• Salon Event: “Mary and Molly” film screening and discussion

    The Salon, Fogler Library, or Zoom

    Join us for a screening of Mary and Molly, a 20-minute animated film directed by Donna Loring and David Camlin, based on Loring’s 2016 play. The film follows Mary, a young woman who discovers her Penobscot ancestry and connects with her ancestor Molly Molasses to explore identity, heritage, and belonging. A panel discussion will follow […]

  • A Sustainability Frame of Mind: UMaine’s Campus Sustainability Initiatives

    The Salon, Fogler Library, or Zoom

    Come and learn about UMaine campus sustainability initiatives. Don't forget to bring your burning questions! This talk will be presented by Dan Dixon, who has two roles at the university of Maine. He is the campus sustainability director and a research associate with the university's Climate Change Institute. In his role as sustainability director, Dixon […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]