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;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260130T184646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T184646Z UID:10005392-1774188000-1774191600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Furry Astronauts DESCRIPTION:What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space!\nA hedgehog\, hare\, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch\, they are stunned. None of them has the slightest idea what it is\, and they come out with many crazy explanations. Thankfully they meet a clever mouse who has spent its life with the scientists at the station and explains rockets and other space knowledge with them.\nFeaturing a unique combination of puppets and virtual CGI world which will take you to a dream world and with a blink of an eye\, you will find yourselves in the space! \nAges 7 and up \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/furry-astronauts/2026-03-22/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES: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:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260227T212516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212516Z UID:10006695-1774188000-1774191600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Furry Astronauts DESCRIPTION:What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space!\nA hedgehog\, hare\, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch\, they are stunned. None of them has the slightest idea what it is\, and they come out with many crazy explanations. Thankfully they meet a clever mouse who has spent its life with the scientists at the station and explains rockets and other space knowledge with them.\nFeaturing a unique combination of puppets and virtual CGI world which will take you to a dream world and with a blink of an eye\, you will find yourselves in the space! \nAges 7 and up \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/furry-astronauts-2/2026-03-22/ 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:20260322T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260227T213421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T201407Z UID:10006710-1774195200-1774198800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Daft Punk! DESCRIPTION:Take a tour through the universe and back with beautiful visuals and amazing music\, hosted by the one and only EDM robot duo\, Daft Punk! Give Life Back to Music pairs stunning imagery and lights with a collection of Daft Punk’s most popular songs including One More Time\, Get Lucky\, Instant Crush\, and more! \n  \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/daft-punk/2026-03-22/ LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd.\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,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;VALUE=DATE:20260323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260324 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20250711T173838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T173838Z UID:10002445-1774224000-1774310399@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Classes resume DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the full 2025–26 Academic Year Calendar. URL:/calendar/event/classes-resume-8/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260306T193742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193742Z UID:10006896-1774256400-1774267200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Steffany Tribou DESCRIPTION:Steffany Tribou\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled “Youth Aspiration Development through Extended Learning Opportunities for High School Students.” \nPlease contact steffany.ross@maine.edu for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-steffany-tribou/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260129T144504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T145236Z UID:10004157-1774278000-1774281600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Talk – Maine’s PFAS Response: A Comprehensive Policy Review 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\nSpeakers: \nEddie Nachamie\, 91±¬ÁĎ Honors College\, Ecology and Environmental Sciences\nRachel Schattman\, Associate Professor of Sustainable Agriculture\, 91±¬ÁĎ School of Food and Agriculture \nPFAS contamination has become a prevalent issue for communities\, policymakers\, residents\, farmers\, and industries throughout Maine and beyond. The state’s policy response thus far is among the most advanced\, comprehensive\, and diverse in the nation. Environmental contamination does not respect state lines\, however. Through a comprehensive policy analysis\, we provide a suite of recommendations for federal and state governments to follow to protect environmental and human health. \nEddie Nachamie is a senior in the 91±¬ÁĎ Honors College studying Ecology and Environmental Sciences with a minor in Environmental Ethics. He has served with AmeriCorps NCCC as an Assistant Team Leader\, a research assistant for Food Rescue MAINE\, a program assistant for the Future Sustainability Leaders Program\, a forest technician for the Cooperative Forestry Research Unit and University Forests\, and is a resident at the Terrell House Permaculture Living & Learning Center. He is passionate about sustainability\, ecology\, and climate change mitigation. \nRachel Schattman is an Associate Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at the 91±¬ÁĎ School of Food and Agriculture\, a Fellow with the George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions\, and an associate faculty member with the 91±¬ÁĎ Climate Change Institute. Her work spans the impacts of climate change on farmers\, PFAS contamination in the food system\, and water policy and governance. She leads the Agroecology Lab at 91±¬ÁĎ Orono. URL:/calendar/event/talk-maines-pfas-response-a-comprehensive-policy-review/ 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 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T193000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260302T173721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T173721Z UID:10006751-1774283400-1774294200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Amy Sullivan DESCRIPTION:Amy Sullivan\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled “Elementary Teacher Sensemaking and Decision Making in a Social and Emotional Learning Implementation: A Qualitative Case Study.” \nPlease contact amy.sullivan@maine.edu for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-amy-sullivan/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T210000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260323T191841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T191841Z UID:10007045-1774294200-1774299600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:An Evening of Piano Trios DESCRIPTION:Join School of Performing Arts faculty members Phillip and Noreen Silver and their fellow musician Mitchell Newman for an evening of piano trios! \nThis concert – featuring works by Haydn\, Dvorak\, and Brahms – will take place on March 23 at 7:30 PM in Minsky Recital Hall. Admission is free! URL:/calendar/event/an-evening-of-piano-trios/ LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/calendar/wp-content/uploads/sites/1031/2026/03/Evening-of-Piano-Trios-Program-Cover-v2-3-23-26-scaled.png GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minsky Recital Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T100000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20241120T010228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T162749Z UID:10000668-1774342800-1774346400@umaine.edu 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-2/2026-03-24/ 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 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC) Stewart Hall 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Stewart Hall\, 91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6657639,44.9043831 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T110000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260225T144939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T145509Z UID:10006637-1774342800-1774350000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Oxford County Winter School Series: Encouraging Pollinators on the Farm and in Gardens DESCRIPTION:Join the 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension for Oxford County Winter School for Farmers\, Homesteaders\, and Gardeners\, a seasonal learning series designed to support small farms\, homesteads\, and home gardeners across Oxford County and beyond. \nEach two-hour session features an engaging presentation followed by Q&A and discussion. The series includes both Zoom and in-person sessions to provide flexible participation options. \nWe know pollinators are essential to good production of most of our vegetable and fruit crops.  Join us to learn what plants\, habitats\, and resources you can add to encourage various bees and other pollinators.  This program will cover home-scale and farm-scale techniques. \nRegister Online: Encouraging Pollinators on the Farm and in Gardens \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact extension.oxford@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/oxford-county-winter-school-series-encouraging-pollinators-on-the-farm-and-in-gardens/ LOCATION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension Oxford County\, 9 Olson Road\, South Paris\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Oxford County":MAILTO:extension.oxford@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T173000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260306T132754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T132754Z UID:10006826-1774348200-1774373400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Waldoboro DESCRIPTION:Dr. 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. \nWaldoboro \n\nDates: March 24\, March 27\, April 1\, May 6\nTimeslots:\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nAddress: 377 Manktown Rd\, Waldoboro\, ME 04572\nCost: Free\n\nRegister here! URL:/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-waldoboro/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension Office\, 377 Manktown Road\, Waldoboro\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260122T161142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T161820Z UID:10004139-1774368000-1774371600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Advanced Scopus Research Tools 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(Register and get the Zoom link here) URL:/calendar/event/advanced-scopus-research-tools-2/ LOCATION:Fogler Library Classroom 1\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fogler Library Classroom 1 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260129T200731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202217Z UID:10004196-1774368000-1774375200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:4-H Maine App Challenge Series DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Maine App Challenge series will provide an introduction to Tyler Technologies’ Maine App Challenge and provide guided support for developing an app. This will be a series for ages 13+ that focuses on the foundations of developing a web-based application\, including introduction to the Maine App Challenge. Participants will engage in design thinking\, prototyping\, and problem solving all while going through the process of developing their own app. At the end of the series\, participants\, if they choose\, will be able to submit their application to the Maine App Challenge for the chance to earn valuable prizes\, including scholarships totaling $10\,000. In this series\, youth will engage in hands-on learning\, computer programming\, and design with guidance and support from experts at Tyler Technologies and 4-H. Participants must be Maine residents. \nParticipants will need access to a computer and be required to create a code.org login. Devices need to be one per participant (sharing a device is not advisable for this session). Tablets and mobile devices do not work with this platform. Participants must be Maine residents. \nAges: 13-18 \nDates/Times: Tuesdays\, March 3 – 24\, 2026\, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm \nRegistration Deadline: February 12\, 2026 \nCapacity: Limited to 12 youth \nRegister here! \nNote – the Maine App Challenge is open to 4-Hers regardless of participation in this series. \nContact sarah.sparks@maine.edu for more information. URL:/calendar/event/4-h-maine-app-challenge-series/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-maine-app-challenge-series/2026-03-24/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260311T142532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T142605Z UID:10006905-1774369800-1774375200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Can our Teaching Build Resilience in a Time of Polycrisis? Pedagogical Practices for Teaching Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Ecological pressures (resource depletion)\, temperature overshoot (> 1.5 degrees Celsius rise) and climate crisis are reshaping our economies\, ecologies\, and governance. How do we adapt and build resilience for our students in this age of polycrisis and transition? \nJoin us for a fast-paced energizing 90-minute event using Open Space principles to surface your ideas\, spark collaborations\, and design regenerative\, community-connected teaching plans in line with Gov Mill’s Safety Guidelines & Maine’s bold climate goals. \nThis event is aimed at faculty but is open to all\, including staff\, students and community members. Everyone’s input is valued. \nAttend in person at The Salon\, Fogler Library or on Zoom. URL:/calendar/event/can-our-teaching-build-resilience-in-a-time-of-polycrisis-pedagogical-practices-for-teaching-sustainability/ LOCATION:Fogler Library\, The Salon\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260306T193657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193657Z UID:10006893-1774369800-1774380600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Heather Mitchell DESCRIPTION:Heather Mitchell\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled “Using Parent Perspectives to Determine the Gap Between Student Support and Traditional Learning Environments: A Needs Assessment.” \nPlease contact heather.alexander@maine.edu for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-heather-mitchell/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260212T201941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T201823Z UID:10005480-1774375200-1774380600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Big Yields on Small Plots DESCRIPTION:Gardening in a small space doesn’t need to be limiting! In this workshop we’ll discuss strategies such as succession and companion planting\, trellising\, and season extension to maximize the harvest potential in your garden. Participants will leave with practical steps to grow more food for themselves\, their families\, and their communities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker info: Carrick Gambell\, Urban Agriculture Professional\, is working in a joint position with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and 91±¬ÁĎ Extension. He provides technical support\, program planning\, and education to support ecosystem stewardship and food production in urban settings. \nRegistration is required with a sliding scale program fee for each webinar. Participants will receive the Zoom information after registering for a webinar. Check your email and let us know if you don’t receive it within 24 hours. \nRegister for Gardening Webinar Series: Big Yields on Small Plots here! \nAll sessions will be recorded unless otherwise noted\, and shared with participants in about a week following the event. If you are unable to attend the live session\, but would like to receive the recording and a resource list\, please register and be sure to include your email address. \n\nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact extension.gardening@maine.edu . URL:/calendar/event/gardening-webinar-series-big-yields-on-small-plots/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/gardening-webinar-series-big-yields-on-small-plots/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260225T152227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T152227Z UID:10006650-1774378800-1774382400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Maine Agriculture Mediation Program Spring Book Club DESCRIPTION:Want to turn that bad feeling in the pit of your stomach and avoidance into a productive\, learning conversation at home and on the job?! Join our no-cost\, virtual book club focused on Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (3rd Edition) written by communication experts and based on data from the Harvard Negotiation Project. \nWhen are the Spring Sessions: \nMar-April Book Club Session: March 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 & 31 April 7 \non Tuesdays via Zoom – 7 to 8 PM \nEnroll here!\n \nWho Can Attend?\nThis book club is for the unique challenges faced by: \n\nLand & Sea Industry: Farmers\, fishermen\, industry workers\, and processors.\nIndustry Service providers who serve Maine’s food harvesters and producers.\nConflict Professionals: Mediators\, facilitators\, conflict resolution practitioners\, and students who support land & sea farmers\, fishermen\, and workers (or who plan to in the future!)\n\nWho will be facilitating the MAMP Book Club?\nLucy Wess\, MAMP Director\, and a person whose life has been forever changed by this text! \nElizabeth (Nancy) Neal\, MAMP Super Intern and Dairy Diva & Matriarch at Honey Brook Farm in Garland\, Maine. \nWhat You Will Learn:\nDifficult conversations often derail because we argue about who is right. This book club will invite you to learn and explore how to shift from blame to contribution and from certainty to curiosity. You will gain practical tools to: \n\nUntangle the Three Conversations: Understand the underlying structure of conflict (The “What Happened?”\, Feelings\, and Identity Conversations).\nManage Emotions: Effectively identify and handle your own strong feelings and those of others.\nStart Constructively: Learn how to open a conversation from a neutral “Third Story” to create a safe space for learning and problem-solving.\nImprove Outcomes: Move beyond simple agreement to build stronger personal and working relationships.\n\nLearning Platforms & Shared Spaces \n\nPlatform: Hosted on BrightSpace for weekly asynchronous (at your own pace) discussion boards with prompts to prime the pump!\nEngagement: Weekly live Zoom meet-ups for discussion\, activities\, skill practice\, case studies\, Q&A\, and more.\n\nImportant Details & Considerations \n \nBook Access: Participants are responsible for acquiring their own copy of Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most (3rd Edition) by Douglas Stone\, Bruce Patton\, and Sheila Heen. \n\nHard Copy: Love your wallet and the planet\, consider buying a used/ previously loved 3rd edition\nAudio Book: widely available across listening platforms\nIf you need financial support to access our winter book club text (in either format)\, please check that below\, and our MAMP staff will follow up with you directly to make.that.happen!\n\nTime Commitment: We encourage participants to commit to the full 6-week session they register for. \n\nReading: Expect to read approximately 40–60 pages per week.\nDiscussion Board: Plan for 15–30 minutes per week to post your thoughtful response to the prompt and engage with other participants’ posts on BrightSpace.\nZoom Meet-up: Plan for 60 minutes per week for the live discussion and skill practice session.\n\nConfidentiality: Participants agree to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of any sensitive personal or business examples shared by other members during discussions and Zoom meetings. \nTech Needs: You will need reliable internet connections\, a computer/tablet to access the BrightSpace platform\, and a microphone/webcam for the weekly Zoom meet-ups. \nAccommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation\, including financial support to access our winter book club text (in either format)\, to participate in this course\, please contact Lucy Wess at lucille.wess@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/maine-agriculture-mediation-program-spring-book-club/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/maine-agriculture-mediation-program-spring-book-club/2026-03-24/ CATEGORIES:Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260306T193517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193517Z UID:10006887-1774429200-1774440000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Nicole Hatch DESCRIPTION:Amy Sullivan\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled “Elementary Teacher Sensemaking and Decision Making in a Social and Emotional Learning Implementation: A Qualitative Case Study.” \nPlease contact nicole.e.hatch@maine.edu for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-nicole-hatch/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260212T202706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T202810Z UID:10005483-1774432800-1774443600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Apple Tree Pruning and Orchard Management DESCRIPTION:Renae Moran\, Tree Fruit Specialist at Highmoor Farm will demonstrate different techniques that can be employed to shape trees and contain their size.  Specific topics will include the difference between heading and thinning cuts\, how pruning severity affects the tree\, and a general method suited for old apple trees.\n\n\n\nIn addition to pruning\, several other important topics when establishing and managing an apple orchard will be covered including pollination\, rootstock selection\, disease and insect pests and much more. Participants can expect to learn pruning techniques that can be applied successfully in their own orchards. Cost is $15. \nRegister for Introduction to Apple Tree Pruning and Orchard Management here!\nEducator bio:\nRenae Moran is a tree-fruit specialist with the 91±¬ÁĎ. In her research\, she aims to solve problems such as nutritional deficiencies in Honeycrisp apples and cold hardiness losses in midwinter. She is currently working on apple and peach variety trials and breeding peaches for cold climates.  She also works at the Highmoor Farm in Monmouth\, a research farm that develops research-based knowledge to Maine’s apple and peach growers. URL:/calendar/event/introduction-to-apple-tree-pruning-and-orchard-management/ LOCATION:Waldo County Gardens\, 685 Swan Lake Avenue\, Swanville\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Waldo County":MAILTO:extension.waldo@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20250918T235503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235503Z UID:10003563-1774436400-1774440000@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/2026-03-25/ LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20250917T172414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210932Z UID:10003434-1774440000-1774443600@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/2026-03-25/ LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260320T183129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T183129Z UID:10007036-1774450800-1774454400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Tea with the Dean and Open Educational Resources (OER) Showcase DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, March 25\, from 3 p.m.\, join 91±¬ÁĎ Dean of Libraries Daisy D. Singh for opening remarks\, followed by a presentation from Tom Hardy\, Open Educational Resources Librarian\, and Casey Koons\, Open Scholarship Librarian. \nThis showcase will provide an overview of Open Educational Resources (OER)\, including what they are\, how they are created\, and how they are used in teaching and learning. The presenters will discuss the benefits of OER for students and instructors and highlight current open education and open publishing initiatives at the 91±¬ÁĎ that support affordability\, accessibility\, and innovative scholarship across campus. \nAlso available via Zoom. URL:/calendar/event/tea-with-the-dean-and-open-educational-resources-oer-showcase/ LOCATION:Fogler Library\, The Salon\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260129T194821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202249Z UID:10004180-1774454400-1774458000@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/2026-03-25/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-25/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T183000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260316T170051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T170051Z UID:10007022-1774454400-1774463400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension is hosting the Midcoast Maine Sustainable Agriculture Program Committee’s Annual Meeting from 4-6:30 p.m. on Mar. 25. Commercial farmers in Knox\, Lincoln\, and Waldo Counties are invited to attend either virtually or in-person at the Waldo County Cooperative Extension office at 992 Waterville Road\, Waldo\, ME. \nTo participate in the Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program contact program coordinator Brett Johnson at 207.342.5971 or visit extension.umaine.edu/agriculture/midcoast-sustainable-agriculture-program/. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Billiejo Pendleton; billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/midcoast-sustainable-agriculture-program-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Waldo County Extension Office\, 992 Waterville Road\, Belfast\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension - Waldo County":MAILTO:extension.waldo@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260302T173921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T173921Z UID:10006752-1774456200-1774467000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Benjamin Greenlaw DESCRIPTION:Benjamin Greenlaw\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending his dissertation titled “What Characterizes a Constructive Relationship Between a Superintendent and Principal?” \nPlease contact benjamin.greenlaw@maine.edu for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-benjamin-greenlaw/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260130T160740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T160753Z UID:10005324-1774510200-1774540800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference DESCRIPTION:The Maine Sustainability & Water Conference provides an annual forum where professionals\, researchers\, consultants\, citizens\, students\, regulators\, and planners gather to exchange information and present new findings on sustainability and water resource issues in Maine. \nLaunched in 1994 by 91±¬ÁĎ’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center with a primary focus on the future of Maine’s water resources\, the conference has grown to incorporate topics related to many of the sustainability challenges facing Maine\, including issues related to climate change\, energy futures\, agriculture\, forestry\, fisheries\, tourism\, and municipal planning. The conference attracts a broad audience of close to 500 participants from across the state. \numgmc@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/2026-maine-sustainability-water-conference/ LOCATION:Augusta Civic Center\, 76 Community Drive\, Augusta\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260306T193620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193620Z UID:10006890-1774515600-1774526400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Allison Lyford DESCRIPTION:Allison Lyford\, a candidate for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership\, will be defending her thesis titled “’I Just Felt Like I Could Be Me’: A Participatory Study with Minoritized Students of Belonging in a Rural School” \nPlease contact allison.lyford@maine.edu for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-allison-lyford/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260312T130749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T130749Z UID:10006907-1774521000-1774526400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Gardening Tips for Small Spaces in Dover Foxcroft DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free (sponsored by Thompson Free Library) \nRegister Online \nGardeners of all experience levels are encouraged to bring their questions and gather ideas for getting the most from small space gardens. Whether you’re growing in containers\, raised beds or your in-ground garden simply has a small footprint\, this program is for you. 91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension horticulture professional Kate Garland will share favorite high-performing varieties\, discuss soil management practices\, offer trellising tips\, and provide succession planting and interplanting strategies designed to maximize production in small spaces. Participants are also welcome to bring their general gardening questions. \nPre-registration is preferred. Registered participants will receive a follow-up email with relevant resources. Snow date is March 27. \nIf you need a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Jon Knepp at director@thompsonfreelibrary.org or 207.564.3350. The Thompson Free Library is located at 186 East Main Street Dover-Foxcroft\, ME 04426. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 7 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request; however\, all requests will be considered. URL:/calendar/event/gardening-tips-for-small-spaces-in-dover-foxcroft/ LOCATION:Thompson Free Library\, 186 East Main Street\, Dover-Foxcroft\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20250917T170557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T170557Z UID:10003326-1774526400-1774530000@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/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T153000 DTSTAMP:20260520T112851 CREATED:20260220T201951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T200842Z UID:10006607-1774533600-1774539000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Limits of Masculine Privilege in Football: Reflections from a Pro DESCRIPTION:WGS at Work Series\, Spring 2026\nWhat do sports—and more specifically\, football—have to do with Women’s\, Gender and Sexuality Studies? Come and explore this and related questions with Philosophy professor and former NFL player Mike Devito! Dr. Devito graduated from 91±¬ÁĎ in 2006\, where he was a starring member of the 91±¬ÁĎ football team. Between 2007 and 2016\, he played for both the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs. After retiring from football\, he earned his doctorate in Philosophy. He is now back at 91±¬ÁĎ and as both A lecturer in the Philosophy department and THE Director of Player Development for the football team. URL:/calendar/event/the-limits-of-masculine-privilege-in-football-reflections-from-a-pro/ LOCATION:Bangor Room\, Memorial Union\, 91±¬ÁĎ\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Athletics,Faculty/Staff Development,Student Activities GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bangor Room Memorial Union 91±¬ÁĎ Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=91±¬ÁĎ:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR