This workshop will offer beginners a hands-on introduction to MATLAB, one of the most popular data analysis and programming tools used in academic and professional settings. We will start with an introduction to the overall platform and environment, look at how data is handled/displayed and then present the GUI (graphical user interface) and basic programming […]
Meat the Truth draws attention to intensive livestock production by demonstrating that livestock farming generates more greenhouse gas emissions worldwide than all cars, trucks, trains, boats and planes added together. Film […]
Seed banks around the world are crumbling, crop failures are producing starvation and rioting, and the accelerating effects of climate change are affecting farmers globally. Agriculture pioneer Cary Fowler and farmers […]
Just Eat It looks at our systemic obsession with expiration dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe. This cinematic story is equal parts education and delicious entertainment. Film showing includes a discussion by Brie Berry, PhD candidate in Anthropology & […]
Claims about fake news, bias, and misinformation have become much more prevalent in the past few years. But what is “fake news”? And what role does personal bias play in our perception of […]
The Office of Research Development and Fogler Library are sponsoring "Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics" throughout 2018-2019. At the workshop, participants will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an […]
Fogler Library will host a workshop on building regression models in Python, one of the most versatile, powerful, and popular programming languages in the world. From web development to data […]
Note to RefWorks users: RefWorks will be phased out by the end of the academic year. These workshops may help you choose a new citation manager and learn how to import […]
Note to RefWorks users: RefWorks will be phased out by the end of the academic year. These workshops may help you choose a new citation manager and learn how to import […]
Research data has value long after you publish an article. Where can you store it to comply with funder requirements? How can you share it with future collaborators, or store […]
Note to RefWorks users: RefWorks will be phased out by the end of the academic year. These workshops may help you choose a new citation manager and learn how to import your RefWorks record to a new platform. Large research projects, especially theses and dissertations, involve extensive use of a variety of publications. It’s difficult to […]
Fogler Library will host a workshop on R, a widely used language and environment for managing, graphing, and analyzing data of all forms (e.g., spatial, quantitative, and qualitative). This introductory workshop is presented in collaboration with UMaine’s Advanced Computing Group. We recommend bringing fully charged laptops, with R and RStudio already installed. Laptops will be […]
Note to RefWorks users: RefWorks will be phased out by the end of the academic year. These workshops may help you choose a new citation manager and learn how to import your RefWorks record to a new platform. Large research projects, especially theses and dissertations, involve extensive use of a variety of publications. It’s difficult to […]
Note to RefWorks users: RefWorks will be phased out by the end of the academic year. These workshops may help you choose a new citation manager and learn how to import your RefWorks record to a new platform. Large research projects, especially theses and dissertations, involve extensive use of a variety of publications. It’s difficult to […]
The Office of Research Development and Fogler Library are sponsoring "Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics" throughout 2018-2019. At the workshop, participants will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an agency's Request for Proposals learn grant writing basics Upcoming workshop dates: Tuesday, October 9th, 2018, 10am-12pm. RSVP here; space is limited. Friday, November 16, 2018, 9am-11am RSVP here; space […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Join the Fogler Library Student Ambassadors as they partner with UMaine Campus Activities and Student Engagement to bring you DIY Finals Survival Kits!
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Celebrate the winter season and the worldwide Hour of Code at Fogler Library. In this introductory, hands-on workshop, learn how to use the programming language Python to draw snowflakes on your screen. No previous coding experience required. We recommend bringing fully charged laptops, with Python already installed. Laptops will be available for attendees who need to borrow […]
This hands-on session will cover basic plotting capacities of R and Python including bar chart, histogram plot, box and whisker plot, scatter plot and much more. This workshop is presented […]
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which means participants around the world are attempting to complete a novel (50,000 words) in a single month! Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? Do you want a place to work on your writing alongside other writers? Then come to a NaNoWriMo Write-In at Fogler Library! We’ll be meeting in Fogler […]
The Office of Research Development and Fogler Library are sponsoring "Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics" throughout 2018-2019. At the workshop, participants will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an […]
Presented by the University of Maine Graduate Student Government and Fogler Library, this workshop is designed to help graduate students learn how to: Get materials delivered to your campus office […]
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which means participants around the world are attempting to complete a novel (50,000 words) in a single month! Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? Do you want a place to work on your writing alongside other writers? Then come to a NaNoWriMo Write-In at Fogler Library! We’ll be meeting in Fogler […]
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which means participants around the world are attempting to complete a novel (50,000 words) in a single month! Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? Do you want a place to work on your writing alongside other writers? Then come to a NaNoWriMo Write-In at Fogler Library! We’ll be meeting in Fogler […]
From Candy Crush to Minecraft, we have all played a video game at one point or another. If you have ever wanted to not only play games, but make them as well, then stop in to learn the basics of the professional game making software Unity. No coding experience is necessary, and by the end […]
Large research projects, especially theses and dissertations, involve extensive use of a variety of publications. It’s difficult to locate and organize these materials and their citations, and to represent these references […]
Learn from students who are pursuing their idea and making it a reality. Join us for a conversation with student inventors and entrepreneurs. Listen to your fellow students share their […]
Claims about fake news, bias, and misinformation have become much more prevalent in the past few years. But what is “fake news”? And what role does personal bias play in our perception of the news? Being a more informed 21st-century citizen requires a critical approach to the media, one that is especially important during an election season. Join Judith […]
Python is one of the most versatile, powerful, and popular programming languages in the world. Thousands of businesses — including Google, YouTube, and Dropbox — have used Python in real-world […]
Can't get enough of Feed, World War Z, Monstress, The Haunting of Hill House, Carrie, Frankenstein, and other chilling tales? Come to the Fogler Library Student Book Club, where we'll be talking about horror fiction and sharing recommendations for horror books we love! You don't need to have read any specific book to join the conversation; you just need […]
The Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) at the University of Maine in Orono is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. As part of the celebration, we invite you to join us […]
The Office of Research Development and Fogler Library are sponsoring "Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics" throughout 2018-2019. At the workshop, participants will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an […]
Do you enjoy Gone Girl, the Sherlock Holmes stories, Bone Gap, We Were Liars, The Da Vinci Code, or other mystery/thriller fiction? Come to the Fogler Library Student Book Club, where we'll be talking about mysteries and thrillers and sharing recommendations for books we love! You don't need to have read any specific book to […]
Will going abroad open a new chapter in your life? A conversation with Student Explorers and Study Abroad Advisors Listen to your fellow students share how international experience enriched their personal, […]
Fogler Library will host a workshop on R, a widely used language and environment for managing, graphing, and analyzing data of all forms (e.g., spatial, quantitative, and qualitative). This introductory […]
Do you enjoy The Fault in Our Stars, The Hate U Give, Little Fires Everywhere, Fangirl, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, or other realistic stories about the present-day world? Come to the Fogler Library Student Book Club, where we'll be talking about contemporary realistic fiction and sharing recommendations for books we love! You don't […]
Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the beginning of each fall semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will take place on the first floor of Fogler […]
Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the beginning of each fall semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will take place on the first floor of Fogler […]
Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the beginning of each fall semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will take place on the first floor of Fogler […]
Do you enjoy Harry Potter, A Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones, The Shannara Chronicles/Sword of Shannara, Lord of the Rings, or other stories about magic and magical worlds? Come to the Fogler Library Student Book Club, where we'll be talking about fantasy fiction, discussing our favorite fantasy worlds, and sharing recommendations for fantasy books we love! You don't […]
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) is a data archive of which the University of Maine is a member. Most people know ICPSR for its Summer Program classes or because they used data from the catalog for a long-ago research project. ICPSR is those things, and much more! Join us to find […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Presented by Fogler Library and Wheatland Geospatial Programs, "Hierarchical Modeling and Analysis of Spatial-Temporal Data in R " will explore recent advancements in hierarchical random effects models using Markov chain Monte Carlo methods with application and examples for statistical ecology. The focus is on linear and generalized linear modeling frameworks that accommodate spatial and temporal associations. […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Research data has value long after you publish an article. Where can you store your data to comply with funder requirements? How can you share it with future collaborators, or store sensitive data securely? Cloud data storage, a vital component of research data management, will help you meet these needs. At this workshop, learn about […]
This workshop will provide an overview of what a patent is and how to use freely accessible patent databases to conduct research on both current and historical patents. The workshop […]
As part of the Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series, a showing of the Years of Living Dangerously episode “The Surge” will be held at Fogler Library on Tuesday, April 3, from 6pm-8pm. In "The Surge," MSNBC's Chris Hayes shadows climate change skeptic, Republican Congressman Michael Grimm, for a year in Staten Island in the […]
Due to popular demand, Fogler Library will host a second session of the Fake News Workshop originally held on March 26! Space is limited and registration is required. Please share the […]
Join the Spire editors for a conversation about the power of storytelling and how to galvanize environmental action through open-access publication. Editors will describe emerging areas for research, art, and […]
As part of the Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series, a showing of films from the Island Institute will be held at Fogler Library on Tuesday, March 27, from 6pm-8pm. The short videos highlight threatened fishing communities in Maine, Alaska, and Florida - and what those communities are doing to adapt to these inevitable changes. […]
Claims about fake news, bias, and misinformation have become much more prevalent in the past few years. But what is "fake news"? And what role does personal bias play in our perception of the news? Being a more informed 21st-century citizen requires a critical approach to the media. Join Judith Rosenbaum, Assistant Professor in Communication and […]
This seminar will introduce you to the basic concepts of writing and executing code using the Python language. No prior knowledge of coding is expected. We’ll go over how to write, edit, and execute a Python program and basic programming concepts like functions, loops, and conditional statements. To demonstrate and practice these concepts we’ll create […]
As part of the Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series, a showing of films from the Global Oneness Project will be held at Fogler Library on Tuesday, March 20, from 6pm-8pm. The short videos detail how climate change impacts individuals, communities, and other resources on the planet. The film showing includes a discussion led by […]
The Grant Development Office and Fogler Library are sponsoring "Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics" throughout the academic year 2017-2018. At the workshop, you will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an […]
Do you have a favorite children's book that you want to share with others? Then come to Reading in Your Life: Children's Book, the finale in a three-meeting series of discussions about the writings that have delighted, surprised, and inspired you. Bring an excerpt from your favorite children's book to share with your fellow story […]
The University of Maine Feminist Collective and Fogler Library present: Feminist Book Discussion, an opportunity to discuss authors who identify with womanhood. The discussion will take place on Monday, March 5, from 5pm-6pm in the Fogler Library Classroom.
Come celebrate your favorite black authors of all genres! Learn about influential classics and new and up and coming authors while supporting black authorship and cultural representation! Presented by Fogler Library and the Black Student Union.
Love reading short fiction and want to share your favorites? Then come to Reading in Your Life: Short Stories, the second in a three-meeting series of discussions about the writings that have delighted, surprised, and inspired you. Bring your favorite short story excerpt (no more than one single-sided page, please) to share with your fellow […]
Have you considered going on an international trip as a volunteer or as part of your courses? Want to know more about what it's like to travel and how the experience can help you in your career? Join us at Fogler Library to hear a panel of UMaine students discuss how travel enriches personal, academic, […]
Large research projects, especially theses and dissertations, involve extensive use of a variety of publications. It's difficult to locate and organize these materials and their citations, and to represent these […]
Love reading poetry and want to share your favorites? Then come to Reading in Your Life: Poetry, the first in a three-meeting series of discussions about the writings that have delighted, surprised, and inspired you. Bring your favorite poem or a short excerpt (no more than one single-sided page, please) to share with your fellow […]
R is a widely used language and environment for managing, graphing, and analyzing data of all forms (e.g., spatial, quantitative, and qualitative). R continues to evolve and has a large […]
***Due to the upcoming storm, this session has been canceled. Love reading poetry and want to share your favorites? Then come to Reading in Your Life: Poetry, the first in a three-meeting series of discussions about the writings that have delighted, surprised, and inspired you. Bring your favorite poem or a short excerpt (no more […]
Join us to learn more about the Engaged Black Bear Initiative, an innovative digital badging initiative, created to aid the University of Maine in meeting its vision to become the “most distinctively student-centered and community engaged of all the American Research Universities.” At the informational session, you’ll learn more about the EBB initiative, how you […]
The Grant Development Office and Fogler Library are sponsoring "Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics" throughout the academic year 2017-2018. At the workshop, you will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an […]
Organized by Fogler Library, ScholComm 2018 is a one-day conference dedicated to key topics in scholarly communication. Join us for informative and engaging workshops on open access, alternative metrics, online […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which means participants around the world are attempting to complete a novel (50,000 words) in a single month! Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? Do you want a place to work on your writing alongside other writers? Then come to a NaNoWriMo Write-In at Fogler Library! We'll be meeting in […]
The Grant Development Office and Fogler Library are sponsoring "Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics" throughout the academic year 2017-2018. At the workshop, you will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an […]
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which means participants around the world are attempting to complete a novel (50,000 words) in a single month! Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? Do you want a place to work on your writing alongside other writers? Then come to a NaNoWriMo Write-In at Fogler Library! We'll be meeting in […]
Join us for a free evening showing of Still Dreaming. This award-winning film puts an interesting spin on Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the play being featured in Hauck Auditorium November 10th through the 18th. About the Film STILL DREAMING is the multi-award winning, uproarious film about the powers of creativity, and how engaging in […]
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which means participants around the world are attempting to complete a novel (50,000 words) in a single month! Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? Do you want a place to work on your writing alongside other writers? Then come to a NaNoWriMo Write-In at Fogler Library! We'll be meeting in […]
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which means participants around the world are attempting to complete a novel (50,000 words) in a single month! Are you participating in NaNoWriMo? Do you want a place to work on your writing alongside other writers? Then come to a NaNoWriMo Write-In at Fogler Library! We'll be meeting in […]
Have you read, or are you interested in, books such as Lock In, Ancillary Justice, Kindred, Foundation, The Left Hand of Darkness, The Martian Chronicles, or The Vorkosigan Saga? Then come to the Fogler Library Book Club, where we'll be talking about and sharing our favorite science fiction stories! You don't need to have read […]
From Candy Crush to Minecraft, we have all played a video game at one point or another. If you have ever wanted to not only play games, but make them as well, then stop in to learn the basics of the professional game making software Unity. No coding experience is necessary, and by the end […]
Have you read, or are you interested in, books such as Things Fall Apart, Pride and Prejudice, The Color Purple, The Odyssey, The Metamorphosis, Wide Sargasso Sea, or Les Miserables? Then come to the Fogler Library Student Book Club, where we'll be talking about classic literature and sharing our favorite classic books! You don't need […]
The Grant Development Office and Fogler Library are sponsoring "Grants 101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics" throughout the academic year 2017-2018. At the workshop, you will: search for grants in PIVOT analyze an […]
Are you a fan of The Hunger Games, 1984, Divergent, or other stories about less than ideal future societies? Then come to the Fogler Library Student Book Club, where we'll be talking about dystopian fiction, discussing our favorite and least favorite aspects of this type of story, and sharing recommendations for dystopian books we enjoyed! […]
DISCOVERING THE “LONG” 18th-CENTURY: Making Connections within Gale Primary Sources As part of the 2017 Digital Humanities Week, this workshop will provide an overview of critical primary sources available to […]
Have you read, or are you interested in, books such as Wild, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, I Am Malala, Night, Alexander Hamilton, Bossypants, or Cheaper By the Dozen? Then come to the Fogler Library Student Book Club, where we’ll be talking about and sharing our favorite biographies and autobiographies! You don’t need to have read any specific […]
Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the beginning of each fall semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will place on the first floor of Fogler Library, […]
Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the beginning of each fall semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will place on the first floor of Fogler Library, […]
The ILLiad server will be upgraded on Friday, September 8, and will be unavailable from 12 pm until 2 pm as a result. During that time, ILLiad web pages will be down, and patrons won't be able to place interlibrary loan requests or access their accounts. Please contact our Interlibrary Loan department if you have any questions.
Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the beginning of each fall semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will place on the first floor of Fogler Library, […]
Do you enjoy Harry Potter, A Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones, The Magicians, Lord of the Rings, or other stories about magic and magical worlds? Come to the Fogler Library Student Book Club, where we'll be talking about fantasy fiction, discussing our favorite fantasy worlds, and sharing recommendations for fantasy books we love! […]
For the full 2017–2018 Academic Year Calendar, click here.
This program is for all new students, including first-year and transfer students, starting in the Fall 2017 semester. For more information, visit go.umaine.edu/orientation. Session 1: Monday and Tuesday, June 26 and 27 Explorations Undecided Explorations Pre-Business Explorations Pre-Engineering College of Education and Human Development Session 2: Tuesday and Wednesday, June 27 and 28 College of Engineering School […]
Once again, Fogler Library is partnering with the Office of Assessment to offer an Information Literacy Assessment workshop for instructors at UMaine. Below is information about the workshop and a registration link. Refreshments will be provided. Framework for Assessing Information Literacy Across the Disciplines: May 23rd, 2017, 2:00 - 4:00 PM in the University Club […]
Join UMaine librarians to find out more about how your work is perceived online. At the workshop, you will learn Ways in which scholarly impact is evolving How to use altmetrics to supplement your publication impact Where to find altmetrics in UMaine resources How deliverables can create a researcher identity online Space is limited. Please […]
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Fogler Library are offering “Grants101: Seeking, Analyzing, and Writing Basics.” At the workshop, you will: find grants in PIVOT analyze an agency’s Request for Proposals learn Grant Writing Basics RSVP required. Space is limited. Please complete the online RSVP form to reserve your seat.
What is open access? How visible is your scholarship online? Did you know that making your work more accessible could lead to a citation advantage? Join UMaine librarians to learn about open access publishing models and options for making your work available online. Space is limited. Please RSVP for the Open Access Publishing Workshop using […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Want to take a break from studying for finals? Join us at Fogler Library for our therapy dog visits! At the end of the semester, Fogler Library hosts a group of licensed therapy dogs and their handlers who come to the library to visit with UMaine students, faculty, and staff. The therapy dog visits will […]
Join Fogler Library Reference Librarians and Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Instructional Designers to learn about using free and licensed resources in lieu of textbooks. In this workshop, reference librarians and instructional designers will work closely with faculty to discover resources that can replace expensive textbooks in your classes. To provide personalized feedback, […]
This seminar will offer beginners a hands-on introduction to coding in MATLAB, one of the most popular programming languages used in academic and professional settings. We will start with an introduction to the GUI (graphical user interface) and basic programming syntax. In hands-on exercises, participants will upload files, write script, generate functions, and create figures. […]
As part of the Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series, a screening of Climate Refugees will take place in the Fogler Library Classroom on April 11. The screening will also include a discussion led by Dr. Aaron Strong, Assistant Professor of Marine Policy. Climate Refugees is a documentary that was 3 years in the making and […]
Have you read, or are you interested in, books such as Lock In, Ancillary Justice, Kindred, Foundation, The Left Hand of Darkness, The Martian Chronicles, or The Vorkosigan Saga? Then come to the Fogler Library Book Club, where we'll be talking about and sharing our favorite science fiction stories! You don't need to have read […]
As part of the Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series, a screening of The Anthropologist will take place in the Fogler Library Classroom on April 4. The screening will also include a discussion led by Dr. Christine Beitl, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Maine. In The Anthropologist, the fate of the planet is […]
Jacquelyn Gill is an Assistant Professor of Paleoecology and Plant Ecology at the University of Maine. As a paleoecologist and biogeographer, she is interested in using the natural experiments of the past to inform conservation in the Anthropocene. Jacquelyn applies an interdisciplinary approach combining paleoenvironmental reconstructions from lake sediments, modern field ecology, and modeling. Research […]
As part of the Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series, a screening of the Years of Living Dangerously episode "Ice & Brimstone" will take place in the Fogler Library Classroom on March 28. The screening will also include a discussion led by Dr. Paul Mayewski, Director and Professor at the Climate Change Institute. Years of Living […]
Have you ever wanted to make music with a computer? Or learn more about programming in a fun way? This workshop will introduce you to the process of making music with a computer using Supercollider, an open source music programming language used by composers, audio researchers and programmers around the world. By the end of […]
Have you read, or are you interested in, poetry by authors such as Sylvia Plath, Maya Angelou, Pablo Neruda, Shel Silverstein, Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, or Richard Blanco? Then come to the Fogler Library Book Club, where we'll be talking about and sharing our favorite poets and poems! You don't need to have read any […]
Update: This event is currently at capacity, but you can RSVP online for the Wednesday, May 10th session, from 10am-12pm. If you would like to be put on a waitlist for the March 16 workshop, please contact Jen Bonnet at jenbonnet@maine.edu. The Office of the Vice President for Research and Fogler Library are offering “Grants101: Seeking, Analyzing, […]
Have you read, or are you interested in, books such as Wild, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, I Am Malala, Night, Alexander Hamilton, Bossypants, or Cheaper By the Dozen? Then come to the Fogler Library Book Club, where we'll be talking about and sharing our favorite biographies and autobiographies! You don't need to […]
This workshop will provide attendees with an introduction to Excel. This introduction will cover the Excel interface, how to interpret data and make basic tables and figures, and how to manipulate large amounts of data using pivot tables. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to utilize frequently used tools in Microsoft Excel. […]
Books in My Life: Reading that Transforms will feature Jane Wellman-Little, a faculty member in the College of Education and Human Development, on February 22, at 7pm in the Fogler Library Classroom. Jane Wellman-Little is a literacy lecturer in the College of Education and Human Development. In addition to working as a professor at the […]
(Update: 2/15/17) This meeting of the Library Book Club has been canceled due to the storm expected this evening. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we hope you can join us for one of the other upcoming book clubs this semester! Have you read, or are you interested in, books such as Things Fall Apart, Pride […]
Join us for a fun event where you’ll have a chance to edit and improve pages on Wikipedia! Together, we can increase the representation of contributors and topics on Wikipedia like women in STEM, black artists, activists of color, and the LGBTQ community. People are also encouraged to bring their own ideas for topics! You […]
Have you read, or are you interested in, books such as Silent Spring, A Brief History of Time, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Animals in Translation, or The Elegant Universe? Then come to the Fogler Library Book Club, where we'll be talking about popular science […]
Once again, Fogler Library is partnering with the Office of Assessment to offer an Information Literacy Assessment workshop. The workshop will be held Thursday, January 12th, from 2-4 in the University Club, Fogler Library. Refreshments will be provided. The workshop is designed to explain the concept of Information Literacy, look at actual examples of Information […]
Did you know that Fogler Library has a children's and young adult book collection? Bring your family and explore the stacks in the Learning Materials Center, 2nd floor beginning August 31 and continuing every Wednesday night from 6-7 PM throughout the fall semester. Librarians Amber Gray and Grace Liu will be there to help find […]
Did you know that Fogler Library has a children's and young adult book collection? Bring your family and explore the stacks in the Learning Materials Center, 2nd floor beginning August 31 and continuing every Wednesday night from 6-7 PM throughout the fall semester. Librarians Amber Gray and Grace Liu will be there to help find […]
Did you know that Fogler Library has a children's and young adult book collection? Bring your family and explore the stacks in the Learning Materials Center, 2nd floor beginning August 31 and continuing every Wednesday night from 6-7 PM throughout the fall semester. Librarians Amber Gray and Grace Liu will be there to help find […]
Join us for a Discussion with Professor Laura Cowan Chair of the English Department, Laura Cowan has been a professor at the University of Maine for twenty-nine years. She chose the University of Maine because of her dedication to public education and her love of the out-of-doors. She loves to hike, kayak, and camp. She […]
Did you know that Fogler Library has a children's and young adult book collection? Bring your family and explore the stacks in the Learning Materials Center, 2nd floor beginning August 31 and continuing every Wednesday night from 6-7 PM throughout the fall semester. Librarians Amber Gray and Grace Liu will be there to help find […]
Did you know that Fogler Library has a children's and young adult book collection? Bring your family and explore the stacks in the Learning Materials Center, 2nd floor beginning August 31 and continuing every Wednesday night from 6-7 PM throughout the fall semester. Librarians Amber Gray and Grace Liu will be there to help find […]
Are you a fan of Saga, The Sandman, Nimona, Maus, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, American Born Chinese, and other stories told through words and images? Then come to the Fogler Library Book Club, where we'll be talking about graphic novels and sharing recommendations for graphic novels we love! You don't need to have read any […]
Did you know that Fogler Library has a children's and young adult book collection? Bring your family and explore the stacks in the Learning Materials Center, 2nd floor beginning August 31 and continuing every Wednesday night from 6-7 PM throughout the fall semester. Librarians Amber Gray and Grace Liu will be there to help find […]
Did you know that Fogler Library has a children's and young adult book collection? Bring your family and explore the stacks in the Learning Materials Center, 2nd floor beginning August 31 and continuing every Wednesday night from 6-7 PM throughout the fall semester. Librarians Amber Gray and Grace Liu will be there to help find […]
Can't get enough of Feed, Horns, World War Z, Dracula, Carrie, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and other terrifying, bone-chilling tales? Come to the Fogler Library Book Club, where we'll be talking about horror fiction and sharing recommendations for horror books we love! You don't need to have read any specific book to join the […]
Did you know that Fogler Library has a children's and young adult book collection? Bring your family and explore the stacks in the Learning Materials Center, 2nd floor beginning August 31 and continuing every Wednesday night from 6-7 PM throughout the fall semester. Librarians Amber Gray and Grace Liu will be there to help find […]
This workshop will provide attendees with introductory knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front end web programming, and also demonstrate the importance of familiarity with coding concepts for life in the 21st century. By the end of this workshop, attendees will have built their first webpage. First time coders are encouraged to attend! Presenter Bio: Rod […]
Did you know that Fogler Library has a children's and young adult book collection? Bring your family and explore the stacks in the Learning Materials Center, 2nd floor beginning August 31 and continuing every Wednesday night from 6-7 PM throughout the fall semester. Librarians Amber Gray and Grace Liu will be there to help find […]
