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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/2026-02-22/
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:20260222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T163000
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SUMMARY:Documentary: Serf’s Up: Home & Happiness in the New Feudalism
DESCRIPTION:Serfs Up explores the meaning of “home” in an era defined by widening inequality and unchecked greed. Set against the backdrop of 2025\, the film amplifies voices across generations — 5-year-olds\, college students\, and 90-year-old veterans—each grappling with what it means to belong and to build a life. \nThe documentary pulls back the curtain on today’s housing landscape\, asking urgent questions: Who owns the properties that feel increasingly out of reach? Where are these landlords based? And how has an entire generation been priced out of stability? \nInterwoven with this investigation is a moving tribute to three senior military veterans\, whose stories offer deeply personal and contrasting understandings of “home.” Spanning four generations\, Serfs Up invites viewers to reflect on ownership\, displacement\, and the enduring human need for a place to call their own.
URL:/calendar/event/documentary-serfs-up-home-happiness-in-the-new-feudalism/
LOCATION:Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Road\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T182731Z
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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-2/2026-02-22/
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:20260223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T160000
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SUMMARY:Talk - Vector-borne disease management decision-making in an uncertain information environment
DESCRIPTION:The 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\nSpeaker: Allison (Allie) Gardner\, Associate Professor\, 91±¬ÁĎ \nDuring the early 21st century\, the number of outbreaks of infectious diseases transmitted from animals to humans has grown explosively worldwide. These emerging zoonotic diseases are integrated into landscapes managed by people and amplified in complex cycles in which pathogen transmission is intertwined with ecosystem ecology and human behavior. Many management decisions at the human-wildlife-environmental health nexus are made under conditions of both risk (i.e.\, potential for negative outcomes) and uncertainty (due to imperfect\, evolving scientific knowledge). This talk will explore the case study of tick-borne disease management in North America\, which is high-risk due to the health threat posed by disease and high-uncertainty due to lack of data and/or expert consensus about the most effective control tactics. \nAllison (Allie) Gardner is an Associate Professor at the 91±¬ÁĎ studying the ecology and management of tick-borne and mosquito-borne disease. Allie has worked in disease systems including Lyme disease\, West Nile virus\, and Zika virus and has extensive experience collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams\, community scientists\, and federal and state agency partners. She has served as an Entomological Society of America Science Policy Fellow\, Chair of the “Biology\, Ecology\, and Management of Emerging Disease Vectors” USDA Multistate Hatch project\, and a founding member of the New England Regional Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Disease.
URL:/calendar/event/talk-vector-borne-disease-management-decision-making-in-an-uncertain-information-environment/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T100000
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SUMMARY:IMRC Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join IMRC Center staff for a general tour of the facility’s event space\, classrooms\, common areas\, audiovisual studios\, and maker labs. The tour is anticipated to last approximately 45 minutes. Offered on the 4th Tuesday of each month. \nGuests of any background\, including 91±¬ÁĎ students\, faculty\, and staff\, community group representatives\, business representatives\, and members of the public may join a tour. Groups larger than 20\, or individuals and small groups for whom the scheduled times are not convenient\, please contact the IMRC Center to schedule an individualized visit. Register for a tour.
URL:/calendar/event/imrc-center-tour-2/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC)\, Stewart Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty/Staff Development,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathleen Toole":MAILTO:imrc@maine.edu
GEO:44.9043831;-68.6657639
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T133000
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CREATED:20260218T135316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T211432Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker: The Cold at Inuit Nunangat: A new map set from Dr. Margaret Pearce
DESCRIPTION:The Cold in Inuit Nunangat is a two-map set with an accompanying booklet. One map\, “Protecting the Cold\,” portrays ways Inuit and their relatives steward the cold on Inuit homelands in Canada\, and in so doing\, keep the earth in balance for all beings. The other map\, “Destroying the Cold\,” portrays the ways we southerners outside of Inuit Nunangat interfere with their stewardship responsibilities\, and in so doing\, interfere with Inuit self-determination and the balance of the earth. \nIf you have questions\, please reach out to frederic.rondeau@maine.edu.
URL:/calendar/event/speaker-the-cold-at-inuit-nunangat-a-new-map-set-from-dr-margaret-pearce/
LOCATION:Bangor Room\, Memorial Union\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20260212T192849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T192849Z
UID:10005461-1771943400-1771947000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Ruixin Niu
DESCRIPTION:Ruixin Niu\, a candidate for Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies\, will be defending their dissertation titled “Pentatonic Systems in Cross-Cultural Contexts Across the Silk Roads: An Interdisciplinary Study of Musical Transmission.”
URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-ruixin-niu/
LOCATION:IMRC 104\, 5 Hilltop Road\, Orono\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate School":MAILTO:graduate@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20260121T190821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T190821Z
UID:10004123-1771948800-1771952400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Prompts & Circumstance: Prompt Engineering
DESCRIPTION:To use AI well\, you must familiarize yourself with some important strategies for creating meaningful and specific prompts. This workshop will focus on strategies for prompt engineering to ensure you get useful and relevant outcomes. \n(To register and get Zoom link\, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0glnj2CG9xs7w3tWOwPiiZBxCUVLT9wdKh90478DYJhXPmw/viewform)
URL:/calendar/event/prompts-circumstance-prompt-engineering/
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:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20250918T235503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235503Z
UID:10003551-1772017200-1772020800@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/2026-02-25/
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:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20250917T172414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210932Z
UID:10003422-1772020800-1772024400@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/2026-02-25/
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:20260225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20260121T211131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T161523Z
UID:10004127-1772035200-1772038800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:AI Literature Review Tools
DESCRIPTION:Interested in using AI for your Literature Reviews? Join Fogler Library to learn best practices and ways to ensure you use those tools responsibly in your searching and synthesis. \n(Register and find the Zoom link here)
URL:/calendar/event/ai-literature-review-tools/
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:20260225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20260129T194821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202249Z
UID:10004168-1772035200-1772038800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club
DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Intro to Artificial Intelligence Club will provide an introduction to what artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are. This will be a 6 session series for ages 9+ that focuses on the foundations of AI\, including introduction to AI\, pattern recognition\, human versus machine learning\, AI in daily life and ethical awareness. Participants will take a closer look at how these are currently being used\, learn about what AI does well and what it does not do well and considerations for using AI. \nArtificial Intelligence has incredible capabilities. This series will reveal some opportunities and challenges of this emerging technology in a safe learning environment. In this club\, youth will explore this emerging powerful technology with guidance and support from 4-H staff. \n\n\nAges: Youth ages 9-18 \n\n\nDates/Times: Wednesdays\, February 25 – April 1 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm \n\n\nCapacity: Limited to 10 youth \n\n\nRegistration deadline: February 12\, 2026 \n\n\nRegister here! \nContact sarah.sparks@maine.edu for more information.
URL:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-02-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20251021T194748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T194748Z
UID:10004013-1772044200-1772049600@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-3/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20250917T170557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T170557Z
UID:10003314-1772107200-1772110800@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/2026-02-26/
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:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20260212T194751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T194751Z
UID:10005468-1772125200-1772130600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Building a Writing Life: Practical Routes to Publication
DESCRIPTION:Join Amy Halloran\, the 2026 Alan Miller Fund Visiting Journalist\, for a brief talk and open house about her practice of integrating writing with community. You’ll learn how to push your questions into projects\, and find homes for them in print\, online spaces\, and deeply nested in your community and interests. \nA writer and teacher who lives in Troy\, New York\, Amy Halloran is the author of The New Bread Basket (2015). She writes for Civil Eats\, The Crumb\, and The Times Union. Through her writing\, Halloran investigates food and place and is currently working on a project about t he twinned histories of the modern American loaf and the modern American woman. To invite people into the practice of writing\, she teaches community workshops. \nThe Alan Miller Visiting Journalist Program w a s established in 2007 in memory of Alan Miller\, a long-time professor of journalism at the 91±¬ÁĎ. The program is designed to bring working journalists into the classroom to inspire and educate our journalism students.
URL:/calendar/event/building-a-writing-life-practical-routes-to-publication/
LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Public Programs and Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="Ellie Markovitch":MAILTO:ellie.markovitch@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20260129T210016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T214206Z
UID:10004216-1772128800-1772136000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:York County Farmers' Network Series: Basics of Greenhouse Technology
DESCRIPTION:A beginner-friendly workshop introducing the fundamentals of greenhouse technology for Maine growers. Topics include: \n\nTypes of greenhouse structures and materials\nHeating\, cooling\, and ventilation systems\nBasic automation and environmental controls\nCommon challenges and low-cost solutions for small and mid-size farms\n\nThe session also covers how greenhouse systems can extend the growing season\, improve crop quality\, and support farm profitability. \nRegister here!  \nRegistration is required\, with a sliding scale fee ($0-$15) per session. \nUnless noted otherwise these workshops are located at the York County Cooperative Extension Office at 45 Kennebunk Road\, Alfred ME 04002 and include dinner.
URL:/calendar/event/york-county-farmers-network-series-basics-of-greenhouse-technology/
LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension York County\, 45 Kennebunk Road\, Alfred\, ME\, 04002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - York County":MAILTO:extension.york@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T123000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20260116T133421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T201407Z
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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.
URL:/calendar/event/the-mindful-eye-art-wellness-series-in-lord-hall-gallery/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Baumbach":MAILTO:diana.baumbach@maine.edu
GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184417
CREATED:20260225T153053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T153116Z
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SUMMARY:Physics and Astronomy Colloquium: Sustainable\, Reliable\, and Secure AI
DESCRIPTION:The latest installment of the Colloquium Series from the Department of Physics and Astronomy is scheduled to take place on February 27 at 3:15 PM in 140 Bennett Hall. \nThe event – titled “Sustainable\, Reliable\, and Secure AI” – will be presented by Ayesha Siddique\, assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering at the 91±¬ÁĎ. \nFrom the abstract: \nApproximate computing has been widely explored as a means to improve the energy efficiency of deep neural networks (DNNs) for edge AI hardware. However\, both accurate and approximate DNNs remain inherently vulnerable to faults and adversarial attacks\, and the reliability and adversarial robustness of approximate DNNs remain largely unexplored. This gap presents an opportunity to rethink how we design sustainable and dependable AI hardware. In this seminar\, I will discuss our recent advances in post-fabrication fault mitigation methods and the principled selection of hardware approximation techniques to preserve adversarial robustness under attack. I will highlight how we leverage emerging computing paradigms\, such as explainable artificial intelligence\, neural architecture search\, moving target defense\, and neuromorphic computing\, to ensure reliability\, security\, and energy efficiency. This seminar outlines a path toward AI hardware that is not only high-performing and energy-aware but also resilient against both hardware faults and security threats. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
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LOCATION:140 Bennett Hall\, 18 Gym Road\, Orono\, ME
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Lectures & Seminars
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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:The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
DESCRIPTION:A musical adaptation of a wildly popular series of books is coming to the Hauck Auditorium stage at the 91±¬ÁĎ! \nThe 91±¬ÁĎ School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance is proud to present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” as their first production of Spring 2026! The show is based on the Percy Jackson books by Rick Riordan. For this stage adaptation\, the music and lyrics are by Rob Rokicki and the book is by Joe Tracz. \nIt’s the story of young Percy Jackson\, an ordinary young person who discovers that he has extraordinary origins. Soon\, he finds himself thrust into a world of gods and magic that he doesn’t fully understand\, all while trying to navigate his own ideas and identity. \nThis production – directed by D. Granke – will run February 27 through March 8 in Hauck Auditorium\, now featuring a brand-new state-of-the-art theatrical lighting system! Tickets are $15; admission is free with a student MaineCard.
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LOCATION:Hauck Auditorium\, Orono\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities
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SUMMARY:Creating Habitat with Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Native plants are important in attracting pollinators\, of all types to your garden. But what do you do once you have these wonderful life forms visiting your plants and looking to make a permanent home in your growingareas? By incorporating native plants which provide food\, nesting and overwintering shelter you create habitat. Learn about the many ways in which native plants can become central to the long-term biodiversity needs in your garden. A hands-on activity of sowing native plant seeds will follow the presentation. Open to all skill levels. \nBio:\nIvonne Vazquez is the owner/grower of Bas Rouge Farm & Forge a Native Plant Nursery in Orono\, Maine. She is a former Master Gardener Volunteer\, Licensed Registered Maine Guide/Recreation\, photographer\, garden writer\, speaker\, workshop presenter and teaches Basic Gardening at Bangor Adult Education. Ivonne holds certificates in Sustainable Landscape & Garden Management\, Permaculture Design and is a Certified Green Infrastructure Practitioner. To learn more visit basrougefarm.com
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LOCATION:Page Farm and Home Museum\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Page Farm and Home Museum":MAILTO:pagemuseum@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T213000
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SUMMARY:Twisted Pine
DESCRIPTION:What started as a (semi-)traditional bluegrass band in the trenches of the storied folk\, bluegrass\, and Americana scene in Boston a decade ago has blossomed into an ensemble of players who shapeshift across genres. Even the expansive “progressive bluegrass” label doesn’t come close to capturing their musical scope. \nIn a world that needs TLC more than ever\, Twisted Pine offers a night of exultant travels across genres\, across time\, to mountains\, cities\, roadhouses\, and back porches where songs bring tenderness\, love and relief. All in all\, this album and this tour bring the sound of a band that invites you to Love Your Mind. \nThis will be the group’s last show before they go on hiatus\, so don’t miss it! \nTwisted Pine Jam Session – 1 p.m.\nGrab your instrument and join members of Twisted Pine for a laid-back\, collaborative jam session! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning\, this is a fun\, informal chance to play together\, pick up a few tunes\, and explore the band’s rootsy\, genre-blending style. All are welcome—just come ready to make music and have a good time! Free and open to the public. Fill out this form to let us know you’ll be there! \nTickets $45 | K-12 students $17 | All fees included
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LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Collins Center,Public Programs and Shows
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SUMMARY:The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
DESCRIPTION:A musical adaptation of a wildly popular series of books is coming to the Hauck Auditorium stage at the 91±¬ÁĎ! \nThe 91±¬ÁĎ School of Performing Arts Division of Theatre and Dance is proud to present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” as their first production of Spring 2026! The show is based on the Percy Jackson books by Rick Riordan. For this stage adaptation\, the music and lyrics are by Rob Rokicki and the book is by Joe Tracz. \nIt’s the story of young Percy Jackson\, an ordinary young person who discovers that he has extraordinary origins. Soon\, he finds himself thrust into a world of gods and magic that he doesn’t fully understand\, all while trying to navigate his own ideas and identity. \nThis production – directed by D. Granke – will run February 27 through March 8 in Hauck Auditorium\, now featuring a brand-new state-of-the-art theatrical lighting system! Tickets are $15; admission is free with a student MaineCard.
URL:/calendar/event/the-lightning-thief-the-percy-jackson-musical/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Hauck Auditorium\, Orono\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows,Student Activities
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