Heather Streets-Salter’s (Northeastern University) research focuses on world history, the structure of empires and colonial relationships, and the scholarship of pedagogy. She is the author of World War One in Southeast Asia: Colonialism and Anti-Colonialism in an Era of Global Conflict (2017), Empires and Colonies in the Modern World (2010) with Trevor Getz, Martial Races: […]

Book club for kids with discussion, crafts and activities based off of your favorite graphic novel. Feel free to bring a graphic novel in to share or ideas to suggest to others. Geared towards ages 8 to 12.

The Center for the Arts and Humanities is delighted to announce that Roxane Gay will be the keynote speaker for this year’s humanities theme, Presence of the Past. Roxane’s writing appears in Best American Mystery Stories 2014, Best American Short Stories 2012, Best Sex Writing 2012, A Public Space, McSweeney’s, Tin House, Oxford American, American Short […]

Join the Environmental Studies lunchtime lecture series for a presentation, discussion, and book reading with author/environmental journalist Heather Hansman, Colby Class of ’05. Hansman is interested in the intersection of science, adventure, and culture. Her book, Downriver: Into the Future of Water in the West is about her trip down the length of the Green […]

Join us at Winslow Public Library for a showing of the Robin Williams classic film Dead Poets Society, followed by a community poetry read.  Bring your favorite poem to share.  Light refreshments will be served.  Celebrate National Poetry Month!

This year’s Hunt Lecturer is Dr. Jemima Pierre of UCLA. She is a sociocultural anthropologist whose research and teaching interests are located in the overlaps between African Studies and African Diaspora Studies and engage three broad areas: race, racial formation theory, and political economy; culture and the history of anthropological theory; and transnationalism, globalization, and […]

Elle Hearns is an organizer, speaker, strategist, and writer. Elle is a cofounding member of the Black Lives Matter network, an organization formed with multiple local chapters as a political project in the wake of the murder of Trayvon Martin in order to explicitly combat implicit bias and anti-black racism and to protect and affirm […]

Clay is always a favorite. Discover how the tools of sculpting are used and invent some creative clay figures to bring home. Ages 7 - 12. Registration required. Cost: $14. Scholarships available. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Presented by Akiko Takeyama, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, University of Kansas. Increasing numbers of young Japanese women allegedly volunteer to perform in pornography; and yet, the numbers of women, who seek legal support for their forced performance, have been also increasing. Despite the tension, there is neither a clearly […]

Join Kim Nashed and John Parsons of Kim Nashed YOGA for a couple hours of Deep Relaxation. They will guide you in a simple flow of breathing and meditation. Please bring two blankets and a yoga mat if you have one. This free event is offered in the spirit of wellbeing for YOU and our […]

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This is a march and speak-out for survivors of sexual violence to share stories. It will begin with a rally at Pulver Pavillion at 7:00, followed by a march around campus, ending at the Miller Library Steps. A narrative reading will begin on the steps at 7:30. All are welcome to march and share their […]

Join us for a language-based social event. This is a great opportunity to practice your language skills and converse with other art lovers. This event is brought to you in collaboration with the Spanish Department at Colby College.

A two-day symposium presented in partnership between Colby College and the University of Maine School of Law Maine is over 60% rural, and its rural communities are facing a well-documented lawyer shortage. While some work is underway to address this vexing problem, the absence of legal representation remains a constant challenge to the quality of […]

Join us at the Winslow Public Library for the opportunity to bring storybooks to life through songs, activities and film. Featuring the "How do Dinosaurs..." series by Jane Yolen. Geared towards ages 2 to 7.

This popular annual outing involves a short walk to a very active vernal pool — an important habitat for native frogs and salamanders. Celebrate the return of spring as we learn to identify different frog calls, and carefully catch and release a variety of creatures from peepers to newts. You never know what we will […]

For Americana godfather David Bromberg, it all began with the blues. His incredible journey spans five-and-a-half decades, and includes – but is not limited to – adventures with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jerry Garcia, and music and life lessons from seminal blues guitarist Reverend Gary Davis, who claimed the young Bromberg as a son. A […]

To celebrate Arbor Day, join us for a walk on the museum trails with a special focus on trees.

Tables, displays, food trucks, and more… Speakers at 11 a.m., Noon & 1 p.m.: Steve Kahl, Thomas College Professor of Science, Prius PHEV owner Ryan Wheaton, Professor of Business, Honda Clarity EV owner Vaughan Woodruff, InSource Renewables, Volt and Bolt owner Ben Plaisted, Sales Associate at Central Maine Motors Kenneth Copp, Kia Soul EV Owner […]

Gillian Anderson (X-Files, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Lily James (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) lead in All About Eve, broadcast live to cinemas from the West End in London. All About Eve tells the story of Margo Channing. Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. […]

What sculptures can be created using metal fasteners and simple brazing techniques? Find out here! Participants will be inspired by the work in the lost + found exhibition. Recommended for ages 7+. Those under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Cost: $20. Scholarships available. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Juston McKinney returns to the Waterville Opera House! Maine Sheriff's Deputy turned comedian Juston McKinney is not a newcomer to the spotlight. With a national career that started over 20 years ago as he was trying to hang up his badge and cutting his teeth in New York City on the weekends. That has led […]

The race route will begin at 180 West River Rd. In Waterville, Maine (Thomas College) and proceed north towards Kennedy Memorial Drive. The route turns around at Roland Street and back then past the start to Eaglewood Drive (the sports fields) and down the back way through campus to the finish line. THE DETAILS:  On Sunday, April […]