Calendar of Events

Employer On-Campus Visits
2026-04-28 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-30 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-05 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-14 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Larry Cat In Space
2026-04-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Larry: Cat in Space: Larry Cat In Space is a playful, imaginative cartoon presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon. When Diana takes a job on the Moon, she sadly leaves her cat Larry behind. Larry figures out a way to hide in her clothes trunk and make his way to her space station to reconnect.

University of Southern Maine Baseball at UMass Boston
2026-04-28 15:30 - 18:30 | Boston, MA, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Baseball at UMass Boston
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Softball vs Rhode Island College
2026-04-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Maine
University of Southern Maine Softball vs Rhode Island College
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Husson University
2026-04-29 15:30 - 18:30 | Maine
University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Husson University
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Office Hours w/ Artist-in-Residence Peter Bruun
2026-04-29 16:15 - 18:00, 2026-05-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Academy Building, 100 School St, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Peter Bruun, Together (detail, one of 27 panels), 2022-2023. Oil on gessoed panel, 12 x 18 in.
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

Wednesdays, February 18 – April 30, 4:15 – 6 pm
Fridays, February 13 – May 1st, 9 am – noon
No hours during Spring Break (March 18 & 20)
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.

Supermassive Black Holes
2026-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Leading scientists, industrial experts, and professionals in science dissemination come together to combine state-of-the-art observations, simulations and innovative tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution.

Osher Vocal Jazz Ensembles
2026-04-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join the Osher School of Music’s Vocal Jazz Ensembles for an unforgettable evening of smooth harmonies, infectious grooves, and vocal flair. Under the direction of Amanda Roswick, these dynamic ensembles bring fresh energy to jazz standards, reimagined pop favorites, and contemporary vocal arrangements.
From the swing era to The Beatles and beyond, experience a vibrant mix of styles that’s sure to have you tapping your toes.

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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University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Eastern Connecticut State
2026-05-01 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Maine
University of Southern Maine Baseball vs Eastern Connecticut State
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Women's Track and Field at DIII New England Championships
2026-05-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Springfield, MA, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Track and Field at DIII New England Championships

University of Southern Maine Men's Track and Field at DIII New England Championships
2026-05-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Springfield, MA, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Track and Field at DIII New England Championships

Hello & Goodbye
2026-05-01 19:00 - 20:15 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Guest vocalist Marie Pressman & pianist Ed Reichert are reunited for a cabaret of eclectic and familiar music written for the stage, screen, and recording artists. Featured composers include Sondheim, Jeanine Tesori, Betty Comden & Adolph Green, Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields, Johnny Mercer, Rufus Wainwright, & Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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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Join the Osher School of Music as a volunteer usher.

University of Southern Maine Softball at WestConn
2026-05-02 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Danbury, CT, Danbury, Connecticut, United States
University of Southern Maine Softball at WestConn
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Pianofest
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
We’re celebrating the spirit of the piano at Pianofest—a vibrant showcase featuring the talented students of the Osher School of Music’s classical piano studio. This recital offers a wide-ranging program that highlights our rising pianists.

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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Studio Recital: Tragedy Tomorrow, Comedy Tonight!
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
This studio recital features the students in Mary Bastoni’s voice studio.
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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Join the Osher School of Music as a volunteer usher.

Academic Film Showcase
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Talbot Lecture Hall — Luther Bonney Hall, 85 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Communication and Media Studies’ annual Academic Film Showcase is rolling out the red carpet.
What’s on the reel? Work from students studying video production in the following courses during this academic year:

CMS 203/204: Intro to Video Production
CMS 340/341: Narrative Filmmaking
CMS 326: Special Effects and Animation
CMS 440/441: Advanced Narrative Filmmaking

Join us!
Date: May 5
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Talbot Auditorium, Luther Bonney, Portland Campus

School of Nursing May Hooding and Pinning Ceremony
2026-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Costello Sports Complex, 43 Campus Ave, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States

University of Southern Maine Women's Track and Field at NEICAAA Championships
2026-05-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Springfield, MA, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Track and Field at NEICAAA Championships

University of Southern Maine Men's Track and Field at NEICAAA Championships
2026-05-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Springfield, MA, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Track and Field at NEICAAA Championships

University of Southern Maine Women's Track and Field at MIT Final Qualifier
2026-05-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Cambridge, MA, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Track and Field at MIT Final Qualifier
