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SUMMARY:"What About This?" Innovation Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Space is available to Innovation Challenge teams working on their presentations! \n“What About This?” is more than a competition; it’s the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking and modern technology. Over the course of an exciting weekend\, student teams will receive a challenge prompt\, develop a bold solution using all available tools\, and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. \nAt stake? A chance to represent USM at Iceland Innovation Week in Reykjavik and an opportunity to experience a global community of innovators. \nLearn more about the Innovation Challenge\, open to all USM undergraduate students\, at www.whataboutthis.me.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/what-about-this-innovation-challenge/
LOCATION:Wishcamper Center\, 34 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competitions,Conference or workshop,Student activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracey Meagher":MAILTO:tracey.meagher@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:"What About This?" Innovation Challenge Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Wishcamper Center Room 102 for the Innovation Challenge Pitch Event! Spectators are welcome to watch challenge teams pitch their ideas to our panel of judges! \n“What About This?” is more than a competition; it’s the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking and modern technology. Over the course of an exciting weekend\, student teams will receive a challenge prompt\, develop a bold solution using all available tools\, and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. \nAt stake? A chance to represent USM at Iceland Innovation Week in Reykjavik and an opportunity to experience a global community of innovators. \nLearn more about the Innovation Challenge\, open to all USM undergraduate students\, at whataboutthis.me.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/what-about-this-innovation-challenge-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Wishcamper Center\, 34 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competitions,Lecture or panel discussion,Student activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T193000
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SUMMARY:Serenade to Music
DESCRIPTION:A free mid-semester showcase of the Osher School of Music choral program. \nReserve your spot to guarantee seating. Patrons without reservations will be seated on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\nEvent Details\nParking\nDue to limited resources\, parking is not free on our Portland and Gorham campuses. You must purchase a parking permit or paid parking session to park on campus. We recommend reserving your parking in advance at https://events.parkengage.com/usm. \nFor easy access to the Crewe Center for the Arts\, choose either Parking Garage 1 (attached to the Abromson Community Education Center)\, Lot P1 (off of Bedford St. by Luther Bonney) or Lot P6 (off of Exeter St. or Deering Ave by the former Maine Law building). \nReserve Your Parking \n  \nDisability Access and Accommodations\nIf you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters\, materials in electronic format\, etc.)\, please contact Hanna Flewelling at (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process. \n\nSubscribe to our patron newsletter to stay up-to-date on all Osher School of Music events. \nJoin the Osher School of Music as a volunteer usher.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/serenade-to-music/
LOCATION:Crewe Center for the Arts\, 111 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student activities,Visual and performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Music Box Office":MAILTO:usm.music@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Student Recital Series: Jared Vigue
DESCRIPTION:The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Jared Vigue in his senior voice recital. Jared is the student of Scott Wheatley and Mary Letellier. \nStudent recitals are free and open to the public. \n\nEvent Details\nParking\nDue to limited resources\, parking is not free on our Portland and Gorham campuses. You must purchase a parking permit or paid parking session to park on campus. We recommend reserving your parking in advance at https://events.parkengage.com/usm. \nFor easy access to the Crewe Center for the Arts\, choose either Parking Garage 1 (attached to the Abromson Community Education Center)\, Lot P1 (off of Bedford St. by Luther Bonney) or Lot P6 (off of Exeter St. or Deering Ave by the former Maine Law building). \nReserve Your Parking \n  \nDisability Access and Accommodations\nIf you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters\, materials in electronic format\, etc.)\, please contact Hanna Flewelling at (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process. \n\nSubscribe to our patron newsletter to stay up-to-date on all Osher School of Music events. \nJoin the Osher School of Music as a volunteer usher.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/student-recital-series-jared-vigue/
LOCATION:Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts\, 111 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student activities,Visual and performing arts
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SUMMARY:Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
DESCRIPTION:Peter Bruun\, Together (detail\, one of 27 panels)\, 2022-2023. Oil on gessoed panel\, 12 x 18 in.\nThe University of Southern Maine Art Department is excited to welcome Spring 2026 Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun. \nWorking under the aegis of Bruun Studios\, Peter Bruun is an artist\, writer\, curator\, and cultural organizer whose work spans painting\, drawing\, publishing\, and community-based art. For more than 30 years\, his studio practice has fueled projects that bring art into conversation with social justice\, collaboration\, and collective care—ranging from exhibitions and public programs to experimental publications and artist-led organizations. \nAs part of his residency\, Peter will host open Office Hours in his Academy Building studio throughout the spring semester. Students are encouraged to stop by to talk about artwork\, creative process\, career paths\, organizing\, or anything else on your mind. Whether you’re looking for feedback\, conversation\, or just curious to see how an artist works\, walk-ins are welcome. \nOffice Hours \n\nWednesdays\, February 18 –  April 30\, 4:15 – 6 pm\nFridays\, February 13 – May 1st\, 9 am – noon\nNo hours during Spring Break (March 18 & 20)\nOpen to all students\nAcademy Building\, 1st Floor (100 College Ave. Gorham campus)\n\nCome by\, ask questions\, and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with a visiting artist working at the intersection of art\, ideas\, and community.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/office-hours-w-artist-in-residence-peter-bruun-2/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Academy Building\, 100 School St\, Gorham\, ME\, 04038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Professional development,Student activities,Visual and performing arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kat Zagaria Buckley":MAILTO:kat.z.buckley@maine.edu
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SUMMARY:Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
DESCRIPTION:Peter Bruun\, Together (detail\, one of 27 panels)\, 2022-2023. Oil on gessoed panel\, 12 x 18 in.\nThe University of Southern Maine Art Department is excited to welcome Spring 2026 Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun. \nWorking under the aegis of Bruun Studios\, Peter Bruun is an artist\, writer\, curator\, and cultural organizer whose work spans painting\, drawing\, publishing\, and community-based art. For more than 30 years\, his studio practice has fueled projects that bring art into conversation with social justice\, collaboration\, and collective care—ranging from exhibitions and public programs to experimental publications and artist-led organizations. \nAs part of his residency\, Peter will host open Office Hours in his Academy Building studio throughout the spring semester. Students are encouraged to stop by to talk about artwork\, creative process\, career paths\, organizing\, or anything else on your mind. Whether you’re looking for feedback\, conversation\, or just curious to see how an artist works\, walk-ins are welcome. \nOffice Hours \n\nWednesdays\, February 18 –  April 30\, 4:15 – 6 pm\nFridays\, February 13 – May 1st\, 9 am – noon\nNo hours during Spring Break (March 18 & 20)\nOpen to all students\nAcademy Building\, 1st Floor (100 College Ave. Gorham campus)\n\nCome by\, ask questions\, and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with a visiting artist working at the intersection of art\, ideas\, and community.
URL:https://usm.maine.edu/calendar-of-events/event/office-hours-w-artist-in-residence-peter-bruun-2/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Academy Building\, 100 School St\, Gorham\, ME\, 04038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Professional development,Student activities,Visual and performing arts
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