UMFK Homecoming

Location: Enrollment Advancement Center

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Homecoming kick-off will begin at 5:30 p.m., with a formal ribbon cutting of the newly built Enrollment & Advancement Center.

Tours given of the new building and individuals are required to wear a mask. This event is free and open to the public.

The Blake Library Gallery will host an exhibit entitled "Mornings on the River" by Dr. Nicole Boudreau during the month of September. The gallery contains wildlife photographs taken by Dr. Boudreau. During Homecoming weekend, you may view the exhibit on Saturday, September 18th from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, September 19th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dr. Boudreau is UMFK's Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies. The Blake Library's regulars hours are Monday - Thursday: 8am - 9pm and Friday: 8am - 8pm Library staff will only be available from 8am to 5pm for walk-in or by phone help. Please email Gallery curator Sofia Birden at sbirden@maine.edu

Location: Campus Store in Cyr Hall

The campus store will be open today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Shoppers will receive a 10% discount.

Location: Alumni Memorial Field

Come by and cheer on the co-ed alumni soccer players vs. UMFK student athletes on the Alumni Memorial Field.

First 20 players get a free t-shirt.

This event is free and alumni can register by emailing Oniqueky Samuels at oniqueky.samuels@maine.edu

Spectators should wear green, gold, and or tiger prints when watching the games on campus.

Location: Market Street, Court House Parking area

The annual Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce’s Scarecrow Festival parade will step off at 10 a.m. from the Court House on Market Street to Main Streets up to Pleasant Street to the UMFK President’s residence, Acadia House.

This year’s parade theme is “Hometown Heroes.” UMFK graduates from the class of 2020 and 2021 are encouraged to participate in the parade. Do not forget to bring your mortarboard and chord.

All UMFK alumni and UMFK campus community memebers are also encouraged to walk in the parade. UMFK will be giving out candy to spectators.

Line-up is at 9:15 a.m.

Location: Sport Center

Back on campus at the Sports Center, the Lady Bengals will play two volleyball games, one at Noon and one at 2 p.m. against Husson University Eagles.

UMFK will have swag giveaways during the game.

Spectators should wear green, gold, and or tiger prints when watching the games on campus.

Go Bengals!!!

Location: Sports Center

The Lady Bengals will play a volleyball game against Husson University Eagles.

UMFK will have swag giveaways during the game.

Spectators should wear green, gold, and or tiger prints when watching the games on campus.

Go Bengals!!

Location: Nowland Hall

The Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place at Nowland Hall. Social begins at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m.

This year’s ceremony will honor 2020 Inductees: Bill Ashby, Jennifer Colpitts, Jimmy Lopez, and Jarryd Phillips. During the evening ceremony, Wilda Kelly will be presented the Floyd “Red” Powell Award, which is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution and/or enhancement of UMFK Athletics.

As of September 9th, there is a waiting list to attend the banquet.

For more information on the banquet, contact Matt Dyer at: matthew.f.dyer@maine.edu or by calling 207-834-8637.

Location: Nadeau Hall

The Alumni Association will bestow honors on Outstanding Alumni Award recipient Norman Martin (Class of 1967) and the heroic role educators have played during the pandemic, UMFK alumni in attendance and who work in education will also be recognized at the UMFK Alumni Brunch.

The brunch will begin at 11 a.m.and held at Nadeau Hall.

The event is open to the entire UMFK community, and to the public.

Tickets priced at $10 per person.

Please purchase your tickets or for more information by calling 207-834-7800 or shannon.lugdon@maine.edu

Location: Alumni Memorial Field

You will see the Lady Bengals soccer team in action on Alumni Memorial Fieldagainst Central Maine Community College Mustangs.

Spectators should wear green, gold, and or tiger prints when watching the games on campus.

Go Bengals!!!