Latest Past Events

Tea with the Dean and Open Educational Resources (OER) Showcase

The Salon, Fogler Library, or Zoom

On Wednesday, March 25, from 3 p.m., join UMaine 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. This showcase will provide an overview of Open Educational Resources (OER), including what they are, how they are created, and […]

Can our Teaching Build Resilience in a Time of Polycrisis? Pedagogical Practices for Teaching Sustainability

The Salon, Fogler Library, or Zoom

Ecological pressures (resource depletion), temperature overshoot (> 1.5 degrees Celsius rise) and climate crisis are reshaping our economies, ecologies, and governance. How do we adapt and build resilience for our students in this age of polycrisis and transition? Join us for a fast-paced energizing 90-minute event using Open Space principles to surface your ideas, spark […]

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Climate Change (But Were Afraid to Ask)

The Salon, Fogler Library, or Zoom

Join UMaine Libraries on Wednesday, March 4 from 4-5 p.m., as we host a talk by Dr. Dan Dixon titled “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Climate Change (But Were Afraid to Ask)” in the Salon, Second Floor, Fogler Library. Dixon, who serves in a dual role as the University of Maine’s sustainability director […]