Employer On-Campus Visits: Target
2025-09-30 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 a.m. – 2 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.

The Hot And Energetic Universe
2025-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
The Hot And Energetic Universe
High Energy Astrophysics plays a key role in understanding the universe. These radiations reveal the processes in the hot and violent Universe. This science probes hot gas in clusters of galaxies and accreting around supermassive black holes in the centers of galaxies. Learn about our galaxy, neutron stars, supernova remnants and stars like our Sun.

Green Zone Training (Portland)
2025-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Payson Smith Hall, 96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
The Green Zone Military Cultural Awareness Training Program familiarizes staff and faculty with military life and how it can translate to a student’s post-service (or mid-service) education experience. This program was developed by student veterans and M.A.S.H. staff to share information about the unique experiences and challenges of student veterans and service members, as well as the resources available for their support.

The 2-hour session is led by student veterans with support from M.A.S.H. staff. Facilitators present an informational slideshow and lead interactive scenarios and discussion. Upon completing the training, participants can display the Green Zone symbol physically or digitally, identifying them as military-friendly (similar to the LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Project decal).

University of Southern Maine Women's Soccer at Endicott College
2025-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Beverly, MA, Beverly, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Soccer at Endicott College
Streaming Video: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/ecgulls/

University of Southern Maine Women's Tennis at Plymouth State University
2025-09-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Plymouth, NH, Plymouth, New Hampshire, 03264, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Tennis at Plymouth State University
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University of Southern Maine Women's Volleyball at Saint Joseph's College of Maine
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Standish, ME, Standish, Maine, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Volleyball at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Streaming Video: https://gomonks.com/sports/2024/6/11/gomonkstv.aspx

University of Southern Maine Men's Soccer at University of Maine-Farmington
2025-10-01 15:30 - 17:30 | Farmington, ME, Farmington, Maine, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Soccer at University of Maine-Farmington
Streaming Video: https://boxcast.tv/view/umf-mens-soccer-vs-usm–october-1st-2025-f6u2lx4bk26fkk4chebv

Employer On-Campus Visits: General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
2025-10-02 11:00 - 14:00 | McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Imagine the Moon
2025-10-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Southworth Planetarium — Science Building, 70 Falmouth St, Portland, ME, 04103, United States
Imagine the Moon
The moon has inspired humanity scientifically, philosophically, mathematically and poetically. This new planetarium program takes us to see the moon up close! We explore its terrain, understand its origin and learn how it has influenced us throughout human history.

University of Southern Maine Field Hockey at Worcester State University
2025-10-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Worcester, MA, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Field Hockey at Worcester State University
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Streaming Video: https://mascac.tv/worcesterstate/

Artist Talk with Janna Ahrndt and Christine Bruening
2025-10-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Arts Lab — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join exhibition artist Janna Ahrndt in conversation with fellow artist and collaborator Christine Bruening on memory’s digital trail. Ahrndt and Bruening together consider how technology fosters recollections and encounters obstacles of its own design. Their discussion will consider the limitations faced by digital replicas in any attempt to recreate the embodied recollections of an heirloom, and how corporate influence overshadows contemporary personal archiving. The conversation will at once expose the silliness of digital life and offer hopeful opportunities for the amelioration of technologically-induced malaise.

The artist talk will last approximately one hour in the Crewe Center Arts Lab. This event is part of the University of Southern Maine ArtsFest programming. Join us for a full day of art, music, and creative public activities.

What: Artist Talk with Janna Ahrndt and Christine Bruening
When: Friday October 3rd, 1pm-2pm
Where: Crewe Center for the Arts | Arts Lab
111 Bedford St. Portland 04103
Cost: Free

Event parking
Park for free in the University of Southern Maine Parking Garage (88 Bedford St., Portland, ME 04101) by selecting “Crewe Center Ribbon Cutting Day” when you start a parking session.
Get full parking details for October 3

Additionally, the Portland METRO Husky Bus and the METRO #4 pickup/drop-off are about a five-minute walk from the Glickman Family Library. An updated bus schedule can be found on the METRO website, and bus fare is $2 each way.

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ArtsFest
2025-10-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us on October 3, 2025, for a day of family-friendly celebrations utilizing our exciting new spaces! Including performances, workshops, and interactive activities across the arts. No RSVP necessary — check out the schedule of activities below and mark your calendar!

All-day activities: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Pick up a commemorative copy of the book Bob Crewe: Sight and Sound (while supplies last)
Get swag from the University of Southern Maine, Osher School of Music, Maine Public Classical, and WMPG (while supplies last)
Snag a picture with our mascot, Champ
Enjoy the exhibit Janna Ahrndt Does Not Dream of Labor

Get parking details for October 3

Special activities scheduled throughout the afternoon

In the ArtsLab
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Join exhibition artist Janna Ahrndt in conversation with fellow artist and collaborator Christine Bruening on memory’s digital trail, moderated by Gallery Director Kat Zagaria Buckley. Ahrndt and Bruening together consider how technology fosters recollections and encounters obstacles of its own design.
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Our dance program participants showcase upcoming work-in-progress selections for the Fall Dance Concert under the direction of Vanessa Beyland and Maria Tzianabos.
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Ed Reichert leads a rehearsal of the upcoming Curtain Up!, a cabaret-style performance of American Musical Theatre from the golden age to today.
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Our Opera Theatre rehearses for the upcoming production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, directed by Malinda Haslett and accompanied by Scott Wheatley.
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Composer Dan Sonenberg showcases his use of digital looping technology, digital audio workstations, and acoustic instruments in advance of his faculty recital.

In the Book Arts Studio
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Observe open studio time as Book Arts students work on their pieces.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Experience a hands-on workshop of bookbinding and printmaking activities led by the Kate Cheney Chappell ’83 Center for Book Arts Critique Group.

In the Rehearsal Hall
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Department of Theatre students perform excerpts from:

The New England premiere of A Monster Calls, directed by Rachel Price Cooper
Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind, directed by Sara Valentine

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
A storybook comes to life as Michele Kaschub reads Linda Williams’ The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything. Participants will collaborate to create a live-performance soundscape to accompany the reading.
4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Live your full diva fantasy and play dress up with costumes from our Opera Theatre collection. Don’t forget to snap lots of selfies!

In the Performance Hall
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Get an up-close, on-stage look at the Steinway Spirio technology as M. Steinert and Sons’ Vice President Patrick Elisha demonstrates the instrument. Demos will be repeated multiple times throughout this timeslot.
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Osher School of Music students in Aaron Henry’s Jazz Combo perform.
3:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Enjoy a video of the Crewe Center construction from the groundbreaking to now, with interviews from the USM community. The video plays on a loop throughout this timeslot.
4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Observe an open rehearsal of our Chamber Choir led by Osher School of Music Director and Head of Choral Activities Kyle Nielsen.

In studio room 153
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Maine Public Classical broadcasts live from the Crewe Center with roaming reporters capturing the day’s events. (Tune in for the pre-show from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.!)

In studio room 155
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
WMPG will be broadcasting on-site; stop by to see DJs and hosts in action!

In classroom 168
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Native American Waiver and Educational Program Coordinator, John Bear Mitchell, from the University of Maine System office, leads a discussion and demonstration about Wabanaki music.
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Music educator Casey Schmidt leads attendees in a free group improvisation. No musical experience is necessary to participate!
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Alan Kaschub demonstrates 21st-century practice techniques that utilize technology, including flex beat metronomes and multitracking.

Outside on the Tony Shalhoub '77 Performance Plaza
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Casey Schmidt leads our Wind Ensemble on selections from the wind band repertoire.
2:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Our Jazz Ensemble, led by Chris Oberholtzer, performs standards and new pieces from a variety of jazz composers.
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Osher School of Music students in RJ Miller’s Jazz Combo perform.

Event parking
Park for free in the University of Southern Maine Parking Garage (88 Bedford St., Portland, ME 04101) by selecting “Crewe Center Ribbon Cutting Day” when you start a parking session.
Get full parking details for October 3

Additionally, the Portland METRO Husky Bus and the METRO #4 pickup/drop-off are about a five-minute walk from the Glickman Family Library. An updated bus schedule can be found on the METRO website, and bus fare is $2 each way.

Book Binding + Printmaking at the KCCCBA
2025-10-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Book Arts Studio — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
We’re celebrating the new Crewe Center for the Arts on the University of Southern Maine Portland campus, and we’re inviting the public to join us in celebration! As part of the festivities, the Kate Cheney Chappell Center for Book Arts is hosting free book binding + printmaking activities in our brand new Book Arts Studio. Bring friends and family to explore the new space during the building-wide ArtsFest involving music, theatre, dance, book arts and more!

What: Book Binding + Printmaking activities as part of University of Southern Maine ArtsFest programmingWhere: Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St. Studio 160, Portland, MaineWhen: Friday October 3rd from 3pm-5pmCost: Free!
This event is part of ArtsFest, which celebrates the grand opening of the Crewe Center for the Arts. ArtsFest activities are free and open to the public.

Event parking
Park for free in the University of Southern Maine Parking Garage (88 Bedford St., Portland, ME 04101) by selecting “Crewe Center Ribbon Cutting Day” when you start a parking session.
Get full parking details for October 3

Additionally, the Portland METRO Husky Bus and the METRO #4 pickup/drop-off are about a five-minute walk from the Glickman Family Library. An updated bus schedule can be found on the METRO website, and bus fare is $2 each way.

Husky Pack Chat: Mocktail Social & Professional Networking Event
2025-10-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Ice Arena, 55 Campus Ave, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
The annual USM Athletics Mocktail Social & Professional Networking Event is a networking event where participating students will practice the art of networking as they engage with USM alumni representing businesses from the greater Portland area. Following the networking event, students will gather with representatives from the Career Hub to recap the event and to observe a USM student participate in a mock interview for a position with Renewal by Andersen.
Our goals for this event are to expose students to networking concepts and practice, engage students with alumni, and encourage next steps to develop an action plan in their career process.
Mocktail refreshments will be served throughout the event by USM Athletic Department coaches and staff.
The event will take place on Friday, October 3rd, from 4-5:30 pm in the USM Ice Arena
Please visit the following link to register:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nY9CADTDRDizcjtS_lFawkqkVpWcAu862FPTHeLN_Bw/edit

Inaugural President's Concert
2025-10-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Performance Hall — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
A New Tradition Begins: Celebrate the start of a new chapter with the Inaugural President’s Concert, the season-opening event at our new home at the Crewe Center for the Arts. This special evening showcases the vibrant Osher School of Music community, featuring performances by faculty, alumni, students, and special guest artists.
As the University of Southern Maine becomes the 250th All-Steinway School, the concert will shine a spotlight on our brand-new fleet of Steinway pianos.
Extend the celebration by adding the Spirios & Spirits Reception to your ticket. Enjoy local libations while exploring the remarkable Steinway Spirio technology, an innovative player piano that brings performances to life with breathtaking precision.

Tickets go on sale August 22nd.
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
Event parking
Park for free in the University of Southern Maine Parking Garage (88 Bedford St., Portland, ME 04101) by selecting “Crewe Center Ribbon Cutting Day” when you start a parking session.
Get full parking details for October 3

Additionally, the Portland METRO Husky Bus and the METRO #4 pickup/drop-off are about a five-minute walk from the Glickman Family Library. An updated bus schedule can be found on the METRO website, and bus fare is $2 each way.
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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Open Rehearsal with the Alumni Brass Quintet
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Arts Lab — Crewe Center for the Arts, 111 Bedford St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Alumni Brass Quintet invites you to an open and interactive rehearsal of Robert Greenlee‘s “Flat Seven” including discussions on how to approach challenging works as a group, and individual/group preparation for reading sessions.

Performers include:Alan Kaschub ’91, trumpetTrevor Lavenbein ’08, trumpetDr. Andrew Pelletier ’95, hornSGM Samuel Woodhead ’96, tromboneScott Vaillancourt, tuba

This is a free event, 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).
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.

Subscribe to our patron newsletter to stay up-to-date on all Osher School of Music events.
Join the Osher School of Music as a volunteer usher.

University of Southern Maine Men's Cross Country at Keene State Invitational
2025-10-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Keene, NH, Keene, New Hampshire, United States
University of Southern Maine Men’s Cross Country at Keene State Invitational

University of Southern Maine Field Hockey vs Eastern Connecticut State
2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Field Hockey vs Eastern Connecticut State
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Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Women's Cross Country at Keene State Invitational
2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Keene, NH, Keene, New Hampshire, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Cross Country at Keene State Invitational

University of Southern Maine Women's Golf at Polar Bear Shootout
2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Brunswick, ME / Brunswick Golf Club, River Road 165, Brunswick, Maine, 04011, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Golf at Polar Bear Shootout

Octoberfest!
2025-10-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Parking Lot G8 — Russell Hall, 24 University Way, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Come enjoy our annual Octoberfest event! Featuring delicious local food trucks, carnival games, music, pumpkin painting, and more! Saturday, October 4th, from 12pm – 3pm, stop by anytime. This event is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families – we hope to see you there!

University of Southern Maine Women's Tennis at Rhode Island College
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Providence, RI, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Tennis at Rhode Island College

University of Southern Maine Men's Soccer vs Keene State
2025-10-04 15:00 - 17:00 | ME
University of Southern Maine Men’s Soccer vs Keene State
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Women's Soccer at Keene State
2025-10-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Keene, NH, Keene, New Hampshire, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Soccer at Keene State
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Women's Volleyball vs Springfield College - at Emerson College
2025-10-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Boston, MA, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Volleyball vs Springfield College – at Emerson College
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

University of Southern Maine Women's Volleyball at Emerson College
2025-10-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Boston, MA, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
University of Southern Maine Women’s Volleyball at Emerson College
Streaming Video: https://flosports.link/40b4Ijo

Las Vegas Royal Casino Night
2025-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Lower Brooks — Brooks Student Center, 32 Campus Ave, Gorham, ME, 04038, United States
Join us for our annual Las Vegas Royal Casino Night! Enjoy snacks and mocktails while playing your favorites such as Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold’em, and more. Happening 7-9pm on Saturday, October 4th, in Lower Brooks on the Gorham campus. Hope to see you there!
