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Week of Monday, February 6, 2012
Week of Monday, February 6, 2012
The University of Maine at Fort Kent will hold its third annual Scholars' Symposium, a day to celebrate the scholarly achievements of UMFK students through lectures, poster presentations, exhibits, and performances, will be held on Friday, April 20, 2012.
If you missed the traditional mid-January start for spring semester classes, it's not too late. Advance your education with on-line classes at the University of Maine at Fort Kent beginning March 19.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its $1.4 million renovation of Powell Hall; a project incorporating many energy-savings components into the 47-year-old former dormitory.The University received credit for 29 of the 34 points it submitted for confirmation with USGBC in attaining LEED certification. LEED certification is recognized as the standard for measuring a building's sustainability. The achievement of LEED certification is the best way to demonstrate that a building project truly is "green."
The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host a community information meeting on student internship opportunities with Northern Forest Canoe Trails (NFCT), as well as NFCT's desire to develop partnerships with communities surrounding the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, on Monday, February 13 at 6 p.m. in the Nadeau Hall Teleconference Room on the UMFK campus.Roger Poor, a NFCT representative will visit the Fort Kent community to promote internship opportunities, youth programs, and to encourage youth and the community to partner with NFCT, in various ways.