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Photographs by Richard Veit
October 1, 2012
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
7th floor Great Reading Room, Glickman Family Library, Portland Campus
USM Libraries welcome three photographic themes by Richard Veit on display in our 7th floor Great Reading Room, Glickman Family Library, September 2012 - December 2012
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Veterans Support Group
November 1, 2012
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
2nd Floor Conference Room- Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex-Portland
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Gudrid, the Far Traveler
November 1, 2012
5:00 PM - 7:45 PM
423 Glickman Library, 314 Forest Ave. USM Portland campus
Lecture by author Nancy Brown on Gudrid Karlsefni, a Viking woman who, 500 years before Columbus, sailed with her husband Thorfinn to the New World where she gave birth to their son Snorri.
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Night Sky Mythology Course
November 1, 2012
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Southworth Planetarium
Learn the stories of the constellations! This introductory celestial mythology course takes you on an exploration of the night sky.
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Salsa Club
November 1, 2012
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Multipurpose Room, Sulivan Sports Complex, Portland Campus
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International Relations Association-Weekly Meeting
November 1, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Conference Room, 102 Bedford International House, Portland Campus
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Safe Zone Project Training
November 2, 2012
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
211 Payson Smith Hall, Portland Campus
The mission of the Safe Zone Project at the University of Southern Maine is to visibly identify and support those members of the USM community who are safe and supportive contacts for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and queer students, staff and faculty.
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Master Class with international pianist Ran Dank
November 2, 2012
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus
In collaboration with Portland Ovations, the USM School of Music presents a master class with international pianist, Ran Dank. Admission for the general public and campus community is $6, at the door. November 2, 10 a.m. to Noon. Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus.
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Boff Club Meeting
November 2, 2012
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In between Luther Bonney and Pason Smith Portland
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Student Senate Weekly Meeting
November 2, 2012
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Room 423/424, Glickman Library, Portland campus
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Honoring Social Work in Maine: 1st Annual USM School of Social Work Community Celebration
November 2, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Hannaford Hall, Abromson Center, USM Portland Campus
Join the USM School of Social Work in celebrating social work in Maine
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EIGHT PLANETS OMNI DOME SHOW
November 2, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium
The popular "Eight Planets and Counting" program in Omni-dome format. Embark on a visually fantastic odyssey through the solar system.
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Philosophy Symposium showing of "The Parking Lot Movie"
November 2, 2012
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Talbot Lecture Hall, Luther Bonney, Portland Campus
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Musical Theater: ASSASSINS
November 2, 2012
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
The USM School of Music will present the TONY Award winning musical ASSASSINS in Corthell Concert Hall. Choose from 4 performances, November 2 - 4.
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IBEX FULL DOME SHOW
November 2, 2012
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Southworth Planetarium
The InterSteller Boundary Explorer collects ENAs (Energized Neutral Particles) emitted from the heliosphere, the "bubble" enclosing the solar system. By collecting theses particles, the IBEX probe constructs an image of this heliosphere. Explore the outer solar system with IBEX!
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Casting Call for Maine babies at USM!
November 3, 2012
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Woodbury Campus Center, Portland campus
The Alfond Scholarship Foundation and the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) are holding an Alfond Baby Casting Call at USM!
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40th Anniversary Celebration
November 3, 2012
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Room 170, Lewiston-Auburn College
Help us celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Franco-American collection with traditional Franco food and music. Guest speaker: Doug Protsik, co-founder of the Maine Fiddle Camp.
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The Little Star That Could
November 3, 2012
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium
A full dome show about a little yellow star that travels through the galaxy in search of planets! The popular planetarium show converted to omni-dome format.
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Musical Theater: ASSASSINS
November 3, 2012
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
The USM School of Music will present the TONY Award winning musical ASSASSINS in Corthell Concert Hall. Choose from 4 performances, November 2 - 4.
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Musical Theater: ASSASSINS
November 4, 2012
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
The USM School of Music will present the TONY Award winning musical ASSASSINS in Corthell Concert Hall. Choose from 4 performances, November 2 - 4.
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The Little Star That Could
November 4, 2012
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium
A full dome show about a little yellow star that travels through the galaxy in search of planets! The popular planetarium show converted to omni-dome format.
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Musical Theater: ASSASSINS
November 4, 2012
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
The USM School of Music will present the TONY Award winning musical ASSASSINS in Corthell Concert Hall. Choose from 4 performances, November 2 - 4.
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Lauren Murphy, senior voice recital
November 4, 2012
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
Senior music education major, Lauren Murphy, gives her senior recital in voice, 8 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall on the USM Gorham campus.
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Portland GIS Clinic
November 5, 2012
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
128 Wishcamper
Open to the public. Bring your Geographic Information Systems questions, problems, or just stop by to chat with the GIS faculty and staff.
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Portland Events Board (PEB) Weekly Meeting
November 5, 2012
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Conference Room, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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Student Performing Artists Weekly Meeting
November 5, 2012
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Lab Theater, Russell Hall, Gorham
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Writing Fundamentals Workshop
November 6, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lewiston Campus, Room 187
Join LAC Writing Coordinator Pat Hager for this fun and informative workshop.
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Blade Society Weekly Event
November 6, 2012
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main gym, Sullivan Complex, Portland campus
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ASB Informational Meeting
November 6, 2012
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesdays in Burnham Lounge, Gorham; Tuesdays in Woodbury Dining Room, Portland
Get involved NOW in planning for a spring break service trip!
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Gorham Events Board (GEB) Weekly Meeting
November 6, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
112 Upperclass Hall, Gorham
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Gorham GIS Clinic
November 7, 2012
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
302 Bailey Hall
Open to the public. Bring your Geographic Information Systems questions, problems, or just stop by to chat with the GIS faculty and staff.
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Pre-Medical & Health Student Society
November 7, 2012
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Woodbury Campus Center, Conference Room 132, Portland Campus
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Pre-Medical And Health Student Society (PMHSS) Weekly Meeting
November 7, 2012
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Room 132, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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Campus Safety Advocate Information Table
November 7, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Upstairs Lounge LAC
Members from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Safe Voices will be on the Lewiston campus Wednesdays, during the fall semester, from 11 am - 2 p.m., providing information for students on sexual assault or abuse.
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Sexual Assault Crisis Information
November 7, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lewiston Campus
Members from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Safe Voices will be on campus to provide information for students about sexual assault or abuse.
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Table Talk
November 7, 2012
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Woodbury Campus Center Dining Room
Informal conversations with Chaplains & Religious Advisors
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Gender Studies Student Organization Weekly Meeting
November 7, 2012
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Women & Community Center, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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Queer Straight Alliance Student Group Meeting
November 7, 2012
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus
QSA students and friends meet on a weekly basis on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, alternating between the Portland and Gorham campuses. All are welcome!
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Muhammed Bilal: "12 Steps Toward Appreciating Diversity"
November 7, 2012
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Lower Brooks student Center, Gorham
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ASB Informational Meeting
November 7, 2012
8:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Wednesdays in Burnham Lounge, Gorham; Tuesdays in Woodbury Dining Room, Portland
Get involved NOW in planning for a spring break service trip!
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Veterans Support Group
November 8, 2012
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
2nd Floor Conference Room- Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex-Portland
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Soup and Baked Goods Sale-Partners for Rural Health in the Dominican Republic
November 8, 2012
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Lobby, Payson Smith Hall, Portland Campus
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"Environmental Justice from a Native Perspective”
November 8, 2012
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Hannaford Hall, Abromson Center, 88 Bedford St. USM Portland campus
2012 Donna M. Loring Lecture with Winona LaDuke
Lecture by Winona LaDuke, an internationally acclaimed Anishinaabe activist and author (All Our Relations, Reclaiming the Sacred), discussing indigenous strategies for a sustainable future.
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Salsa Club
November 8, 2012
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Multipurpose Room, Sulivan Sports Complex, Portland Campus
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International Relations Association-Weekly Meeting
November 8, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Conference Room, 102 Bedford International House, Portland Campus
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State of IT in Maine
November 9, 2012
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
USM Abromson Center, Portland Campus
On behalf of The Maine Cyber Security Cluster and Information & Innovation Special Projects Group at USM, you are warmly invited to attend the first annual State of IT in Maine Conference to be held in the Abromson Center at the University of Southern Maine.
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State of IT in Maine Conference
November 9, 2012
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Abromson Center, Portland
Meet your colleagues from business, industry, education, government, and research. Join us to launch the Maine CyberSecurity Cluster, the hub for cyber-security related education and workforce development resources in Maine!
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State of IT in Maine Conference
November 9, 2012
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Abromson Center, Portland
Meet your colleagues from business, industry, education, government, and research. Join us to launch the Maine CyberSecurity Cluster, the hub for cyber-security related education and workforce development resources in Maine.
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State of IT in Maine Conference
November 9, 2012
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Abromson Center, Portland
Meet your colleagues from business, industry, education, government, and research. Join us to launch the Maine CyberSecurity Cluster, the hub for cyber-security related education and workforce development resources in Maine.
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Rock Climbing at Maine Indoor Rock Gym- With Portland Events Board
November 9, 2012
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Maine Indoor Rock Gym: 127 Marginal Way Portland ME 04101
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“Let's Can Hunger” Food Drive at Scarborough Sam’s Club to Support Good Shepherd Food Bank
November 9, 2012
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Scarborough Sam's Club, 440 Payne Road, Scarborough, ME
On Friday, November 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., members of the University of Southern Maine Enactus team, formerly known as Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), will be at the Scarborough Sam's Club to host the Let's Can Hunger Food and Fund Drive in support of Good Shepherd Food Bank.
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Boff Club Meeting
November 9, 2012
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In between Luther Bonney and Pason Smith Portland
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Student Senate Weekly Meeting
November 9, 2012
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Room 404, Bailey Hall, Gorham campus
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O'Brien Poetry Event
November 9, 2012
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
University Events Room, 7th Floor, Glickman Library, Portland
This year's O'Brien Poetry Event on November 7 will feature David Wojahn, winner of the 2012 Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize.
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Wine, Beer and Mead Tasting and Silent
November 9, 2012
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bruno's Restaurant and Tavern, Banquet Hall, 33 Allen Avenue Portland, Maine
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Open House: Muskie School of Public Service
November 9, 2012
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Forum, Wishcamper Center, Portland Campus
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Open House: Muskie School of Public Service
November 9, 2012
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wishcamper Center, 34 Bedford Street, USM Portland Campus
The Muskie School can help you realize your career goals and equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a difference. To find out how, join us at our Open House. Speak with faculty, staff, and students about our degree and certificate programs, career prospects for our graduates, and more.
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EIGHT PLANETS OMNI DOME SHOW
November 9, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium
The popular "Eight Planets and Counting" program in Omni-dome format. Embark on a visually fantastic odyssey through the solar system.
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Pianists Antonacos, Convey and Naruse perform Messiaen
November 9, 2012
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus
Pianists Anastasia Antonacos, Bridget Convey and Chiharu Naruse will perform Messiaen's Vingt Regards sur L'Enfant-Jésus (1944). A pre-concert lecture will be given by Dan Sonenberg from 6:30 to 7, with a brief break before the concert begins.
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TWO SMALL PIECES OF GLASS
November 9, 2012
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Southworth Planetarium
An omni dome show about the history and science of telescopes.
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5th Annual Craft Show at USM
November 10, 2012
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Costello Sports Complex, Gorham
This annual craft fair supports USM's men's and women's soccer teams and the field hockey team.
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OLLI 9th Week Celebration
November 10, 2012
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Room 133 and Forum, Wishcamper Center, Portland Campus
Ninth Week, OLLI’s end-of-semester celebration, is a wonderful way to come together in community and celebrate our accomplishments with performances of the OLLI Senior Players and OLLI Singers. We look forward to having our friends join us for this event. See you on Nov. 10!
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OLLI Book and Cookie Sale
November 10, 2012
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
102 Wishcamper Center, Portland Campus
OLLI will have a cookie and book sale open to the public. Come buy an inexpensive book and some tasty treats!
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WMPG Record & CD Sale
November 10, 2012
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex, Portland
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The Little Star That Could
November 10, 2012
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium
A full dome show about a little yellow star that travels through the galaxy in search of planets! The popular planetarium show converted to omni-dome format.
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USM Chorale Performs Handel's Messiah
November 10, 2012
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford Street, Portland
The University of Southern Maine School of Music’s Chorale will perform Handel's Messiah at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford Street, Portland.
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Kristen Stearns senior voice recital
November 10, 2012
8:00 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus
Kristen Stearns will perform her senior voice recital in Corthell Concert Hall on the USM Gorham campus.
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5th Annual Craft Show at USM
November 11, 2012
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Costello Sports Complex, Gorham
Athletic's Craft Show supports the men's and women's soccer and field hockey teams.
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Senior recital with Virginia Alley, clarinet and Erin Burns, trombone
November 11, 2012
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus
Senior music education majors Virginia Alley and Erin Burns give their senior recital. USM student recitals are free and open to the public.
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The Little Star That Could
November 11, 2012
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium
A full dome show about a little yellow star that travels through the galaxy in search of planets! The popular planetarium show converted to omni-dome format.
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Christina Zahn and Jenna Guiggey perform their senior recital
November 11, 2012
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
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Hoops For Playgrounds: Recreational Leadership
November 12, 2012
2:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Local Elementary Schools: East End, Hall, Longfellow, Lyseth, Presumpscot, Reiche, Riverton, Ocean Avenue Portland Schools
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Toys for Tots Toy Drive
November 12, 2012
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lewiston Campus, drop box outside library
The USM LAC Veterans Club is sponsoring a Toys for Tots drive.
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Portland GIS Clinic
November 12, 2012
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
128 Wishcamper
Open to the public. Bring your Geographic Information Systems questions, problems, or just stop by to chat with the GIS faculty and staff.
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Portland Events Board (PEB) Weekly Meeting
November 12, 2012
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Conference Room, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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Student Performing Artists Weekly Meeting
November 12, 2012
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Lab Theater, Russell Hall, Gorham
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Substance Abuse Awareness Table
November 13, 2012
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Lewiston Campus: Upstairs Student Lounge
There will be an informational table about substance abuse awareness, related mental health issues, and suicide prevention.
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Graduate School Information Session
November 13, 2012
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
LAC, Room 283
Representatives from the Office of Graduate Admissions will give an overview of graduate school options and go over general guidelines for applying to graduate school, whether here at USM or elsewhere.
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USM LAC Gay-Straight Alliance
November 13, 2012
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lewiston Campus: Room 283
The USM LAC Gay-Straight Alliance will meet from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
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Writing Fundamentals Workshop
November 13, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lewiston Campus, Room 187
Join LAC Writing Coordinator Pat Hager for this fun and informative workshop.
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GIS Day
November 13, 2012
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
102 Wishcamper, Portland Campus
Sam Merrill, associate Research Professor & Director of the New England Environmental Finance Center, Muskie School of Public Service will speak on "Cost-benefit analysis and community engagement for adaptation to sea level rise and storm surge - a new GIS-based approach" for GIS Day
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Blade Society Weekly Event
November 13, 2012
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main gym, Sullivan Complex, Portland campus
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Ukrainian Tea Party- Multicultural Student Association
November 13, 2012
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
143 C (Multicultural Center), Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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ASB Informational Meeting
November 13, 2012
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesdays in Burnham Lounge, Gorham; Tuesdays in Woodbury Dining Room, Portland
Get involved NOW in planning for a spring break service trip!
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Muskie School Fall Lecture Series: Mary Mayhew, "Maine DHHS: Challenges and Opportunities"
November 13, 2012
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Lee Community Hall (Room 133), Wishcamper Center, 34 Bedford St., USM Portland Campus
Mary Mayhew, commissioner of the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), will address the department’s vision of the future, the challenges that are facing Maine’s Medicaid program, and the opportunities that exist to transform the way services are delivered.
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Muskie School Fall Lecture Series: Mary Mayhew, "Maine DHHS: Challenges and Opportunities"
November 13, 2012
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Room 133, Lee Community Hall, Wishcamper Center, Portland
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"Education Under Fire"
November 13, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Talbot Auditorium, Luther Bonney Hall, Portland
Documentary film about the Iranian government's oppression of members of the Baha'i Faith
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Education Under Fire-Baha'i Campus Association
November 13, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Luther Bonney, Talbot Hall, Portland Campus
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Author Event - Joff Foltz presents Two Men Ten Suns
November 13, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
USM Portland Bookstore
Two Men Ten Suns is set during the aftermath of Pearl Harbor and follows the lives of an American scientist, Chet Warren, and a Japanese admiral, Shigeru Yamakota. Each man battles his personal demons to win the first nuclear arms race.
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Gorham Events Board (GEB) Weekly Meeting
November 13, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
112 Upperclass Hall, Gorham
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Gorham GIS Clinic
November 14, 2012
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
302 Bailey Hall
Open to the public. Bring your Geographic Information Systems questions, problems, or just stop by to chat with the GIS faculty and staff.
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Pre-Medical & Health Student Society
November 14, 2012
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Woodbury Campus Center, Conference Room 132, Portland Campus
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Pre-Medical And Health Student Society (PMHSS) Weekly Meeting
November 14, 2012
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Room 132, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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Campus Safety Advocate Information Table
November 14, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Upstairs Lounge LAC
Members from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Safe Voices will be on the Lewiston campus Wednesdays, during the fall semester, from 11 am - 2 p.m., providing information for students on sexual assault or abuse.
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Sexual Assault Crisis Information
November 14, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lewiston Campus
Members from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Safe Voices will be on campus to provide information for students about sexual assault or abuse.
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Table Talk
November 14, 2012
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Woodbury Campus Center Dining Room
Informal conversations with Chaplains & Religious Advisors
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Teacher Certification: Informational Table
November 14, 2012
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lewiston Campus: Near the Student Success Center
Jim Bradley will set up a table displaying information about teacher certification options.
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Discussion and Workshop for Students: Tom Lovejoy’s Looming Questions for Conservation in the 21st Century
November 14, 2012
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Hannaford Lecture Hall, USM Portland
Students with a passion for science and conservation are welcome to join us to learn how to address looming questions for conservation in the 21st Century .
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Gender Studies Student Organization Weekly Meeting
November 14, 2012
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Women & Community Center, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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USM College Republicans Weekly Meeting
November 14, 2012
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
43 Payson Smith, Portland
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2012 Spotlight on Ecoscience
November 14, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Hannaford Lecture Hall, University of Southern Maine, Portland Campus
Join us for the Biodiversity Research Institute’s 2012 Spotlight on Ecoscience to be held on Wednesday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Hannaford Hall. Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy will present a talk entitled "The Land of Cinnamon and Gold: The Amazon Over the Five Centuries Since Orellana's Expedition."
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Gender in Geek Culture-Gender Studies Studnet Organization
November 14, 2012
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Amphitheater, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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Queer Straight Alliance Student Group Meeting
November 14, 2012
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Hastings Formal Lounge, Upton Hastings Hall, Gorham Campus
QSA students and friends meet on a weekly basis on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, alternating between the Portland and Gorham campuses. All are welcome!
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Veterans Support Group
November 15, 2012
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
2nd Floor Conference Room- Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex-Portland
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Bone Marrow Registry-DKMS, Delta Chi, and Alpha Xi Delta Sponsored
November 15, 2012
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Gorham: Lower Level of Brooks Student Center Portland: Woodbury Campus Center
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Food Sale Fundraiser-USM Classics Club
November 15, 2012
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Lobby, Luther Bonney Hall, Portland Campus
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Career Workshop in Fincance-USM Finance Society
November 15, 2012
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
502, Luther Bonney Hall, Portland
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RefWorks Mini-Workshop
November 15, 2012
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lewiston Campus: Room 147 (in the back of the library)
Maureen Perry will teach a mini-workshop on RefWorks.
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Maine Rural Health Research Center 20th Anniversary Celebration
November 15, 2012
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Billings Nicoll Forum, Wishcamper Center, 34 Bedford Street, USM Portland Campus
Join us as we celebrate the Maine Rural Health Research Center and its 20 years of informing policy and supporting rural communities.
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Voice master class at USM with 2002 alum, Teresa Herold, mezzo-soprano
November 15, 2012
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus
Teresa Herold '02 has been singing with the Metropolitan Opera, and is the featured soloist in Mahler's Symphony No. 3 at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 16 at Merrill Auditorium. In this master class, she will work with several voice majors. Admission is $6.
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Barbara Walsh
November 15, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lewiston Campus, Room 285
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Barbara Walsh will discuss her book, "August Gale: A Father and Daughter’s Journey into the Storm".
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Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth & Reconciliation Commission
November 15, 2012
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Luther Bonney, Talbot Hall -Portland Campus
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Salsa Club
November 15, 2012
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Multipurpose Room, Sulivan Sports Complex, Portland Campus
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Brains, Neurons and Posionous Animals
November 15, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Southworth Planetarium
An intriguing and accessible lecture about the brain, how it works and why one wouldn't want to eat certain animals.
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International Relations Association-Weekly Meeting
November 15, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Conference Room, 102 Bedford International House, Portland Campus
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USM Youth Ensembles Fall Instrumental Concert
November 15, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium, Myrtle Street, Portland
The Portland Young People’s String Consort, the Portland Youth Junior Orchestra, the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, and the Portland Youth Wind Ensemble will perform their traditional Fall Instrumental Concert in Merrill Auditorium on Thursday, November 15 at 7 p.m.
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4th annual Civic Matters Symposium of Community Engaged Work
November 16, 2012
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wishcamper Center, Portland
Students, Faculty, and Community Partners present poster and oral presentations
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2013 Senior Week Committee
November 16, 2012
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Conference Room, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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Board of Student Organizations MEeting
November 16, 2012
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Talbot Auditorium, Luther Bonney Hall, Portland campus
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Boff Club Meeting
November 16, 2012
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In between Luther Bonney and Pason Smith Portland
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Student Senate Weekly Meeting
November 16, 2012
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Room 423/424, Glickman Library, Portland campus
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French Sing-Along
November 16, 2012
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Room 170, Lewiston-Auburn College
Join the Franco-American Collection for an hour of toe-tapping music, familiar favorites, and down-home hospitality.
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13th Annual USM Royal Majesty Drag Competition and Show
November 16, 2012
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Holiday Inn by the Bay, Spring Street, Portland
Each year the USM Drag Show delights and entertains. Watch student drag kings and queens compete for the crowns, and be amazed by community and professional performers.
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EIGHT PLANETS OMNI DOME SHOW
November 16, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium
The popular "Eight Planets and Counting" program in Omni-dome format. Embark on a visually fantastic odyssey through the solar system.
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Portland Youth Symphony Celebrates 70 Years!
November 16, 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Merrill Auditorium, Myrtle Street, Portland
The Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 70th anniversary with a performance of Gustav Mahler’s 3rd Symphony in Merrill Auditorium, Portland.
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USM presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
November 16, 2012
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Russell Hall, Gorham Campus
Tennessee William's poetic masterpiece comes to USM with direction by Thomas Power.
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IBEX FULL DOME SHOW
November 16, 2012
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Southworth Planetarium
The InterSteller Boundary Explorer collects ENAs (Energized Neutral Particles) emitted from the heliosphere, the "bubble" enclosing the solar system. By collecting theses particles, the IBEX probe constructs an image of this heliosphere. Explore the outer solar system with IBEX!
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The Little Star That Could
November 17, 2012
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium
A full dome show about a little yellow star that travels through the galaxy in search of planets! The popular planetarium show converted to omni-dome format.
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USM presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
November 17, 2012
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Russell Hall, Gorham Campus
Tennessee William's poetic masterpiece comes to USM with direction by Thomas Power.
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Christopher Climo Senior Voice Recital
November 17, 2012
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
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USM Concert Band
November 18, 2012
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
McCormack Performing Arts Center, Gorham High School, 41 Morrill Ave., Gorham
The USM Concert Band will perform live at the McCormack Performing Arts Center, 41 Morrill Ave. in Gorham, under the direction of Peter Martin.
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The Little Star That Could
November 18, 2012
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium
A full dome show about a little yellow star that travels through the galaxy in search of planets! The popular planetarium show converted to omni-dome format.
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School of Music Graduate Showcase
November 18, 2012
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
The University of Southern Maine School of Music will present its Graduate Showcase, a free event highlighting the work of graduate students at the School of Music and offering an appealing review of a variety of musical styles.
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USM presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
November 18, 2012
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Russell Hall, Gorham Campus
Tennessee William's poetic masterpiece comes to USM with direction by Thomas Power.
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Portland GIS Clinic
November 19, 2012
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
128 Wishcamper
Open to the public. Bring your Geographic Information Systems questions, problems, or just stop by to chat with the GIS faculty and staff.
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Veterans Thanksgiving Meal Fundraiser
November 19, 2012
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Woodbury Campus Center
The annual Veteran Student Organization (VSO) sponsored Thanksgiving fundraiser will be on November 19th at the Woodbury Campus Center in Portland from 11:30 to 2:30 (or until the food runs out).
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Social Work Student Organization Meeting
November 19, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
316, Masterton Hall, Portland Campus
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Portland Events Board (PEB) Weekly Meeting
November 19, 2012
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Conference Room, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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Student Performing Artists Weekly Meeting
November 19, 2012
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Lab Theater, Russell Hall, Gorham
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Archetypes
November 19, 2012
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Russell Hall, Gorham Campus
A free public performance on the power of archetypes in mythology, literature, psychology and art.
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VA's Phil Welch Visits USM LAC
November 20, 2012
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lewiston Campus: SSC/Room 133
Phil Welch from the VA will be on campus to talk with students and answer questions.
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USM LAC Gay-Straight Alliance
November 20, 2012
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Lewiston Campus: Upstairs student lounge
The USM LAC Gay-Straight Alliance will hold weekly meetings on Tuesdays.
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Free Cookie Decorating and Coffee
November 20, 2012
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Luther Bonney Lobby, Portland Campus
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Free Cookie Decorating and Coffee
November 20, 2012
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Luther Bonney Lobby, Portland Campus
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Social Work Student Organization Meeting
November 20, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
316, Masterton Hall, Portland Campus
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Writing Fundamentals Workshop
November 20, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lewiston Campus, Room 187
Join LAC Writing Coordinator Pat Hager for this fun and informative workshop.
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Professional Staff Senate Monthly Meetings
November 20, 2012
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
410 Luther Bonney Hall, Portland campus and 223D Bailey Hall, Gorham campus
ProSen Monthly Meeting - all professional staff are invited and welcome to attend
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“Militant Motherhood and Popular Protest in Mid-Twentieth Century Canada”
November 20, 2012
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
218 Bailey Hall USM Gorham Campus
Lecture by Julie Guard (University of Manitoba) on protests by the “Housewives Consumers Association” that helped shape Canada’s economic and social policies from the late 1930s to the 1950s.
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Blade Society Weekly Event
November 20, 2012
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main gym, Sullivan Complex, Portland campus
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Gorham Events Board (GEB) Weekly Meeting
November 20, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
112 Upperclass Hall, Gorham
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Pre-Medical & Health Student Society
November 21, 2012
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Woodbury Campus Center, Conference Room 132, Portland Campus
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Campus Safety Advocate Information Table
November 21, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Upstairs Lounge LAC
Members from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Safe Voices will be on the Lewiston campus Wednesdays, during the fall semester, from 11 am - 2 p.m., providing information for students on sexual assault or abuse.
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Sexual Assault Crisis Information
November 21, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lewiston Campus
Members from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Safe Voices will be on campus to provide information for students about sexual assault or abuse.
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Salsa Club
November 22, 2012
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Multipurpose Room, Sulivan Sports Complex, Portland Campus
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USM College Democrats Weekly Meeting
November 22, 2012
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Seminar Room, Bailey Library, Gorham
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International Relations Association-Weekly Meeting
November 22, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Conference Room, 102 Bedford International House, Portland Campus
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Portland GIS Clinic
November 26, 2012
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
128 Wishcamper
Open to the public. Bring your Geographic Information Systems questions, problems, or just stop by to chat with the GIS faculty and staff.
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Portland Events Board (PEB) Weekly Meeting
November 26, 2012
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Conference Room, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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Student Performing Artists Weekly Meeting
November 26, 2012
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Lab Theater, Russell Hall, Gorham
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Arts & Humanities Speaker Series: On Nature - Coming into the Country
November 26, 2012
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Lewiston campus, Room 170
An artist’s perception of nature is paradoxically informed by artistic cultural traditions. Artist Joel Babb will tell the story of how his move from the city to rural Maine began his rediscovery of nature as a force in art.
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USM presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
November 27, 2012
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Russell Hall, Gorham Campus
Tennessee William's poetic masterpiece comes to USM with direction by Thomas Power.
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VA's Phil Welch Visits USM LAC
November 27, 2012
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lewiston Campus: SSC/Room 133
Phil Welch from the VA will be on campus to talk with students and answer questions.
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USM LAC Gay-Straight Alliance
November 27, 2012
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Lewiston Campus: Upstairs student lounge
The USM LAC Gay-Straight Alliance will hold weekly meetings on Tuesdays.
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Writing Fundamentals Workshop
November 27, 2012
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lewiston Campus, Room 187
Join LAC Writing Coordinator Pat Hager for this fun and informative workshop.
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Blade Society Weekly Event
November 27, 2012
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Main gym, Sullivan Complex, Portland campus
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Gorham Events Board (GEB) Weekly Meeting
November 27, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
112 Upperclass Hall, Gorham
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Joyous Sounds for a Festive Season
November 27, 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Williston-Immanuel United Church, 156 High Street, Portland
Join the University of Southern Maine School of Music’s Chamber Singers for their traditional kick-off to the holiday season.
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Gorham GIS Clinic
November 28, 2012
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
302 Bailey Hall
Open to the public. Bring your Geographic Information Systems questions, problems, or just stop by to chat with the GIS faculty and staff.
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Pre-Medical & Health Student Society
November 28, 2012
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Woodbury Campus Center, Conference Room 132, Portland Campus
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Pre-Medical And Health Student Society (PMHSS) Weekly Meeting
November 28, 2012
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Room 132, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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Campus Safety Advocate Information Table
November 28, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Upstairs Lounge LAC
Members from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Safe Voices will be on the Lewiston campus Wednesdays, during the fall semester, from 11 am - 2 p.m., providing information for students on sexual assault or abuse.
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Sexual Assault Crisis Information
November 28, 2012
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lewiston Campus
Members from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Safe Voices will be on campus to provide information for students about sexual assault or abuse.
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Computer Science/Information Technology Job Fair
November 28, 2012
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2nd Floor, Abromson Center, 88 Bedford Street, USM Portland
Companies will be seeking applicants in the following areas: Computer science, computer engineering, cyber security, electrical engineering, information technology, project management, and other technology-related fields.
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Speed Friending Lunch Social-Leadership Development Board
November 28, 2012
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Amphitheater, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus
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Gender Studies Student Organization Weekly Meeting
November 28, 2012
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Women & Community Center, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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reception for USM art education student Louanne Schoninger and exhibition of youth artists work from Camp Susan Curtis
November 28, 2012
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kidder student Galleries/Room 103/Robie Andrews/ Art side/Gorham Campus
USM Art student Louanne Schoninger will be having an exhibition from a community arts partnership with the USM Art Education Program and Susan L. Curtis Charitable Foundation which will present the work of Maine Youth Artists from Camp Susan Curtis.
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USM College Republicans Weekly Meeting
November 28, 2012
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
43 Payson Smith, Portland
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USM presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
November 28, 2012
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Russell Hall, Gorham Campus
Tennessee William's poetic masterpiece comes to USM with direction by Thomas Power.
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Queer Straight Alliance Student Group Meeting
November 28, 2012
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus
QSA students and friends meet on a weekly basis on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, alternating between the Portland and Gorham campuses. All are welcome!
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Veterans Support Group
November 29, 2012
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
2nd Floor Conference Room- Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex-Portland
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Financial Conflicts of Interest Informational Session
November 29, 2012
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room 133 Wishcamper Center, Portland Campus
Informational session to discuss the recent changes in Federal Regulations regarding Financial Conflicts of Interest and to review USM's new FCOI policy.
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Tabling event about Golden Key/ Holiday Mail for Heroes
November 29, 2012
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Luther Bonney Hall, Bonney Hallway, Portland
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VA's Phil Welch Visits USM LAC
November 29, 2012
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lewiston Campus: SSC/Room 133
Phil Welch from the VA will be on campus to talk with students and answer questions.
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Commuter Parking Forum and Discussion
November 29, 2012
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Amphitheater, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland
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Relaxation Techniques and Teacher Education Information
November 29, 2012
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lewiston Campus: Room 147 (in the back of the library)
Lynn Poor will talk about relaxation techniques. Jim Bradley will talk about teacher education.
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Science Cafés in the Atrium
November 29, 2012
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Portland Public Library
USM researchers share the real stories behind their research in Maine and why it’s important to us today, and in the future. The Science Café format is an informal approach to discussing and understanding scientific research and its relevance to people in their everyday lives.
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Salsa Club
November 29, 2012
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Multipurpose Room, Sulivan Sports Complex, Portland Campus
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USM College Democrats Weekly Meeting
November 29, 2012
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Seminar Room, Bailey Library, Gorham
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International Relations Association-Weekly Meeting
November 29, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Conference Room, 102 Bedford International House, Portland Campus
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Kino Abende
November 29, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Luther Bonney Auditorium
German Movie Nights! All film viewing will take place at Luther Bonney Auditorium. Films are in German with English subtitles and typically run around two hours.
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Nichiren Shu Buddhist Sacramental Ceremony
November 29, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Office of Religious & Spiritual Life, 23 Brighton Avenue, Portland campus
A ritual in the Nichiren Shu Buddhist tradition open to all.
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USM presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
November 29, 2012
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Russell Hall, Gorham Campus
Tennessee William's poetic masterpiece comes to USM with direction by Thomas Power.
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Boff Club Meeting
November 30, 2012
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In between Luther Bonney and Pason Smith Portland
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Student Senate Weekly Meeting
November 30, 2012
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Room 423/424, Glickman Library, Portland campus
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"Season of Light" Holiday Show
November 30, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Southworth Planetarium
Our annual program about the history of the holiday traditions, from the solstice festivals to Christmas to Hannukkah.
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USM Night at the Portland Pirates!
November 30, 2012
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cumberland County Civic Center
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USM presents THE GLASS MENAGERIE
November 30, 2012
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Russell Hall, Gorham Campus
Tennessee William's poetic masterpiece comes to USM with direction by Thomas Power.
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USM Vocal Jazz Ensemble
November 30, 2012
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
The USM Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform in Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham, under the direction of Brent LaCasce.
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EIGHT PLANETS OMNI DOME SHOW
November 30, 2012
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Southworth Planetarium
The popular "Eight Planets and Counting" program in Omni-dome format. Embark on a visually fantastic odyssey through the solar system.
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