The University of Maine at Fort Kent men’s and women’s basketball teams have qualified to compete in the USCAA National Tournament for the first time since the 2019-2020 season. The tournament will take place March 10th-14th in Richmond, VA, and is hosted by Richard Bland College and Virginia State University.
The women’s team qualifies as the #3 seed in the tournament with a 12-9 overall record. The Bengals improved by 11 wins this season under first-year head coach Michael Mader and are led on the court by senior captains Coreeahn Yharbrough and Hannah Jones. The UMFK women will play #6 seed Salem University (WV) in the first round on Sunday, March 10th, at 3:00 p.m. at Richard Bland College.
The UMFK men will compete as the #8 seed with an 11-13 record. Head Coach Carly Flowers oversaw a nine-game improvement in her second season. Sophomore Aiden Grady (16.8 ppg) and junior Jordan Guerrero (12.2 ppg) lead the Bengals in scoring. They will play #1 seed The Apprentice School (Newport News, VA) in the first round on Sunday, March 10th at 5:00 pm at Virginia State University.
More information on the tournament, including game schedules and ticketing, can be found on the USCAA website.
Outstanding Alumni Nominations
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Each year, the University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association recognizes a UMFK alumnus or alumna for their outstanding character, professional achievement, distinguished leadership, service to UMFK, and service to the community. Without your input, we are unable to present a deserving individual with the appropriate recognition.
The Alumni Association Board appreciates all of the nominations that are received. If you know someone who has demonstrated success in their career and/or personal life, please take the time to nominate them online through the UMFK website’s Alumni and Giving section.
The deadline for submission is Friday, March 29, 2024. The recipient of the award will be honored during the University’s annual Homecoming weekend, which will be held in September.
If you would like to request a hard copy of the nomination form or for more information, please contact Susan Tardie at susan.tardie@maine.edu or by phone at (207) 834-7557.
UMFK Bengal Executives
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UMFK Bengal Executives left to right: Daniel Franz, Anna Mclaughlin, Alexis Violette, and Georgia Burton.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has recently launched the Bengal Executives initiative, designed to help students direct their futures through experiential learning opportunities such as micro internships with employer partners, pre-professional trainings, career exposure, student support and leadership, and network development.
The program is funded through the University of Maine System TRANSFORMS Student Success and Retention Initiative — Pathways to Careers and the Maine Recovery & Jobs Plan.
According to Tammy Delisle, the Career Services Coordinator at UMFK, “Building this program has been so much fun, and I am very passionate about it. These students are amazing and one hundred percent invested.”
Participating in the Bengal Executives program is a competitive process. The first four Bengal Executives — Daniel Franz, Anna Mclaughlin, Georgia Burton, and Alexis Violette — were selected from a group who applied and interviewed for their positions.
Alexis Violette is a Behavioral Science major with a minor in Criminal Justice and is slated to graduate in 2025. She has been able to participate in and be a part of the Momentum Aroostook conference, which allowed her to network with many business owners and company organizations across the county. She was also able to work with Fish River Rural Health on a survey of the local community.
“The Bengal Executives program has enhanced my knowledge in professionalism while stepping outside of my comfort zone and has allowed me to meet new people,” said Violette, “Since starting with the Bengal Executives program, I have both grown my resume and expanded my skills.”
Daniel Franz, an international student from Germany, has enjoyed the additional exposure to marketing professionals that the program has provided. He has worked with the Fort Kent Outdoor Center and the United States Biathlon Association to develop a promotional video to promote U.S. Biathlon National Championships and the inaugural U.S. Biathlon Collegiate National Championships that will take place in Fort Kent March 21-24.
“I would say the biggest enhancement to my education that the Bengal Executives program has given me is exposure to leadership and teamwork,” said Franz, “In working closely with the U.S. Biathlon Association marketing team, I have had a deeper look into the world of marketing and how things are being approached. This is huge, and I’m so proud to be part of it.”
As to the future of the program, funding has been secured for three years, but organizers are hopeful.
“I have been working with a UMS steering committee and we will be working on gathering assessment data to highlight the impact of the project,” Delisle said.
Currently, the four current Bengal Executives have planned and are conducting a Career Boot Camp for eight participating students. From this group, four more executives will be selected.
“This program helped me understand how the world works after college,” said Franz, “It’s like a preview for the work ahead.”
For more information about the University of Maine at Fort Kent, please visit the UMFK website.
2024 Sucrerie
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The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual “Sucrerie” on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nowland Hall.
The “maple sugar recreation” has drawn more than 200 community members to campus in years past. The event features a traditional maple taffy pull on the snow, an Acadian meal, and live entertainment.
The on-site maple taffy pull and taste testing, served over the snow for community members to enjoy, are free to the public. The public is encouraged to attend the “Sucrerie.”
All ployes will be served by UMFK employees wearing Acadian attire.
A nominal fee of $15 per plate will be charged for the Acadian meal and entertainment. The committee has worked with Sodexo dining services to create the perfect menu for the event.
Specific areas will be designated parking for community members.
UMFK continues to preserve and foster an appreciation of the Acadian and Franco-American heritage and culture by hosting annual events such as the “Sucrerie.”
For more information, contact the University Relations office at 834-7557 or by e-mail at susan.tardie@maine.edu.
Fall 2023 Dean’s List
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The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students.
“Congratulations to the students who have made the UMFK Dean’s & Academic Recognition Lists,” said UMFK’s President Deb Hedeen. “The Dean’s List includes full-time students who have earned a 3.2 grade point average, while the Academic Recognition List acknowledges our part-time students who have also earned a 3.2 GPA. Their accomplishments are to be acknowledged and celebrated. We are incredibly proud to have these talented students as members of the UMFK community.”
The University of Maine at Fort Kent is the northernmost campus of the University of Maine System. It is the academic center for Acadian and Franco-American culture for the greater Fort Kent area and beyond. In addition, the diverse campus offers students a close-knit community experience with an international perspective.
UMFK offers multiple degree paths that lead to associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. For a complete program listing and more information, please visit umfk.edu.
FULL-TIME DEAN’S LIST
MAINE STUDENTS: ST. JOHN VALLEY
EAGLE LAKE
Michael Nibley
Julia Labbe
Sierra Haggenmiller
Ogwo Ogwo
FORT KENT
Gianna Babin
Kamoy Brown
Jeremiah Coddon
Owen Coopsamy
Benjamin Davis
Emma Deprey
Pearl Ejiogu-Njoku
Caitlyn Green
Christina Jones
Nancy Martin
Angel Maxwell
Rodiat Ogunneye
Esther Onifade
Danielle Pelletier
Emily Ouellette
Katie Ouellette
Luc Ouellette
Lyndsay Ouellette
Darci Pelletier
Sadie Pelletier
Rebekah Sanchez
Peter Serafin
Elly Sirois
Orville Smikle
Kevonnie Smith
Andy Theriault
Sergio Torres
Shane Tweedie
FORT KENT MILLS
Alyssa Raymond
Ethan Raymond
FRENCHVILLE
Mallory Corriveau
Alex Deschaine
Alexandra Johnson
Samantha Long
MADAWASKA
Hannah Albert
Nicholas Alpeza
Maddix Corriveau
Emily Gendreau
Kara Gendreau
Amber Hebert
Riley Lausier
Breanna Ouellette
NEW CANADA
Emily Bouchard
Cady Hebert
SAINT AGATHA
Emma Chamberland
SAINT DAVID
Livia Bouchard
Jessica Combs
SAINT FRANCIS
Allee Morgan
ST. JOHN PLANTATION
Damika Dumond
VAN BUREN
Brooke Caron
Peter LaPlante
Alexis Violette
WALLAGRASS
Mackenzie Corriveau
Desirae Hafford
Lea Pelletier
MAINE STUDENTS: AROOSTOOK COUNTY
ASHLAND
Courtney Belanger
Hailee Currier
BRIDGEWATER
Breann Bradbury
CARIBOU
Lakota Bouchard
Deanna Long
CHAPMAN
Kristen Orkins
FORT FAIRFIELD
Kristyn Hatfield
HODGDON
Renee Cropley
HOULTON
Raegan Perfitt
Corina Phillips
MAPLETON
Chase Guerrette
James Schaefer
NASHVILLE PLANTATION
Matthew Raymond
PORTAGE
Madison Roy
PRESQUE ISLE
Justin Buck
Elsa Collins
Kate Goulet
Olivia Jalbert
Riley McNeal
Abigail Michaud
WOODLAND
Kyleigh Bray
MAINE STUDENTS: NOT AROOSTOOK COUNTY
BANGOR
Feguy Lindor
BELFAST
Orianna Cort
Jordan King
CANAAN
Molly Frost
CAPE ELIZABETH
Erika Gildard
CASCO
Madison Martin
COOPER
Rachel Ackley
DOVER FOXCROFT
Felicia Cleaves
Salina Cleaves
EDDINGTON
Anna Lufkin
ELLSWORTH
Alicia Gutowski
FALMOUTH
Zakery Lydick
FARMINGTON
Kayla Allen
GRAY
Ashley Mazziotti
William Maines
GREENVILLE
Eva Patrick
GUILFORD
Gracie Talbot
HAMPDEN
Mackenzie Winchester
HANCOCK
Casey Benn
HERMON
Dalton Buck
JEFFERSON
Brandon Davis
LAMOINE
Kasey Jordan
LEWISTON
Scott Littlefield
LINCOLN
Adria McLaughlin
LIVERMORE FALLS
Jodi Martin
MACHIAS
Abigail Hooper
MEXICO
Lindsey Desroches
MILFORD
Amy Goode
NORRIDGEWOCK
Emily Lyman
NORWAY
Derry Bessette
OXFORD
Nicholas Martinez
PERRY
Orlin Flores-Vargas
PLYMOUTH
Ryan McAtee
PORTER
Kylie Day
PORTLAND
Anthony Abdallah
Fredor Bihizi
Kaela O’Malley
ROCKLAND
Jamie Farris
SACO
Allisen Risinger
SAINT ALBANS
Tyler Tozier
SIDNEY
Amy Katende
STETSON
Hannah Crocker
Alexis Withee
WATERVILLE
Molly Carter
WELLS
Amy Blanchard
WEST GARDINER
Alex Hart
WINDHAM
Matthew Bell
WINN
Andrew Scott
WINSLOW
Cortney Rossignol
WINTER HARBOR
Elaine Hutchins
WINTHROP
Katelyn Picard
U.S. STUDENTS
GILBERT, AZ
Genesis Wright
KINGMAN, AZ
Kalyse Whitehead
MESA, AZ
Kalen George
CORONA, CA
Hannah Jones
MERCED, CA
Katsuya Sasaki
SPRING VALLEY, CA
Naylea Beltran-Mendoza
VICTORVILLE, CA
Ranika Guyton
LAUREL, DE
Alayzia Johnson
Taherra Smith
HOMESTEAD, FL
Jordan Guerroro
DECATUR, GA
Britania Francis
HILO, HI
Kayla Iwata
GRANGEVILLE, ID
Tobie Yocum
FORT WAYNE, IN
JoMari Smith
LIBERAL, KS
Uzochukwu Akalaha
MALDEN, MA
Ashleigh Inman
NORFOLK, MA
Gianna Gifun
RANDOLPH, MA
Yvelande Donis
ACCOKEEK, MD
Mbutambe Akpang
DETROIT, MI
Petagay Dixon
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Coreeahn Yharbrough
THOMPSONVILLE, MI
Henrique Andrade
WHITEFIELD, NH
Casey Veilleux
LAS VEGAS, NV
Laila Esteban
BROOKLYN, NY
Jabez Griffith
PORTLAND, OR
Aiden Grady
RIVERSIDE, RI
Olivia Latham
RICE, TX
Michael Cleveland
ROUND ROCK, TX
Kayla Stainthorp
LAYTON, UT
Souleymane Barro
OGDEN, UT
Micah Petty
CONCORD, VT
Ernest Broome
MIDDLEBURY, VT
Anna Roy
INTERNATIONAL
BAIRDSVILLE, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
Deborah Jean-Francois
LOWER KNOXFORD, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
Breanna Delong
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA
Bolanle Ajuwon
GREELY, ONTARIO, CANADA
Alessandra Georgostathis
CHELSEA, QUÉBEC, CANADA
Anna McLaughlin
RIOHACHA, COLUMBIA
Sheyla Aguilar
KORNWESTHEIM, GERMANY
Daniel Franz
GRENVILLE, ST. ANDREW, GRENADA
Britney Charles
HAFNARFJORDUR, ICELAND
Julia Audunsdottir
CLARENDON, JAMAICA
Javel Barnes
Roualdo Wong
DARLISTON, JAMAICA
Georgia Burton
DENBIGH CLARENDON, JAMAICA
Romeo Daniels
KINGSTON, JAMAICA
Dreanna Thaw
PORTLAND, JAMAICA
Donnae Douglas
SAVANNA LA MAR, JAMAICA
Javel Clarke
ST. ELIZABETH, JAMAICA
Kimberlee Bernard
WESTMORELAND, JAMAICA
Jahmaly Lewis
KOTOR, MONTENEGRO
Maksim Vukcevic
RUMA, SERBIA
Veljko Culibrk
GIJON, SPAIN
Carla Rodriguez Medio
PART-TIME ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
MAINE STUDENTS: ST. JOHN VALLEY
FORT KENT
Ngasu Agborsangaya
Meagan Eastman
Noah Martin
Precious Okechukwu
Alex Roy
FRENCHVILLE
Raya Ringuette
MADAWASKA
Mark Baxter
Terri Baxter
Deja Taylor
MAINE STUDENTS: AROOSTOOK COUNTY
BLAINE
Danielle Guerrette
CARIBOU
Leslie Curtis
Alyssa St. Peter
EASTON
Kim Warren
FORT FAIRFIELD
Chase Griffeth
Alexis Hayes
ISLAND FALLS
Paula Sirois
MAPLETON
Taylor Ellis
PRESQUE ISLE
Alexis-Angelique Michaud
Megan Gardiner
Carly Murray
Jessica Smith
STACYVILLE
Miranda Willett
WOODLAND
Mollie Cummings
MAINE STUDENTS: NOT AROOSTOOK COUNTY
ARUNDEL
Kelly Romagnoli
AUBURN
Taylor Boilard
Jennifer LaPierre
Alice Staires
BAILEYVILLE
Madyson Lander
BANGOR
Lauren Shorey
Marietta Briggs
BETHEL
HyunJin JooGreene
BRADLEY
Kristy Smart
BREWER
Justin Rogan
BROOKTON
Kierra Shain
BROWNFIELD
Jennifer Gillis
BRUNSWICK
Evan Goodrich
BUCKSPORT
Kari Gray
BUXTON
William Dearie
CAMBRIDGE
Hailee Hartford
CAPE ELIZABETH
Joy Drzewiecki
Brooke Pidhajecky
CARMEL
Ronni Pelletier
Kelley Smith
CORINTH
Amanda Beyenberg
Lindsay Mitchell
DIXFIELD
Katherine Morse
DOVER FOXCROFT
Tajia Arno
EAST HAMPSTEAD
Michele Wintle-Newell
EDMUNDS TOWNSHIP
Kristin Seeley
GARDINER
Elizabeth Hanley
GLENBURN
Andria Foster
Angela Olsson
GRAY
Carrie-Anne Prescott
GREENBUSH
Sarah Brown
GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP
Dyanne Gillespie-Regan
HAMPDEN
Mariah Cormier
Genevieve Marier
HARMONY
Heather Lourie
HARPSWELL
Ann Valli
HOLLIS CENTER
Clarissa El-Hajj
KENNEBUNK
Emily Estes
Jayme Rec
LEBANON
Summer Cavallaro
LEE
Tracy Smith
LEVANT
Elizabeth Gallagher
LEWISTON
Fartun Bare
Samantha Wilder
LIMERICK
Melissa Stubbs
LINCOLN
Shellie Dill
Cayden Spencer-Thompson
LISBON FALLS
Tracy Rickett
LIVERMORE FALLS
Harmony Castonguay
MILLINOCKET
Abby Fitzgerald
MINOT
Jane Washburn
MOUNT VERNON
Ronda Wilson
NEW GLOUCESTER
Tracey Ross
NEWBURGH
Pamela Wildman
NEWPORT
Carolynn Raye
NOBLEBORO
SueAnn Shiffer
NORTH WATERBORO
Brycelynn Cook
NORWAY
Emilie Helmer
OLD TOWN
Matthew Pinkham
ORRINGTON
Kate Hutchins
Heather Soule
PALMYRA
Patricia Norris
PORTLAND
Jodi Freedman
Noel Johnston
Barbara Pottlewhite
Theodore Thanas
RICHMOND
Holly Giannelli
Meranda Martin
SACO
Ryan Campbell
Catherine Bean Kelley
Mandy Rodney
SANFORD
Tiffany Gagnon
SHAWMUT
Christine Tibbetts
SOUTH PARIS
Triston Brown
Abigail Mason
SOUTH PORTLAND
Allison Botello
Christopher Foulke
Deborah Moulton
Michelle Muniz
Jordan Stewart
SPRINGVALE
Kristofer Bodding
Jessica Jackman
SUMNER
Sara Szott
WALDOBORO
Miranda Jandreau
WALES
Tomisyn Sylvester
WINDHAM
Kathleen Denslow
Katherine Lydon
WINSLOW
Brianne Blaschke
YARMOUTH
Maureen Dealaman
Caroline Huntress
U.S. STUDENTS
TUCSON, AZ
Nora Van Leuvan
BUENA PARK, CA
Danny Kim
PACIFICA, CA
Brenda Cedeno
GLASTONBURY, CT
Christine Welsh
PRINCETON, FL
Asiannie Young Sorel
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL
MacKenzie Guerin
ATTLEBORO, MA
Kelsey Briggs
BOSTON, MA
Vianessa Sobrecarey
BOURNE, MA
Barbara Gordon
PEABODY, MA
Emily Shippee
REVERE, MA
Marie-Anne Nicolas
TEMPLETON, MA
Michael Culver
WEST ROXBURY, MA
Bella-Marie Cummins
YARMOUTH PORT, MA
Elizabeth Robsham
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Mohamed Yousuf
MANCHESTER, NH
Meredith Burks
ROCHESTER, NH
Danielle Greeley
LODI, NJ
Jessica Carulli
AIRMONT, NY
Chaya Weldler
BALLSTON SPA, NY
Beth Ann Hughes
STONY POINT, NY
Cheyenne Birman
TARRYTOWN, NY
Natalie Lyle
PROVIDENCE, RI
Randi Gardner
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Kristine Lewien
PRINCETON, TX
Linus Tayong
INTERNATIONAL
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA
Joyce Niko
Musical Roots Presentation
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The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will host a presentation entitled “Mūzikas Saknes – Musical Roots” by UMFK Professor of Music and Education Dr. Scott Brickman on Thursday, February 1st at 6 p.m. at the Acadian Archives. The presentation is free and open to the public.
During UMFK’s academic year 2022-2023, Dr. Brickman was on sabbatical – documenting, researching, and participating in Latvian musical culture.
Come and listen to Dr. Brickman share his experiences in Latvia during his sabbatical. He will, in his characteristic idiosyncratic and informal way, sing Latvian songs, talk about his Latvian ancestry, and transmit all that he can about the vibrant musical and cultural life of this wonderful country.
“From the beginning, the Acadian Archives has been a site of cultural education and cultural encounters,” explains Archives director Patrick Lacroix. “With Scott’s presentation, we will be invited to learn about a small community half a world away and reflect on our own.”
For more information, please contact Acadian Archives Director Patrick Lacroix at (207) 834-7536.
The little-known country of Latvia, formerly part of the U.S.S.R. and along with Estonia and Lithuania, one of the three Baltic States, is roughly the size of West Virginia and has slightly less than 2 million people. Latvia has an incredibly rich and varied musical culture.
Pediatric Health Fair
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UMFK Nursing students Cady Hebert and Allee Morgan speak with children at the UMFK Pediatric Health Fair on December 1st.
On December first, the University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing department hosted a Pediatric Health Fair at the UMFK Sports Center. Over four hundred and fifty children from surrounding communities, kindergarten to grade six, attended the event, which showcased thirty-six booths of varying health and wellness topics appropriate for children.
The booths were led and developed by nursing students and community organizations. Each student worked with a field expert to guide them in the right direction for the latest and most up-to-date information for that particular discipline. These collaborators helped students engage in professional communication, interdisciplinary teamwork, and networking.
Charlotte Nadeau was one of the students who attended UMFK’s Pediatric Health Fair on December 1, 2023. She was practicing paddling a kayak as part of the booth facilitated by Lugdon Lodge.
Many of the booths were interactive, providing a quick learning activity run by nursing students to engage the children, with the added bonus of allowing elementary teachers a well-deserved break. With two tracks and students rotating through each booth every 4.5 minutes, booth facilitators were able to capture and maintain the children’s attention on each topic to provide meaningful health education for the students of the St. John Valley.
“Our nursing students put a lot of time, effort, and energy not only into their projects but also in meeting with their professional collaborators to present evidenced-based materials that met Maine State Learning requirements for our elementary school educators as well,” said Stephanie Nadeau, UMFK Clinical Placement & Testing Coordinator, adjunct faculty, and organizer of the event.
This was the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that the university hosted the event.
“It was so nice to have people back on the UMFK campus and to watch the nursing students interacting with the pediatric population,” said Nadeau, “The smiles were endless!”
The event provided meaningful contact hours for UMFK Nursing students and addressed professional collaboration, health education, and interaction with the pediatric population. It allowed students to explore the importance of being nurse educators for patients, whether it is for the community, a single patient, or a larger entity like the school-aged population. It also provided area children a fun and interactive way to learn important health information. There was even a surprise visit from Benny the Bengal.
”The event was a great success and had a huge impact on the students and the pediatric population,” said Nadeau.
(front row, left to right) Shannon Ludgon, UMFK Development Officer; Deb Hedeen, UMFK President; Josh Steirman, Maine Bankers Association Director of Government Relations; Maddix Corriveau; Bobby Pelkey, TD Bank in Caribou and Fort Kent Store Manager; Pam Ashby, UMFK Chief Business Officer; and (back row) Dr. Michael Curran, UMFK Assistant Professor of Business.
The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation (MeHEAF) are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $1,200 to Maddix Corriveau of Madawaska. Maddix is a junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, where he maintains a high grade-point average.
Josh Steirman, director of government relations of the Maine Bankers Association, made the presentation to Corriveau on Wednesday, November 8th, on the UMFK campus, with members of UMFK faculty and staff and a local bank representative.
Maddix is a 2021 graduate of Madawaska Middle/High School and currently works as a member sales associate at Norstate Federal Credit Union in Madawaska. He previously worked as an associate and assistant department manager at Paradis Shop ‘N Save in Madawaska for four years and as a UMFK work-study student in the Humanities Division.
The Higher Education Assistance Foundation (HEAF) was founded in the 1950s by a group of banks, businesses, community organizations, and individuals. Now administered by the Maine Bankers Association, the Foundation annually awards scholarships to students with a business-related major at select Maine colleges to Maine high school graduates. It has awarded more than $440,000 since 1990. This year, to reflect the increased cost of education, the scholarship has been increased from $1,000 to $1,200 per award. The students receiving scholarships were selected by their departments on the basis of their academic excellence.
MeHEAF has given thirty-four scholarships to UMFK students to date. UMFK also has a plaque with each student’s name and year awarded, which the University displays in the Grindle conference room located in Cyr Hall.
La Frontière
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The Archives acadiennes/Acadian Archives will sponsor a screening of La Frontière, a documentary film on the border regions of Maine, at the University of Maine at Fort Kent on Friday, November 17th at 7 p.m. in Nadeau Hall conference room. The event is free and open to the public.
La Frontière is a documentary film portraying slices of life in northern Maine’s borderlands. This beautifully shot 35-minute film takes viewers on an intimate tour of the culture of the 611-mile border between Maine and Canada. The film is a must-see for cinema connoisseurs and anyone hoping to see northern Maine through a different lens. The film was screened at last year’s Camden International Film Festival in Midcoast Maine.
La Frontière was produced by Katy Haas and Megan Ruffe. A graduate of Smith College, Haas attended the Burren College of Art and the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies. She was a co-producer with Florentine Films, a creation of Ken Burns, on Benjamin Franklin (2022), as well as an associate producer on the series Country Music (2019) and an apprentice editor on The Dust Bowl (2012). Ruffe studied film and geography at Penn State University. She, too, has worked on a number of Florentine Films series and, with a small team, is developing UNUM, a new digital project that uses Florentine’s library to bring historical context to current events. La Frontière also features cinematography by Lindsay Taylor Jackson and Jared Ames.
“We’re very grateful for the filmmakers’ willingness to share their work with our community,” said Patrick Lacroix, director of the Acadian Archives. “Katy and Megan offer us new ways of seeing and understanding our borderland region.”
A question-and-answer session with the producers will follow the screening. Snacks will be available for attendees.
For more information, contact Patrick Lacroix at the Acadian Archives at (207) 834-7536.
Fall 2023 Open House
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The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual fall Open House for prospective college-bound students on Friday, November 3, 2023, to give everyone a chance to experience campus life.
Registration and a Student Fair will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the University’s award-winning Enrollment and Advancement Center. A light breakfast and refreshments will be served. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the student services that UMFK has to offer. Representatives from various offices will be available to answer questions on topics ranging from residential life, career planning and placement, and financial aid.
At 9 a.m. in the Nadeau Hall conference room, the morning session will begin with an opening welcome and remarks from UMFK’s Admissions staff, followed by a panel presentation by current students who will talk about UMFK’s campus life.
Prospective students will learn more about the academic programs held at various classrooms on campus from 10 to 10:45 a.m. The talented faculty, who foster academic excellence in the learning environment, will show students and families how learning comes alive at UMFK. There also will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions that can assist them in their educational goals.
Sodexo will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Nowland Hall, the newly renovated dining hall. UMFK student Admissions Ambassadors will lead campus tours during this time to see the campus and meet with staff.
Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, October 31st. For more information on the UMFK Open House, contact UMFK’s Admissions office at (207) 834-7600 or send an email to umfklife@maine.edu.