BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁÏ Calendar - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:91±¬ÁÏ Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91±¬ÁÏ 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:20260912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110815 CREATED:20260327T162824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163429Z UID:10007132-1789203600-1789214400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Strategic Planning for Impact-Driven Organizations DESCRIPTION:It can feel overwhelming to begin the strategic planning process. But strategic planning is one of the most powerful tools your organization can utilize. \nThis hands-on professional development course equips participants with the tools and knowledge to create\, refine\, and implement a strategic plan that aligns organizational goals. Through practical lessons and real-world examples\, participants will gain clarity\, confidence\, and actionable strategies to lead their organization to a sustainable future. \nRegister online here.  URL:/calendar/event/strategic-planning-for-impact-driven-organizations/2026-09-12/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110815 CREATED:20260327T162824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163429Z UID:10007135-1789808400-1789819200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Strategic Planning for Impact-Driven Organizations DESCRIPTION:It can feel overwhelming to begin the strategic planning process. But strategic planning is one of the most powerful tools your organization can utilize. \nThis hands-on professional development course equips participants with the tools and knowledge to create\, refine\, and implement a strategic plan that aligns organizational goals. Through practical lessons and real-world examples\, participants will gain clarity\, confidence\, and actionable strategies to lead their organization to a sustainable future. \nRegister online here.  URL:/calendar/event/strategic-planning-for-impact-driven-organizations/2026-09-19/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T163000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110815 CREATED:20260327T165203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T165203Z UID:10007320-1790065800-1790094600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Mediation and the Process of Conflict Transformation DESCRIPTION:This 40-hour mediation program explores the basic premises\, practices and policies of Mediation and Conflict Transformation. Understanding the underlying assumptions regarding conflict\, reflecting on the nature of conflict\, acquiring communication skills and strategies and fulfilling the requirements to serve on the Maine Court Alternative Dispute Resolution roster all make up essential topics of the course. \nParticipants will also explore the applications and extensions of the Transformative Mediation model as it applies to the workplace\, town planning\, schools and family conflict. \nIn light of the polarization in the world today\, this mediation program provides a much-needed approach to dialogue that emphasizes how living with our differences is just as important as reaching an agreement. URL:/calendar/event/mediation-and-the-process-of-conflict-transformation-2/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Buchanan Alumni House\, 2 Alumni Place\, Orono\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T163000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110816 CREATED:20260327T165203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T165203Z UID:10007323-1790152200-1790181000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Mediation and the Process of Conflict Transformation DESCRIPTION:This 40-hour mediation program explores the basic premises\, practices and policies of Mediation and Conflict Transformation. Understanding the underlying assumptions regarding conflict\, reflecting on the nature of conflict\, acquiring communication skills and strategies and fulfilling the requirements to serve on the Maine Court Alternative Dispute Resolution roster all make up essential topics of the course. \nParticipants will also explore the applications and extensions of the Transformative Mediation model as it applies to the workplace\, town planning\, schools and family conflict. \nIn light of the polarization in the world today\, this mediation program provides a much-needed approach to dialogue that emphasizes how living with our differences is just as important as reaching an agreement. URL:/calendar/event/mediation-and-the-process-of-conflict-transformation-2/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:Buchanan Alumni House\, 2 Alumni Place\, Orono\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110816 CREATED:20260327T163410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163410Z UID:10007302-1790188200-1790193600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement DESCRIPTION:Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement\, legal issues\, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. \nWe will provide skills and resources for social-emotional development to soon-to-retire professionals\, or those newly retired. Enhance resilience and transition-coping skills. Establish new social connections with other course participants. \nRegister online here URL:/calendar/event/whats-next-planning-your-transition-to-retirement/2026-09-23/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T163000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110816 CREATED:20260327T165203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T165203Z UID:10007326-1790238600-1790267400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Mediation and the Process of Conflict Transformation DESCRIPTION:This 40-hour mediation program explores the basic premises\, practices and policies of Mediation and Conflict Transformation. Understanding the underlying assumptions regarding conflict\, reflecting on the nature of conflict\, acquiring communication skills and strategies and fulfilling the requirements to serve on the Maine Court Alternative Dispute Resolution roster all make up essential topics of the course. \nParticipants will also explore the applications and extensions of the Transformative Mediation model as it applies to the workplace\, town planning\, schools and family conflict. \nIn light of the polarization in the world today\, this mediation program provides a much-needed approach to dialogue that emphasizes how living with our differences is just as important as reaching an agreement. URL:/calendar/event/mediation-and-the-process-of-conflict-transformation-2/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:Buchanan Alumni House\, 2 Alumni Place\, Orono\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110816 CREATED:20260327T162824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163429Z UID:10007138-1790413200-1790424000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Strategic Planning for Impact-Driven Organizations DESCRIPTION:It can feel overwhelming to begin the strategic planning process. But strategic planning is one of the most powerful tools your organization can utilize. \nThis hands-on professional development course equips participants with the tools and knowledge to create\, refine\, and implement a strategic plan that aligns organizational goals. Through practical lessons and real-world examples\, participants will gain clarity\, confidence\, and actionable strategies to lead their organization to a sustainable future. \nRegister online here.  URL:/calendar/event/strategic-planning-for-impact-driven-organizations/2026-09-26/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T200000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110816 CREATED:20260327T163410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163410Z UID:10007305-1790793000-1790798400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement DESCRIPTION:Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement\, legal issues\, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. \nWe will provide skills and resources for social-emotional development to soon-to-retire professionals\, or those newly retired. Enhance resilience and transition-coping skills. Establish new social connections with other course participants. \nRegister online here URL:/calendar/event/whats-next-planning-your-transition-to-retirement/2026-09-30/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110816 CREATED:20260327T162824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163429Z UID:10007141-1791018000-1791028800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Strategic Planning for Impact-Driven Organizations DESCRIPTION:It can feel overwhelming to begin the strategic planning process. But strategic planning is one of the most powerful tools your organization can utilize. \nThis hands-on professional development course equips participants with the tools and knowledge to create\, refine\, and implement a strategic plan that aligns organizational goals. Through practical lessons and real-world examples\, participants will gain clarity\, confidence\, and actionable strategies to lead their organization to a sustainable future. \nRegister online here.  URL:/calendar/event/strategic-planning-for-impact-driven-organizations/2026-10-03/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110816 CREATED:20260327T163410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163410Z UID:10007308-1791397800-1791403200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement DESCRIPTION:Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement\, legal issues\, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. \nWe will provide skills and resources for social-emotional development to soon-to-retire professionals\, or those newly retired. Enhance resilience and transition-coping skills. Establish new social connections with other course participants. \nRegister online here URL:/calendar/event/whats-next-planning-your-transition-to-retirement/2026-10-07/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110816 CREATED:20260327T162824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163429Z UID:10007144-1791622800-1791633600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Strategic Planning for Impact-Driven Organizations DESCRIPTION:It can feel overwhelming to begin the strategic planning process. But strategic planning is one of the most powerful tools your organization can utilize. \nThis hands-on professional development course equips participants with the tools and knowledge to create\, refine\, and implement a strategic plan that aligns organizational goals. Through practical lessons and real-world examples\, participants will gain clarity\, confidence\, and actionable strategies to lead their organization to a sustainable future. \nRegister online here.  URL:/calendar/event/strategic-planning-for-impact-driven-organizations/2026-10-10/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T200000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110816 CREATED:20260327T163410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163410Z UID:10007311-1792002600-1792008000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement DESCRIPTION:Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement\, legal issues\, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. \nWe will provide skills and resources for social-emotional development to soon-to-retire professionals\, or those newly retired. Enhance resilience and transition-coping skills. Establish new social connections with other course participants. \nRegister online here URL:/calendar/event/whats-next-planning-your-transition-to-retirement/2026-10-14/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110816 CREATED:20260327T163410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163410Z UID:10007314-1792607400-1792612800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement DESCRIPTION:Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement\, legal issues\, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. \nWe will provide skills and resources for social-emotional development to soon-to-retire professionals\, or those newly retired. Enhance resilience and transition-coping skills. Establish new social connections with other course participants. \nRegister online here URL:/calendar/event/whats-next-planning-your-transition-to-retirement/2026-10-21/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260520T110816 CREATED:20260327T163410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T163410Z UID:10007317-1793212200-1793217600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement DESCRIPTION:Retiring from a career is a significant emotional and psychological adjustment for many. Many courses and resources address topics such as financial planning for retirement\, legal issues\, and the physical transitions of aging. This course will focus instead on emotional well-being during your retirement transition and next chapter. \nWe will provide skills and resources for social-emotional development to soon-to-retire professionals\, or those newly retired. Enhance resilience and transition-coping skills. Establish new social connections with other course participants. \nRegister online here URL:/calendar/event/whats-next-planning-your-transition-to-retirement/2026-10-28/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR