BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//91¸ŁŔű Calendar - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for 91¸ŁŔű 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:20260331T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260212T210934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T211018Z UID:10005491-1774945800-1774976400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Meat & Poultry HACCP DESCRIPTION:In this two and a half-day course you will learn the fundamentals of Meat and Poultry HACCP. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP Plan. We welcome not only Meat and Poultry processors\, but also any other food processors seeking HACCP certification and knowledge. \n*This course is an International HACCP Alliance Accredited course. \nRegister for Meat and Poultry HACCP here! \nFor more information contact: Theresa Tilton at 207.942.7396\, 800.287.1485 (in Maine) or theresa.tilton@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/meat-poultry-haccp/2026-03-31/ LOCATION:91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260316T172711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T172734Z UID:10007024-1774947600-1774958400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Corrin Doucette DESCRIPTION:Corrin Doucette\, a candidate for the Master of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders\, will be defending her thesis titled “Autism Terminology: Perspectives from Autism Communities and Speech-Language Pathologists”. \nPlease contact corrin.doucette@maine.edu for a Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/thesis-defense-corrin-doucette/ LOCATION:Dunn Hall – Room 315 CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T150000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260312T132548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T132555Z UID:10006977-1774949400-1774969200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Buying & Selling Local: Farm Marketing Strategies and Wholesale Perspectives in Farmington DESCRIPTION:Register for Buying and Selling Local here! \nAgenda\n\n9:30–10:00 a.m.: Registration\n10:00–11:00 a.m.: How to Develop a Marketing Strategy for Your Farm Business\n(Brett Johnson\, 91¸ŁŔű Extension)\n11:00–11:45 a.m.: Finding Your Brand Voice\n(Heather Holland\, Somerset Soil and Water Conservation District)\n11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Lunch and networking\n12:30–1:15 p.m.: Wholesale Marketing and Best Practices Farmer Panel\n(Guest panel with local farmers)\n1:15–2:00 p.m.: Wholesale Buyers Panel\n(Guest panel with local business owners)\n2:00–2:45 p.m.: The Local Food Switchboard – a Maine based online platform for selling to institutional buyers\n2:45–3:00 p.m.: Wrap up\n\nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Nick Rowley\, nicholas.rowley@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/buying-selling-local-farm-marketing-strategies-and-wholesale-perspectives/ LOCATION:University of Maine Farmington\, 111 South Street\, Farmington\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260327T182833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T182833Z UID:10007333-1774969200-1774972800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Title II Tuesdays - Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:These 30 minute overview sessions will cover what is needed to meet Title II requirements by format followed by an optional 30 minute Q&A/work block to work on your course content. CITL staff will be available to provide guidance or connect you to additional resources. Sometimes it just helps not working alone.  \nCome to one or come to all: \n\nTuesday March 31st @ 3:00pm: Tables & Spreadsheets\nTuesday April 7th @ 3:00pm: PDFs\nTuesday April 14th @ 3:00pm: Captions & Transcripts (Media)\nTuesday April 21st @ 3:00pm: Documents (Word and Google Docs)\nTuesday April 28th @ 3:00pm: Images and Alt-text\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nThese sessions are general overviews\, and outline best practices. If you need more granular or idiosyncratic support please schedule a one-on-one consultation. URL:/calendar/event/title-ii-tuesdays-workshop-series/2026-03-31/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Online Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T193000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260212T212927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T201741Z UID:10006590-1774980000-1774985400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Helping Food Security from Your Backyard DESCRIPTION:Home gardeners can play a meaningful role in strengthening local food security. This webinar will provide a brief overview of our Harvest for Hunger efforts and walk through the key steps\, from choosing what to grow and planting\, to harvesting\, distribution\, and reporting your donation at the end of the season. You’ll also hear from dedicated volunteers who grow extra food in their own gardens and donate it to food pantries and hunger relief programs. They will share practical tips for working with donation sites\, along with personal insights from their experiences. Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to maximize your garden’s impact\, this webinar will offer actionable guidance to help strengthen food security right from your backyard.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker info: \nKate Garland\, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension Horticulture Professional since 2010\, dedicates her efforts to enhancing gardening efficiency and skills. Through workshops\, newsletters\, and personalized guidance\, she empowers home\, school\, and community growers. Kate also supports Master Gardener Volunteers and Maine Harvest for Hunger Volunteers\, who are civic-minded individuals educating and serving the community through horticultural initiatives\, as well as addressing food insecurity through efficient growing\, gleaning\, and distribution efforts throughout the state. \nJane Traill is a Master Gardener Volunteer in Oxford County. \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. Register for the Gardening Webinar Series: Helping Food Security from your Backyard 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. \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact extension.gardening@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/gardening-webinar-series-helping-food-security-from-your-backyard/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/gardening-webinar-series-helping-food-security-from-your-backyard/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T200000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260225T152227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T152227Z UID:10006653-1774983600-1774987200@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/2026-03-31/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/maine-agriculture-mediation-program-spring-book-club/2026-03-31/ CATEGORIES:Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260312T133049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T133049Z UID:10006983-1775030400-1775062800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 Maine Invasive Species Network Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Maine Invasive Species Network Meeting! \nInvasive species threaten our agriculture\, landscapes\, natural resources\, and even our health. The Maine Invasive Species Network (MISN) meeting is where Maine’s invasive species professionals come to learn and collaborate. MISN’s goal is to ensure a strong\, well-connected cadre of practitioners\, researchers\, and educators. This benefits everyone with a stake in our state’s natural resources. Join us for the latest updates and discussion on the invasive pests threatening Maine. \nLunch and refreshments will be provided. \nPesticide applicator (6) and forestry (6) credits are available for attending this program. \nWhen: April 1\, 2026\, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM \nWhere: Wells Conference Center\, University of Maine\, 131 Munson Rd.\, Orono\, ME \nPrice: $25 (base registration) \nThe registration deadline is March 1st\, 2026. \nFor a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Kerry Bernard at kerry.bernard.maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/2026-maine-invasive-species-network-meeting/ LOCATION:Wells Conference Center\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260212T210934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T211018Z UID:10005494-1775032200-1775062800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Meat & Poultry HACCP DESCRIPTION:In this two and a half-day course you will learn the fundamentals of Meat and Poultry HACCP. The course provides participants with hands-on experience in developing a HACCP Plan. We welcome not only Meat and Poultry processors\, but also any other food processors seeking HACCP certification and knowledge. \n*This course is an International HACCP Alliance Accredited course. \nRegister for Meat and Poultry HACCP here! \nFor more information contact: Theresa Tilton at 207.942.7396\, 800.287.1485 (in Maine) or theresa.tilton@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/meat-poultry-haccp/2026-04-01/ LOCATION:91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T173000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260306T132754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T132754Z UID:10006832-1775039400-1775064600@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/2026-04-01/ LOCATION:Knox-Lincoln Cooperative Extension Office\, 377 Manktown Road\, Waldoboro\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20250918T235503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T235503Z UID:10003566-1775041200-1775044800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:German Table DESCRIPTION:German Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of Maine and the community interested in improving their German conversation. URL:/calendar/event/german-table/2026-04-01/ 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:20260401T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20250917T172414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210932Z UID:10003437-1775044800-1775048400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:French Table DESCRIPTION:French Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of Maine and the community interested in improving their French conversation. URL:/calendar/event/french-table/2026-04-01/ 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:20260401T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260326T180346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T181250Z UID:10007129-1775055600-1775059200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Mathematics Colloquium - Dynamics on Character Varieties over Finite Fields DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cigole Thomas\, Bates College \nAbstract: Character varieties arise as spaces that parametrize group homomorphisms from a finitely presented group Γ into an “nice” algebraic group G\, up to a natural notion of equivalence. In this talk\, we explore these spaces by studying their points over finite fields Fq and examining how symmetries of the group Γ\, encoded by its outer automorphism group Out(Γ)\, act on them.\nWe introduce a natural stratification of the space and count the number of points in each stratum\, using these counts to gain insight into the asymptotic behavior (when q goes to ∞) of the action as the size of the field grows. In particular\, we consider the case where Γ = Zr and G = SL3(C). \nThe talk will be self-contained and aimed at a broad audience\, with the necessary background developed along the way. URL:/calendar/event/mathematics-colloquium-dynamics-on-character-varieties-over-finite-fields/ LOCATION:Hill Auditorium\, Barrows Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Mathematics & Statistics":MAILTO:mathstats@maine.edu GEO:44.8922637;-68.6714486 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hill Auditorium Barrows Hall University of Maine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Barrows Hall\, University of Maine:geo:-68.6714486,44.8922637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260129T194821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202249Z UID:10004183-1775059200-1775062800@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/2026-04-01/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-04-01/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T163000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260225T141523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T141523Z UID:10006626-1775118600-1775147400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:University of Maine Blue Economy Career Summit DESCRIPTION:Maine is a national leader in the marine and coastal sectors\, with a dynamic Blue Economy powered by innovation\, research\, and industry leadership. With generous support from the Alton ’38 and Adelaide Hamm Campus Activity Fund\, the University of Maine Blue Economy Career Summit brings together students\, employers\, researchers\, and professionals from across Maine’s marine and coastal sectors for a one-day event focused on career pathways\, workforce development\, and connecting with future employers. URL:/calendar/event/university-of-maine-blue-economy-career-summit/ LOCATION:Wells Conferemce Center\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20250917T170557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T170557Z UID:10003329-1775131200-1775134800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Spanish Table DESCRIPTION:Spanish Table is a conversation gathering open to all members of the University of Maine and the community interested in improving their Spanish conversation. URL:/calendar/event/spanish-table/2026-04-02/ 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:20260402T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260312T132430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T132430Z UID:10006974-1775138400-1775149200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Sean Lopez DESCRIPTION:Sean Lopez\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies\, will be defending his dissertation titled “Intermedial Thought for 21st Century New Media: Performance\, Poetry\, and Storytelling.” URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-sean-lopez/ LOCATION:Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC)\, Stewart Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Philosophy Department":MAILTO:derek.a.michaud@maine.edu GEO:44.9043831;-68.6657639 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC) Stewart Hall University of Maine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Stewart Hall\, University of Maine:geo:-68.6657639,44.9043831 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260312T133530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T133530Z UID:10006986-1775143800-1775149200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:4-H: It’s Wild! Explore the Maine Blueberry Industry DESCRIPTION:With special guest Paul Sweetland of Union\, a lifelong producer of Maine wild blueberries\, we will look into the history\, changing industry\, plants\, and new ways of thinking about land use challenges of Maine Wild Blueberry production. We will also taste and compare wild and highbush blueberries\, along with their different uses. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 2\, 2026 \nTime: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nLocation: Belfast Free Library\, 106 High Street\, Belfast\, Maine 04915 \nRegistration must be completed for each program session. Registration for each session will open following the completion of the previous month’s program. \nSnacks will be provided for participants. Please list any dietary restrictions in the registration form below. \nRegister for It’s Wild here! \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, please get in touch with Karen Giles at the Waldo County Cooperative Extension office at 207-342-5971 or karen.giles@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/4-h-its-wild-explore-the-maine-blueberry-industry/ LOCATION:Belfast Free Library\, 106 High Street\, Belfast\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension - Waldo County":MAILTO:extension.waldo@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260326T122312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T122312Z UID:10007117-1775149200-1775152800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Hedgerows for Resilient Landscapes Webinar DESCRIPTION:Discover how hedgerows can strengthen home and community landscapes by supporting biodiversity\, improving habitat connectivity and promoting natural pest management. This two-part learning series\, offered in partnership with Maine Audubon and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension\, combines virtual instruction with hands-on fieldwork at the Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden in Old Town. Participants will explore plant selection\, site preparation\, installation techniques and long-term maintenance strategies to create multifunctional hedgerows that provide food and shelter for birds and beneficial insects. The webinar is free; the in-person workshop is $15. Participants are welcome to sign up for one or both sessions. Pre-registration is required. Space for the field session is limited. \nHedgerows for Resilient Landscapes Webinar Registration URL:/calendar/event/hedgerows-for-resilient-landscapes-webinar/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/hedgerows-for-resilient-landscapes-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260325T123623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T123623Z UID:10007076-1775210400-1775217600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Food Safety Webinar Series: Electronic and In-Person Food Safety Training DESCRIPTION:The 91¸ŁŔű 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. \nElectronic and In-Person Food Safety Training \nEffective training is a cornerstone of a strong food safety culture. This session will compare the advantages and limitations of electronic (e-learning) and in-person training modalities. We will explore how to design engaging and instructionally sound content for each format\, including interactive e-learning modules\, virtual instructor-led training (VILT)\, and hands-on classroom sessions. The webinar will also cover strategies for blended learning approaches\, methods to assess training effectiveness (e.g.\, quizzes\, observational audits)\, and how to maintain training records to demonstrate workforce competency to auditors and inspectors. \nTo Register and Receive Webinar Zoom Link URL:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-electronic-and-in-person-food-safety-training/ LOCATION:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-electronic-and-in-person-food-safety-training/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260220T183704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T183704Z UID:10006601-1775210400-1775221200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Amelia Sullivan DESCRIPTION:Amelia Sullivan\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Food and Nutrition Sciences\, will be defending her dissertation titled ” Designing\, Implementing\, and Evaluating a Theory-Driven Program to Improve Nutrition Security in Rural Adolescents.” \n  \nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at amelia.sullivan@maine.edu. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-amelia-sullivan/ LOCATION:57 Stodder Hall\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260302T173525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T173525Z UID:10006749-1775210400-1775221200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Amelia Sullivan DESCRIPTION:Amelia Sullivan\, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences\, will be defending her dissertation titled “Designing\, Implementing\, and Evaluating a Theory-Driven Program to Improve Nutrition Security in Rural Adolescents.” \nStodder Hall\, for zoom link and password\, please contact the student at amelia.sullivan@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-amelia-sullivan-2/ LOCATION:57 Stodder Hall\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T173000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260306T134003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T134003Z UID:10006859-1775212200-1775237400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm – Extension Office Hours – Belfast 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. \n\nDates: April 3\, April 28\, May 15\nTimeslots:\n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM – 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\n\n\nAddress: 992 Waterville Rd\, Belfast\, ME 04915\nCost: Free\n\nRegister here! URL:/calendar/event/individual-blueberry-farm-extension-office-hours-belfast/2026-04-03/ LOCATION:Waldo County Extension Office\, 992 Waterville Road\, Belfast\, United States CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="91¸ŁŔű Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T163000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260316T173407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T173407Z UID:10007025-1775228400-1775233800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Is a Basic Income Guarantee Good for Workers? DESCRIPTION:Join The Bureau of Labor Education for our 5th Labor Spotlight program. \nDr. Mike Howard\, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at 91¸ŁŔű will speak on the topic below.\n• Topic: Is a Basic Income Guarantee Good for Workers?\n• When: April 3\, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM\n• Where: HARMON ROOM\, Chadbourne Hall\, at 91¸ŁŔű & on Zoom URL:/calendar/event/is-a-basic-income-guarantee-good-for-workers/ LOCATION:Chadbourne Hall\, First Floor in the Harmon Room\, 5713 Chadbourne Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events,Public Programs and Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260330T152612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T152658Z UID:10007933-1775228400-1775235600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Colloquium - Bio-Inspired Surface Engineering: From New Anti-Infection Strategies to Low-Cost Water Monitoring DESCRIPTION:Over millions of years\, Nature has developed a variety of highly effective\, sustainable solutions to a\nwide range of problems. Relatively recent advances in materials science are now making it possible\nfor scientists and engineers to adapt similar strategies for human problems. In this seminar\, I will\npresent our recent work on two such efforts: (1) exploring new ways of creating infection-resistant\nmaterials for healthcare that remove the need for antibiotics and (2) leveraging industrial\nmass-manufacturing capacity to create large-scale surfaces with functionality such as sensing. In\nour work on infection-resistant materials\, we draw from the way that Nature uses liquid-like layers\nas one effective method to control microorganisms. We created a similar system for commercially\navailable urinary catheters\, one of the most widely used and infection-prone medical devices. Tests\nof the modified catheter materials both in vitro and in vivo demonstrated that the presence of a\nliquid-like surface effectively prevented the attachment and spread of six of the most common\npathogens in catheter-associated urinary tract infection. The materials also resisted colonization by\nan emerging fungal pathogen of concern\, Candidozyma auris. In our work on functional surfaces\, we\nrepurpose a butterfly-scale-inspired nanoscale surface textured produced at 4\,000m\n2/h for the fashion industry as a water-quality sensor. By continuously monitoring the diffraction pattern\nproduced by the surface texture as water passes over it\, we show that it is possible to detect and\nquantify a variety of model contaminants including chemical compounds\, sediment\, and algae.\nPreliminary field testing in estuaries\, rivers\, and lakes around Maine confirmed the potential of\nbio-inspired diffraction sensing for low-cost environmental monitoring. Together\, these projects\nprovide a glimpse of the range of solutions that can be generated by looking to Nature for inspiration. URL:/calendar/event/colloquium-bio-inspired-surface-engineering-from-new-anti-infection-strategies-to-low-cost-water-monitoring/ LOCATION:140 Bennett Hall\, 18 Gym Road\, Orono\, ME CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T220000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260323T194014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193735Z UID:10007055-1775244600-1775253600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie DESCRIPTION:The Maine Masque\, 91¸ŁŔű’s student-led theatre group\, is set to present its annual production. \nThis year’s offering is the Tennessee Williams classic “The Glass Menagerie.” A memory play\, the piece follows Tom Wingfield\, who seeks to escape his stifling life supporting his mother\, Amanda\, and fragile sister\, Laura\, in 1930s St. Louis. The desperation within the family spirals\, leaving Tom to choose between the comfort of his family and his own happiness. \nThis important piece of the 20th century theatrical canon will be directed by Owen Hines and is almost entirely student-produced. Tickets are $15\, but admission is free with a student MaineCard. The show runs from April 3 through April 12; come see our talented students bring this great American play to vivid life in the Cyrus Pavilion Theater. URL:/calendar/event/the-glass-menagerie/2026-04-03/ LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minsky Recital Hall University of Maine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=University of Maine:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T220000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260323T194014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193735Z UID:10007058-1775331000-1775340000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie DESCRIPTION:The Maine Masque\, 91¸ŁŔű’s student-led theatre group\, is set to present its annual production. \nThis year’s offering is the Tennessee Williams classic “The Glass Menagerie.” A memory play\, the piece follows Tom Wingfield\, who seeks to escape his stifling life supporting his mother\, Amanda\, and fragile sister\, Laura\, in 1930s St. Louis. The desperation within the family spirals\, leaving Tom to choose between the comfort of his family and his own happiness. \nThis important piece of the 20th century theatrical canon will be directed by Owen Hines and is almost entirely student-produced. Tickets are $15\, but admission is free with a student MaineCard. The show runs from April 3 through April 12; come see our talented students bring this great American play to vivid life in the Cyrus Pavilion Theater. URL:/calendar/event/the-glass-menagerie/2026-04-04/ LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minsky Recital Hall University of Maine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=University of Maine:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T170000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260323T194014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193735Z UID:10007061-1775397600-1775408400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie DESCRIPTION:The Maine Masque\, 91¸ŁŔű’s student-led theatre group\, is set to present its annual production. \nThis year’s offering is the Tennessee Williams classic “The Glass Menagerie.” A memory play\, the piece follows Tom Wingfield\, who seeks to escape his stifling life supporting his mother\, Amanda\, and fragile sister\, Laura\, in 1930s St. Louis. The desperation within the family spirals\, leaving Tom to choose between the comfort of his family and his own happiness. \nThis important piece of the 20th century theatrical canon will be directed by Owen Hines and is almost entirely student-produced. Tickets are $15\, but admission is free with a student MaineCard. The show runs from April 3 through April 12; come see our talented students bring this great American play to vivid life in the Cyrus Pavilion Theater. URL:/calendar/event/the-glass-menagerie/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:Minsky Recital Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minsky Recital Hall University of Maine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=University of Maine:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260312T130921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193800Z UID:10006910-1775466000-1775491200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:2026 Student Exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery DESCRIPTION:Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the Department of Art’s 2026 Student Exhibition. This show celebrates the diverse artwork made by students at the University of Maine who have taken undergraduate courses in the Department of Art. The Department of Art offers foundational studies in 2D Design\, 3D Design\, and Drawing\, as well as media-specific classes in Painting\, Ceramics\, Photography\, Printmaking\, Digital Art\, Graphic Design\, Drawing\, and Sculpture. More information about the Department is available here:umaine.edu/las/art. \nStudents who were enrolled in an Art class in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 had the opportunity to submit up to six pieces for consideration in this juried exhibition. This year’s juror is Rochelle Lawrence. Lawrence is an artist and serves as the Assistant Curator and Education Coordinator at the Zillman Art Museum. \nThe exhibition runs from April 6th through May 1st. A public reception will be held on Friday April 10th from 5:00-7:00pm. During the reception\, selected students will be honored with awards. This event is free and open to the public; all are warmly welcomed to attend and refreshments will be served. \nLord Hall Gallery is free\, accessible\, and open to the public Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. Please direct all questions to Diana Baumbach\, Director of Galleries:\ndiana.baumbach@maine.edu \ninstagram.com/umaine_lordhallgallery\numaine.edu/las/art/#gallery URL:/calendar/event/2026-student-exhibition-in-lord-hall-gallery/2026-04-06/ LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Art":MAILTO:um.art@maine.edu GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lord Hall Gallery Lord Hall University of Maine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lord Hall\, University of Maine:geo:-68.6705776,44.9006914 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T140000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260305T183149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183149Z UID:10006802-1775473200-1775484000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Liam O'Brien DESCRIPTION:Liam O’Brien\, a candidate for the Doctor Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (Building Science)\, will be defending his dissertation titled\, “Hygrothermal and Energetic Performance Assessment of Wall and Roof Assemblies Insulated with Wood Fiber in North American Climates.” \nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at: liam.obrien@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-liam-obrien/ LOCATION:Barrows Hall\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States CATEGORIES:Student Activities ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate School":MAILTO:graduate@maine.edu GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barrows Hall University of Maine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=University of Maine:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T160000 DTSTAMP:20260601T141320 CREATED:20260129T144732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T144732Z UID:10004162-1775487600-1775491200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Talk – Bright ideas for a Stormy Future: Strengthening Southern Maine’s resilience to power outages DESCRIPTION:The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall\, 91¸ŁŔű\, Orono. \n\nVirtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information\n\nSpeakers: Karina Graeter and James Rather\, Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission \nPower outages from inclement weather are a significant hazard in Maine\, where outages are among the most frequent in the country\, and are likely to become more frequent in Maine’s changing climate. While upgrading the electrical grid infrastructure is the responsibility of the electric utilities\, there are many actions that Maine’s regions\, state and local government(s)\, and community-based organizations can take to build upon and coordinate with utilities’ efforts to increase resilience. Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC)\, York and southern Oxford County’s Council of Governments\, recently completed a plan that includes an array of interventions designed to increase resilience to power outages in southern Maine. Join this session to learn about how power outages are affecting southern Maine communities and the actions the region will take to improve energy resilience in the face of a stormier future. \nKarina Graeter serves as the Sustainability Division Director for Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC)\, leading efforts to assist communities in local and regional response to climate change. Prior to joining SMPDC\, Karina served as the Sustainability Coordinator for the University of Maine. \nJames Rather serves as SMPDC’s Director of Strategic Initiatives\, overseeing many projects in economic development and long-range planning. James comes to SMPDC from the planning departments at the City of Portland\, City of New York\, and several firms within the private and nonprofit sectors. URL:/calendar/event/talk-bright-ideas-for-a-stormy-future-strengthening-southern-maines-resilience-to-power-outages/ LOCATION:Norman Smith Hall\, University of Maine\, 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 University of Maine Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=University of Maine:geo:-68.6687076,44.897732 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR