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SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Tommy Pinette
DESCRIPTION:Tommy Pinette\, a candidate for the Master of Arts in History\, will be defending his thesis titled\, “Reimagining Franco-American Identity in the Borderlands: English-only Embodiment and The Affecting Presence Series at the 91±¬ÁĎ\, 1988-1991”.\nPlease contact tom.pinette@maine.edu for a zoom link.
URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-tommy-pinette/
LOCATION:Stevens Hall\, 168 College Ave\, Orono\, ME\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T100000
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SUMMARY:Food Safety Webinar Series: A Practical Colorimetric Method to Monitor Vibrio parahaemolyticus
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. \nFood Adulteration Training\nDetecting harmful bacteria like Vibrio parahaemolyticus in seafood is critical for public health\, but traditional lab methods can be slow\, costly\, and technically complex. Addressing this need\, Drs. Gulnihal Ozbay and Ali Parsaeimehr from Delaware State University have developed an innovative\, colorimetric PCR-based detection method that is both rapid and accessible. \nTheir method targets a specific virulence gene and uses a DNAzyme signaling probe to produce a visible color change\, allowing detection by the naked eye. This approach can identify the bacterium at very low concentrations in just two hours\, offering a significant advantage over conventional techniques that require more time\, expensive equipment\, and specialized training. \nRecently granted a provisional international patent\, this cost-effective and user-friendly technology is designed to empower on-site screening. It holds great promise for aquaculturists\, hatchery managers\, and food safety inspectors\, particularly in resource-limited settings\, enhancing our ability to ensure seafood safety from harvest to market. \nTo Register and Receive Webinar Zoom Link
URL:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-practical-colorimetric-method/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T140000
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SUMMARY:Food Preservation Webinar Series: Fermenting Pickles
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the return of our popular food preservation webinars this summer! The 2026 webinar series will cover preserving different seasonal foods in a live format with the ability to ask the experts all your questions. \nJoin 91±¬ÁĎ Extension Food Preservation staff via Zoom to learn the basic steps of fermenting. You will learn the process of making your own sour pickles through the wonders of fermentation. We will explain the science of fermentation\, demonstrate fermenting pickles\, and discuss steps to success in this interactive webinar. \nOther topics this year are Freeze Drying on August 25 and Quick and Easy Preserving on September 8. Webinars are from 2-2:45 p.m. \nRegistration is required; a $5 donation per session is optional. Register here to receive the link and resources. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact RenĂ©e Whiting\, 207.581.8364; renee.whiting@maine.edu.
URL:/calendar/event/food-preservation-webinar-series-fermenting-pickles/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Cumberland County":MAILTO:extension.cumberland@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T090000
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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.
URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-7/2026-07-31/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials
DESCRIPTION:You have a lot on your plate. Between annual appeals\, communications\, virtual event planning and fundraising\, you’re overwhelmed. And now you’ve been tasked with writing a grant and you don’t know where to start. Our online grant writing program can help! \nThis 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. \nThe only thing you won’t learn in this program is how to celebrate securing a grant proposal. We figure you’ve got that one covered. 🙂 \nVisit our website for more information:\nhttps://dll.umaine.edu/grant-writing/
URL:/calendar/event/grant-writing-essentials-8/2026-07-31/
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