Calendar of Events

Employer On-Campus Visits
2026-03-17 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-19 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-26 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Baseball vs Ramapo College - Lake Myrtle Park - Auburndale, Fla. (Field 7)
2026-03-17 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-17 14:00 - 17:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Ramapo College – Lake Myrtle Park – Auburndale, Fla. (Field 7)

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Nazareth University - Fortune Road Athletic Complex - 2
2026-03-17 12:15 - 14:15 | ME
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Nazareth University – Fortune Road Athletic Complex – 2

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Endicott College - Fortune Road Athletic Complex - 2
2026-03-17 14:30 - 16:30 | ME
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Endicott College – Fortune Road Athletic Complex – 2

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Edgewood College - Fortune Road Athletic Complex - 3
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Edgewood College – Fortune Road Athletic Complex – 3

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Alverno College - Fortune Road Athletic Complex - 2
2026-03-18 12:15 - 14:15 | Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Alverno College – Fortune Road Athletic Complex – 2

University of Southern Maine Women's Lacrosse at Williams College
2026-03-18 16:30 - 19:30 | Williamstown, MA, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 01267, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Lacrosse at Williams College

University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse at Maine Maritime Academy
2026-03-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Castine, ME, Castine, Maine, 04421, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse at Maine Maritime Academy

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Keuka College - Fortune Road Athletic Complex - 2
2026-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Keuka Park, NY, Keuka Park, New York, United States
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Keuka College – Fortune Road Athletic Complex – 2

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Manchester University - Fortune Road Athletic Complex - 2
2026-03-20 14:30 - 16:30 | North Manchester, IN, North Manchester, Indiana, 46962, United States
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Manchester University – Fortune Road Athletic Complex – 2

University of Southern Maine Women's Lacrosse vs Vermont State University Castleton
2026-03-21 11:00 - 14:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Women’s Lacrosse vs Vermont State University Castleton

University of Southern Maine Baseball at UMass Dartmouth
2026-03-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-21 14:00 - 17:00 | North Dartmouth, MA, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, 02747, United States

University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse vs Vermont State University Castleton
2026-03-21 14:00 - 17:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse vs Vermont State University Castleton

University of Southern Maine Men's Tennis vs University of New England
2026-03-24 16:30 - 19:30 | Gorham High School, Morrill Avenue 41, Gorham, Maine, 04038, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Tennis vs University of New England

University of Southern Maine Baseball at Bowdoin College
2026-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Brunswick, ME, Brunswick, Maine, 04011, United States

University of Southern Maine Softball vs University of New England
2026-03-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | ME

University of Southern Maine Baseball at Endicott College
2026-03-25 15:30 - 18:30 | Beverly, MA, Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

University of Southern Maine Women's Lacrosse vs Bowdoin College
2026-03-25 16:00 - 19:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Women’s Lacrosse vs Bowdoin College

Future Leaders' Voices: Student Perspectives on Pluralism and Democracy in America
2026-03-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Hannaford Hall — Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Our USM Forum on American Democracy concludes with an evening centered on the voices of students — our next generation of civic leaders. In this culminating event, our Forum Scholars will share their reflections on pluralism and democracy in today’s America.
Forum Scholars are students nominated by USM’s three college deans for their interest in leadership and civic life. Over the course of the year, they participated in a seminar with President Edmondson, engaging deeply with the ideas presented throughout the Forum on American Democracy series. This event will showcase their perspectives, insights, and visions for a more inclusive and democratic future.
Join us in celebrating their contributions — and in listening to the thoughtful, challenging, and hopeful ideas they bring to the table.

This event is free and open to the public, and registration is required in advance.

Meeting friends for the event? Wander over the street to the Husky Brew in the McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success for a drink, coffee, or bite before or after the event!

About the Forum Scholars
The Forum Scholars program brings together a select group of students from across USM’s colleges for a year-long exploration of democratic ideals, civic responsibility, and pluralism. Through readings, discussions, and dialogue with campus and national leaders, these students deepen their understanding of what it means to lead in a complex, diverse society.
Each Forum Scholar will be recognized during the event and presented with a certificate honoring their participation and contributions.

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

Special Thanks
This event is made possible by the generous support of the Pond Family Foundation.

University of Southern Maine Softball at Saint Joseph's College of Maine
2026-03-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Standish, ME, Standish, Maine, United States
University of Southern Maine Softball at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

University of Southern Maine Men's Tennis at Thomas College
2026-03-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Waterville, ME, Waterville, Maine, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Tennis at Thomas College

Fantasy & Folklore
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
This wide-ranging program brings together composers from across the globe, offering a rich mix of styles, sounds, and traditions. Romantic elegance meets modern boldness. Intimate moments sit beside dramatic flair.
You’ll hear the lush lyricism of Edvard Grieg and the playful, folk-inspired writing of Lukas Foss. Margaret Sutherland’s Nocturne offers a quiet, reflective beauty, while Fazıl Say’s Black Earth is earthy, intense, and deeply expressive. Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s Fantasy for Solo Violin is daring and virtuosic. And in Chen Yi’s From Old Peking Folklore, traditional Chinese melodies come alive with color and energy.
This is a concert about connection—across cultures, through time, and between performer and listener.
Program
Sonata No. 3 | Edvard Grieg
Three American Pieces | Lukas Foss
Nocturne | Margaret Sutherland
Black Earth | Fazil Say
Fantasy for Solo Violin | Ellen Taaffe Zwilich
From Old Peking Folklore | Chen Yi
Performers
Robert Lehmann, violin
Chiharu Naruse, piano

Tickets go on-sale September 5th.
Tickets available through PortTIX, the official box office for the Osher School of Music.
PHONE 207-842-0800
ONLINE www.porttix.com
IN-PERSON 400 Congress St Suite A, Portland, ME 04101

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).
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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WORKSHOP: Pop-Up Puppet Theater with Sarah Frechette
2026-03-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Book Arts Studio — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Pop-Up Puppet Theater—Fold, Pull, Pop & Perform with Sarah Frechette
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM (with an hour lunch break; please bring your own lunch or available to purchase at the USM Cafeteria)
Location: KCC’83CBA Book Arts Studio, Studio160, Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St. Portland, ME 04103
Workshop Fee: $80 (price includes materials and one ticket to Sarah Frechette’s performance at Mayo Street Arts on Friday, 3/27)
Maximum Enrollment: 15 (middle school ages and Above)

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
In this full-day workshop, participants will learn how to incorporate various mechanisms and rigging points into paper pop-ups to turn them into animatable or puppeteer-able, hand-held (also known as: direct contact), and/or table-top puppets.
Instructor, Sarah Frechette, will also demonstrate how to direct intention, concentration, and energy from within oneself, down the arms, into the hands, and through a paper puppet to give it its own independent focus and breath – the two elements that give any object life.
Participants will experiment with one of the following: immersive experience, forced perspective, or symbolism—to recreate a moment in the form of a short story, knowing that each of these provides different information that shapes and directly influences how their story or memory unfolds.
Finally, participants will present their projects to each other. For some, this will be a new challenge and like stepping outside their comfort zone; however, everyone should feel supported during this brave step so it feels both personally and creatively fulfilling, as well as productive. Each artist needs to gather information individually to continue developing their puppet pieces and to feel empowered outside the classroom.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Sarah Frechette is an award winning puppetry artist, teaching artist and stop-motion animation fabricator. As art director for PuppetKabob, she produces original programs, tours internationally and received the prestigious UNIMA-USA citation of excellence for her Vermont based solo show “The Snowflake Man”. Sarah is also a Vermont Arts Council Teaching Artist creating unique theater experiences for all ages.
Studied from 2002 to 2009 with Legendary German Puppeteer Albrecht Roser absorbing his theories on zen and the art of puppetry. Sarah has exhibited at the Shelburne Museum and is currently on exhibit at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry. Co-producer and host of Vermont’s first and phinest Creemee Dreemee Puppet Slam which swirls forth the underground to the avant-garde. In addition to her personal puppet practice Sarah has worked in stop-motion animation building miniature costumes and large-scale puppets for such films as LAIKA’s “ParaNorman”, and Netflix’s “Wendell & Wild”.
Sarah has been Guest Artist at the University of Connecticut, MECCA+D, Willamette University; and has led the Marionette Performance strand at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center National Puppetry Conference.

PARKING DETAILS:
Parking is available in our University of Southern Maine Portland Garages 1 and 2, or in Parking Lot P6, at a rate of $4.15 per hour. You may reserve your parking ahead of time via the USM Parking Interface. Additionally, the Portland METRO Husky Bus and the METRO #4 pickup/drop-off about a three-minute walk from the Crewe Center for the Arts. An updated bus schedule can be found on the METRO website and bus fair is $2 each way.
