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SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students practice taking short sections of the test\, and are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points.
URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters-7/2026-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events
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SUMMARY:What’s Next? Planning Your Transition to Retirement
DESCRIPTION:Retiring 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. \nRegister online here
URL:/calendar/event/whats-next-planning-your-transition-to-retirement/2026-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:SAT Prep Matters
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mary Smyth’s SAT Boot Camp has been used successfully to prepare students to take the SAT for many years. Students practice taking short sections of the test\, and are relaxed and well-rested\, so they are able to absorb the lessons and practice at their best. Using lessons that she writes herself\, Smyth has helped many students through their own hard work improve their SAT scores by 100-200 points.
URL:/calendar/event/sat-prep-matters-7/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars,Online Events
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SUMMARY:Practical Public Speaking: From Fear to Success
DESCRIPTION:Do your knees turn to jelly when it’s your turn to speak? Does your mind transform everything you thought you knew into a jumbled mess? Do you intentionally avoid uncomfortable communication situations? Public speaking may not come naturally to many of us\, but with the right support and training\, it can be developed. Improving your public speaking skills not only benefits your business but also benefits you personally.\nUsing highlights of Tom Dowd’s Gold Medal award-winning book “From Fear to Success: A Practical Public-Speaking Guide”\, you will: \n1. Learn how to relieve the stress of speaking to a crowd\n2. Become skilled in speaking with notes\, without notes and using slides\n3. Learn how to think quickly\, speak logically and engage your audience\n4. Learn how to summarize by using analogies and short stories\n5. Understand the importance of preparation\, personal stories and mental and physical insight on reducing anxiety and increasing confidence \nMost importantly\, you will learn how to become influential in achieving your goals and your audience’s goals. \nVisit our website for more information: \nPractical Public Speaking: From Fear to Success
URL:/calendar/event/practical-public-speaking-from-fear-to-success/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Lectures & Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Division of Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:um.continuinged@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Food Safety Webinar Series: Scaling the Solution: Product Development and Innovations in the Green Crab Industry
DESCRIPTION:The 91±¬ÁĎ Extension Food Safety Webinar Series is a monthly\, expert-led educational series focused on practical food safety\, regulatory compliance\, and product innovation across the food system. Sessions cover topics such as electronic record-keeping\, workforce training\, chemical safety\, food adulteration prevention\, seafood pathogen detection\, audit readiness\, product development\, environmental air quality\, and alternative protein innovations. The series is designed for food producers\, processors\, seafood businesses\, entrepreneurs\, quality assurance staff\, extension educators\, students\, faculty\, regulatory professionals\, and technical specialists\, with particular relevance for those working with food safety training\, compliance systems\, seafood hazards\, product development\, and emerging technologies in food processing. \nFood businesses and professionals face increasing regulatory expectations\, evolving hazards\, and rapid technological change. By addressing real-world topics such as digital compliance systems\, chemical handling\, adulteration prevention\, seafood pathogen detection\, and audit preparation\, the series helps participants stay current and make informed\, practical decisions. Participants will gain practical tools\, real-world case studies\, and actionable strategies related to training programs\, compliance documentation\, safe chemical use\, adulteration prevention\, seafood safety\, product innovation\, and environmental controls—knowledge they can immediately apply in their operations\, classrooms\, or regulatory work. \nScaling the Solution: Product Development and Innovations in the Green Crab Industry\nGreen crab might be one of the world’s most destructive invasive species but it’s also a delicious and versatile seafood. GreenCrab.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a two-clawed approach: building culinary markets for green crab and spreading awareness of its invasive impact. In partnership with harvesters\, chefs\, and wholesalers\, GreenCrab.org helps get green crabs out of coastal waters and onto plates. In today’s talk\, Founder and Director Mary Parks explores the challenges associated with building out culinary green crab markets\, processing\, and product innovations. \nTo Register and Receive Webinar Zoom Link
URL:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-scaling-the-solution/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="91±¬ÁĎ Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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