BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91±¬ÁĎ Calendar - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002490-1778457600-1778543999@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-05-11/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260429T143420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143420Z UID:10008691-1778490000-1778518800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Chemistry Summer Session Classes DESCRIPTION:Summer Session classes begin! URL:/calendar/event/chemistry-summer-session-classes/2026-05-11/ LOCATION:Aubert Hall CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260327T185743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185743Z UID:10007390-1778524200-1778529600@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/2026-05-11/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002493-1778544000-1778630399@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-05-12/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260429T143420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143420Z UID:10008694-1778576400-1778605200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Chemistry Summer Session Classes DESCRIPTION:Summer Session classes begin! URL:/calendar/event/chemistry-summer-session-classes/2026-05-12/ LOCATION:Aubert Hall CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260416T162621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T162621Z UID:10008311-1778580000-1778583600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon DESCRIPTION:Forward to the Moon engages audiences in NASA efforts to send both humans and robots to the Moon and Mars. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program\, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo\, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman on the surface of the Moon. Jessica Meir from Caribou\, Maine has been selected as one of the Artemis Mission astronauts and might be the first Mainer on the Moon – learn about it here at the planetarium! \nNarrated by Kari Byron from Crash Test World and Mythbusters. \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/forward-to-the-moon-2/ 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 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260512T140227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T140227Z UID:10010574-1778580000-1778583600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon DESCRIPTION:Forward to the Moon engages audiences in NASA efforts to send both humans and robots to the Moon and Mars. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program\, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo\, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman on the surface of the Moon. Jessica Meir from Caribou\, Maine has been selected as one of the Artemis Mission astronauts and might be the first Mainer on the Moon – learn about it here at the planetarium! \nNarrated by Kari Byron from Crash Test World and Mythbusters. \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/forward-to-the-moon-3/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs and Shows,Versant Astronomy Center GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd. Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd.:geo:-68.6610809,44.9035764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260413T132603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T132603Z UID:10008037-1778580000-1778590800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Jillian Fedarick DESCRIPTION:Jillian Fedarick\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Science\, will be defending her dissertation titled\, “THE CONSERVATION OF THE YELLOW LAMPMUSSEL (LAMPSILIS CARIOSA) THROUGH A HISTORICAL\, CONTEMPORARY\, AND COMMUNITY FOCUSED LENS.” URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-jillian-fedarick/ LOCATION:Nutting Hall\, 201 Nutting Hall CATEGORIES:Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nutting Hall 201 Nutting Hall;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 Nutting Hall:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260306T134807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T134807Z UID:10006881-1778581800-1778607000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Machias DESCRIPTION:Dr. Lily Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management\, business planning\, how to get started with a new field\, expertise on a particular subject\, to sharing ideas about research and education efforts. \nWhile Lily has expertise on many subjects\, she is also an excellent person to connect you to the resources you need. Lily can visit your field instead of an office meeting\, however\, developing a field management or business management plan requires focused time at a table with a computer and other\nresources. \n\nApril 14:\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nApril 15:\n\n7:30 AM – 9:00 AM\n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n\n\nMay 12:\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nMay 13:\n\n7:30 AM – 9:00 AM\n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n\n\nAddress: 91±¬ÁĎ Machias Science Building Rm 103\, Machias\, ME 04654\nCost: Free\n\nRegister here! URL:/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-machias/2026-05-12/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.7108395;-67.4578401 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=91±¬ÁĎ at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue Machias ME 04654 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=116 O'Brien Avenue:geo:-67.4578401,44.7108395 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260421T192244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T192244Z UID:10008668-1778590800-1778601600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Cooking for Crowds in Bangor DESCRIPTION:Many organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising\, fellowship\, food pantries or other services to the community. But cooking for a crowd is tricky! How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the buffet table? Join 91±¬ÁĎ Extension Laurie Bowen in this workshop on safe food handling designed specifically for volunteers. Participants receive Cooking for Crowds\, a manual specifically designed to volunteer cooks\, a certificate of attendance\, posters\, and an instant read thermometer. This class meets the Good Shepherd Food Bank food safety training requirements. \nLearn up-to-date methods for safely preparing\, handling\, and serving food for large group functions such as soup kitchens\, church functions\, food pantries\, and community fundraisers. \nWorkshops cover the following food safety guidelines: \n\nPlanning and Purchasing\nStoring Food Supplies\nPreparing Food\nTransporting\, Storing and Serving Cooked Foods\nHandling Leftovers\n\nRegister for May 12 Cooking for Crowds Workshop. Registration deadline: May 5\, 2026 \n\nIf you have any special accommodations requests please reach out to Laurie Bowen at 207.942.7396 or 1.800.287.1485 (within Maine) to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for an accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request\, however\, all requests will be considered. URL:/calendar/event/cooking-for-crowds-in-bangor-2/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T193000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260424T194909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T194909Z UID:10008677-1778607000-1778614200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Somerset County Spring Farm and Garden Series – Vegetable Pest & Weed Management DESCRIPTION:Please join Nick Rowley for a spring farm and garden series focused on vegetable production topics suitable for the home gardener to the farmer. There will be a total of four sessions\, a mix of classroom lectures and discussion\, and refreshments will be provided. Register for one or all. Attend virtually or in person. \nLearn about common vegetable insects\, diseases\, and weeds and integrated pest management tactics to control them. Maine Board of Pesticide Credits Pending. \nWhen: May 12\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. \nLocation:  Somerset County Cooperative Extension Office\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, Maine 04976 \nOR Virtual: The Zoom link will be available after you register. \nRegistration is required\, and each session is limited to 20 participants. Register for Vegetable Pest and Weed Management here. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, sessions may be moved to a completely virtual format. Questions and accommodation needs can be directed to Nick Rowley\, 207-778-4650 Nicholas.rowley@maine.edu\, and Julie Lajoie\, 207-474-9622 julie.lajoie@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/somerset-county-spring-farm-and-garden-series-vegetable-pest-weed-management/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension Somerset County\, 7 County Drive\, Skowhegan\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Somerset County":MAILTO:extension.somerset@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002496-1778630400-1778716799@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-05-13/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T123000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260306T134807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T134807Z UID:10006884-1778657400-1778675400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Machias DESCRIPTION:Dr. Lily Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of Maine this spring for one-on-one free consultations. Sign up for an hour and a half time slot to discuss anything from field management\, business planning\, how to get started with a new field\, expertise on a particular subject\, to sharing ideas about research and education efforts. \nWhile Lily has expertise on many subjects\, she is also an excellent person to connect you to the resources you need. Lily can visit your field instead of an office meeting\, however\, developing a field management or business management plan requires focused time at a table with a computer and other\nresources. \n\nApril 14:\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nApril 15:\n\n7:30 AM – 9:00 AM\n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n\n\nMay 12:\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nMay 13:\n\n7:30 AM – 9:00 AM\n10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n\n\nAddress: 91±¬ÁĎ Machias Science Building Rm 103\, Machias\, ME 04654\nCost: Free\n\nRegister here! URL:/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-machias/2026-05-13/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ at Machias\, 116 O'Brien Avenue\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.7108395;-67.4578401 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=91±¬ÁĎ at Machias 116 O'Brien Avenue Machias ME 04654 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=116 O'Brien Avenue:geo:-67.4578401,44.7108395 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260429T143420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143420Z UID:10008697-1778662800-1778691600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Chemistry Summer Session Classes DESCRIPTION:Summer Session classes begin! URL:/calendar/event/chemistry-summer-session-classes/2026-05-13/ LOCATION:Aubert Hall CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260407T162858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T162858Z UID:10007992-1778670000-1778673600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Advanced Scopus Research Tools Workshop DESCRIPTION:Take a deeper dive into Scopus and learn about its more advanced features. We will look at author and affiliation profiles\, journal and article metrics\, and much more. \n(Click here to register and get Zoom link) URL:/calendar/event/advanced-scopus-research-tools-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260409T174557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T174557Z UID:10008022-1778673600-1778677200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Fulbright US Student Program – Zoom Information Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in studying\, researching\, or teaching English abroad? The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers incredible opportunities to engage in cultural exchange and academic pursuits around the world.\n\nThe Office of Major Scholarships will be hosting an in person information session on Tuesday\, May 13th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on zoom. During this session\, we will discuss eligibility\, types of awards\, and the application process/timeline. This session is for rising seniors\, seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens. \nJoin the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session to learn more about the application process\, eligibility requirements and how you can be supported by OMS in building a strong application. This session is for rising seniors\, seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens. URL:/calendar/event/fulbright-us-student-program-zoom-information-session/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260327T185743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185743Z UID:10007393-1778697000-1778702400@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/2026-05-13/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002499-1778716800-1778803199@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-05-14/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260305T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T195856Z UID:10006823-1778749200-1778769000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Practical Project Management DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM DESCRIPTION\nYou are responsible for organizing and managing a multifaceted activity that involves people from diverse specialties to deliver a new product or service. Quality is essential\, resources are limited\, and time is of the essence . . . where do you start? \nThrough team exercises and discussions\, participants will learn how to plan\, organize\, and manage project work\, as well as when to apply specific tools to increase the likelihood of successful project execution in their work settings. \nParticipants will gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts of project management\, approaches to address common project challenges\, and the evolving role of project managers. \nDATES & TIMES\nMay 7 & 14\, 2026\n9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET\nRegister by April 7 \nMODALITY\nThis interactive online program will be offered synchronously via Zoom—you’ll need access to a stable internet connection. Active participation is encouraged—this is not a recorded session. \nPROGRAM FEE\n$480 URL:/calendar/event/practical-project-management-2/2026-05-14/ ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu LOCATION:https://dll.umaine.edu/practical-project-management/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260327T184931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T185039Z UID:10007357-1778749200-1778769000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Practical Project Management DESCRIPTION:Through team exercises and discussions\, participants will learn how to plan\, organize\, and manage project work\, as well as when to apply specific tools to increase the likelihood of successful project execution in their work settings. \nParticipants will gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts of project management\, approaches to address common project challenges\, and the evolving role of project managers. \nRegister here.  URL:/calendar/event/practical-project-management-3/2026-05-14/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260429T143420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143420Z UID:10008700-1778749200-1778778000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Chemistry Summer Session Classes DESCRIPTION:Summer Session classes begin! URL:/calendar/event/chemistry-summer-session-classes/2026-05-14/ LOCATION:Aubert Hall CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260504T195349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T195411Z UID:10008863-1778752800-1778763600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Conlan Taylor DESCRIPTION:Conlan Taylor\, a candidate for the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering\, will be defending his thesis titled\, “Integration of Compact\, Electrically Small Antennas with SAW Resonators for High-Temperature Sensor Applications.” \nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at: conlan.taylor@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-conlan-taylor/ LOCATION:Arthur St. John Hill Auditorium\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20250711T174708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174708Z UID:10002487-1778803200-1778889599@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Final grades due DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/final-grades-due-5/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20250711T174810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T174810Z UID:10002502-1778803200-1778889599@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer University (tentative) DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/summer-university-tentative/2026-05-15/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 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:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260501T150316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T150316Z UID:10008862-1778835600-1778846400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Emma Smith DESCRIPTION:Emma Smith\, a candidate for the Master of Science in Marine Biology\, will be defending her thesis titled\, “ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElasmobranch Cardiorespiratory Physiology: Developmental Plasticity in Little Skate Responses to Experimental Warming and Hypoxia\, and Cross-Species Variation in Blood P50.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact emma.alyssa.smith@maine.edu for a Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-emma-smith/ LOCATION:Auburt Hall Room 354 CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 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:20260519T113345 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260511T183106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T183930Z UID:10009980-1778835600-1778860800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter DESCRIPTION:Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the MFA Thesis Exhibition: Encounter. The exhibition will feature works by Chloe DaSilva\, Jenna Davenport\, Samantha Grimwood and Emily Whittemore. \nThe show will also feature 91±¬ÁĎ alumni Adriana Cavalcanti\, Rachel E. Church\, Aylah Ireland and Anna Martin. \nThe exhibition runs from May 15th through August 7th. A public opening reception will be held on Friday\, May 15th from 5-7pm. URL:/calendar/event/mfa-thesis-exhibition-encounter/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lord Hall Gallery Lord Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T113345 CREATED:20260429T143420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143420Z UID:10008703-1778835600-1778864400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Chemistry Summer Session Classes DESCRIPTION:Summer Session classes begin! URL:/calendar/event/chemistry-summer-session-classes/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:Aubert Hall CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR