Calendar of Events

University of Southern Maine Women's Basketball vs Vermont State University Castleton
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
University of Southern Maine Women’s Basketball vs Vermont State University Castleton
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Tilt
2026-02-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
It’s a crazy day when snow starts falling and it’s the middle of summer! Join Annie and Max for a whirlwind adventure to find out how the seasons work. Recommended for our younger visitors.

University of Southern Maine Men's Basketball vs Vermont State University Castleton
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00
University of Southern Maine Men’s Basketball vs Vermont State University Castleton
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Women's Ice Hockey vs Keene State
2026-02-21 15:00 - 18:00
University of Southern Maine Women’s Ice Hockey vs Keene State
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Ice Hockey at New England College
2026-02-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Henniker, NH, Henniker, New Hampshire, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Ice Hockey at New England College
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Moles: What is Out There?
2026-02-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Young children will be introduced to the fascinating world of astronomy in a fun, simple and very humorous way, hand in hand with Plato, a young mole. The animated characters and the attractive backdrops of this fulldome entertainment show will keep audiences captivated. With Moles, children will learn basic concepts about science while having a great time.

Employer On-Campus Visits
2026-02-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-26 11:00 - 14:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
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 Women's Lacrosse vs University of New England
2026-02-24 16:00 - 19:00
University of Southern Maine Women’s Lacrosse vs University of New England
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse at Husson University
2026-02-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Bangor, ME, Bangor, Maine, 04401, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse at Husson University
Streaming Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ_A_saA_pg

Cosmic Coda
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
How do you build a machine to test an idea—Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity—that’s beyond most people’s comprehension? And what does an astrophysicist actually do on a regular Tuesday while probing the depths of space?
In Cosmic Coda, a naive grad student filmmaker asks these questions in 1985—then returns nearly 40 years later to continue the journey, capturing one of the most profound scientific discoveries of our time as it happens.
A special screening of the full documentary Cosmic Coda, this program traces the story of LIGO and the landmark detection of gravitational waves. Together, participants will be able to explore how our understanding of the universe — and the very nature of scientific discovery — has evolved across generations.
This screening of Cosmic Coda is presented to honor the life of MIT physicist Rainer Weiss.

The New Force Five
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-27 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
Extreme weather takes center stage in this full dome animated show.
Using real movies and NASA based images, Force Five offers the audience a vantage that would never be safe in the real world, creating a sense of what it would look and feel like if you were standing in the middle of a deadly storm.
“Experience a storm without getting wet!”

Student Recital Series: Katie Nestor
2026-02-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Osher School of Music is pleased to present Katie Nestor in her junior recital. Katie is the student of Robert Lehmann.
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
2026-02-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Academy Building, 100 School St, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
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

Fridays Only, February 13th – May 1st

No hours during Spring Break (March 20)

9am – Noon

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.

WMPG Fridaze 5-7 pm
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
A rotating cast of WMPG DJ’s broadcast live from venues around town. The live events runs from 5-7pm. Broadcasting live from 5:00-7pm. WMPG’s Freaky Fridaze rolls on with a brand-new lineup of live broadcasts from some of our favorite local spots. This happy hour series takes your favorite community DJs out of the studio and into the wild, spinning records and soaking up the vibes with listeners, music lovers, and beer drinkers alike.

Forward to the Moon
2026-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe. Artemis is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters narrates.

All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
2026-02-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Russell Hall, 24 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
By David Ives
February 27-March 8, 2026
Winner of the John Gassner Playwriting Award, this critically acclaimed, award-winning evening of comedies combines wit, intellect, satire and just plain fun.

All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
2026-02-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Russell Hall, 24 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
All in the Timing, Six One-Act Plays
By David Ives
Directed by Jared Mongeau
February 27-March 8, 2026
Tony Shalhoub Black Box Theater, Russell Hall, USM Gorham Campus
Enjoy our first show in the newly renovated Tony Shalhoub Black Box Theater! All In The Timing’s six absurdist short plays explore the questions of what it is to be human and the relationships we have with each other on this strange journey of life. What are the odds that have led us to where we are at this moment? What is the cause and effect of our actions? Do we have free will? Winner of the John Gassner Playwriting Award, this critically acclaimed, award-winning evening of comedies explores these questions with wit, intellect, satire and a lot of fun.

University of Southern Maine Women's Lacrosse vs Worcester State University
2026-02-28 12:00 - 15:00
University of Southern Maine Women’s Lacrosse vs Worcester State University
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
2026-02-28 15:00 - 18:00 | North Adams, MA, North Adams, Massachusetts, 01247, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

University of Southern Maine Men's Tennis at Colby College
2026-02-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Waterville, ME, Waterville, Maine, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Tennis at Colby College

University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track at DIII New England Championships
2026-03-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Boston, MA / the TRACK at New Balance, Guest Street 91, Boston, Massachusetts, 02135, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Indoor Track at DIII New England Championships

University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track at DIII New England Championships
2026-03-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Boston, MA / the TRACK at New Balance, Guest Street 91, Boston, Massachusetts, 02135, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Indoor Track at DIII New England Championships
