Use the form linked below to submit your songs to the Sounds of Culture playlist and join us to hear them play during the event on April 21 from 11:30 am – 1 pm in the Fireside Lounge or on Zoom.

Cultural Day calendar event details.

This summer, the University of Maine System (UMS) is updating how you sign in to UMS services. The good news: for most people, your day-to-day experience will feel very similar to what you do today.

Do I need to do anything right now?

No. There is nothing you need to do at this time. We will send you clear instructions well before any action is needed.

Why is this change happening?

Cybersecurity threats continue to grow, and protecting user accounts is a top priority. These updates will improve security while also making the sign-in process more consistent and easier to use.

What’s changing?

We’re improving the behind-the-scenes technology that supports sign-in and account protection. This includes , which allows you to log in once and access many services, and , which adds a confirmation step to verify that it is really you.

Starting in May, a new SSO login page will appear when you access UMS services such as myCampus, Gmail, Brightspace, and MaineStreet. A preview is provided (pictured), but it is subject to slight changes.

Later this summer, we will begin updating MFA. If you do not currently use MFA, you will be required to set it up. If you already use it, you will continue with your current method for the foreseeable future. We will let you know before anything changes for you.

What’s Next

You may begin to see changes to the login process as we move forward. We will continue to share updates, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and step-by-step guides in the coming months.

For more information:

If you have questions, please .

Thank you for helping us keep UMS systems secure and easy to use.

Before you spring clean your offices and storage closets, please keep an eye out for photographs, event programs, publications, memorabilia, and other items that reflect Â鶹APP past.

Even small pieces of our shared story can have lasting value, and we welcome the chance to review materials that may be a good fit for the archives.

For more information, contact Veronica Nargi, Learning Experience Design Librarian, veronica.nargi@maine.edu.

The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) and the Alfond Scholarship Foundation are bringing a special NextGen 529® information day to University of Maine System employees on April 29^th & 30th, and you won’t want to miss it!

Book a FREE, virtual one‑on‑one help session with a FAME expert and receive information on how  and the  can help you reach your education or family savings goals. You can also get your choice of a $50 Walmart gift card or a $50 Gift of College¹ gift card after completing your virtual help session.

Many Maine families use NextGen 529 accounts to pay for many kinds of education, from two- to four- year degree programs to trade schools, apprenticeships, and even qualified online courses.² You can use your session to learn more about:

• Matching grants for Maine residents and the $500 Alfond Grant.³
• Details on the flexibility of NextGen 529 funds.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to .

Your HAND photos from last week deserve a high five! Go vote for your favorite images.

Please use PIN 006773358 on or click the “Play now!” button below to start playing.

If you’re new to our Weekly Kahoots: Each week we share a link to 20-25 trivia questions in the Moosenger and on social media. The theme varies but for each week that you play (either by using your student ID#, or “registering” a nickname with the Office of Student Life) you will earn one entry into an end-of-semester raffle with lots of amazing prizes!

No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with Joe can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

• Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
• Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
• How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

TIAA will be available these dates and times for one-on-one sessions.

Visit to set up a meeting or call 800-842-2252 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (ET).

Space is limited; schedule your meeting now! We look forward to working with you.

Be sure to have investment, retirement, and savings statements on hand for your meeting.

Please feel free to contact the UMS Benefits Center for all of your benefits-related questions. Visit the for information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Employee Benefits Center is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Hello UMA Community,

You’re invited to join us for Culture in Motion: Stories We Carry, a university-wide celebration of the experiences, traditions, and stories that shape who we are. You can join us in person on the Augusta campus in the Fireside Lounge or via Zoom!

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

Want to participate?

You can engage at any level:

• Bring a dish, object, music, or story (or multiple things!) connected to your culture
• Or simply show up and join the experience

No need for anything elaborate. This is about sharing what feels meaningful to you.

Student Incentives:

• Students who share something at the event can receive a $20 gift card
• Students can get up to a $20 reimbursement for supplies or ingredients
• We can get your grocery items for you! Give us the list by April 15th, and we’ll do the shopping (up to $20 worth of food).

This event is about connection, curiosity, and community. You do not need to represent an entire culture. Just bring a piece of your story.

We hope you’ll join us.

We all relieve stress in different ways. Music can help us to decompress and unwind or give us the energy to power through.

Help us build the most amazing stress-reliever playlist ever! Submit your go-to stress-relief songs below for a chance to hear them on UMA Radio.

Be sure to the last weekend in April and let the music melt your stress away.

Your entries make you eligible for UMA radio swag!

Grounded in Â鶹APP commitment to access and student success, this conversation will explore how PEP creates pathways to opportunity for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students. Attendees will hear about the program’s impact, the challenges students navigate, and the strategies that support their success—from community partnerships and mentorship networks to ongoing collaboration with the Maine Department of Corrections.

This event offers an opportunity to connect with students and staff, ask questions, and better understand the role education plays in supporting reentry, strengthening Maine’s workforce, and building more resilient communities.

All are welcome to attend and participate in the conversation.

Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

If you plan to attend in person, please RSVP by Tuesday, April 14, so we can finalize our catering order.

A remote option to participate via Zoom will also be available. The Zoom link is posted on the UMA calendar: