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See USM's social media comment moderation policy here: bit.ly/USMSMPolicy Welcome to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Southern Maine. Our strong liberal and fine arts programs provide the heart and soul of the undergraduate experience at the University of Southern Maine. As a whole, we are dedicated to providing the best comprehensive education possible to our students while providing a learning environment that cultivates independent thought. We strive to provide our graduates with the critical thinking and analytical skills they will need to succeed after graduation. We encourage our students to take courses in departments outside of their major to better prepare them for their chosen career path. We offer a transformative curriculum that ranges from exploring the theoretical frameworks that shape the social sciences to music performance and web design. Students in our programs are given the opportunity to build skills and portfolios through international travel opportunities, internships, and service learning projects in the community. Our goal is to educate our students to be global citizens with the capability to lead through understanding and compassion. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Dean’s Office is located at 228 Deering Avenue on the Portland campus of USM. Students are always welcome to stop by to voice concerns or seek advice. We are here to make sure you have the best possible experience.

🎨🤖 Art meets AI at the Gorham Campus Library!Students in Professor Janna Ahrndt’s ART 222 course have created a thought-...
10/08/2026

🎨🤖 Art meets AI at the Gorham Campus Library!
Students in Professor Janna Ahrndt’s ART 222 course have created a thought-provoking poster exhibition exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence in higher education and its growing influence on academic and artistic spaces.

📅 Opening Reception: Thursday, October 15 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Location: Gorham Campus Library
🖼️ On Display: October 15–November 23

Stop by the opening reception to meet the student artists, hear about their work, and join the conversation about AI’s impact on education and creativity!

🌿 Where STEM meets art! 🎨🧪Join the Chem Club, USM Biology Club, and Art Curators Club for The STEM Art Studio, a hands-o...
10/06/2026

🌿 Where STEM meets art! 🎨🧪

Join the Chem Club, USM Biology Club, and Art Curators Club for The STEM Art Studio, a hands-on cyanotype workshop exploring the chemistry behind this unique photographic printing process.

Use biological foliage to create your own cyanotype art! Materials will be provided, or bring a white piece of clothing to make your own wearable print.

📅 October 23 at 3 p.m.
📍 Art Department, below Robie-Andrews Hall, Gorham Campus

Questions or accommodation requests? Contact [email protected].

Join us at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art for an evening exploring the work of modernist painter Carl Sprinchorn!🎨 ...
09/29/2026

Join us at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art for an evening exploring the work of modernist painter Carl Sprinchorn!

🎨 Carl Sprinchorn’s Worlds: New York, Sweden, Maine
Art History Professor Emerita Donna Cassidy will discuss how three places—New York, Sweden, and Maine—shaped Sprinchorn’s art, drawing connections to modernism, Scandinavian painting, and Maine regionalism.

Cassidy is also the curator of OMAA’s current exhibition, Carl Sprinchorn: “All the World Is a Painting.”

📅 Tuesday, October 6
🕔 5–7 PM

📚 Join us for the 2026 Louden Family Lecture!The USM Philosophy Department welcomes Agnes Callard, Professor of Philosop...
09/24/2026

📚 Join us for the 2026 Louden Family Lecture!

The USM Philosophy Department welcomes Agnes Callard, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Chicago, for this year’s Louden Family Lecture.

Professor Callard will present “Prophets of the Unicontext,” exploring her new theory of the unicontext.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m.
📍 University Events Room #717, Glickman Family Library, Portland Campus

Refreshments will be available. We hope to see you there!

What does sport have to do with foreign policy? 🌎⚽ More than you might think.From the World Cup to sporting events right...
09/15/2026

What does sport have to do with foreign policy? 🌎⚽ More than you might think.

From the World Cup to sporting events right here in Maine, sports can reflect international tensions, build relationships, and connect communities around the world.

Join us at the University of Southern Maine for the Fall Foreign Policy Forum: Sports Diplomacy and the Power of Game, where an all-star lineup of experts will explore how sports can build bridges, reshape global perceptions, advance ideas, and serve as a powerful tool of diplomacy.

📍 McGoldrick Center, University of Southern Maine
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Registration is now open for the 2026 Center for French Colonial Studies Annual Conference, taking place October 2–4 in ...
08/04/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Center for French Colonial Studies Annual Conference, taking place October 2–4 in Lewiston-Auburn. Hosted in association with the University of Southern Maine’s Franco-American Collection, the conference will bring together scholars, historians, archaeologists, and community members to explore the rich history and heritage of French colonial North America.

➡️ Swipe to browse highlights from the August Le petit messager newsletter, including:
• New archival collections
• French conversation groups and community events
• Educational opportunities for Maine schools
• Podcast updates
• And more from the Franco-American Collection!

🎨 A huge thank you to Marissa Joly and Vanathi Yazhini Selvan for brightening our Portland campus with this incredible n...
07/07/2026

🎨 A huge thank you to Marissa Joly and Vanathi Yazhini Selvan for brightening our Portland campus with this incredible new mural! 🌊🌲💙

Next time you’re walking the Skywalk or heading into Luther Bonney from the north entrance, be sure to stop and check it out. We hope it brings a little extra color and inspiration to your day!

🍂 Set yourself up for a great fall semester!Fall registration is underway, and many courses are filling quickly. Registe...
06/25/2026

🍂 Set yourself up for a great fall semester!

Fall registration is underway, and many courses are filling quickly. Register now to secure the classes you need, stay on track for graduation, and avoid the waitlist.

Whether you prefer learning in person or online, there are plenty of options available to help you meet your academic goals.

📚 Register today through MaineStreet.

📍 See your city in a whole new way.Join us for The Complete City: Spatial Design (HON 299) — an immersive exploration of...
06/08/2026

📍 See your city in a whole new way.

Join us for The Complete City: Spatial Design (HON 299) — an immersive exploration of how maps, landscapes, infrastructure, and human activity shape the places we call home.

Over two weeks, you’ll investigate the spatial patterns that influence urban life, learn design-thinking approaches, and gain hands-on experience analyzing and reimagining the built environment.

🗓️ July 20–31, 2026
📍 Portland USM Campus
🎓 Open to curious thinkers, designers, planners, and anyone interested in the future of cities.

Discover how spatial design can help create more connected, equitable, and resilient communities.

📚 Calling all writers!The third annual Word. Writing Contest is now accepting submissions. Submit a short story or ficti...
06/03/2026

📚 Calling all writers!

The third annual Word. Writing Contest is now accepting submissions. Submit a short story or fiction excerpt of up to 1,500 words for a chance to win a cash prize, publication in The Stonecoast Review, and an invitation to read at the Word. Festival.

Open to adults (18+) and young writers (ages 14–17). Submissions are due by midnight on July 15.

Learn more and enter at wordfestival.org/writing-contest.

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Portland, ME
04104

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30am

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