPTION:CITL in partnership with 91±¬ÁĎ Department of English is excited to offer a 2-day in-depth faculty development opportunity for instructors preparing to teach (or modify) a writing intensive (WI) course at 91±¬ÁĎ. \nMay 21-22 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102 \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE URL:/calendar/event/summer-2026-writing-intensive-institute/2026-05-22/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 5728 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/05/Writing-Intensive-Institute.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR