BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//U海角社区 Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for U海角社区 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:20260325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000 DTSTAMP:20260627T121202 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 鈥淓lementary Teacher Sensemaking and Decision Making in a Social and Emotional Learning Implementation: A Qualitative Case Study.鈥 \nPlease contact聽nicole.e.hatch@maine.edu聽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:20260627T121202 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.聽 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 University of 海角社区. 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.聽 She also works at the Highmoor Farm in Monmouth\, a research farm that develops research-based knowledge to 海角社区鈥檚 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="U海角社区 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:20260627T121202 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 University of 海角社区 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:20260627T121202 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 University of 海角社区 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:20260627T121202 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 U海角社区 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 University of 海角社区 that support affordability\, accessibility\, and innovative scholarship across campus. \nAlso available via聽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:20260627T121202 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 鈥 April 1 from 4:00 鈥 5:00 pm \n\n\nCapacity:聽Limited to 10 youth \n\n\nRegistration deadline: February 12\, 2026 \n\n\nRegister here! \nContact聽sarah.sparks@maine.edu聽for more information. URL:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-25/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/4-h-intro-to-artificial-intelligence-club/2026-03-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T183000 DTSTAMP:20260627T121202 CREATED:20260316T170051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T170051Z UID:10007022-1774454400-1774463400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Midcoast Sustainable Agriculture Program Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension is hosting the Midcoast 海角社区 Sustainable Agriculture Program Committee鈥檚 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聽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="U海角社区 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:20260627T121202 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 鈥淲hat Characterizes a Constructive Relationship Between a Superintendent and Principal?鈥 \nPlease contact聽benjamin.greenlaw@maine.edu聽for the Zoom link. URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-benjamin-greenlaw/ LOCATION:Zoom Web Conferencing CATEGORIES:Student Activities END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR