Calendar of Events

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!
2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Framingham State University - Fortune Road Athletic Complex - 2
2026-03-17 13:30 - 15:30 | ME
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Framingham State University – Fortune Road Athletic Complex – 2
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Ramapo College - Lake Myrtle Park - Auburndale, Fla. (Field 7)
2026-03-17 14:00 - 17:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Ramapo College – Lake Myrtle Park – Auburndale, Fla. (Field 7) L 1-4 7 Inn.

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Nazareth University - Fortune Road Athletic Complex - 2
2026-03-17 16:45 - 18:45 | ME
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Nazareth University – Fortune Road Athletic Complex – 2
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Alverno College - Fortune Road Athletic Complex - 2
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Alverno College – Fortune Road Athletic Complex – 2

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Edgewood College - Fortune Road Athletic Complex - 3
2026-03-18 12:15 - 14:15 | ME
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Edgewood College – Fortune Road Athletic Complex – 3
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

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
L 6-20
Streaming Video: https://www.nsnsports.net/colleges/williams-college/

Threat From Space
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-20 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
The night sky may appear calm and peaceful, but look closer and you will discover space is fraught with many dangers! Asteroids, comets, supernovae, wandering black holes could all have disastrous consequences for the Earth. What are the probabilities of such events? Has such a catastrophe ever occurred? Could it happen again?

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
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

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
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Night of Eire
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
At the vernal equinox, winter slides into spring, and the most popular holiday close to it is– St. Patrick’s Day! This annual planetarium show looks at how the stars make our seasons, the seasons make our cultures and dives into the arts and folklore, literature and customs of the home of Ireland’s saints from the days of stone circles, legend and history through contemporary stories, music and film, Interactive and multimedia. Join Planetarium Manager John Haley and showrunner Michele Cheung in this interactive and fun toggle balancing night and day!

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
W 15-6
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

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 Baseball at UMass Dartmouth
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

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
L 6-11
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Masterclass with Henry Kramer, piano
2026-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Presented in collaboration with Portland Ovations
Join Cape Elizabeth native and internationally award winning pianist Henry Kramer for a morning masterclass with students in the Osher School of Music piano program.

This event is 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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Messengers of Time and Space
2026-03-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Modern astronomical surveys will detect up to 10 million changes in the sky every night, generating alerts within minutes. This show describes an imminent revolution in astronomy, driven by real-time data and multi-messenger observations.

The Little Star That Could
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
A little yellow star travels through the galaxy in search of planets that will give it its special name. During his journey, this star learns about the many types of stars that live in the galaxy.

Employer On-Campus Visits: Central Maine Healthcare
2026-03-24 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 Men's Tennis vs University of New England - Match will be played in the Costello Sports Complex in Gorham
2026-03-24 16:30 - 19:30 | Costello Sports Complex Field House, Campus Avenue, Gorham, Maine, 04038, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Tennis vs University of New England – Match will be played in the Costello Sports Complex in Gorham
L 0-4

University of Southern Maine Baseball at Bowdoin College - Note time change
2026-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Brunswick, ME, Brunswick, Maine, 04011, United States
University of Southern Maine Baseball at Bowdoin College – Note time change
W 5-4
Streaming Video: https://www.nsnsports.net/colleges/bowdoin-college/

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 Baseball at Endicott College
L 1-3
Streaming Video: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/ecgulls/

University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse vs Thomas College - Rescheduled from 2/21
2026-03-25 16:00 - 19:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse vs Thomas College – Rescheduled from 2/21
L 7-12
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

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.
