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SUMMARY:Application for graduation filing deadline (May)
DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar.
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CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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SUMMARY:Magic Treehouse: Space Mission
DESCRIPTION:Travel with the brother-sister duo\, Jack and Annie\, in their Magic Treehouse as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer\, the Internet\, an astronaut\, books and the writer of the mysterious note\, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous journey of adventure and learning. \nThis exciting voyage will carry visitors to the planets and far out into the Universe where Jack and Annie nearly get… Well\, we don’t want to give it away. The adventure is just beginning!\nBased on the popular book series by Mary Pope Osborne. \nTrailer \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/magic-treehouse-space-mission/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center
GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000
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SUMMARY:Cosmic Love
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate romance with us in the planetarium in February with a variety of “Stellar” love songs set to stunning visuals in the planetarium dome!   A great way to celebrate an evening out with your special someone! \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:/calendar/event/cosmic-love-2/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center
GEO:44.9035764;-68.6610809
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260203
DTSTAMP:20260619T021639
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SUMMARY:Last day to drop classes for refund
DESCRIPTION:Class information is based on full semester classes. MaineStreet provides information on non-standard dated classes. Summer University classes have variable start and end dates; Holidays: Memorial Day\, Juneteenth & Independence Day Grading options (audit\, graded or pass/fail) on classes may be changed through the add period of the class section. \nClick here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar.
URL:/calendar/event/last-day-to-drop-classes-for-refund-4/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T021639
CREATED:20260128T162836Z
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SUMMARY:Talk - A journey in fisheries and ecosystem thinking: a conversation about the past\, present\, and future
DESCRIPTION:Moderator: Joshua Stoll\, Associate Professor\, School of Marine Sciences\, 91±¬ÁĎ\nPanelists:\nRobin Alden\, former Executive Director\, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries\nHeather Leslie\, Professor\, School of Marine Sciences\, 91±¬ÁĎ\nJessica Bonilla\, Graduate student\, Marine Policy\, 91±¬ÁĎ \nThe talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono. \n\nVirtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion about Maine’s fisheries and how ecosystem thinking in ocean conservation has emerged\, matured\, and continues to evolve. Drawing on personal and professional experiences across different moments in time\, our guests will explore how their understanding of fisheries\, communities\, and marine ecosystems has shifted—from early single-species management perspectives to more integrated\, ecosystem-based approaches. Through conversation\, we will examine lessons from the past\, challenges of the present\, and possibilities for the future\, highlighting how place-based knowledge\, collaboration\, leadership\, and adaptive thinking can shape more resilient fisheries and ocean stewardship. \nJoshua Stoll in an Associate Professor in the School of Marine Sciences and co-leads the 91±¬ÁĎ’s National Research Traineeship Program in Ecosystem Science. He is also a Faculty Fellow of the Mitchell Center. \nRobin Alden has worked to integrate fishermen’s knowledge into sustainable fisheries management throughout her career. She is a former Maine Commissioner of Marine Resources and retired as Founding Executive Director of Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries in 2018. \nHeather Leslie is a Professor of Marine Sciences in the 91±¬ÁĎ’s School of Marine Sciences and a Faculty Fellow of the Mitchell Center. Her research\, teaching\, and public service focus on the connections among people and coastal marine ecosystems. As a marine conservation scientist\, she draws on a combination of field experiments\, modeling\, and other approaches grounded in the ecological and social sciences and humanities. \nJessica Bonilla is a graduate student in the Marine Policy Program at the 91±¬ÁĎ and a member of the inaugural cohort of graduate students in the Ecosystem Science National Research Traineeship Program. Grounded in her hands-on experience working as a sternman in Maine’s lobster fishery\, her work centers on women’s experiences with diversification and adaptive strategies in the lobster industry as coastal communities navigate social\, regulatory\, and environmental change.
URL:/calendar/event/talk-a-journey-in-fisheries-and-ecosystem-thinking-a-conversation-about-the-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Norman Smith Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Senator George J. Mitchell Center":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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SUMMARY:Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series: Integrated Weed Management for Ornamental Greenhouse Crops
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical strategies for managing weeds in greenhouse ornamental production. Weeds compete with crops for space\, light\, and nutrients\, reducing quality and productivity. In this session\, we’ll cover common greenhouse weeds\, their biology\, and a range of control methods. Topics will include cultural and mechanical approaches\, along with key considerations for effective chemical control. \nRegister Online: Integrated Weed Management for Ornamental Greenhouse Crops \nRegistration is required; sliding scale fee options are available. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Rebecca Gray at 207.356.1348 or extension.gardening@maine.edu. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Manjot Sidhu is an Assistant Extension Professor of Horticulture and Ornamental Horticulture Specialist at 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension. Manjot works on developing educational programs\, providing specialized support\, and conducting applied research programs that caters to the state-wide needs of ornamental crop production in Maine. She focuses on the needs of Maine’s green industry that includes floriculture\, nurseries\, greenhouse production\, christmas tree production and clients involved in consumer horticulture.
URL:/calendar/event/commercial-horticulture-webinar-series-integrated-weed-management-for-ornamental-greenhouse-crops/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T021639
CREATED:20260121T190657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T161554Z
UID:10004120-1770134400-1770138000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Exploring AI Tools at the Fogler Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hands-on workshop where we will introduce you to a variety of AI tools and teach you how and when to use them effectively and responsibly. \n(To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2w1jbUh-CKjt7-ZgUGmmf_pKvRxtXuduMe10amGzldYu96w/viewform?pli=1)
URL:/calendar/event/exploring-ai-tools-at-the-fogler-library/
LOCATION:Fogler Library Classroom 1\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000
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CREATED:20250918T235503Z
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UID:10003542-1770202800-1770206400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:German Table
DESCRIPTION:German Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the 91±¬ÁĎ and the community interested in improving their German conversation.
URL:/calendar/event/german-table/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T130000
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CREATED:20250917T172414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210932Z
UID:10003413-1770206400-1770210000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:French Table
DESCRIPTION:French Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the 91±¬ÁĎ and the community interested in improving their French conversation.
URL:/calendar/event/french-table/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T021639
CREATED:20260121T190520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T161549Z
UID:10004117-1770220800-1770224400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Using AI Ethically
DESCRIPTION:Worried about the impacts of AI use? Concerned about plagiarism in your work\, the environment\, copyright\, hallucination and more? Join Fogler Library to learn about the potential impacts and issues involved with Generative AI use. \n(To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf40n_PD-6LZ3jrJswSCiWrvuL4uDiDR7Mn_hMuZmh-qmqqzQ/viewform)
URL:/calendar/event/using-ai-ethically/
LOCATION:Fogler Library Classroom 1\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T183000
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CREATED:20251021T194748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T194748Z
UID:10004004-1770229800-1770235200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:What's Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:\nRetiring 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. \nProgram Benefits:\nThis online retirement exploration program has an interactive\, experiential learning delivery\, allowing discussion and individual reflection & exploration. This course will introduce strategies for you to: \n– Develop your skills and access resources\n– Enhance your resilience and coping skills\n– Clarify your values and identify your strengths\n– Invest in your social and psychological portfolio-building\n– Review life change stages and adopt self-care strategies \nTopics Covered:\n1. Psychological and philosophical topics of aging\n2. Caring for your brain and heart – wellness resources beyond your medical care\n3. New connections – build and maintain relationships outside of work\n4. Resilience and coping skills during caretaking and loss\n5. Finding out what’s next –exploring work\, learning\, and volunteer opportunities; developing existing or new hobbies.\n6. Adventures near and far\n7. Overview of other resources beyond these course topics \nWho Should Enroll:\nThis course is designed for individuals who are contemplating retirement or who are newly retired. (We will not cover planning the legal or financial aspects of retirement in this course; there are other places to work on those processes.) \nProgram Details:\nInstructor: Pat McCabe\, MS\, MEd is a New Hampshire-based human resources partner with 24 years of experience asking future retirees: What are your plans for after you retire? With master’s degrees in Counseling and Higher Education Administration\, she has been connecting people to resources at non-profit organizations and in higher education since shoulder pads and big hair were in fashion. \nProgram Dates & Times\nFeb. 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, Mar. 4\, 11\, 2026\n6:30–8:00 pm ET\nRegister by January 12 \nRegister Online\nNotify me when new dates are available\nPre-class work will be sent a week before the start of the program\, and after each session. \nModality:\nThis participatory program will be offered synchronously via Zoom—you’ll need access to a stable internet connection. Between classes\, there will be reading and exploratory assignments (as well as time during sessions to work on your proposals). Breakout sessions with other participants and one-on-one time with the instructor are built into the program. \nProgram Fee:\n$250 \nClass Capacity:\n20 maximum \nContact Hours:\n9 Contact Hours\nCertificate of Completion available after program completion \nAccommodations:\nFor more information or to request an accommodation\, contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu
URL:/calendar/event/whats-next-planning-your-transition-to-retirement-3/2026-02-04/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T170000
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CREATED:20251021T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T195320Z
UID:10004022-1770278400-1770310800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Leadership: Empowering Delegation
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:\nEvery minute that managers spend doing something that someone else can do is one less minute managers have to do something only they can do. If there are tasks that you currently do that others can accomplish or that others could help you accomplish\, this workshop helps uncover those tasks and plan for how to delegate them to others. Delegation can help you accomplish your goals\, while advancing the abilities\, confidence\, and initiative of your employees. Delegation can help managers develop greater employee engagement. \nThis workshop is designed to help managers\, supervisors\, and emerging supervisors assess their current delegation practices and uncover additional strategies for more effectively empowering their team members. We explore skills that enhance the delegation process\, while assessing personal inhibitors and facilitators of delegation. \nProgram Benefits:\nAfter attending this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n– Move away from “doing” & more towards managing and coordinating\n– Apply an effective step-by-step process for successful & mutually beneficial delegation\n– Choose the right tasks to delegate & match those tasks to the right people\n– Use delegation to develop a competent and motivated staff\n– Effectively deal with people who respond negatively to delegation\n– Make their expectations clear & understand their employees’ concerns\n– Feel less guilt about delegating\n– Create more time to accomplish those tasks that only managers can do \nTopics Covered:\nParticipants’ Current Delegation Practices\n– Assessing the urgency of additional delegation\n– Assessing participants’ missed delegation opportunities\n– Assessing why participants do not delegate as much as possible\n– Uncovering personal delegation obstacles & their solutions\nParticipants’ Future Delegation Opportunities\n– Assessing participants’ job responsibilities & specific tasks\n– How to decide what to delegate\n– The Phases of Successful Delegation\n– How to select the right task & the right person for a good match\n– How to clearly communicate the assignment\, its parameters\, and the level of authority delegated\n– How to create & review the task’s action plans\, its obstacles\, proposed solutions\, & mutual expectations\n– How to monitor employee progress\, troubleshoot arising problems\, and coach team members back on track using the OSKAR coaching model \nWho Should Enroll:\n– Managers\, supervisors\, and those with management potential\, who want to find ways to further involve employees at work\n– New managers recently promoted due to their technical expertise\, who need to further develop their management skills\n– More experienced managers looking to refresh their delegation tools and take their management skills to the next level. \nProgram Details: \nInstructor:\nRobert Kenney\, Ph.D. (he/him/his)\nBob Kenney is President of Partners Through Training\, based in Richmond\, Virginia. As a national and international trainer and business consultant since 1993\, Bob designs and delivers practical professional development opportunities in the areas of leadership\, management\, and team development for in-person\, remote\, and hybrid working arrangements; change management; influence\, motivation\, and workforce engagement; virtual and in-person meeting management and facilitation; creative problem solving and innovation; mentoring and critical thinking; cultural and emotional intelligence; and interpersonal conflict and collaboration. Bob’s clients include pharmaceutical and health care organizations; manufacturing plants; school-age and higher educational institutions; commercial airlines and other service-based corporations; nonprofit organizations; and local\, state\, and federal government agencies. Bob has partnered with 23 centers for continuing and executive education through Virginia’s Community College System and at major universities\, such as Duke University\, North Carolina\, Virginia\, Pittsburgh\, and multiple campuses in the 91±¬ÁĎ System. Bob holds a Ph.D. in social and organizational psychology\, with a specialization in small group training and organizational analysis\, from the State University of New York at Buffalo. \nProgram Dates and Times:\nFebruary 5\, 12\, & 19\, 2026\n9:30 a.m.-noon ET\nRegister by January 12 \nRegister Online\nNotify me when new dates are available \nModality:\nSynchronous live instruction via Zoom video conferencing. You will need a stable internet connection. \nProgram Fee:\n$250 \nClass Capacity:\n– 45 participants \nEvidence of Learning:\nCertificates\n– Certificates of Completion available upon request. \nContinuing Education Units\n8 hours / .8 CEUs \nIf you’d like to receive CEUs for participating in this course\, please note this during your registration. \nLearn more about Continuing Education Units \nAccommodations:\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu.
URL:/calendar/event/leadership-empowering-delegation/2026-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T021639
CREATED:20250917T170557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T170557Z
UID:10003305-1770292800-1770296400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Spanish Table
DESCRIPTION:Spanish Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the 91±¬ÁĎ and the community interested in improving their Spanish conversation.
URL:/calendar/event/spanish-table/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T021639
CREATED:20251021T193835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T193835Z
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\nYou 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. \nProgram Benefits\nThis online grant writing certificate program is intensive\, active and results-driven. You will learn how to: \n– Identify funding sources\n– Write and present persuasive grants that inspire funders\n– Produce high-quality grant proposals\n– Increase your knowledge of the development field\n– Manage a grant\n– Nurture a relationship with funders\nBy the end of the program\, you will have developed text specific to your organization that can be used in any grant application\, a list of resources and concrete next steps to move forward in the grant process\, and 1:1 guidance from the instructor on the grant topics most relevant to you. \nIn addition\, you’ll get an invitation to a private Facebook group\, where fellow alums of the grant writing program can support each other\, share opportunities and resources\, network\, etc. \nGraduates of the program have the opportunity to register for Grant Writing 1:1 Help Sessions with instructor\, Elizabeth Haffey. Click here for more information. \nTopics Covered\nWEEK ONE: THE BASICS\n– Grant myths\, misconceptions and pitfalls (and how to avoid them)\n– Components of a grant\n– Understanding the different kinds of grants and funders\n– RFPs\n– Your responsibilities as a grant writer \nWEEK TWO: PLANNING AND RESEARCH\n– Looking critically at your capacity\n– The “grant-ready” checklist\n– Determining your funding priorities\n– Developing your ideas\n– Using online resources to find opportunities\n– Profiles of grantmakers\n– Vetting funding opportunities as a team\n– Developing relationships with funders \nWEEK THREE: APPLYING FOR GRANTS\n– Developing your proposal\n– Gathering data and documentation\n– Components of the narrative\n– How to organize information\n– Writing style\n– Creating a budget\n– Attachments \nWEEK FOUR: MANAGING GRANTS AND DEVELOPING YOUR SKILLS\n– Application follow up\n– Managing a grant\n– Completing reports\n– Nurturing relationships\n– Difficult situations in grant writing \nWEEK FIVE: PRACTICING YOUR GRANT WRITING SKILLS\n– 1:1 feedback with program instructor\n– Sharing your common application questions for feedback \nWho Should Enroll \nThis program is designed to benefit people across the grant-writing spectrum\, including those new to the genre\, those in the midst of writing grants and successful grant writers who are looking to refine their skills and gain new insights\, particularly: \n– Administrators\n– Art organizations\n– Aspiring freelance grant writers\n– Board members\n– Educators\n– Executive Directors\n– Nonprofit workers\n– Researchers\nThis program is 100% online and can be taken from anywhere! The course is offered synchronously\, on Eastern Time. \nAll of our professional development and continuing education programs are open to the public. You do not need to be a 91±¬ÁĎ student\, staff member or faculty in order to participate. \nProgram details\nInstructor\nElizabeth Haffey is a Maine-based professional grant writer. Through her business\, E. Haffey Grant Consulting\, she helps clients develop and write proposals\, researches opportunities\, and trains staff and volunteers to apply for grants. Haffey received her Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from George Washington University and is currently working on her Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Southern Maine. \nDates and Times\nJanuary 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 & February 6\, 2026\n(Fridays) 9:00 am – noon ET\nRegister by December 15 \nMarch 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, & April 3\, 2026\n(Fridays) 9:00 am – noon ET\nRegister by February 9 \nRegister Online\nNotify me when new dates are available\nPre-class work will be sent a week before the start of the program. \nModality\nThis dynamic program will be offered synchronously via Zoom—you’ll need access to a stable internet connection. There will be assignments between classes (as well as time during sessions to work on your proposals). Breakout sessions with other participants as well as one on one time with the instructor are built into the program. \nProgram Fee\n$895 \nMaine Community Foundation Scholarship Resources \nClass Capacity\n14 participants \nEvidence of Learning\nCertificates\nCertificates of Completion available. \nContinuing Education Units\n30 contact hours / 3 CEUs available. \nIf you’d like to receive CEUs for participating in this course\, please note this during your registration. \nLearn more about Continuing Education Units \nMicrocredential Pathway\nA logo representing a digital badge\, illustrated with a line drawing of a book\, a pen\, and coin shapes. The logo text states “91±¬ÁĎ System Grant Writing.”\nSuccessful completion of this course satisfies the learning requirements for the 91±¬ÁĎ System Grant Writing Microcredential Pathway\, Levels 1 & 2. \nLearn more about the Grant Writing Pathway \nLearn more about 91±¬ÁĎ System Microcredentials \nAccommodations\nFor more information or to request an accommodation contact um.continuinged@maine.edu\, 207.581.3167.
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CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:The Mindful Eye: Art & Wellness Series in Lord Hall Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Accompanying the 2026 Faculty Exhibition will be weekly programing called The Mindful Eye. Each Friday from 11-12:30 (February 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, March 6\, 13)\, the Gallery will offer slow looking exercises\, yoga\, meditation\, and pranayama (breathwork) using the artwork on display as a tool for mindfulness. These events are free and open to all. The Mindful Eye is generously supported by the Alton ’38 and Adelaide Hamm Campus Activities Fund.
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LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Baumbach":MAILTO:diana.baumbach@maine.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000
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SUMMARY:The Universe Through All Senses
DESCRIPTION:The Universe Through All the Senses \nWhen asked to talk about the universe\, astronomers will describe it to you in a thousand different ways. Starting with the diverse planets of the Solar System\, charming comets\, hot stars\, and ethereal nebulae\, they’ll take you on a journey all the way to galaxies billions of light-years away. Into this mix\, they will throw in a bit of mysterious dark matter\, a few black holes\, a dash of dark energy\, and finish it off with a pinch of strange elementary particles. \nHowever\, for an ordinary Earthling\, such a list of fancy terms feels just like flipping through a cookbook\, without being able to taste the individual ingredients\, let alone the finished product. That’s why we decided to serve you the universe in a completely different way – You will experience it with all your senses! \nDiscover what it feels like to touch the universe\, what a comet or cosmic space smells like\, and even how the Saturn’s moon Enceladus or the planet Mars taste like. Listen to the explosion of a supernova\, the rumbling sounds of the Sun\, and more. See the glow of auroras and vibrant nebulae. This unconventional sensory-packed show is narrated by Jack Stephens. \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.
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LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Versant Astronomy Center
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SUMMARY:Wild Blueberry Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 8th Annual Wild Blueberry Spring Conference! \nWe know you come for the FOOD! There will be coffee and breakfast items in the morning\, followed by soups and sandwiches for lunch made by Angie’s Comfort Kitchen\, and snacks in the afternoon. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. \nIf you choose to attend virtually\, the Zoom link will be emailed the day before the event. \nTwo Pesticide Credits will be available to those with full-day in-person attendance. \nPay what you can: $10\, $20\, $50\, $100. \nSuggested donation of $30. All proceeds go directly towards the Extension Wild Blueberry Programming. \nView the Agenda. \nFor more information or a reasonable accommodation to any 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension Wild Blueberry Event\, please contact Mary Michaud by phone at 207.581.3175 or by email at mary.j.michaud@maine.edu.
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LOCATION:Moore Community Center\, 125 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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