Upcoming Events
Professional Events
ASCE Maine Section 2026
April 20, 2026 | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Auburn, Maine, USA
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Study Sessions
Every Thursday in Spring 2026 Semester | 01:00 – 03:00 PM
Location: 120 Fogler Library
Open to graduate students and undergraduates (Chi Epsilon, ASCE). Study sessions will include FE prep, homework review, and exam preparation.
Geo-Congress Conference 2026
March 9, 2026 | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Drone Training Workshop
Tentative Timeline: April–May 2026 Location: University Mall, University of Maine
Technical seminar on drone applications in geotechnical and coastal engineering will be held 4 weeks prior to the flying workshop. GSO and COPRI will coordinate licensing for participants.
Liquefaction Tank
Completion by May 2026
Location: Advanced Geotechnical Lab, Boardman Hall, University of Maine
Final construction and demonstration planning underway.
Data Analysis Workshop
September 18, 2026 | 01:00 – 03:00 PM
Location: 312 Boardman Hall, University of Maine
Data analysis session (1–3 PM). Potential collaboration with S.W. Cole and integration with CE 460.
Faculty Interview Series
Spotlight featuring faculty and their research groups.
To be shared on website and social media.
GSO Website Development
Ongoing improvements. Member input and design suggestions welcome.
CIE Department New Member Seminar
February 4, 2026 | 03:30 – 05:00 PM
Location: 115 Boardman Hall
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Geotechnical Frontiers 2025
March 2-5, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center
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Engineering Expo 2025
March 8, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: New Balance Center, University of Maine
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Geo-Conneticut Conference 2024
September 26, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Sheraton Hartford South, Rocky Hill, Connecticut
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Geo-Congress Conference 2024
February 25-27, 2024 | 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Company Recruiter Visit
October 18, 2023 | 11:00 – 12:00 PM
Location: 310 Boardman Hall
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International Geo-Talks Seminar
October 2023 through January 2024
Location: In person and online
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GEOSTRATA Interview with Dr. Patricia Culligan
July 7, 2023 | 10:00 - 12:00 PM
Published in GEOSTRATA magazine
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Social Events
GSO XC Ski Day
February 20, 2026 | 2:30 PM
Location: Rec Center Trails, University of Maine
Rental: $10
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February Happy Hour
February 20, 2026 | 04:30 PM
Location: 2 Hammond Street Canal Side, Bangor, ME
Monthly happy hour at Barliman’s in Bangor.
March Happy Hour
March 20, 2026 | 04:30 PM
Location: 31 Main St, Orono, ME 04473
Monthly happy hour at Woodman’s Bar and Grill in downtown Orono.
April Happy Hour
April 24, 2026 | 04:30 PM
Location: 11 Central St, Bangor, ME 04401
Monthly happy hour at 11 Central in Bangor.
CIE End of Year Celebration
May 15, 2026 | 04:00 PM
Location: University Mall in front of Boardman Hall, University of Maine
Collaboration with ASCE, CIE Department, COPRI, and Chi Epsilon.
Hike & Lunch in Acadia
May 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Location: Seal Harbor, ME 04675
Jordan Pond trail head and doing the Jordan Pond loop followed by lunch at Jordan Pond House.
Pushaw Dam Paddling
June 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Location: Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Old Town, ME
Group paddle to Pushaw Dam and social gathering.
Beach Day
July 24, 2026 | 09:00 AM
Location: Ogunquit Beach
Day trip to Ogunquit Beach. Optional overnight stay depending on group interest.
Treworgy Family Orchard
August 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Location: 3876 Union St, Levant, ME 04456
Visit to Treworgy orchards including seasonal activities and corn maze.
Graduation Social
May 10, 2025 | 01:00 PM
Location: Shared with attendees.
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Graduation Social
April 20, 2024 | 04:00 PM
Location: Shared with attendees.
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CIE End of Year Celebration
April 15, 2023 | 04:00 PM
Location: University Mall in front of Boardman Hall, University of Maine
Collaboration with ASCE, CIE Department, COPRI, and Chi Epsilon.
Opening BBQ Event
April 7, 2023 | 05:30 PM
Location: The Avenue at Orono Club House
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Spring BBQ
April 7, 2023 | 05:30 PM
Location: The Avenue at Orono Club House
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Fall BBQ
October 10, 2022 | 10:00 AM
Location: Shared with attendees.
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