University of Southern Maine Women's Soccer vs Maine Maritime Academy
2026-09-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ME
University of Southern Maine Women’s Soccer vs Maine Maritime Academy
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4x4VLGc

University of Southern Maine Men's Soccer at University of New England
2026-09-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Biddeford, Maine, Biddeford, Maine, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Soccer at University of New England

Little Draggy Adventure
2026-09-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-09 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Fly out to the farthest reaches of the universe and up through Earth’s atmosphere to gain an astronaut’s view of your home—the only planet currently known to support life.

Big Astronomy
2026-09-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
The film transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Against a backdrop of breathtaking visuals and a hypnotic soundtrack, Big Astronomy introduces the diverse people who push the limits of technology, enable scientific discovery and expand what we know about the Universe using state-of-the-art telescopes

University of Southern Maine Women's Volleyball vs Bates College
2026-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Women’s Volleyball vs Bates College
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4x4VLGc

University of Southern Maine Women's Golf at John Queenan Memorial Invitational
2026-09-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Point Sebago Golf Course – Naples, ME, Golf Drive 23, Casco, Maine, 04015, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Golf at John Queenan Memorial Invitational

University of Southern Maine Field Hockey at University of Maine-Farmington
2026-09-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Farmington, ME, Farmington, Maine, United States

USM Forum on American Democracy: Foundations of Free Expression
2026-09-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Hannaford Hall — Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Keynote with Dr. Jonathan Friedman
Wednesday, September 9, 2026

5:00 – 6:30 PM | Hannaford Hall, Abromson Center
University of Southern Maine (USM) 2026–2027 Series: A Focus on Free Speech
Hosted by President Jacqueline Edmondson
Dr. Jonathan Friedman, Sy Syms managing director of U.S. free expression programs at PEN America, will launch the second year of the Forum series with a keynote addressing the critical role of freedom of speech in American democracy. Drawing from extensive work in advocacy and public discourse, Friedman will explore how protecting free expression strengthens civil society and empowers universities like USM to remain vibrant centers for open inquiry and intellectual growth.

About the USM Forum on American Democracy

The USM Forum on American Democracy is a year-long public series designed to engage the University of Southern Maine and the broader community in thoughtful conversations on the foundations and future of democratic society. Hosted by President Edmondson, the Forum invites multiple perspectives on timely civic topics through keynote speakers, panel discussions, and campus-wide engagement.

Each year, the Forum explores a central theme. For its second year, the focus is on freedom of speech – its foundational role in a democratic society, the modern challenges and protections surrounding it, and how we foster open, robust dialogue within our communities and campuses today.

By engaging voices from across campus, across ideologies, and across communities, the Forum seeks to deepen our collective understanding of democratic ideals. Whether you’re a student thinking about your role in shaping the future, an educator nurturing thoughtful dialogue, or a community member seeking unity in complexity, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped to take part in building a democracy that works for all of us.

A thank you to the Pond Family Foundation, the sponsors of the USM Forum on American Democracy.

University of Southern Maine Women's Soccer vs University of New England
2026-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Women’s Soccer vs University of New England
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4x4VLGc

Rosetta
2026-09-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
A show dedicated to a breakthrough discovery and space mission to the core of the comet 67P. Join the comet discoverer Klim Churyumov in the story about the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth. Meet the challenges of a 10 year long mission with Rosetta spacecraft and the “Philae” lander. Become the first one to find oneself on the comet surface!

University of Southern Maine Women's Volleyball vs Covenant College (Ga.)
2026-09-12 12:00 - 14:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Women’s Volleyball vs Covenant College (Ga.)
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4x4VLGc

University of Southern Maine Field Hockey vs Wheaton College (Mass.)
2026-09-12 12:00 - 15:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Field Hockey vs Wheaton College (Mass.)
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4x4VLGc

University of Southern Maine Men's Soccer at UMass Dartmouth
2026-09-12 13:00 - 15:00 | North Dartmouth, MA, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, 02747, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Soccer at UMass Dartmouth
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4x4VLGc

University of Southern Maine Women's Tennis vs UMass Dartmouth
2026-09-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Gorham High School, Morrill Avenue 41, Gorham, Maine, 04038, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Tennis vs UMass Dartmouth

University of Southern Maine Women's Golf at Polar Bear Shootout
2026-09-12 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Brunswick, ME / Brunswick Golf Club, River Road 165, Brunswick, Maine, 04011, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Golf at Polar Bear Shootout

University of Southern Maine Women's Soccer vs UMass Dartmouth
2026-09-12 15:00 - 17:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Women’s Soccer vs UMass Dartmouth
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4x4VLGc

University of Southern Maine Women's Volleyball vs University of Maine, Presque Isle
2026-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Women’s Volleyball vs University of Maine, Presque Isle Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/4x4VLGc

From Earth to the Universe
2026-09-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
This stunning voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendor of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. Journey out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies.

Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast
2026-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Join Rusty Rocket and his band of rocket rookies as they explore the solar system. Fly across Saturn’s rings, soar along a Martian canyon; delve deep into the solar interior!

Opening Reception: Visceral Cartography by Dan Mills
2026-09-15 16:30 - 19:00 | Osher Map Library — Glickman Family Library, 314 Forest Ave, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
“No. 6: Colonizing in North and Central America Since 1400 (detail)” painting by Dan Mills

Join us for the opening reception of Visceral Cartography: Projects on Colonialism, Conflict, and Culture by Dan Mills at the Osher Map Library Gallery from 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 2026. The event is free and open to the public, light refreshments will be served.
Visceral Cartography: Projects on Colonialism, Conflict, and Culture by Dan Mills is a solo exhibition featuring artwork selected from 11 series, or Research Projects, plus several early works; by the artist. Dan Mills works with archival materials to express historical events and reimagined narratives, collaging elements from maps onto board and other materials, layering many colors of paint and other media on top. He selectively reworks portions of each piece to expose overpainted layers and information. Mills’ extensive research practice informs the visualization of each series, which often explore place-based histories and narratives that are absent from or undermined by mainstream media.
The exhibition runs until December 23. Public gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and most Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, although appointments are encouraged. Visit www.oshermaps.org/visit (opens in a new tab) to book your gallery appointment.
What: Opening reception for Visceral Cartography: Projects on Colonialism, Conflict, and Culture by Dan Mills
When: Tuesday September 15, 2026. 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Osher Map Library & Smith Cartographic Education Center Gallery, 314 Forest Avenue, Portland (located inside the Glickman Family Library building, on the first floor)
Cost: Free
Parking and Public Transport:
Parking on the University of Southern Maine (USM) Portland campus is available for $4.15 per hour in Garages 1 and 2. Please visit the USM digital parking interface (opens in a new tab) to reserve your parking ahead of time. Greater Portland Metro (opens in a new tab) bus lines #4 and the Husky line pickup and drop-off about a four-minute walk from the entrance of the Glickman Family Library. One-way rides on the Greater Portland Metro bus are $2.25 each way.

University of Southern Maine Field Hockey at Wellesley College
2026-09-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Wellesley, MA, Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States

University of Southern Maine Men's Soccer at Bowdoin College
2026-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Brunswick, ME, Brunswick, Maine, 04011, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Soccer at Bowdoin College
