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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:聽Theresa Tilton at 207.942.7396\, 800.287.1485 (in 海角社区) or聽theresa.tilton@maine.edu.
URL:/calendar/event/meat-poultry-haccp/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:U海角社区 Cooperative Extension\, Penobscot County\, 307 海角社区 Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T173000
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SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm 鈥� Extension Office Hours 鈥� Waldoboro
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of 海角社区 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聽\n\nDates:聽March 24\, March 27\, April 1\, May 6\nTimeslots:\n\n10:30 AM 鈥� 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM 鈥� 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM 鈥� 5:30 PM\n\n\nAddress:聽377 Manktown Rd\, Waldoboro\, ME 04572\nCost:聽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="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
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 海角社区 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20250917T172414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T210932Z
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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/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Williams Hall\, Orono\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Modern Languages and Classics":MAILTO:um.mlandc@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
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 螕 into an 鈥渘ice鈥� 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 螕\, encoded by its outer automorphism group Out(螕)\, 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 鈭�) of the action as the size of the field grows. In particular\, we consider the case where 螕 = 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 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Mathematics & Statistics":MAILTO:mathstats@maine.edu
GEO:44.8922637;-68.6714486
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000
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CREATED:20260129T194821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202249Z
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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/2026-04-01/
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/2026-04-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T163000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260225T141523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T141523Z
UID:10006626-1775118600-1775147400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:University of 海角社区 Blue Economy Career Summit
DESCRIPTION:海角社区 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 鈥�38 and Adelaide Hamm Campus Activity Fund\, the University of 海角社区 Blue Economy Career Summit brings together students\, employers\, researchers\, and professionals from across 海角社区鈥檚 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
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 海角社区 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
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 鈥淚ntermedial Thought for 21st Century New Media: Performance\, Poetry\, and Storytelling.鈥�
URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-sean-lopez/
LOCATION:Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC)\, Stewart Hall\, University of 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Philosophy Department":MAILTO:derek.a.michaud@maine.edu
GEO:44.9043831;-68.6657639
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260312T133530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T133530Z
UID:10006986-1775143800-1775149200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:4-H: It鈥檚 Wild! Explore the 海角社区 Blueberry Industry
DESCRIPTION:With special guest Paul Sweetland of Union\, a lifelong producer聽of 海角社区 wild blueberries\, we will look into the history\, changing industry\, plants\, and new ways of thinking about land use challenges of聽海角社区 Wild Blueberry production. We will also taste and compare wild and highbush blueberries\, along with their different uses. \nWhen:聽Thursday\, April 2\, 2026 \nTime:聽3:30 p.m. 鈥� 5:00 p.m. \nLocation:聽Belfast Free Library\, 106 High Street\, Belfast\, 海角社区 04915 \nRegistration must be completed for each program session. Registration for each session will open following the completion of the previous month鈥檚 program. \nSnacks will be provided for participants. Please list any dietary restrictions in the registration form below. \nRegister for It鈥檚 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聽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="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Waldo County":MAILTO:extension.waldo@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
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聽海角社区 Audubon聽and the聽University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension\, combines virtual instruction with hands-on fieldwork at the聽Rogers Farm Demonstration Garden聽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/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Penobscot County":MAILTO:extension.penobscot@maine.edu
LOCATION:/calendar/event/hedgerows-for-resilient-landscapes-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
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 U海角社区 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鈥攌nowledge 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/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
LOCATION:/calendar/event/food-safety-webinar-series-electronic-and-in-person-food-safety-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
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 鈥� Designing\, Implementing\, and Evaluating a Theory-Driven Program to Improve Nutrition Security in Rural Adolescents.鈥� \n聽 \nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at聽amelia.sullivan@maine.edu.
URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-amelia-sullivan/
LOCATION:57 Stodder Hall\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
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 鈥淒esigning\, Implementing\, and Evaluating a Theory-Driven Program to Improve Nutrition Security in Rural Adolescents.鈥� \nStodder Hall\, for zoom link and password\, please contact the student at聽amelia.sullivan@maine.edu
URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-amelia-sullivan-2/
LOCATION:57 Stodder Hall\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T173000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260306T134003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T134003Z
UID:10006859-1775212200-1775237400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Individual Blueberry Farm 鈥� Extension Office Hours 鈥� Belfast
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Calderwood will be present at Extension Offices across the wild blueberry growing regions of 海角社区 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:聽April 3\, April 28\, May 15\nTimeslots:\n\n10:30 AM 鈥� 12:00 PM\n12:30 PM 鈥� 2:00 PM\n4:00 PM 鈥� 5:30 PM\n\n\nAddress:聽992 Waterville Rd\, Belfast\, ME 04915\nCost:聽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="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T163000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
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 U海角社区 will speak on the topic below.\n鈥� Topic: Is a Basic Income Guarantee Good for Workers?\n鈥� When: April 3\, 3:00 PM 鈥� 4:30 PM\n鈥� Where: HARMON ROOM\, Chadbourne Hall\, at U海角社区 & 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
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 海角社区 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T220000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260323T194014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193735Z
UID:10007055-1775244600-1775253600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie
DESCRIPTION:The 海角社区 Masque\, U海角社区鈥檚 student-led theatre group\, is set to present its annual production. \nThis year鈥檚 offering is the Tennessee Williams classic 鈥淭he Glass Menagerie.鈥� 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 海角社区Card. 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 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T220000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260323T194014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193735Z
UID:10007058-1775331000-1775340000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie
DESCRIPTION:The 海角社区 Masque\, U海角社区鈥檚 student-led theatre group\, is set to present its annual production. \nThis year鈥檚 offering is the Tennessee Williams classic 鈥淭he Glass Menagerie.鈥� 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 海角社区Card. 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 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193735Z
UID:10007061-1775397600-1775408400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:The Glass Menagerie
DESCRIPTION:The 海角社区 Masque\, U海角社区鈥檚 student-led theatre group\, is set to present its annual production. \nThis year鈥檚 offering is the Tennessee Williams classic 鈥淭he Glass Menagerie.鈥� 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 海角社区Card. 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 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Public Programs and Shows
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
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鈥檚 2026 Student Exhibition. This show celebrates the diverse artwork made by students at the University of 海角社区 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鈥檚 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 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Art":MAILTO:um.art@maine.edu
GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260305T183149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183149Z
UID:10006802-1775473200-1775484000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense: Liam O'Brien
DESCRIPTION:Liam O鈥橞rien\, a candidate for the Doctor Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (Building Science)\, will be defending his dissertation titled\, 鈥淗ygrothermal and Energetic Performance Assessment of Wall and Roof Assemblies Insulated with Wood Fiber in North American Climates.鈥� \nFor zoom link and password\, please contact the student at:聽liam.obrien@maine.edu
URL:/calendar/event/dissertation-defense-liam-obrien/
LOCATION:Barrows Hall\, University of 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Graduate School":MAILTO:graduate@maine.edu
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260129T144732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T144732Z
UID:10004162-1775487600-1775491200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Talk 鈥� Bright ideas for a Stormy Future: Strengthening Southern 海角社区鈥檚 resilience to power outages
DESCRIPTION:The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall\, U海角社区\, Orono. \n\nVirtual attendance:聽Complete the registration form聽for Zoom connection information\n\nSpeakers:聽Karina Graeter and James Rather\, Southern 海角社区 Planning and Development Commission \nPower outages from inclement weather are a significant hazard in 海角社区\, where outages are among the most frequent in the country\, and are likely to become more frequent in 海角社区鈥檚 changing climate. While upgrading the electrical grid infrastructure is the responsibility of the electric utilities\, there are many actions that 海角社区鈥檚 regions\, state and local government(s)\, and community-based organizations can take to build upon and coordinate with utilities鈥� efforts to increase resilience. Southern 海角社区 Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC)\, York and southern Oxford County鈥檚 Council of Governments\, recently completed a plan that includes an array of interventions designed to increase resilience to power outages in southern 海角社区. Join this session to learn about how power outages are affecting southern 海角社区 communities and the actions the region will take to improve energy resilience in the face of a stormier future. \nKarina Graeter聽serves as the Sustainability Division Director for Southern 海角社区 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 海角社区. \nJames Rather聽serves as SMPDC鈥檚 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 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Senator George J. Mitchell Center":MAILTO:umgmc@maine.edu
GEO:44.897732;-68.6687076
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260312T130921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T193800Z
UID:10006913-1775552400-1775577600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Student Exhibition in Lord Hall Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Lord Hall Gallery is proud to host the Department of Art鈥檚 2026 Student Exhibition. This show celebrates the diverse artwork made by students at the University of 海角社区 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鈥檚 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/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Lord Hall Gallery\, Lord Hall\, University of 海角社区\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Art":MAILTO:um.art@maine.edu
GEO:44.9006914;-68.6705776
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260403T171928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T172102Z
UID:10007963-1775565000-1775570400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:AI\, data science\, and medical care - Perspectives from the National Eye Institute
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAY\nTuesday\, April 7 from 12:30 鈥� 2 p.m.\nMinsky Recital Hall and on YouTube\n\n\nClinical practice and research are rapidly evolving due to advances in artificial intelligence and data science. This talk highlights efforts at the National Eye Institute to address these changes and shares lessons for the broader scientific and medical communities. Topics include an overview of NEI\, the potential of imaging and AI to improve care (with pediatric retinal disease as an example)\, key challenges to adoption and NIH initiatives to address them\, and emerging trends shaping the future of clinical care\, research\, and education.聽\n\n海角社区 the speaker\nDr. Michael F. Chiang聽is Director of the National Eye Institute. By background\, he is a pediatric ophthalmologist and is also board-certified in clinical informatics. His research focuses on the interface of biomedical informatics and clinical ophthalmology in areas such as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)\, telehealth\, artificial intelligence\, electronic health records\, data science\, and genotype-phenotype correlation. He is an Adjunct Investigator at the National Library of Medicine\, and his group has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers and developed an assistive artificial intelligence system for ROP that received Breakthrough Status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.\n\n海角社区 the workshop\nThis distinguished lecture is presented by the University of 海角社区鈥檚聽Office of the Vice President for Research and 海角社区 College of Engineering and Computing.聽The University of 海角社区 System is an equal opportunity institution committed to nondiscrimination.
URL:/calendar/event/ai-data-science-and-medical-care/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Student Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260327T182833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T182833Z
UID:10007336-1775574000-1775577600@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.聽 \nCome to one or come to all: \n\nTuesday March 31st @ 3:00pm: Tables & Spreadsheets\nTuesday April 7th @ 3:00pm:聽PDFs\nTuesday April 14th @ 3:00pm: Captions & Transcripts (Media)\nTuesday April 21st @ 3:00pm: Documents (Word and Google Docs)\nTuesday April 28th @ 3:00pm:聽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/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Faculty/Staff Development,Online Events
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260225T145251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T145538Z
UID:10006638-1775581200-1775588400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Oxford County Winter School Series: Identifying and Managing Invasive Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension for聽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聽features an engaging presentation followed by聽Q&A and discussion. The series includes both Zoom and in-person sessions to provide flexible participation options. \nTerrestrial Invasive Plant ID\, Ecology & Spread; the Importance of Early Detection & Rapid Response; and iMapInvasives聽will introduce people to the common invasive plants in Oxford County; how to identify them and how to remove them. We will raise awareness on invasive plant ecology\, how they spread on the landscape\, and the impacts they have on the landscape to ecosystem services\, native plants\, and food web dynamics. \nWe will also highlight the importance of early detection/rapid response (EDRR)\, the EDRR species invading forests in 海角社区\, and do a brief introduction on iMap invasives 鈥� a citizen science mapping tool and a central repository for invasive plant data in 海角社区. I will also introduce people to the work that the 海角社区 Natural Areas Program (MNAP) does to combat terrestrial invasive plants. \nTwo pesticide recertification credits applied for. \nRegistration required. Register Online: Identifying and Managing Invasive Plants \nFor more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact extension.oxford@maine.edu.
URL:/calendar/event/oxford-county-winter-school-series-identifying-and-managing-invasive-plants/
LOCATION:University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension Oxford County\, 9 Olson Road\, South Paris\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension - Oxford County":MAILTO:extension.oxford@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260325T130130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T130130Z
UID:10007096-1775583000-1775590200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Tractor Safety Certification Course - Gorham
DESCRIPTION:This 5-week course starts on聽April 7th聽at聽Cherry Hill Shaw Farm聽in Gorham\, ME. \nParticipants will learn how to handle tractors and equipment safely\, how to identify hazards\, and how to minimize the chances of accidents. The course is open to all adults and youth interested. A Federal Certificate of Training will be issued at the end of the course after successful completion of the written test and driving course and with attendance requirements met. This certificate is required for 14 and 15 year olds who plan to operate farm equipment for hire on farms other than their own. \nFormat: \n\nIn-person lectures\, hands-on demonstrations\, and tractor driving.\nAdditional reading and coursework outside of class time. Note: participants will need access to a computer\, tablet\, or smartphone to complete some homework assignments.\nFinal written exam and driving test\n\nTextbook:聽National Safety Tractor and Machinery Operation Program manual\, free with registration \nSchedule:聽Class meets from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on the dates below. \n\n04/7/2026\n04/14/2026\n04/21/2026\n04/28/2026\n5/5/2026 (Final Exam)\n5/6/2026 (Rain Date)\n\nRegister for Gorham Tractor Safety here.
URL:/calendar/event/tractor-safety-certification-course-gorham/
LOCATION:Cherry Hill Shaw Farm\, Cherry Hill Road\, Gorham\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T191500
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260227T211340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T211340Z
UID:10006682-1775584800-1775589300@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Gardening Webinar Series: Produce Sharing Tables: An Approach to Garden-Grown Food Access
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore Waldo County Bounty鈥檚 Give and Take program\, a stigma-free model for sharing surplus garden produce through community drop-off sites. Participants will learn how the program operates\, how new sites are selected\, and how to start a Give and Take site in their own community. Developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to address farm losses and food insecurity in rural Waldo County\, 海角社区\, where nearly 6\,000 residents face food insecurity\, the program connects local gardeners\, farmers\, and neighbors to expand access to healthy\, local food. \nSpeakers: Vi帽a Lindley\, U海角社区 Extension Horticulture Professional and Mattie John Bamman\, Waldo County Bounty Communications Coordinator \nRegister Online:聽Produce Sharing Tables \nCan鈥檛 attend live?聽Register anyway聽to receive access to the聽recording聽and a list of related resources. \n海角社区 the Speakers\nVi帽a Lindley is a horticulture professional with the University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension and implements programs that address issues in food access and sustainable approaches to horticulture. Vi帽a鈥檚 focus is on empowering individuals\, families\, and institutions to enhance their understanding of sustainable practices grounded in research-based information. Vi帽a coordinates the Master Gardener volunteers in Knox\, Lincoln and Waldo Counties and helps support their efforts to expand food access\, deepen knowledge\, and support a healthy environment in the community. Vi帽a was involved with launching Waldo County Bounty and the 鈥淕ive and Take鈥� program. She lives in Lincolnville where she enjoys growing food with her family and sharing the bounty with her community. \nMattie John Bamman (he/him) serves as the communications coordinator for Waldo County Bounty\, a nonprofit organization that he cofounded during the pandemic to increase access to locally grown fruits and vegetables. Mattie has participated in the development of WCB programming\, including the Farm-to-Pantry\, Seedling-to-Pantry\, Veggies For All Gleaning\, and Give & Take Stand programs\, which seek to support food insecure individuals and farms to strengthen the Waldo County food system. He is also a homesteader who grew up as part of the Downeast back-to-the-land movement\, and has 20+ years of international food writing experience.
URL:/calendar/event/spring-gardening-webinar-series-produce-sharing-tables-an-approach-to-garden-grown-food-access/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
LOCATION:/calendar/event/spring-gardening-webinar-series-produce-sharing-tables-an-approach-to-garden-grown-food-access/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T070524
CREATED:20260225T152227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T152227Z
UID:10006656-1775588400-1775592000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:海角社区 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 鈥� 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 海角社区鈥檚 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\, 海角社区. \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聽blame to contribution聽and from聽certainty to curiosity. You will gain practical tools to: \n\nUntangle the Three Conversations: Understand the underlying structure of conflict (The 鈥淲hat Happened?鈥漒, Feelings\, and Identity Conversations).\nManage Emotions:聽Effectively identify and handle your own strong feelings and those of others.\nStart Constructively:聽Learn how to open a conversation from a neutral 鈥淭hird Story鈥� to create a safe space for learning and problem-solving.\nImprove Outcomes:聽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聽\n \nBook Access:聽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聽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:聽We encourage participants to commit to the full 6-week session they register for. \n\nReading: Expect to read approximately 40鈥�60 pages per week.\nDiscussion Board: Plan for 15鈥�30 minutes per week to post your thoughtful response to the prompt and engage with other participants鈥� posts on BrightSpace.\nZoom Meet-up: Plan for 60 minutes per week for the live discussion and skill practice session.\n\nConfidentiality:聽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:聽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/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu
LOCATION:/calendar/event/maine-agriculture-mediation-program-spring-book-club/2026-04-07/
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