BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁĎ Calendar - ECPv6.15.20//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:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T010230 CREATED:20260327T185307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185307Z UID:10007365-1778835600-1778850000@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-3/2026-05-15/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T153000 DTSTAMP:20260519T010230 CREATED:20260327T170937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T170937Z UID:10007332-1778835600-1778859000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Practical Public Speaking DESCRIPTION:Public speaking may not come naturally to many of us\, but with the right support and training\, it can be developed. Improving your public speaking skills not only benefits your business but also benefits you personally.\nUsing highlights of Tom Dowd’s Gold Medal award-winning book “From Fear to Success: A Practical Public-Speaking Guide”\, you will: \nLearn how to relieve the stress of speaking to a crowd\nBecome skilled in speaking with notes\, without notes and using slides\nLearn how to think quickly\, speak logically and engage your audience\nLearn how to summarize by using analogies and short stories\nUnderstand the importance of preparation\, personal stories and mental and physical insight on reducing anxiety and increasing confidence \nMost importantly\, you will learn how to become influential in achieving your goals and your audience’s goals. \nRegister here.  URL:/calendar/event/practical-public-speaking/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Graduate School\, 5775 Stodder Hall\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR