Calendar of Events

University of Southern Maine Baseball at No. 2 Salve Regina - at University of Rhode Island
2025-03-01 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Newport, RI, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
University of Southern Maine Baseball at No. 2 Salve Regina – at University of Rhode Island
Streaming Video: https://go.flosports.tv/partner/newmac?utm_medium=partner&utm_source=multiple&utm_content=landingpage&utm_term=conference-office&utm_campaign=newmac&contract_id=0063m00000ufap2aaa&sp=conf-partner

The Birds
2025-03-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Russell Hall, 24 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
The Birds
by Conor McPherson
Directed by Liz Carlson
February 21-March 2, 2025
Daphne du Maurier’s short story, also the basis for Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film, is boldly adapted by Conor McPherson—a gripping, unsettling, and moving look at human relationships in the face of societal collapse. In an isolated house, strangers Nat and Diane take shelter from relentless masses of attacking birds. They find relative sanctuary but not comfort or peace; there’s no electricity, little food, and a nearby neighbor may still be alive and watching them. Another refugee, the young and attractive Julia, arrives with some news of the outside world, but her presence also brings discord. Their survival becomes even more doubtful when paranoia takes hold of the makeshift fortress—an internal threat to match that of the birds outside.

University of Southern Maine Wrestling vs NCAA Division III Northeast Regional Championship - at Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.)
2025-03-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Middletown, CT, Middletown, Connecticut, 06457, United States
University of Southern Maine Wrestling vs NCAA Division III Northeast Regional Championship – at Wesleyan University (Middletown, Conn.) Streaming Video: https://www.flowrestling.org/signup?redirect=/live/52959&utm_campaign=179627divisioniiiregi&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=ncaa.com&utm_content=website&rtid=179627&coverage_id=10384573

Journey to a Billion Suns
2025-03-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
A program about mapping the stars. The European Space Agency’s “GAIA” project intends to produce the most comprehensive three dimensional map of our sector of the galaxy. We’ll know the distances, sizes, temperatures, life spans, exo-planet locations and more about a billion stars in our part of the Milky Way.

Valentine's Day with Callie Brennan and Laura Kargul
2025-03-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Corthell Hall, 13 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Join violinist Callie Brennan and pianist Laura Kargul as they make their duo debut in the Osher School of Music’s 13th annual Valentine’s Day Concert, a southern Maine tradition introduced and established by the beloved Lantz-Kargul Duo. Brennan, a former student of Ronald Lantz, recently filled the Portland String Quartet position vacated by his retirement in 2022, and it is to Lantz’s delight that she is also taking up the mantle as Kargul’s new duo partner.
This year’s program will traverse the spectrum of emotions associated with romantic love through music written between 1888 and 1969; from Jacques de La Presle’s ecstatic sonata written in the heat of passion for his young fiancée, to Piazzolla’s “Soledad,” a heart-breaking lament. The duo will also present several swoon-worthy atmospheric works by Sibelius, Chausson and Canteloube.

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Time Stops
2025-03-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Corthell Hall, 13 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Join us for an evening of vocal music with the students in Mary Bastoni’s voice studio. The program features selections from Bring It On, Jekyll & Hyde, The Last Five Years, and more!
Studio recitals are free and open to the public.

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On-Campus Recruitment: Unum
2025-03-04 10:00 - 14:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Connect with local employers! Various employers will be on campus almost every week to talk about their work and answer any questions. These visits are great opportunities to network and learn about potential career paths.

University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse at University of New England
2025-03-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Biddeford, 2 Main St, Milbridge, ME, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse at University of New England
Streaming Video: http://athletics.une.edu/mlax_watch

University of Southern Maine Baseball at Colby College
2025-03-04 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

University of Southern Maine Women's Lacrosse at Bowdoin College
2025-03-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Brunswick, ME, Brunswick, Maine, 04011, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Lacrosse at Bowdoin College
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Streaming Video: https://www.nsnsports.net/colleges/bowdoin-college/

Our Favorite Things: Gallery Exhibition
2025-03-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Osher Map Library — Glickman Family Library, 314 Forest Ave, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Our Favorite Things: A Special Selection of Items from the Collection Chosen by Staff and Friends
This gallery exhibition highlights a special selection of items from the collection chosen by the OML staff and friends. It will be on view to the public from February 28, 2025 through April 22, 2025.

Walk-ins are welcome or set up a Gallery Appointment for a guided tour! Please note, on Saturdays we close at 2 PM.

Natural Selection
2025-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Rhode Island
Join Charles Darwin on an adventurous voyage of exploration circumnavigating the World with the HMS Beagle, to the Galapagos islands where he got inspired for his later theory of transmutation by Natural Selection. Show length: 41 minutes

Are you a Daughter of the King? Une fille du roi? A book talk with Judi Valentine
2025-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 “Are you a Daughter of the King? Une fille du roi?” a book talk with Judi Valentine. Join us at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston campus, 51 Westminster St. in Lewiston, on March 5, 2025 at 6:30 pm for the event. There is no fee for our programs, which are made possible by the Québec Delegation in Boston and by TV5MONDE.

Growing up, author Judi Valentine lost the connection to her Quebecois background. According to Judi:
“Only recently when my husband researched my ancestral heritage did I learn I had a rich, and possibly royal (tongue in cheek), connection to France beginning in the 1600s. This inspired me to study my family history and I was surprised to learn I am related to three filles du roi, or so-called daughters of the king. Women who King Louis XIV recruited to populate what was then called New France, now Quebec. To this day, these indomitable women who crossed the Atlantic Ocean alone, are revered.”
At the talk, she will discuss the remarkable history of these pioneer women and how her research of the filles du roi influenced her latest novel. Two years ago, Judi and her husband visited Lille, Riviere Ouelle, and Kamouraska—places in Quebec where her ancestors settled and lived for many years. The trip inspired The Lost Treasure. A story about two Maine teenagers who, while visiting their eccentric great aunt in Kamouraska, chase down a family legend. In the story, their ancestor, Jeanne Savonnet, (Judi’s real great ancestor) was given an eye popping ruby red necklace by Queen Maria Theresa, King Louis’ wife (this part is made up). The kids learn their own Quebecois history during a perilous hunt for the lost treasure. Join us for a lively talk, a bit of Quebecois film, and an opportunity to learn about les filles du roi.
Judi Valentine attended USM and USM/LA, and after a career in business administration, moved to Washington D.C. where she received degrees in nutrition science. Over the years she has been on many boards and adjunct faculties. Once home, Judi enjoyed writing adventure fiction for young readers. Her fifth book is being published by Maine Authors Publishing.
To see her books, go to: jvalentinebooks.com.
For more information or to register , contact the FAC archivist, Anna Faherty at anna.faherty@maine.edu or by phone (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.

Job & Internship Fair
2025-03-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Sullivan Recreation and Fitness Complex, 66 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Stop by the Job & Internship Fair on March 6, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Sullivan Gym and meet with representatives from over 100 local employers! You’ll have the opportunity to inquire job and internship opportunities and develop professional relationships. All students who attend can enter a raffle to win a prize!
This event is open to all students!

Lars the Little Polar Bear
2025-03-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Rhode Island
What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? He explores his Arctic home, meets new friends, and saves some endangered whales. Show length: 27 minutes

Visiting Artist: Voice Masterclass with Nicholas Phan
2025-03-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Corthell Hall, 13 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Tenor Nicholas Phan will give a masterclass to students in partnership with the Portland Chamber Music Festival. The masterclass will run for approximately 1.5 hours, features music by women composers, and is free and open to the public to attend.

Described by the Boston Globe as “one of the world’s most remarkable singers,” American tenor Nicholas Phan is an artist with an incredibly diverse repertoire that spans nearly 500 years of music and who performs regularly with the world’s leading orchestras and opera companies. Also an avid recitalist, in 2010 he co-founded the Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago (CAIC) to promote art song and vocal chamber music, where he serves as artistic director. He also has served as guest curator for projects with the Bravo! Vail Music Festival, Laguna Beach Music Festival, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Merola Opera program, WQXR, and San Francisco Performances. A celebrated recording artist, Phan is a recipient of the 2025 Grammy award for Best Opera Recording, and is a four-time nominee for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album.

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"Reverberations" Juried Student Exhibition
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Art Gallery, 5 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Open to students across all majors at the University, the Juried Student Exhibition fosters student preparation for professional art settings and processes, provides feedback from art professionals in the community, and exposes student artwork to a wide range of viewers.
2025’s theme is reverberations. Reverberations can look like an echo, a representation of a catalyst. Interpretation of the theme for artworks submitted is encouraged as each artist sees fit. The theme is a loose one; submitted work need not adhere. Rather, it is meant to spur your creativity.
This show opens on March 6, 2025 with an exhibition opening reception and awards ceremony, and will run through March 29. The awards ceremony will begin at 6:30 pm.
This event is free and open to the public.

The Music for Childhood Well-Being Initiative
2025-03-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Corthell Hall, 13 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Research Presentation with Dr. Sarah Bartolome
The Music for Childhood Well-Being Initiative: Leveraging Group Singing and Breathwork to Support Children’s Health and Wellbeing Globally
The Music for Childhood Well-being Initiative (MCWI) examines the use of music as an intervention for mitigating stress and increasing the well-being of children globally. This pilot study explored the impact of an 8-week, trauma-informed group singing and breathwork intervention on children aged 9-11 (N=67) in the US (n=27), England (n=20), and Mexico (n=20). Our interdisciplinary team integrated biometric, psychological, and behavioral methodologies to provide a holistic, biopsychosocial understanding of the impact of group singing and breathwork on children. In this research talk, Sarah Bartolome will explore the issue of trauma-informed music education practice, present MCWI and its preliminary findings, and offer practical applications for music educators seeking to adopt a more trauma-informed approach in the classroom.
This event is free and open to the public and cosponsored by the Osher School of Music and the Maine Music Educators Association

Dr. Sarah J. Bartolome, an Associate Professor of Music Education at Northwestern University, is a children’s music specialist with an interest in world music for the classroom. She earned degrees in music education from Ithaca College (BM), Northwestern University (MM), and the University of Washington (PhD). She is also a fully certified Kodaly educator, having received all three levels of certification from the New England Conservatory’s Kodaly Music Institute and serving on the faculty of the Kodaly Levels Program of Seattle. Dr. Bartolome’s scholarship in music education has been published in such journals as the Journal of Research in Music Education, Research Studies in Music Education, the International Journal of Community Music, the Kodaly Envoy, and the Music Educators Journal. Dr. Bartolome is the author of World Music Pedagogy V: Choral Music Education (Routledge, 2019) and co-author of a forthcoming book on gender expansive music education (Routledge, 2025). Her research interests include participatory music making as social capital, world music pedagogy, gender expansive music education, and trauma-informed approaches in music education. She is a frequent clinician at regional, national, and international conferences and has completed music fieldwork in Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Panama, and Vietnam. In 2013, she was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship in Vilnius, Lithuania where she spent five months teaching at the Vilnius Pedagogical University and conducting research with local folk ensembles and choirs. At Northwestern, Dr. Bartolome serves as the Co-Director of the Music for Childhood Wellness Initiative, an interdisciplinary research effort investigating the impact of group singing for children. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at Northwestern University, she also serves as the Associate Director of the Evanston Children’s Choir.

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Coffee and Crosswords
2025-03-07 08:00 - 08:30 | Rhode Island
Calling all mini crossword fans! Start your Fridays off right with the New York Times Mini Crossword (and share your time, if you’re the competitive type) in the Virtual VRC. Sudoku fans also welcome, and coffee, while not provided virtually, is highly encouraged.

World Music Pedagogy for the General Music Classroom
2025-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Corthell Hall, 13 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Music Education workshop with Dr. Sarah Bartolome
World Music Pedagogy for the General Music Classroom
Join us for a morning of singing, dancing, and playing as we explore applications of World Music Pedagogy (WMP) in the general music classroom! After a brief overview of and rationale for the WMP framework are presented, we will explore WMP through participatory music making activities featuring musical traditions from around the world, including Lithuania, Zimbabwe, the United States, and Panama. We will also address issues of repertoire selection from a WMP perspective, tools for developing WMP lessons, and connections to Kodaly Pedagogy and Culturally Responsive Approaches. Come engage in some joyful music making as we explore the world’s musical cultures!
This event is free and open to the public and cosponsored by the Osher School of Music and the Maine Music Educators Association

Dr. Sarah J. Bartolome, an Associate Professor of Music Education at Northwestern University, is a children’s music specialist with an interest in world music for the classroom. She earned degrees in music education from Ithaca College (BM), Northwestern University (MM), and the University of Washington (PhD). She is also a fully certified Kodaly educator, having received all three levels of certification from the New England Conservatory’s Kodaly Music Institute and serving on the faculty of the Kodaly Levels Program of Seattle. Dr. Bartolome’s scholarship in music education has been published in such journals as the Journal of Research in Music Education, Research Studies in Music Education, the International Journal of Community Music, the Kodaly Envoy, and the Music Educators Journal. Dr. Bartolome is the author of World Music Pedagogy V: Choral Music Education (Routledge, 2019) and co-author of a forthcoming book on gender expansive music education (Routledge, 2025). Her research interests include participatory music making as social capital, world music pedagogy, gender expansive music education, and trauma-informed approaches in music education. She is a frequent clinician at regional, national, and international conferences and has completed music fieldwork in Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Panama, and Vietnam. In 2013, she was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship in Vilnius, Lithuania where she spent five months teaching at the Vilnius Pedagogical University and conducting research with local folk ensembles and choirs. At Northwestern, Dr. Bartolome serves as the Co-Director of the Music for Childhood Wellness Initiative, an interdisciplinary research effort investigating the impact of group singing for children. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at Northwestern University, she also serves as the Associate Director of the Evanston Children’s Choir.

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University of Southern Maine Men's Indoor Track at NEICAAA Championships
2025-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Boston, Mass., Boston, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Indoor Track at NEICAAA Championships

University of Southern Maine Women's Indoor Track at NEICAAA Championships
2025-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Boston, Mass., Boston, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Indoor Track at NEICAAA Championships

University of Southern Maine Women's Lacrosse vs Bridgewater State University
2025-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Rhode Island
University of Southern Maine Women’s Lacrosse vs Bridgewater State University
Streaming Video: https://www.littleeast.tv/southernmaine/

University of Southern Maine Men's Lacrosse at Johnson & Wales University
2025-03-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Providence, RI, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Lacrosse at Johnson & Wales University
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Streaming Video: https://providence.jwuathletics.com/sports/2023/6/28/jwu-providence-mens-lacrosse-broadcast.aspx
