These meetings are designed to create a direct, open line of communication between the student body, student government, and leadership. Whether you want to learn how student government works, share concerns, ask questions, or simply listen in, your participation is welcome and encouraged.

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Meeting Focus by Week:

• 1st & 3rd Thursdays: Student Parliamentary Committee
  Learn about the parliamentary process, current initiatives, and how decisions are made that impact students.
• 2nd & 4th Thursdays: DESC & Student Issues
  A space for distance education students—and all students—to raise concerns, discuss challenges, and share feedback.
• 5th Thursday (when applicable): Open Town Hall
  An open-format discussion for any topics students wish to bring forward.

These meetings are hosted by Parliamentary Committee Chair Miranda Hopkins and Distance Education Student Coordinator Arthur Belanger. The goal is to foster transparency, inclusion, and meaningful student engagement in a respectful and accessible environment.

You do not need prior experience with student government to attend. All voices matter, and all students are encouraged to participate at whatever level they feel comfortable.

We hope to see you there.

Featuring interviews with renowned architects including Frank Gehry, Steven Holl, and Thom Mayne, the film offers a compelling look at Schindler’s innovative approach to space, form, and living.

Following the screening, filmmaker Valentina Galeva will be in attendance for a live Q&A conversation, offering behind the scenes insights into the making of the film and Schindler’s enduring legacy.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Patrick Hansford at patrick.hansford@maine.edu.

Help us welcome spring by participating in our annual campus clean-up after a long Maine winter! Volunteers are invited to join us on either the Augusta or Bangor campus. Activities may include raking, mulching, picking up debris, and other outdoor projects to help refresh our campus spaces.

Lunch will be provided to volunteers: Participants who sign up by the deadline will receive a Moose CafĂ© lunch voucher. We encourage you to use your voucher on the day of the event and enjoy lunch together as a community from 12 – 1 pm. If you’re unable to attend, vouchers must be used by April 28th.

Rain date: Thursday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Contact: Danielle Hague
danielle.hague@maine.edu
207.621.3154

This year, we are expanding Cultural Day into something more interactive, personal, and fun. Students, faculty, and staff are all encouraged to participate, whether you bring something to share or simply come to explore and connect.

What to expect:

🌍 A map to share your roots and connections
🍲 Cultural food and traditions from across our community
🎧 Music and sounds from around the world
🗣️ Language wall with phrases and expressions to learn and share
🧠 Story prompts reflecting the experiences we carry
🎨 Hands-on activities and creative stations

From designing accessible syllabi and document templates to interpreting PDF accessibility reports, each session provides practical strategies you can apply immediately. These are learning and working sessions, so bring your own materials and leave with concrete improvements.

Email uma-lxd@maine.edu for more information.

April 21: Reading Order and Structure – Why They Matter

When someone opens a PDF, they may not experience it visually. Screen readers and other assistive technologies rely on document structure, including headings, tags, and reading order, to interpret content. If that structure is unclear, the document can become confusing or difficult to navigate.

In this session, participants will learn how screen readers interpret PDF structure, how to identify issues related to reading order and tagging, and how to evaluate whether a document’s structure supports clear navigation. After a brief demonstration, participants will review and analyze PDFs using built-in accessibility tools. Please bring one or two PDFs so you can apply what you learn to your own documents.

Facilitated by: Jessica Ludders

Every Tuesday at 3 PM in Randall Student Center Room 218, or .

Yoga is an excellent way to clear your mind, manage stress, and nurture your body. This is a beginner-level class that is suitable for everyone, and is FREE for all UMA students and employees!

Tuesdays from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm (on Zoom, with an option to attend in person in Bangor; email sarah.hentges@maine.edu with questions or for more information about the in-person option).

Please email sarah.hentges@maine.edu to get the Zoom link at least 30 minutes before class starts.

As part of Find your Herd week, you can grab some Ice cream (and all the toppings!) in Randall Hall near the cafe or in Eastport Lounge.

Ice Cream is available from 11am-1pm. Who knows? You may just find your herd at this event.

Be on the lookout for additional swag at the ice cream social!

Come by the Randall Center’s Student Lounge or Eastport Hall to pick up a bag of activities to do with your friends. There’s nothing like fun quality time together.

While you’re there, pick up some ice cream!