BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//University of Maine at Fort Kent - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.umfk.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for University of Maine at Fort Kent REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T133000 DTSTAMP:20241031T222003Z CREATED:20241029T214512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T222003Z UID:59425-1730448900-1730467800@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK Admissions Open House DESCRIPTION:Registration and a Student Fair will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 9a.m. at the Bengal’s Lair in Cyr Hall. A light breakfast and refreshments willbe served. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the student servicesthat UMFK has to offer. Representatives from various offices will be availableto answer questions on topics ranging from residential life\, career planningand placement\, to financial aid.  \nAt 9 a.m. in Fox Auditorium\, the morning session will begin with anopening welcome and remarks from UMFK’s Admissions staff\, followed by a panelpresentation by current students who will talk about UMFK’s campuslife.     \nProspective students will learn more about the academic programs heldat various classrooms on campus from 10 to 11 a.m.   The talented faculty\,who foster academic excellence in the learning environment\, will show studentsand families how learning comes alive at UMFK. There also will be anopportunity for participants to ask questions that can assist them in theireducational goals. \nSodexo will serve lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the NowlandHall dining room. UMFK student Admissions Ambassadors will lead campus toursduring this time to see the campus and meet with staff. \nAt 1 p.m. in Fox Auditorium\, there will be a question and answersession. Raffle prizes will be awarded. \nPeople can register on-line at https://www.umfk.edu/admissions/open-house/ URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-admissions-open-house/ LOCATION:University of Maine at Fort Kent\, 23 University Dr\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T143000 DTSTAMP:20241105T145003Z CREATED:20241105T144509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T145003Z UID:59509-1730809800-1730817000@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:First-Gen Fierce: First-Generation Informational Table DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, Nov. 5th: Join the extravaganza – Come see the First Generation Table to learn more about generational challenges. Enjoy First-Gen Fierce Bengal chocolate and see what resources are available. \nFor more information on the TRiO Program at UMFK or First-Gen Week events planned\, please contact Susan Dubay\, director of Student Support Services at susan.dubay@maine.edu or by calling 207-834-7869. \n  URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/first-gen-fierce-first-generation-informational-table/ LOCATION:Cyr Hall – Outside the Bengal’s Lair CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T110000 DTSTAMP:20241106T150502Z CREATED:20241105T144509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T150502Z UID:59511-1730887200-1730890800@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:First-Gen Fierce: Testimonials from UMFK Alumni and Current First-Gen Students DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, May 6th: Come by and hear from First-Gen UMFK Alumni and UMFK students about overcoming challenges in college.  \nFor more information on the TRiO Program at UMFK or First Gen Week events planned\, please contact Susan Dubay\, director of Student Support Services at susan.dubay@maine.edu or by calling 207-834-7869. \n  URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/first-gen-fierce-testimonials-from-umfk-alumni-and-current-first-gen-students/ LOCATION:Cyr Hall – Outside the Bengal’s Lair CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T160000 DTSTAMP:20241107T152003Z CREATED:20241105T144509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T152003Z UID:59513-1730980800-1730995200@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:First-Gen Fierce: UCU's Jen Deschaine to speak on Scams DESCRIPTION:University Credit Union’s Branch Manager on the UMPI campus\, Jen Deschaine will be on campus to discuss how to spot and avoid scams. \n \nFor more information on the TRiO Program at UMFK or First Gen Week events planned\, please contact Susan Dubay\, director of Student Support Services at susan.dubay@maine.edu or by calling 207-834-7869. \n  URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/first-gen-fierce-ucus-jen-deschaine-to-speak-on-scams/ LOCATION:Cyr Hall\, Outside the Bengal’s Lair CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T123000 DTSTAMP:20241108T153503Z CREATED:20241105T144510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T153503Z UID:59515-1731060000-1731069000@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:First-Gen Fierce: Free Coffee\, Doughnuts\, and Photobooth DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Nov. 8th:  Come by and enjoy free coffee and doughnuts at the Bengal’s Lair.  There will also be a photo booth set up.   \nFor more information on the TRiO Program at UMFK or First Gen Week events planned\, please contact Susan Dubay\, director of Student Support Services at susan.dubay@maine.edu or by calling 207-834-7869. \n  URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/first-gen-fierce-free-coffee-doughnuts-and-photobooth/ LOCATION:Bengal’s Lair CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T130000 DTSTAMP:20241108T153503Z CREATED:20241030T220009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T153503Z UID:59441-1731063600-1731070800@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK to host Veterans Day Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its Veterans Day Ceremony on the University’s newly built Veterans Square Friday\, November 8\, 2024 at 11 a.m. The ceremony is open to the general public. \n \nThe event will include a welcome from Stacy Martin\, UMFK Student Life Coordinator; UMFK President Deb Hedeen to recognize and honor Veterans; and the singing of the National Anthem by UMFK nursing student Rebekah Sanchez. American Legion Legionnaires Post 133 Fort Kent Commander Richard Dominikoski will call to order the color guard; then\, a prayer will be read by UMFK Director of Facilities and Veteran Jason Guerrette. \n \nLeroy McKenzie\, 1st Vice Commander of the American Legion Department of Maine\, will be the ceremony’s keynote speaker followed by the presenting of colors\, a moment of silence\, and Veteran George Dumond will play taps. The ceremony will end with closing remarks from Deb Hedeen. \n \nFollowing the ceremony\, Veterans will be invited to a free lunch to include one guest\, for the cost of $5 at UMFK’s Nowland Hall dining room. All who attend the ceremony will receive a voucher for lunch at the dining room for a cost of $5 per person.   \n \nUMFK will honor all who served\, and located in the dining room will be a table set to represent fallen soldiers\, also known as a Missing Man Table or Fallen Comrade Table\, is a memorial and ceremony that honors U.S. military members who are missing\, imprisoned\, or have fallen. \n \nFor more information on the event\, please contact the University Relations Office at 207-834-7557. \n  URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-to-host-veterans-day-ceremony/ LOCATION:Veterans Square / Nowland Hall Dining Room CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T133000 DTSTAMP:20241108T153503Z CREATED:20241108T153011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T153503Z UID:59559-1731067200-1731072600@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:Nationals Volleyball Watch Party - UMFK vs. Bay Path DESCRIPTION:Watch the Lady Bengals against the Lady Wildcats.  Go Bengals!!!!\n \nSnacks Provided. URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/nationals-volleyball-watch-party-umfk-vs-bay-path/ LOCATION:Bengal’s Lair CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T090000 DTSTAMP:20241114T165503Z CREATED:20241025T204507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T165503Z UID:59371-1731655800-1731661200@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK BOV Business Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine at Fort Kent Board of Visitors is encouraging the public to attend a Business Breakfast that will take place on Friday\, November 15 at 7:30 a.m. in the Nadeau Hall conference room on the UMFK campus.  \n \nThe topic of discussion for the breakfast will be “Untapped Resource – Hiring International Students.”  \n \nThe presenters will include Marcus Jaynes\, Immigration Attorney for the University of Maine System; Leslie Kelly\, UMFK Student and Exchange Visitor Program Principal Designated School Official; Justin Dubois\, former UMFK Board of Visitor President; and Taurian Coopsamy\, a recent UMFK international student graduate.  \n \nUMFK has the highest percentage of international students per student body population than any other UMS campus. Based on how many alumni stay in the area\, UMFK is also a major contributor in providing a solution to an aging and declining population in Northern Maine. \n \nA major barrier to sponsorship of international students is navigating the process and the high cost to secure employment.  What can we do as a community to help alleviate that burden? \n \nTickets for the breakfast are $15.00and can be purchased by credit card at:  https://www.umfk.edu/business-breakfast/ \nDeadline for registration is Friday\, November 1\, 2024. \nPlease contact Lisa Roy at 207-834-7504 or email at roylisa@maine.edu for more information. \n  \n                                        URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-bov-business-breakfast/ LOCATION:Nadeau Hall\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T110000 DTSTAMP:20241122T185003Z CREATED:20241030T220009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T185003Z UID:59443-1732352400-1732359600@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:Thanksgiving " TURKEY TROT" - 2k & 5k Run or Walk DESCRIPTION:The UMFK Student-Athlete Advisory Committee invites individuals to participate in its first fundraising event\, “Turkey Trot\,” which is dedicated to combating food insecurity during the holiday season.\nRegistration starts at 9 am at the Sports Center.  The 5K begins at 9:30 am followed by the 2K that will begin at 10 am. You may choose to run or walk.\nThe cost of the event is $20 per person and free for UMFK students. \n \nFor more information\, please contact Anna McLaughlin at anna.mclaughlin@maine.edu URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/thanksgiving-turkey-trot-2k-5k-run-or-walk/ LOCATION:UMFK Sports Center\, 2 School St\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T180000 DTSTAMP:20241130T211503Z CREATED:20241028T213009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T211503Z UID:59406-1732957200-1732989600@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce 44th Annaul Craft Fair DESCRIPTION:The Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce this year's event\, featuring even more festive fun with some exciting updates! Enjoy one central location for all the holiday magic\, extended hours for more time to explore and shop for unique\, handmade treasures\, and a diverse and high-quality selection of exhibitors. Hours:   Saturday: 9am-5pm / Sunday: 9am-3pmEntrance Fee: $3 per person For more information\, please email the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce at: fortkentchamber@gmail.com   URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/greater-fort-kent-area-chamber-of-commerce-44th-annaul-craft-fair-2/ LOCATION:UMFK Sports Center\, 2 School St\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR