Events

	October 2023
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1 Ongoing Student Events Ongoing Student Events October 1, 2023 THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT- Members of the UMA community are invited to participate in the Clothesline Project to recognize the survivors and victims of violence and to "educate, break the silence, and bear witness"* to the epidemic of interpersonal violence. Shirts may be created at home using your own supplies, or you may pick up t-shirts packets from the Student Life Offices on the Augusta and Bangor campuses. They can also be requested by completing THIS FORM. All shirts must be returned to the Augusta or Bangor campuses by Wednesday, October 18th. They can be dropped off in the Dean of Students Office in Augusta (Room 204 Randall Student Center), the Office of Student Life in Bangor (Room 126 Eastport Hall),or mailed to UMA (c/o Danielle Hague, 46 University Drive, Augusta, ME 04330) Shirts will be displayed October 23-27th in the first floor hallway of the Randall Student Center (Augusta campus) and November 6-9th in Eastport Hall (Bangor campus).After these dates, the collection will be available to any UMA Center or department interested in showcasing the Project. To learn more about Clothesline Projects, please visit https://theclotheslineproject.org/history.htmand https://clotheslineproject.info/ PHOTO CONTEST - WEEK #3: This week our theme is FAMILY! Family by blood or family by choice - it all works for us! Share those moments with those you're closest to and upload them HERE before 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 1st! When you have a free second, take a look at our MOVEMENT submissions from last week and vote for your top three favorites HERE! KAHOOT #4 - ROCK & POP: Pink Floyd. The Monkees. Ozzy Osbourne. Adele. This week we're taking a deep dive into rock and pop music! Click HERE or use Pin# 03524297 in the Kahoot App to play! Reminder - if you want to be entered at our end-of-the-semester raffle, be sure to use your Student ID#, MaineStreet Name, or email us with the nickname you're using! See more details •	2 Milkweed Seed Giveaway -- Camden Hall, Bangor Milkweed Seed Giveaway -- Camden Hall, Bangor October 2, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Come get your Milkweed Seeds! Pick up a FREE bag of seeds in the Lobby of Camden Hall! Support your pollinators! Milkweed is "Nature's MEGAfood" to over 400 insects! Monarch Butterflies use milkweed plants for reproduction (they can ONLY use milkweed)! Milkweed is a source of nectar for native bees and wasps! Milkweed improves your yard's natural biodiversity with Native planting! These seeds were harvested from Milkweed plants grown in the UMA Bangor Community Garden and Labyrinth. GET YOURS TODAY! See more details Veterinary Technology Open House Veterinary Technology Open House October 2, 2023 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm UMA Bangor, 1 University Dr #3098, Bangor, ME 04401, USA The UMA-Veterinary Technology program invites you to join us on our Bangor Campus (Camden Hall) to tour the facility, meet with faculty, and learn more about UMA’s Veterinary Technology program! A member of the Admissions Team will be on hand to discuss and help students navigate the admissions process and the program will include a tour of the Veterinary Technology Clinic. The event is free and guests are welcome to join! RSVP - uma.edu/infosessions See more details Healthy Masculinity Group Healthy Masculinity Group October 2, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Erskine Hall. UMA, Hallowell, ME 04347, USA Join us as we talk and learn more about the "toxic" and "healthy" masculine traits that we receive as male-identifying people. This free event is open to UMA students. The group will meet on September 18th, September 25th, and October 2nd from 7-8:30pm at the 1st floor lobby in Erskine Hall at Stevens Commons, Hallowell. Snacks and drinks will be provided! This event is co-hosted by CA Yonas Medfu and UMA staff members Jordan Shaw and River Martin. See more details • • •	3 Bangor Celebrates Willy Wonka's Birthday Bangor Celebrates Willy Wonka's Birthday October 3, 2023 Celebrate Willy Wonka's birthday and grab a Wonka Bar. Find a golden ticket and win a Wonka prize. Contact heidi.toner@maine.edu for golden ticket prize. See more details Brown Bag in the Garden -- Bangor Campus Brown Bag in the Garden -- Bangor Campus October 3, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth Everyoneis welcome! Bring yourfriends! Bring your family! Bring your kids! BRING YOUR LUNCH! Come have lunch outside while the weather is nice! We grow food, pollinator-friendly flowers, andedible flowers in the UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth. It's a beautiful space with plenty of grass, stone slabs (Gardenhenge), and picnic tables to spread out and eat with friendly people! Come make friends and get to know folks on campus. Some folks will probably do some gardening; other folks will hang out and eat their lunch. Maybe there will be yoga. Maybe there will be music. Maybe you will grace us with an interpretive dance. There are no requirements and no expectations -- just come hang out. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, bring your lunch to Huskins Lounge in Eastport Hall. Do you want to garden? We could use your help! We always have afriendly and relaxing time! No experience is necessary! If you would liketo earn a course tuition waiver through volunteering, contact kate.corlew@maine.edu to get started! See the attachedflyer, and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMABangorGarden See more details Floorball Floorball October 3, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm UMA Bangor Fitness Center Learn to play floorball. No experience or equipment needed. Come check it out! This event is open to UMA students, faculty, staff, and gym members. The general public may pay $5 for a day pass to participate. FMI: joy.steward@maine.edu or https://www.uma.edu/student-life/fitness-centers/bangor/ See more details Trail Blazer Workshop: Breaking Down Your Syllabus Trail Blazer Workshop: Breaking Down Your Syllabus October 3, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Join us on Tuesday, October 3rd at 12:30 pm for the next workshop in this series entitled, "Breaking Down Your Syllabus". This workshop will also feature a time period to have some questions answered. Register here. After registering, you will be sent a Zoom link for the workshop. FMI: Ben Bucklin (benjamin.bucklin@maine.edu) See more details FREE Easy Flow Yoga with Sarah Hentges FREE Easy Flow Yoga with Sarah Hentges October 3, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Nottage Library (Bangor) or Online via Zoom Join Certified Yoga Instructor Sarah Hentges (Professor of Transdisciplinary Studies) for yoga classes in person or via Zoom. Yoga is a great way to clear your mind, manage stress, and care for your body. This is a beginner-level class that is suitable for everyone, and is FREE for all UMA students and employees! Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm (on Zoom OR in The Nottage Library) with Sarah Hentges (option to attend in person in Bangor -- email sarah.hentges@maine.edu with questions or for more information about the in-person option). Click here to sign the risk and release form and join now! See more details Bangor SGA Meeting Bangor SGA Meeting October 3, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Bangor Student Government Association exists to provide a place for students to bring forth campus related issues and concerns. Join us and discuss what we're up to, how you can get involved, and share any issues or concerns you have and how we can respond. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://maine.zoom.us/j/7081733979 Meeting ID: 708 173 3979 FMI: Contact President Grace Hills or Vice President Heidi Toner See more details • • • • • •	4 Bangor Writing Center POPUP Bangor Writing Center POPUP October 4, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Eastport Hall, UMA Bangor, 1 University Dr, Bangor, ME 04401, USA Having trouble with that midterm essay? Want to brainstorm some ideas for getting started? Get some feedback on a draft? Need assistance with revision or understanding a professor's feedback? A Bangor Writing Center tutor will be available in Eastport Lounge to provide writing support and candy :) This event is for UMA students only (not open to faculty, staff, and the general public). FMI: Ann Kennedy tanya.kennedy@maine.edu See more details Flu Shot & Covid-19 Booster Clinic for UMA Flu Shot & Covid-19 Booster Clinic for UMA October 4, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Farber Forum, Jewett Hall, UMA Augusta Campus Please bring your health insurance card. FMI: Chris Hart, Director of Student Life & Athletics, chart@maine.edu or 207-621-3422 See more details Unleash the Organizer Within: Tools and Techniques for Supreme Organization Unleash the Organizer Within: Tools and Techniques for Supreme Organization October 4, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online (Link in description) https://maine.zoom.us/my/umalibraries Do you struggle to keep yourself organized and on task? Join us to learn practical strategies with tools that will empower you to take control of your life, declutter your mind, and streamline your tasks. Whether you're striving for professional excellence or personal harmony, this presentation will equip you with the skills you need to transform chaos into clarity! This is part of the semester-long Hack the Semester: A series for School, Work, and Life. See more details Unwind Your Mind Unwind Your Mind October 4, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Katz Library (UMA Augusta Campus) AND Nottage Library (UMA Bangor Campus) Starting August 30th, join us every Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Katz Library on the Augusta campus or at Nottage Library on the UMA Bangor Campus for 'Unwind Your Mind.' Take an intentional break from the hustle and bustle of work and classes to recharge and relax. This weekly BYO lunch hour event offers a peaceful space where you can read, listen to music, work on a craft or a puzzle, draw, or meditate. Feel free to join us for a midweek escape and take time for yourself. No pressure to socialize (although you are more than welcome to if you’d like!); it's all about rejuvenation and self-care. Open to everyone, so come and make the most of your lunch break; stay as long (or as short) as you’d like! See more details My Major, My Career: Accounting Webinar My Major, My Career: Accounting Webinar October 4, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online via Zoom There are a number of roles you can fill with an accounting degree, including budgeting, finance, etc. The My Major, My Career series focuses primarily on the Maine job market, so that you have the information you need to land the career you want after graduation. Zoom registration link: https://tinyurl.com/accountingmmmc2023 FMI: Haley Brown, Student Services Coordinator, hbrown120@maine.edu See more details • • • • •	5 UMA Student Institute UMA Student Institute October 5, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Online via Zoom More details to come soon! See more details Soccer Fun Soccer Fun October 5, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm All UMA/UMS community members are invited out to the soccer field between Camden and Lewiston Halls on the Bangor Campus to kick around a soccer ball. This is a great stress reliever and a great chance to get some fresh air! Contact joy.steward@maine.edu for more info. See more details The Personal (or Embedded) Librarian The Personal (or Embedded) Librarian October 5, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online (Link in description) https://maine.zoom.us/my/umalibraries We'll talk about what it means to have an embedded librarian in your course and the benefits for faculty and students. This event is part of the Collaborative Faculty Partnerships: Engaging with Library Support See more details UMA Pickleball UMA Pickleball October 5, 2023 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Who: UMA students & employees Where: UMA Bangor Fitness Center Why: Fun and Comaraderie Bring: Indoor Sneakers and Water Bottle See more details • • • •	6 Adult and Child Mandated Reporter Training course (Registration Required) Adult and Child Mandated Reporter Training course (Registration Required) October 6, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Randall Student Center, 46 University Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, USA This continuing education course is sponsored by the UMA Dental Health Programs and will be held in the Fireside Lounge at the Randall Student Center on the UMA Augusta campus. The 4-hour course will cover the prevalence of abuse, role of mandated reporters, identification of behavioral and physical symptoms of abuse, description of all the steps necessary to create a report to State of Maine Protective Services. Participants will be able to apply the information to relevant case studies. Speakers are David White and Stephanie Wiken from the Department of Health and Human Services. Each participant will receive certification from the Maine Department of Health & Human Services. This event is for anyone who would like to register, including the general public. Course fee: $75.00 Registration Closes: 10/2/23 REGISTER HERE See more details Bangor Garden Time Bangor Garden Time October 6, 2023 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth Everyoneis welcome! No gardening experience is necessary! Bring your kids! Bring yourfriends! Bring your family! Come out and getyour hands dirty this fall as we grow food, pollinator-friendly flowers, andedible flowers in the UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth. We could use yourhelp! Come make friends and get to know folks on campus. We always have afriendly and relaxing time! If you would liketo earn a course tuition waiver through volunteering, contact kate.corlew@maine.edu to get started! See the attachedflyer, and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMABangorGarden See more details • •	7 Montréal Trip Montréal Trip October 7, 2023 - October 10, 2023 Get ready to experience the vibrant and captivating city of Montréal, Canada! The 4-day trip during the Fall break, October 7th – 10th will take you on a journey through the heart of French-Canadian culture. From the stunning architecture of Old Montreal to the bustling streets of the Plateau, there's something for everyone in this dynamic metropolis! The student cost is $150 which includes round-trip transportation via van from the Augusta campus, quad occupancy stay (could be co-ed depending on the number of students who sign-up) at Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Montréal Centre with free breakfast, all-access pass to 3 attractions in the city, and a group dinner! You must have valid travel documents such as a U.S. Passport or Passport Card to travel to Canada. Payment and a copy of your travel documents are due at the time of sign-ups (unless there are special circumstances) which start on Tuesday, September 5th on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited spots are available. See more details Bangor Garden Time Bangor Garden Time October 7, 2023 9:00 am - 10:30 am UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth Everyoneis welcome! No gardening experience is necessary! Bring your kids! Bring yourfriends! Bring your family! Come out and getyour hands dirty this summer as we grow food, pollinator-friendly flowers, andedible flowers in the UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth. We'll also spend thesummer rejuvenating the labyrinth. We could use yourhelp! Come make friends and get to know folks on campus. We always have afriendly and relaxing time! If you would liketo earn a course tuition waiver through volunteering, contact kate.corlew@maine.edu to get started! See the attachedflyer, and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMABangorGarden See more details • •
8 Montréal Trip Montréal Trip October 7, 2023 - October 10, 2023 Get ready to experience the vibrant and captivating city of Montréal, Canada! The 4-day trip during the Fall break, October 7th – 10th will take you on a journey through the heart of French-Canadian culture. From the stunning architecture of Old Montreal to the bustling streets of the Plateau, there's something for everyone in this dynamic metropolis! The student cost is $150 which includes round-trip transportation via van from the Augusta campus, quad occupancy stay (could be co-ed depending on the number of students who sign-up) at Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Montréal Centre with free breakfast, all-access pass to 3 attractions in the city, and a group dinner! You must have valid travel documents such as a U.S. Passport or Passport Card to travel to Canada. Payment and a copy of your travel documents are due at the time of sign-ups (unless there are special circumstances) which start on Tuesday, September 5th on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited spots are available. See more details •	9 Montréal Trip Montréal Trip October 7, 2023 - October 10, 2023 Get ready to experience the vibrant and captivating city of Montréal, Canada! The 4-day trip during the Fall break, October 7th – 10th will take you on a journey through the heart of French-Canadian culture. From the stunning architecture of Old Montreal to the bustling streets of the Plateau, there's something for everyone in this dynamic metropolis! The student cost is $150 which includes round-trip transportation via van from the Augusta campus, quad occupancy stay (could be co-ed depending on the number of students who sign-up) at Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Montréal Centre with free breakfast, all-access pass to 3 attractions in the city, and a group dinner! You must have valid travel documents such as a U.S. Passport or Passport Card to travel to Canada. Payment and a copy of your travel documents are due at the time of sign-ups (unless there are special circumstances) which start on Tuesday, September 5th on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited spots are available. See more details Fall Break Fall Break October 9, 2023 - October 10, 2023 See more details UMA Closed in observance of Indigenous People's Day UMA Closed in observance of Indigenous People's Day October 9, 2023 See more details • • •	10 Montréal Trip Montréal Trip October 7, 2023 - October 10, 2023 Get ready to experience the vibrant and captivating city of Montréal, Canada! The 4-day trip during the Fall break, October 7th – 10th will take you on a journey through the heart of French-Canadian culture. From the stunning architecture of Old Montreal to the bustling streets of the Plateau, there's something for everyone in this dynamic metropolis! The student cost is $150 which includes round-trip transportation via van from the Augusta campus, quad occupancy stay (could be co-ed depending on the number of students who sign-up) at Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Montréal Centre with free breakfast, all-access pass to 3 attractions in the city, and a group dinner! You must have valid travel documents such as a U.S. Passport or Passport Card to travel to Canada. Payment and a copy of your travel documents are due at the time of sign-ups (unless there are special circumstances) which start on Tuesday, September 5th on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited spots are available. See more details Fall Break Fall Break October 9, 2023 - October 10, 2023 See more details Flu Shot Clinic for UMA Staff & Faculty Flu Shot Clinic for UMA Staff & Faculty October 10, 2023 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Eastport Hall 124, UMA Bangor Campus Please bring your health insurance card. FMI: Chris Hart, Director of Student Life & Athletics, chart@maine.edu or 207-621-3422 See more details FREE Easy Flow Yoga with Sarah Hentges FREE Easy Flow Yoga with Sarah Hentges October 10, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Nottage Library (Bangor) or Online via Zoom Join Certified Yoga Instructor Sarah Hentges (Professor of Transdisciplinary Studies) for yoga classes in person or via Zoom. Yoga is a great way to clear your mind, manage stress, and care for your body. This is a beginner-level class that is suitable for everyone, and is FREE for all UMA students and employees! Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm (on Zoom OR in The Nottage Library) with Sarah Hentges (option to attend in person in Bangor -- email sarah.hentges@maine.edu with questions or for more information about the in-person option). Click here to sign the risk and release form and join now! See more details • • • •	11 Trail Blazer Workshop: Never Miss a Deadline: Create a Calendar that Works Trail Blazer Workshop: Never Miss a Deadline: Create a Calendar that Works October 11, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Join us on Wednesday, October 11th at 12:30 pm for the next workshop in this series entitled, "Never Miss a Deadline: Create a Calendar that Works". This workshop will also feature a time period to have some questions answered. Register here. After registering, you will be sent a Zoom link for the workshop. FMI: Ben Bucklin (benjamin.bucklin@maine.edu) See more details Unwind Your Mind Unwind Your Mind October 11, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Katz Library (UMA Augusta Campus) AND Nottage Library (UMA Bangor Campus) Starting August 30th, join us every Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Katz Library on the Augusta campus or at Nottage Library on the UMA Bangor Campus for 'Unwind Your Mind.' Take an intentional break from the hustle and bustle of work and classes to recharge and relax. This weekly BYO lunch hour event offers a peaceful space where you can read, listen to music, work on a craft or a puzzle, draw, or meditate. Feel free to join us for a midweek escape and take time for yourself. No pressure to socialize (although you are more than welcome to if you’d like!); it's all about rejuvenation and self-care. Open to everyone, so come and make the most of your lunch break; stay as long (or as short) as you’d like! See more details • •	12 Career Center Resources Career Center Resources October 12, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bennett D. Katz Library, 20 Jewett Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, USA (OR ONLINE WITH APPOINTMENT) Representatives from the Maine Career Center are available at Katz Library in Augusta on the second Thursday of every month from 10 am-12 pm. They're also available to connect virtually with students outside of Augusta. Get assistance with career resources including job searching and resume writing! FMI: Cynthia Young, Director of Library Services, cynthia.c.young@maine.edu See more details UMA Student Institute UMA Student Institute October 12, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Online via Zoom More details to come soon! See more details Parliamentary Committee Meeting Parliamentary Committee Meeting October 12, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Via Zoom at https://maine.zoom.us/j/661595298 The Parliamentary Committee is a standing committee of the General Assembly (GA) and is responsible for writing policies and procedures, reviewing and proposing amendments to constitutions and bylaws; and developing the verbiage and timelines for student initiatives and referendums. UMA student government has a unique structure (with Student Associations at the Centers, Student Government Associations at the campuses, and representatives from each of these entities serving on the General Assembly). Because of their commitment to serving all UMA students to the best of their ability, the General Assembly has charged the Parliamentary Committee with assessing this structure and exploring what a possible restructure would look like.The Parliamentary Committee encourages all students to attend their meetings and/or provide ideas, suggestions and feedback regarding this via https://forms.gle/APjmSoKCuGPH8QPg6 FMI - Contact Heidi Toner (heidi.toner@maine.edu) Parliamentary Chair See more details Soccer Fun Soccer Fun October 12, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm All UMA/UMS community members are invited out to the soccer field between Camden and Lewiston Halls on the Bangor Campus to kick around a soccer ball. This is a great stress reliever and a great chance to get some fresh air! Contact joy.steward@maine.edu for more info. See more details UMA Pickleball UMA Pickleball October 12, 2023 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Who: UMA students & employees Where: UMA Bangor Fitness Center Why: Fun and Comaraderie Bring: Indoor Sneakers and Water Bottle See more details • • • • •	13 Bangor Garden Time Bangor Garden Time October 13, 2023 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth Everyoneis welcome! No gardening experience is necessary! Bring your kids! Bring yourfriends! Bring your family! Come out and getyour hands dirty this fall as we grow food, pollinator-friendly flowers, andedible flowers in the UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth. We could use yourhelp! Come make friends and get to know folks on campus. We always have afriendly and relaxing time! If you would liketo earn a course tuition waiver through volunteering, contact kate.corlew@maine.edu to get started! See the attachedflyer, and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMABangorGarden See more details •	14 Bangor Garden Time Bangor Garden Time October 14, 2023 9:00 am - 10:30 am UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth Everyoneis welcome! No gardening experience is necessary! Bring your kids! Bring yourfriends! Bring your family! Come out and getyour hands dirty this summer as we grow food, pollinator-friendly flowers, andedible flowers in the UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth. We'll also spend thesummer rejuvenating the labyrinth. We could use yourhelp! Come make friends and get to know folks on campus. We always have afriendly and relaxing time! If you would liketo earn a course tuition waiver through volunteering, contact kate.corlew@maine.edu to get started! See the attachedflyer, and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMABangorGarden See more details •
15	16 Enjoy Stress Down Week with the BSGA - No-stress Kits Enjoy Stress Down Week with the BSGA - No-stress Kits October 16, 2023 Celebrate Stress Down Week with stress-free survival bags around the Bangor campus. See more details •	17 Brown Bag in the Garden -- Bangor Campus Brown Bag in the Garden -- Bangor Campus October 17, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth Everyoneis welcome! Bring yourfriends! Bring your family! Bring your kids! BRING YOUR LUNCH! Come have lunch outside while the weather is nice! We grow food, pollinator-friendly flowers, andedible flowers in the UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth. It's a beautiful space with plenty of grass, stone slabs (Gardenhenge), and picnic tables to spread out and eat with friendly people! Come make friends and get to know folks on campus. Some folks will probably do some gardening; other folks will hang out and eat their lunch. Maybe there will be yoga. Maybe there will be music. Maybe you will grace us with an interpretive dance. There are no requirements and no expectations -- just come hang out. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, bring your lunch to Huskins Lounge in Eastport Hall. Do you want to garden? We could use your help! We always have afriendly and relaxing time! No experience is necessary! If you would liketo earn a course tuition waiver through volunteering, contact kate.corlew@maine.edu to get started! See the attachedflyer, and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMABangorGarden See more details Floorball Floorball October 17, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm UMA Bangor Fitness Center Learn to play floorball. No experience or equipment needed. Come check it out! This event is open to UMA students, faculty, staff, and gym members. The general public may pay $5 for a day pass to participate. FMI: joy.steward@maine.edu or https://www.uma.edu/student-life/fitness-centers/bangor/ See more details FREE Easy Flow Yoga with Sarah Hentges FREE Easy Flow Yoga with Sarah Hentges October 17, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Nottage Library (Bangor) or Online via Zoom Join Certified Yoga Instructor Sarah Hentges (Professor of Transdisciplinary Studies) for yoga classes in person or via Zoom. Yoga is a great way to clear your mind, manage stress, and care for your body. This is a beginner-level class that is suitable for everyone, and is FREE for all UMA students and employees! Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm (on Zoom OR in The Nottage Library) with Sarah Hentges (option to attend in person in Bangor -- email sarah.hentges@maine.edu with questions or for more information about the in-person option). Click here to sign the risk and release form and join now! See more details • • •	18 Unwind Your Mind Unwind Your Mind October 18, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Katz Library (UMA Augusta Campus) AND Nottage Library (UMA Bangor Campus) Starting August 30th, join us every Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Katz Library on the Augusta campus or at Nottage Library on the UMA Bangor Campus for 'Unwind Your Mind.' Take an intentional break from the hustle and bustle of work and classes to recharge and relax. This weekly BYO lunch hour event offers a peaceful space where you can read, listen to music, work on a craft or a puzzle, draw, or meditate. Feel free to join us for a midweek escape and take time for yourself. No pressure to socialize (although you are more than welcome to if you’d like!); it's all about rejuvenation and self-care. Open to everyone, so come and make the most of your lunch break; stay as long (or as short) as you’d like! See more details Research Skills 101 Research Skills 101 October 18, 2023 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Online (Link in description) https://maine.zoom.us/my/umalibraries Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious, this session is your guide to mastering the art of effective research. Learn proven techniques for sourcing reliable information, navigating databases, and critically evaluating sources. Equip yourself with the skills that fuel success in academia, work, and beyond. This is part of the UMA Libraries Hack the Semester: A series for School, Work, and Life. See more details • •	19 Career Workshop: Credit for Prior Learning - Getting Credit For What You Know Career Workshop: Credit for Prior Learning - Getting Credit For What You Know October 19, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm We recognize that college-level learning doesn’t always occur in the classroom. We understand that the skills and knowledge you have acquired may have come through learning in the office, in the military, or through various other life activities. Through transfer credit, testing, portfolios and credential reviews, you may have the opportunity to earn college credits more efficiently and at a reduced cost. This session will help you: Define college-level learning. Reflect on your own areas of expertise and draw conclusions about whether your accomplishments of these areas constitute college level learning. Learn about potential pathways to earn academic credit. Register for this workshop Questions? Please contact Haley Brown, Student Services Coordinator (hbrown120@maine.edu) See more details Soccer Fun Soccer Fun October 19, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm All UMA/UMS community members are invited out to the soccer field between Camden and Lewiston Halls on the Bangor Campus to kick around a soccer ball. This is a great stress reliever and a great chance to get some fresh air! Contact joy.steward@maine.edu for more info. See more details UMA Pickleball UMA Pickleball October 19, 2023 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Who: UMA students & employees Where: UMA Bangor Fitness Center Why: Fun and Comaraderie Bring: Indoor Sneakers and Water Bottle See more details • • •	20 Bangor Garden Time Bangor Garden Time October 20, 2023 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth Everyoneis welcome! No gardening experience is necessary! Bring your kids! Bring yourfriends! Bring your family! Come out and getyour hands dirty this fall as we grow food, pollinator-friendly flowers, andedible flowers in the UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth. We could use yourhelp! Come make friends and get to know folks on campus. We always have afriendly and relaxing time! If you would liketo earn a course tuition waiver through volunteering, contact kate.corlew@maine.edu to get started! See the attachedflyer, and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMABangorGarden See more details •	21 Bangor Garden Time Bangor Garden Time October 21, 2023 9:00 am - 10:30 am UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth Everyoneis welcome! No gardening experience is necessary! Bring your kids! Bring yourfriends! Bring your family! Come out and getyour hands dirty this summer as we grow food, pollinator-friendly flowers, andedible flowers in the UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth. We'll also spend thesummer rejuvenating the labyrinth. We could use yourhelp! Come make friends and get to know folks on campus. We always have afriendly and relaxing time! If you would liketo earn a course tuition waiver through volunteering, contact kate.corlew@maine.edu to get started! See the attachedflyer, and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMABangorGarden See more details •
22	23	24 Career Workshop: Networking 101 Career Workshop: Networking 101 October 24, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom Do you know how to start a conversation with complete strangers or acquaintances? Have you ever been to an event, meeting, interview or activity where you needed to engage but didn’t know how or where to start? This session will help you: Gain practical experience around the art of networking and making new connections. Learn methods to initiate conversations with strangers inside and outside of UMA. Understand how networking can work for you. Register for this workshop Questions? Please contact Haley Brown, Student Services Coordinator (hbrown120@maine.edu) See more details Floorball Floorball October 24, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm UMA Bangor Fitness Center Learn to play floorball. No experience or equipment needed. Come check it out! This event is open to UMA students, faculty, staff, and gym members. The general public may pay $5 for a day pass to participate. FMI: joy.steward@maine.edu or https://www.uma.edu/student-life/fitness-centers/bangor/ See more details Trail Blazer Workshop: Taking Notes That Matter Trail Blazer Workshop: Taking Notes That Matter October 24, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Join us on Tuesday, October 24th at 12:30 pm for the next workshop in this series entitled, "Taking Notes That Matter". This workshop will also feature a time period to have some questions answered. Register here. After registering, you will be sent a Zoom link for the workshop. FMI: Ben Bucklin (benjamin.bucklin@maine.edu) See more details FREE Easy Flow Yoga with Sarah Hentges FREE Easy Flow Yoga with Sarah Hentges October 24, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Nottage Library (Bangor) or Online via Zoom Join Certified Yoga Instructor Sarah Hentges (Professor of Transdisciplinary Studies) for yoga classes in person or via Zoom. Yoga is a great way to clear your mind, manage stress, and care for your body. This is a beginner-level class that is suitable for everyone, and is FREE for all UMA students and employees! Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm (on Zoom OR in The Nottage Library) with Sarah Hentges (option to attend in person in Bangor -- email sarah.hentges@maine.edu with questions or for more information about the in-person option). Click here to sign the risk and release form and join now! See more details Augusta SGA Monthly Meeting Augusta SGA Monthly Meeting October 24, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online (Link in description), https://maine.zoom.us/j/89621028899?pwd=RDRhY0xSd2NIeGpOVzNSa2QzMkFRZz09 FMI: Kaleb Ames, President of Augusta SGA, kaleb.ames@maine.edu ────────── Hi there, Amber Sinclair is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://maine.zoom.us/j/89621028899?pwd=RDRhY0xSd2NIeGpOVzNSa2QzMkFRZz09 Password: 744296 Or Telephone: US: +1 305 224 1968 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 689 278 1000 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 Meeting ID: 896 2102 8899 From a Polycom or other H.323 room system that is not a member of a video conference, click call on the remote and dial one of the following IP addresses followed by # the meeting ID and # again: 162.255.36.11 (US East) 162.255.37.11 (US West) Meeting ID: 896 2102 8899 Password: 744296 Please call your campus Help Desk if you need assistance. ────────── See more details • • • • •	25 Unwind Your Mind Unwind Your Mind October 25, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Katz Library (UMA Augusta Campus) AND Nottage Library (UMA Bangor Campus) Starting August 30th, join us every Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Katz Library on the Augusta campus or at Nottage Library on the UMA Bangor Campus for 'Unwind Your Mind.' Take an intentional break from the hustle and bustle of work and classes to recharge and relax. This weekly BYO lunch hour event offers a peaceful space where you can read, listen to music, work on a craft or a puzzle, draw, or meditate. Feel free to join us for a midweek escape and take time for yourself. No pressure to socialize (although you are more than welcome to if you’d like!); it's all about rejuvenation and self-care. Open to everyone, so come and make the most of your lunch break; stay as long (or as short) as you’d like! See more details •	26 Parliamentary Committee Meeting Parliamentary Committee Meeting October 26, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Via Zoom at https://maine.zoom.us/j/661595298 The Parliamentary Committee is a standing committee of the General Assembly (GA) and is responsible for writing policies and procedures, reviewing and proposing amendments to constitutions and bylaws; and developing the verbiage and timelines for student initiatives and referendums. UMA student government has a unique structure (with Student Associations at the Centers, Student Government Associations at the campuses, and representatives from each of these entities serving on the General Assembly). Because of their commitment to serving all UMA students to the best of their ability, the General Assembly has charged the Parliamentary Committee with assessing this structure and exploring what a possible restructure would look like.The Parliamentary Committee encourages all students to attend their meetings and/or provide ideas, suggestions and feedback regarding this via https://forms.gle/APjmSoKCuGPH8QPg6 FMI - Contact Heidi Toner (heidi.toner@maine.edu) Parliamentary Chair See more details Soccer Fun Soccer Fun October 26, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm All UMA/UMS community members are invited out to the soccer field between Camden and Lewiston Halls on the Bangor Campus to kick around a soccer ball. This is a great stress reliever and a great chance to get some fresh air! Contact joy.steward@maine.edu for more info. See more details UMA Pickleball UMA Pickleball October 26, 2023 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Who: UMA students & employees Where: UMA Bangor Fitness Center Why: Fun and Comaraderie Bring: Indoor Sneakers and Water Bottle See more details • • •	27	28 Bangor Garden Time Bangor Garden Time October 28, 2023 9:00 am - 10:30 am UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth Everyoneis welcome! No gardening experience is necessary! Bring your kids! Bring yourfriends! Bring your family! Come out and getyour hands dirty this summer as we grow food, pollinator-friendly flowers, andedible flowers in the UMA Bangor Garden & Labyrinth. We'll also spend thesummer rejuvenating the labyrinth. We could use yourhelp! Come make friends and get to know folks on campus. We always have afriendly and relaxing time! If you would liketo earn a course tuition waiver through volunteering, contact kate.corlew@maine.edu to get started! See the attachedflyer, and visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMABangorGarden See more details •
29	30 Last Day to Drop with Automatic W Grade (Regular Session) Last Day to Drop with Automatic W Grade (Regular Session) October 30, 2023 See more details Academic Theme Book Club Academic Theme Book Club October 30, 2023 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Hybrid: Katz Library, Nottage Library, And Zoom Zoom: https://maine.zoom.us/my/umalibraries Join UMA Libraries’ Academic Theme Book Club, as we embark on an academic year-long intellectual journey, centered around Will Bunch's thought-provoking book, "After the Ivory Tower Falls." Engage in lively discussions, connect with fellow UMA students, staff, and faculty, and explore the evolving landscape of academia and society. Meetings will be hybrid (Zoom and in-person at Katz & Nottage Libraries) on the last Monday of the month* from 11:30 am-12:30 pm starting on October 30th. We hope you’ll join us! Limited book copies are available. Reach out to Cynthia Young, Director of Library Services at cynthia.c.young@maine.edu There will be no book club meeting in December See more details • •	31 Floorball Floorball October 31, 2023 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm UMA Bangor Fitness Center Learn to play floorball. No experience or equipment needed. Come check it out! This event is open to UMA students, faculty, staff, and gym members. The general public may pay $5 for a day pass to participate. FMI: joy.steward@maine.edu or https://www.uma.edu/student-life/fitness-centers/bangor/ See more details FREE Easy Flow Yoga with Sarah Hentges FREE Easy Flow Yoga with Sarah Hentges October 31, 2023 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The Nottage Library (Bangor) or Online via Zoom Join Certified Yoga Instructor Sarah Hentges (Professor of Transdisciplinary Studies) for yoga classes in person or via Zoom. Yoga is a great way to clear your mind, manage stress, and care for your body. This is a beginner-level class that is suitable for everyone, and is FREE for all UMA students and employees! Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm (on Zoom OR in The Nottage Library) with Sarah Hentges (option to attend in person in Bangor -- email sarah.hentges@maine.edu with questions or for more information about the in-person option). Click here to sign the risk and release form and join now! See more details • •

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