Solar System: A Wonderful Journey
2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Throughout thousands of years people have looked to the stars, attracted and excited with the imagination of humankind, questioning our place in the universe. What’s happening on our neighboring planets? Is there life out there, or are we alone in the Universe? Explore the solar system through the window of a spaceship as it travels from the surface of the Sun to the planets and beyond.

Little Draggy Adventure
2026-03-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Do you know where the earth lives? What surrounds it? How far is it from the Earth to the Sun, and what makes our planet different from the others? Take a wonderful journey with a cheerful dragon Woody, who travels around the Universe in search of fantastic adventures.

Employer On-Campus Visits
2026-03-10 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-12 11:00 - 14:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101
Network with local employers without having to leave campus! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the first floor of the McGoldrick Center on the Portland campus, various employers will be on campus to talk about their work and answer any questions.

University of Southern Maine Baseball at Colby College
2026-03-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Waterville, ME, Waterville, Maine, United States
University of Southern Maine Baseball at Colby College
Streaming Video: https://www.nsnsports.net/colleges/colby

We Have Each Other: An Art-making Workshop
2026-03-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Glickman Family Library, 314 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Located in the Adult Student Success Center, Glickman 325.
What helps you feel well-supported at the University? Where do you feel you most belong?
Now is your chance to make art expressing gratitude for those who show up for you.

No experience needed
Artists welcome, too!
Food provided
Come hungry!

Presented by Art Gallery Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun. Art from the workshop may be included in Bruun’s exhibition in the Crewe Center for the Arts, opening April 16.

University of Southern Maine Women's Lacrosse vs Colby College
2026-03-10 18:30 - 21:30 | ME
University of Southern Maine Women’s Lacrosse vs Colby College
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Student Recital Series: Jared Vigue
2026-03-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
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.
Student recitals are free and open to the public.

Event Details
Parking
Due 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.
For 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).
Reserve Your Parking

Disability Access and Accommodations
If 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.

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Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
2026-03-11 16:15 - 18:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Academy Building, 100 School St, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Peter Bruun, Together (detail, one of 27 panels), 2022-2023. Oil on gessoed panel, 12 x 18 in.
The University of Southern Maine Art Department is excited to welcome Spring 2026 Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun.
Working 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.
As 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.
Office Hours

Wednesdays, February 18 – April 30, 4:15 – 6 pm
Fridays, February 13 – May 1st, 9 am – noon
No hours during Spring Break (March 18 & 20)
Open to all students
Academy Building, 1st Floor (100 College Ave. Gorham campus)

Come by, ask questions, and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with a visiting artist working at the intersection of art, ideas, and community.

Stellar Women in Astronomy
2026-03-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
A memorable journey highlighting brilliance often overlooked. From Hypatia’s ancient wisdom to Caroline Herschel’s comets; from Maria Mitchell’s stars to Henrietta Leavitt’s galaxies, and modern pioneers like Katherine Johnson, Vera Rubin, Jocelyn Bell, and Katie Bouman. Discover how their groundbreaking work continues to shape astronomy and inspire new generations of stargazers.

University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Russell Sage College - Lake Myrtle Park - Auburndale, Fla. (Main Field)
2026-03-12 13:30 - 16:30 | ME
University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Russell Sage College – Lake Myrtle Park – Auburndale, Fla. (Main Field)

From D.C. to Downeast: Avoiding a Debt Crisis
2026-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101
The national debt is reaching historic levels and is growing at an unsustainable rate. What does that mean for us here in Maine?
From the stability of Social Security and Medicare to the effect on interest rates, student loans, and housing, the consequences of our debt trajectory affect us all. Join us for an engaging educational forum featuring a panel of federal and state experts for a non-partisan deep dive into our fiscal trajectory and the path toward sustainability, in-person or on zoom.
The Muskie School of Public Service invites you to a panel discussion to explore:
The Drivers: What factors are pushing the national debt to new heights?
The Maine Connection: How do federal budgetary policy and fiscal uncertainty impact our state economy?
A Path Forward: Policy ideas for building a sustainable fiscal future.
The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session, providing an opportunity to ask the experts questions and join in on the conversation.

Through Our Eyes: Franco Artists Looking at the World Exhibit Opening Reception and Panel Presentation
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Franco-American Collection — LAC, 51 Westminster St, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine invites you to join us at the university’s Lewiston campus at 51 Westminster St., in the Atrium Gallery on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm for the opening reception of Through Our Eyes: Franco Artists Looking at the World, with a panel talk to follow from some of the artists whose works appear in the exhibit. The event is free and open to the public, thanks to the generous support of Schooner Estates, TV5MONDE, The Quebec Delegation in Boston, the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn Riverwatch, and Severin and Cynthia Beliveau.
The exhibit will be on view through the beginning of May and will feature the works of working Franco artists Joyce Coyne, Jeanelle Demers, Mercedes Gastonguay, Sean Hasey, Anita Poulin, Linda Clavette Quigley, as well as Franco artists of the past, including the works of Raoul Nadeau, exhibited by his grandchildren Jane Martin and Michael Gagnon. Following a reception with refreshments, artists will speak about their creative process and how their Franco identity shapes their art.

About the artists:

Joyce Coyne works in watercolor, pen and ink, and oil, and has studied at Maine College of Art Continuing Studies and the University of Maine. Over the years she has participated in multiple exhibits and in solo-shows at the Central Maine Medical Center, St. Mary’s, and right here at USM LAC, as well as in group shows at the Juried Society of Canadian Watercolorists, the Montreal Botanical Gardens, the Diamond Cove Gallery, and the Orr’s Island Merrymeeting Art Association. She has worked as a public art coordinator and art gallery operator, earning numerous awards. In her painting career she has been very influenced by her trips to Canada; As a child she traveled to see relatives every summer and she continues to do so. Each time there is more to see, more inspirational spots, and the tie she has with this country is very strong. Most recently a trip to Nova Scotia provided many more subjects for future paintings.
Joyce’s parents both immigrated here from Canada, her father at age 16 and her mother when she was 4 years old. Joyce grew up in Lewiston in a French speaking environment and attended Catholic schools where at that time French was the second language taught. She never forgets or takes for granted how her parents instilled their Franco-American heritage in her life.

Jeanelle Demers is a fine artist and graphic designer based in Portland, Maine. Her artistic practice combines her love of the outdoors with exploration of lines, layers, and colors. Constantly in awe of the beauty that exists in nature, she finds herself seeking subject matter in fleeting moments and striking places. Her creative journey is marked by a passion for exploring the outdoors, which deeply influences her work. Specializing in acrylic paint, watercolor, and ink, Jeanelle blends these mediums on canvas, paper, and wood, and is constantly experimenting.

A Maine native, Mercedes Gastonguay does original artwork on commission in all subjects and media. She is noted for her pen and ink renderings and paintings of homes and businesses. Her talent and versatility have led to many challenging projects including Maine seascapes and landscapes, rustic still lifes, portraits, florals, religious subjects, and scenes depicting her Franco-American heritage as well as paintings of the Bates College Campus. Her works are represented in private collections and have been displayed in Maine galleries including the Nettie Ricker Art Gallery in the Maine State Building at Poland Spring, juried art exhibits including the Tri-County Area Artists exhibits at USM’s L-A College and at the State House in Augusta. Mercedes and her students were also invited annually to exhibit a variety of subjects and media in USM’s Atrium Gallery at L-A College.
Mercedes is recognized as a Franco-American artist with her historical 46”x54” tableau entitled “A la mémoire de nos ancêtres” (In Memory of Our Ancestors). It has been on exhibit in various galleries and at the Augusta State House Senate President’s Office where summer tours were given. Large giclée prints on canvas may be found in private collections and in Museum L-A’s permanent collection. Smaller limited edition high resolution laser prints are also in private collections. Mercedes is the featured visual artist along with her oil canvas, “A la mémoire de nos ancêtres”, in a publication, “Voyages: A Maine Franco-American Reader” through the Franco-American Collection at USM’s L-A College. In October 2007, she gave a presentation of her oil painting at the book launch. In 2017, she presented her tableau in celebration of “La semaine de la Francophonie” at USM’s L-A College Franco-American Collection. This original work of art has been donated by Mercedes to the Franco-American Collection where it is permanently on exhibit at L-A College.
Mercedes has retired from thirty years of teaching art to children and adults in her Apple Sass Hill Studio. She continues to create her own works that may be viewed in gallery exhibits. A self-taught artist, she also credits outstanding workshop instructors for much of her education.

Sean Hasey lives and works in Biddeford, Maine. He is Maine born and has lived here all of his life except for 4 years he lived in NYC. He attended college at University of Southern Maine in Portland from 1993-1997, focusing on sculpture and drawing. He has maintained a studio practice since 1990.
Much like human life itself, the paintings he selected for this exhibit are a collection of contradictions. Complexity and simplicity, monochrome followed by sharp bursts of complimentary color, seemingly built environments split open to reveal the landscape, cautious beauty and unexpected disunion all exist together in us and them.These paintings want to see what was, what is, and what will be. They want to walk down a beach in southern Maine on land rather than on property. The semantics of color invite the viewer to imagine the world in a different context, shifting from a more quotidian palette to the saturated world of these paintings. The line and plane force the question of ‘truth’ for the observer—and like regular life, the meaning shifts and changes as they are observed. These paintings suggest cataclysm in the gentlest way possible while leaving the door open for utopia.

Anita Poulin was raised Franco-American in the French Community of New Auburn, Maine. She is from a family of four generations of self-taught artists. Ms. Poulin has created a video of her family’s art. The video has been enjoyed by Senior College students, the Rotary Club, the Auburn Art Club, and other local and out of state groups. She and her late husband Jean established GreenWood Gallery of Maine in 2013. The building used for the gallery was originally her great grandfather’s tool shed/bait and tackle building that stood on the land owned by her grandfather Arthur J. Auger – “Auger’s Landing” located on the “Whitman Spring Road” Lake Auburn (west side) and moved to 998 Old Danville Rd. in Auburn, three miles from the Auburn Exit.
Ms. Poulin has been a supporter of the fine arts for several decades and continues to support local artists, sharing her gallery space during the gallery’s yearly Open House. She has taught at Senior’s Plus, Senior College, Schooners, the Arboretum in Augusta, as well as local schools and in her private studio in Auburn. She also teaches Neurographics online and is the founder of the Friday Art Group, an online ZOOM art workshop for new and seasoned artists, now in its second year. She works in watercolor, acrylic, pastel, as well as pen and ink and multi-media. She enjoys creating natural scenes, still-life’s, pet portraits, house portraits, and abstract art. She also carves in wood and creates wood-burning art. She says: “Many times when I have finished a painting, I sit and wonder how I was able to create such an art piece! I begin to paint with something specific in mind and it always develops into something completely outside my original plan. Like someone else is holding the brush! Abstract art allows my brush to glide freely on the canvas with no restriction!”
Ms. Poulin and her husband raised three children and are the proud grandparents of five grandchildren who all carry on the family’s talents.

Linda Clavette Quigley is a dog portrait artist, painting animals with a sense of vitality and tenderness across the mediums of pastel, acrylic, and oil. Her practice is devoted to capturing the unique spirit and character of each creature, celebrating the profound bonds we share with our animal companions.
Born in Lewiston, Maine, and now residing in Southern California, her work is also influenced by her love of genealogy and the journey she has taken exploring her family tree. The stories and discoveries of her Franco-American lineage breathe life into her paintings, infusing each piece with a sense of history and continuity.
Linda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Plymouth State College and has also earned a certificate of Studio Arts from the University of Southern Maine. Her formal education provided a solid foundation, allowing her to experiment and grow as an artist while honing her craft and developing her unique perspective. Linda has showcased her work in solo exhibitions in Maine and Southern California and has been part of many juried group exhibitions. Her talent has earned her mural commissions in New Hampshire, Maine, and Southern California. Linda is affiliated with prestigious art associations such as the Simi Valley Arts Association, Pastel Artists of Southern California, and the Westlake Village Art Guild.
Ultimately, her aim is to spark connection—between viewer and canvas, animal and human, past and present. Through her art, she hopes to inspire reflection, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation for the stories that shape us and the beauty found in everyday life.

Raoul J. Nadeau (1903-1991) was born in Biddeford, Maine to parents who immigrated to the United States from Québec. Raoul and his future wife, Egline, met while skating at the Westbrook skating rink in Biddeford. As a father of 7 children, Raoul worked in insurance for Metropolitan Life for decades. In his 70s, once retired, Raoul took painting classes at Biddeford Adult Education. He produced many watercolor works into his 80s. His paintings, largely Maine landscapes, continue to be displayed in the homes of his many family members.

For more information or to register to attend this event in-person, contact the FAC archivist, Anna Faherty, at anna.faherty@maine.edu, or by phone at (207) 753-6545. If you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, materials in electronic format, etc.), please contact Anna. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.

University of Southern Maine Wrestling vs NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament - Hosted by The American Rivers Conference
2026-03-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Alliant Energy Powerhouse | Cedar Rapids, IA, 1st Avenue Northeast 370, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401, United States
University of Southern Maine Wrestling vs NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament – Hosted by The American Rivers Conference
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2026/03/13
Tickets: https://www.creventslive.com/events/2026/2026-ncaa-diii-wrestling-championships

University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track vs NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships - Hosted by The Southern Athletic Association and Birmingham CrossPlex
2026-03-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Birmingham, AL / Birmingham CrossPlex, Crossplex Boulevard 2340, Birmingham, Alabama, 35208, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Indoor Track vs NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships – Hosted by The Southern Athletic Association and Birmingham CrossPlex
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/event/4727
Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15880/birmingham-crossplex-bill-harris-arena

University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track vs NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships - Hosted by The Southern Athletic Association and Birmingham CrossPlex
2026-03-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Birmingham, AL / Birmingham CrossPlex, Crossplex Boulevard 2340, Birmingham, Alabama, 35208, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Indoor Track vs NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships – Hosted by The Southern Athletic Association and Birmingham CrossPlex
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/event/4726
Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15880/birmingham-crossplex-bill-harris-arena

University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Lakeland University - Lake Myrtle Park - Auburndale, Fla. (Field 6)
2026-03-13 13:00 - 16:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Lakeland University – Lake Myrtle Park – Auburndale, Fla. (Field 6)

Dinosaurs at Dusk
2026-03-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
You’ll travel back in time to meet the pterosaurs and the ancestors of modern-day birds: the feathered dinosaurs. Lucy and her father navigate from continent to continent, looking for clues about the origins of flight. When time runs out they experience first-hand the cataclysmic “last day” of the dinosaurs.

Performance by the Alpine Theatre of Peculiar Dreams
2026-03-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Alpine Theatre of Peculiar Dreams props.

The Alpine Theatre of Peculiar Dreams incorporates abstract puppetry, sound and a 90′ scroll to tell non-linear tales of geo-mythic lands and chimeric beings. Featuring Samantha Jones and Heather Lyon, with invited artist Doug Paisley, audio, in the Crewe Center Performance Hall. Jones and Lyon are also in the Crewe Center’s current exhibition, Of Sibyls and Source: Ranges and Ruptures.
The performance will be immediately followed by a film screening from other artists involved with Of Sibyls and Source.

University of Southern Maine Women's Basketball vs University of Wisconsin-La Crosse - NCAA "Sweet Sixteen" - hosted by New York University
2026-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Women’s Basketball vs University of Wisconsin-La Crosse – NCAA “Sweet Sixteen” – hosted by New York University
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/game/6537955

Of Sibyls and Source Film and Video Screening
2026-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Samantha Jones, “Hollowing,” 2025. Single channel video, 0 min 20 sec., looped.

A film and video screening featuring work by Matt Shaw and Heather Lyon, Sam Jones, misael soto, Susan Bickford, and Kristin Mariani. These artists are part of the Crewe Center’s current exhibition, Of Sibyls and Source: Ranges and Ruptures.
The screening will be immediately preceded by a performance from The Alpine Theatre of Peculiar Dreams.

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Rutgers-Camden - Fortune Road Athletic Complex - 2
2026-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Rutgers-Camden – Fortune Road Athletic Complex – 2
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Wrestling vs NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament - Hosted by The American Rivers Conference
2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Alliant Energy PowerHouse | Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1st Avenue Northeast 370, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401, United States
University of Southern Maine Wrestling vs NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament – Hosted by The American Rivers Conference
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule/2026/03/14
Tickets: https://www.creventslive.com/events/2026/2026-ncaa-diii-wrestling-championships

University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track vs NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships - Paradis (SP): 12:00 PM
2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Birmingham, AL / Birmingham CrossPlex, Crossplex Boulevard 2340, Birmingham, Alabama, 35208, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Indoor Track vs NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships – Paradis (SP): 12:00 PM
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/event/4729
Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15880/birmingham-crossplex-bill-harris-arena

University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track vs NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships - Barnes (SP): 4:00 PM
2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Birmingham, AL / Birmingham CrossPlex, Crossplex Boulevard 2340, Birmingham, Alabama, 35208, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Indoor Track vs NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships – Barnes (SP): 4:00 PM
Streaming Video: https://www.ncaa.com/event/4728
Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15880/birmingham-crossplex-bill-harris-arena
