Events

Registration Encouraged


Safe Zone Training at UMA is a 2-hour workshop designed to educate faculty, staff, and students about LGBTQ+ issues, identities, and allyship. The goal is to create a more inclusive, supportive, and safe environment for LGBTQ+ individuals. Participants learn about terminology, challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities, and strategies to be effective allies.

This training is open to all UMA community members and will be held in-person at the Fireside Lounge in the Randall Student Center.

If you have a group of 5 or more and would like a customized training, please contact Tasia Lima at anastasia.lima@maine.edu.

UMA Libraries are visiting UMA Brunswick Center for special drop-in hours. Come meet with a librarian and bring any research or library questions you might have. 

No registration needed.

This event is for UMA students, staff, and faculty (not open to the general public). FMI: veronica.nargi@maine.edu

Struggling to find the perfect internship or post-graduation job? Discover how generative AI can boost your job search skills in our upcoming session. Learn to refine your resume and cover letter, explore career paths, assess job fit, and practice with mock interviews using various AI tools.

Register in advance to get the Zoom link. Same day registration is ok!

This event is for UMA students, faculty, and staff only (not open to the general public)

FMI: Veronica Nargi, Learning Experience Design Librarian, veronica.nargi@maine.edu

6pm start time @ CMCC

6pm/7:30pm start time @ CMCC

Ready to level up your skills with generative AI? Then this workshop is for you! We’ll explore ways you can up your prompt writing game using a variety of generative AI tools.

Register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Same day registration is ok!

This event is for UMA faculty and staff only (not open to students or the general public)

FMI: Veronica Nargi, Learning Experience Design Librarian, veronica.nargi@maine.edu

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER


When: Thursday April 3 from 12 -1:30 p.m.

Where: Eastport Hall / Room 135 (Please feel free to bring lunch with you)

Or zoom at https://maine.zoom.us/j/89465857611


Have you ever wanted to talk to someone who has a disability but were afraid of saying the "wrong" thing and accidentally offending them?

Have you ever wondered what life might be like for someone who has a disability?

Join Avery Olmstead, a UMA student who lives with Cerebral Palsy  in an interactive & engaging presentation where we will discover how people with & without disabilities can come together in a quest of greater understanding.  Hope to see you there! :)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Avery Olmstead at averyo1971@gmail.com

This event is open to anyone who wants to attend (all students, faculty, staff, and the general public).
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Hi there,

Kati Corlew is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://maine.zoom.us/j/89465857611?pwd=qn0Xm3Iuymk9MdtmaUoXHctwVgCPa7.1
Password: 410348

Or Telephone:

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Meeting ID: 894 6585 7611

From a Polycom or other H.323 room system that is not a member of a video conference, click call on the remote and dial one of the following IP addresses followed by # the meeting ID and # again:
206.247.11.121 (US East)
144.195.19.161 (US West)
Meeting ID: 894 6585 7611
Password: 410348

Please call your campus Help Desk if you need assistance.

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https://maine.zoom.us/j/87049048411

Commissioner Randy Liberty will be talking with us about his philosophy around the work he has done as Commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections to focus on rehabilitation and restorative justice for individuals involved in Maine's correctional system. 

This event is open to any UMA student, faculty or staff member interested in attending (not open to the general public).  

FMI: Wendy St. Pierre, MHHS Club Faculty Co-Advisor, email: wendy.stpierre@maine.edu

President Cushman will be eating lunch at the Huskins Lounge in Eastport Hall. Please feel free to stop by and say hello! Jen looks forward to talking with you. 

Last-minute changes may occur. This event is open to students, faculty, and staff (not the general public).  FMI: Liz Glover, elizabeth.p.glover@maine.edu

3pm start time @ NHTI

You are invited to the Third Annual Eid Community Potluck!

Local multicultural organizations and the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) will partner to host a third annual community potluck for Eid al-Fitr on Saturday, April 5th from 1-3pm. This will be an opportunity for all members of our local community to come together, share about traditions in Maine, and promote hope for a new generation. Capital Area New Mainers Project will collect funds for their baby fund, which provides kits for families welcoming a new baby.

Eid, meaning ‘celebration’ or ‘festival’, refers to a time of joyous celebration. There are two dedicated times of Eid in Islam that Muslims around the globe celebrate. Eid al-Fitr, translated as “the festival of breaking the fast”, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This festival is a particularly significant time for Muslims to get together, appreciate their blessings, share special treats and delicacies, and celebrate with the community.

The potluck will be in the Fireside Lounge, in the Randall Student Center. All are welcome to join, and attendees are encouraged to bring a dish to share.* The event is free and open to the public.

*No pork please. If you kindly provide a list of ingredients in your dish, that would also be appreciated.

For more information, contact Kristin McLaren at kristin.mclaren@maine.edu. 

12pm/2pm start time vs GBCC

Please join us for the opening reception for the 2025 UMA Student Art Exhibition! This annual celebration of UMA's student artists features works created in the last year in UMA Art classes. Gather with us in the gallery Sunday, April 6 at 1:00 p.m. and see the great work UMA students have created.

This event is open to anyone who wants to attend (all students, faculty, staff, and the general public). FMI: Amy Rahn, Danforth Gallery Director, amy.rahn@maine.edu 

Zoom Link: https://maine.zoom.us/j/87165542397

Light refreshments will be served to in-person attendees.

If you have a disability that would limit your participation in this event, please contact Liz Glover, elizabeth.p.glover@maine.edu, to discuss your specific needs.  Please do so no later than 5 days prior to the event to allow adequate time for appropriate arrangements to be made.

FREE! NO registration needed!
Great snacks and refreshments!
 
2025 Student Table Clinic Topics

• Artificial Intelligence in Action: The Future of Dentistry
• Botox for your Bite
• Breathe Right, Sleep Tight
• Community Water Fluoridation: A Sip a Day to Keep Cavities Away
• Is Stress Grinding your Teeth Away?
• Sit up Straight; let’s talk about ergonomics
• Teeth in Myth and Legend
• Uncovering the Truth, One Tooth at a Time

This event is open to ALL UMA Faculty, Staff, Students, and the wider Dental Community. FMI: Contact Torrie Tardiff at 262-7870

Join UMA Libraries and Lithgow Public Library for a free screening of the PBS Independent Lens documentary, Free for All: The Public Library. Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

This event is open to anyone who wants to attend (all students, faculty, staff, and the general public).

FMI: Cory Budden, Instruction & Outreach Librarian, cory.budden@maine.edu

7pm start time @ YCCC

As part of Stress Awareness, Counseling & Wellness and Student Life are offering healthy snack options. Look for the HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) signs in Jewett, Katz, and Randall to grab some snacks and recharge. It's free! Grab a snack and tell your friends!

This event is for UMA students only (not open to faculty, staff, and the general public)

FMI: Megan Mantey, Director of Counseling and Wellness, Megan.mantey@main.edu 

Come learn basic drum rhythms using djembe drums and other percussion instruments! After learning a group piece, you will have the chance to get creative and beat to the rhythm of your own drum. No musical experience required, only fun to be had!

This event is for UMA students, faculty, and staff only (not open to the general public)

FMI: Tanya Ducharme, TRIO - College Success Counselor, tanya.ducharme@maine.edu

As part of Stress Awareness, Counseling & Wellness and Student Life are offering healthy snack options. Look for the HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) signs in Eastport, Camden (Vet Tech), and College Center (Dental) to grab some snacks and recharge. It's free! Grab a snack and tell your friends!

This event is for UMA students only (not open to faculty, staff, and the general public)

FMI: Megan Mantey, Director of Counseling and Wellness, Megan.mantey@main.edu 

Join us for our 7th annual Cultural Celebration Day on Thursday, April 10th from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.

In-person activities: 11:30 AM (Fireside Lounge, Randall Student Center)
Zoom fashion show and interactive games: 12:00 PM (Zoom Meeting ID: 900 134 537), https://maine.zoom.us/j/900134537

We have cultures of Chile, France, Franco-America, Iraq, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Sweden, South Africa, and Syria being presented!

Come enjoy delicious food and learn about different aspects of these culture.

This event is open to everyone and no RSVP is required to simply attend.

FMI: Contact Office of Student Life, RSC 126, (207) 621-3374

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Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://maine.zoom.us/j/900134537

Or Telephone:
     
        US: +1 305 224 1968  or +1 309 205 3325  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 876 9923  or +1 646 931 3860  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 564 217 2000  or +1 669 444 9171  or +1 669 900 6833  or +1 689 278 1000  or +1 719 359 4580  or +1 253 205 0468  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 360 209 5623  or +1 386 347 5053  or +1 408 638 0968  or +1 507 473 4847
    Meeting ID: 900 134 537

From a Polycom or other H.323 room system that is not a member of a video conference, click call on the remote and dial one of the following IP addresses followed by # the meeting ID and # again:
  206.247.11.121 (US East)
  144.195.19.161 (US West)
     Meeting ID: 900 134 537

Please call your campus Help Desk if you need assistance.

For more information and to register: https://mainecite.org/trainings/oral-care-and-disability-helpful-tools-and-strategies-april-11-2025/ 

This event is open to anyone who wants to attend (all students, faculty, staff, and the general public). FMI: info@mainecite.org

You are invited to attend the MHHS Student Club meeting. At our meetings we will discussing planning upcoming speaker event, social events, professions in human services, and more. All students, no matter their major, are welcome to join the club. We focus our activities on wellness, mental health and substance use disorder issues and treatments. 

This event is for UMA students*, faculty, and staff only (not open to the general public). Wendy St. Pierre, Faculty Co-Advisor to the MHHS Student Club, wendy.stpierre@maine.edu

*Students in all majors/programs are welcome! 

7pm/9pm start time @ YCCC

7pm/9pm start time @ YCCC

UMA Libraries are visiting UMA Rockland Center for special drop-in hours. Come meet with a librarian and bring any research or library questions you might have.

From 5:00-7:00pm, Rockland Center and the UMA Libraries will be hosting Dinner with a Librarian! Come by during that time for some yummy food and engaging conversation.

No registration needed.

This event is for UMA students, faculty, and staff only (not open to the general public). FMI: uma.library@maine.edu

If there is a snow day, this event will be cancelled. 

Register for this workshop

Unlock the Power of LinkedIn to Supercharge Your Career!

Did you know that over 90% of employers use LinkedIn to find top talent? LinkedIn isn’t just a professional networking site—it’s your gateway to researching jobs, connecting with recruiters, and expanding your professional network. Your LinkedIn profile can showcase your personal brand and accomplishments in ways a resume can’t.

Join this impactful session to:

• Craft a Standout Profile: Learn how to create an engaging and effective LinkedIn profile that grabs attention.
• Research Employers Like a Pro: Discover strategies to gather valuable insights about potential employers and industry trends.
• Leverage Your Network: Master the art of using your connections to enhance your job search and uncover hidden opportunities.

Don’t miss this chance to harness the full potential of LinkedIn and propel your career to new heights!

Questions? Contact Haley Brown, Student Services Coordinator (hbrown120@maine.edu)

For other workshop sessions, please visit this link.

Join us for a fun afternoon of painting and lunch! The event will take place Monday, April 14, 12:00 - 2:30pm.. We will paint a fun picture on canvas, following step-by-step instructions, so no prior painting experience is needed! All supplies will be provided. We will also be serving a free lunch of hot dogs, vegetarian chili, and make-your-own deli sandwiches. ALSO - make your own fudge brownie sundaes! Registered students will also be eligible to win some cool raffle prizes including Bluetooth Ear Buds, wireless speakers with built-in microphones, and a smart notebook. This event is free for all UMA students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Students may also bring a guest with them.

This event is for UMA students, faculty, and staff only (not open to the general public)

FMI and sign up via this Google Form

Maine Sea Grant will offer an in-person volunteer training for the Signs of the Seasons program on the Augusta campus, co-hosted by the UMA American Conservation Coalition. Participants will learn about the goals of the program, learn how to make scientific observations of phenology (the study of cyclic and seasonal changes of plants and animals), practice making phenology observations, and leave with the tools and knowledge needed to set up their own site to observe and record changes in phenology in their own yard or community.

Register Online: Registration is required for this free educational program via this GOOGLE FORM. 

Questions about this opportunity may be directed to Keri Kaczor, at keri.kaczor@maine.edu or Jennifer Long, at jennifer.long@maine.edu.

This event is open to anyone who wants to attend (all students, faculty, staff, and the general public).

Stressed? Hungry? Want to make something cool?

Swing into Eastport Hall for DIY metal bracelets and delicious Chinese food! (lunch served around 11:45ish)

FMI: Email Alissa Gervais

Join UMA Libraries and UMA's Music Department for a free film screening of the PBS Independent Lens documentary, WE WANT THE FUNK in the Fine Arts Building, Room 124 on UMA's Augusta Campus or Online (Register for Zoom link)! The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Anita Jerosch, Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Lindsey Wiehl, Assistant Professor of Music, and Duane Edwards, Instructor of Music.

WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots, to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown's dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti's Afrobeat, the story also traces funk's influences on both new wave and hip-hop.

Register here to attend online. No registration necessary for in-person attendees. 

This event is open to anyone who wants to attend (all students, faculty, staff, and the general public). 

FMI: Cory Budden, Instruction & Outreach Librarian, cory.budden@maine.edu

Counseling & Wellness and Student Life are holding an afternoon of DIY activities for REFRESH week as part of Stress Awareness Month. There will be supplies to create your own stress balls, mini plants, and stained glass. Free to students, while supplies last.

This event is for UMA students only (not open to faculty, staff, and the general public)

FMI: Cordana Dingley, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, cordana.dingley@maine.edu

Feeling overwhelmed by projects that require libraries or other resources? Join us for a session designed to help you tackle research anxiety. Learn practical strategies to manage stress, navigate resources, and approach your assignments with confidence.

Register HERE in advance to get the Zoom link. Same day registration is ok!

This event is for UMA students, faculty, and staff only (not open to the general public).

FMI: Donna Maher, Reference & Instruction Librarian, donna.maher@maine.edu