University of Maine at Fort Kent

UMFK BOV to host Business Breakfast Series on March 21st
2025-03-21 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Nadeau Hall, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The University of Maine atFort Kent Board of Visitors invites the public to attend its annual BusinessBreakfast Series that will take place on Friday, March 21st at 7:30 a.m. in theNadeau Hall conference room on the UMFK campus.
The presenters will include Deborah Hedeen, UMFK President and Provost; PamelaAshby, UMFK Chief Business Officer; and Heidi Carter, UMFK Executive Director ofMarketing and Brand Management.
The topic of discussion is “University Updates and Future Initiatives.”
The presenters will share keyhighlights from the past year, including advancements in academic programs,campus initiatives, and enrollment management.

Join us for an in-depthdiscussion on the future direction of our institution and how we are preparingfor the opportunities and challenges in supporting student success and meetingworkforce needs.
Tickets for the breakfast are $15 and can be purchased online at: https://www.umfk.edu/business-breakfast/

Deadline for registration isWednesday, March 12, 2025.
Please contact Lisa Roy at(207) 834-7504 or email at roylisa@maine.edufor more information.

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UMFK Sucrerie
2025-03-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Nowland Hall
The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual “Sucrerie” on Thursday, March 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nowland Hall.
The “maple sugar recreation” has drawn more than 200community members to campus in years past. The event features a traditional maple taffy pull on the snow, an Acadian meal, and live entertainment by The Acadian Singers.
The maple taffy pull and taste testing onsite and served over the snow for community members to enjoy are free to the public. Northwoods Nectar will be onsite. 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. . The public is encouraged to attend the “Sucrerie.”
UMFK Students meal plan will cover the cost. Student Senate will cover 50 non-meal plan students. First-come, first-served.
For more information, contact the University Relations office at 834-7557 or by e-mail at: susan.tardie@maine.edu

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Bengal Bound Day
2025-03-28 | Various locations on campus

UMFK to host scientific speaker Dr. Jim Coffman, Ph.D.
2025-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Fox Auditorium, 2 University Dr, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The University of Maine atFort Kent biology program will host its first Scientific Speakers Series presentationentitled “Modeling the developmental origins of health and disease” onWednesday, April 2, 2025, at 1 p.m. in Fox Auditorium located on the UMFKcampus. The speaker series is free and open to the public.

Dr. Jim Coffman, Ph.D., willshare research from his lab, exploring how chronic stress and exposure toenvironmental chemicals during early development can increase disease risklater in life. His team uses zebrafish as a model organism, as they share thesame anatomical and physiological stress response system as humans. As inhumans, early-life stress in zebrafish affects the development of the immuneand central nervous systems through the same genetic pathways. Dr. Coffman’sresearch aims to uncover how environmental stressors interact with these genesduring development, leading to long-term effects that can persist intoadulthood and even across generations.

Beginning with Dr. Coffman’spresentation, and throughout the series, organizers aim to connect students andthe community with researchers who can inspire and guide them in shaping theirfutures.

Dr. James Coffman is anAssociate Professor at Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory and theDirector of the Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE).He earned his Ph.D. in zoology from Duke University and a B.A. in biology fromCarleton College.

For more information, pleasecontact Samantha Beaulieu, at samantha.beautlieu@maine.edu or 207-834-7868.

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The Canada-U.S. Border Over Time event at the Acadian Archives
2025-04-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Acadian Archives, 23 University Dr, Fort Kent, ME, United States
Join the Acadian Archives for a special learning activity on the history of the Canada-U.S. border in northern Maine. Special artifacts will be on display. This event is free and open to the public. Stay tuned for more detail.
For more information: acadian@maine.edu or (207) 834-7535.

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Annual Scholars' Symposium
2025-04-30 08:00 - 15:30 | Fox Auditorium, Nowland Hall and Sports Center
Theme of the Scholars’ Symposium: Boundaries and Bridges: The U.S.-Canada Border Over Time 8 a.m: Check- In at the Bengals’ Lair 8:30 a.m.: Welcome from President Hedeen in Fox Auditorium 8:50 a.m.: Undergraduate Award Presentations – President Hedeen will present the awards in Fox Auditorium 9 a.m.: Keynote Speakers are Dr. Lisa Lavoie, Dr. Paul Buck, and Patrol Agent in Charge Jodi L. Williams and will speak in Fox Auditorium
10:15 a.m.: Lightning Talks by UMFK’s Faculty Members in Fox Auditorium: Dr. Leo Trudel; Dr. Shawn Graham; Dr. Kennedy “New” Rubert-Nason; Dr. Erin Soucy; and Dr. Kelly White 10:50 a.m.: Student Presentations in Fox Auditorium 12:00 Noon to 1:30 p.m. .: Lunch at Nowland Dining Hall 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Students’ Poster Session located at the Sports Center 3 p.m.: Symposium Award Announcements by Dr. Leo Trudel at the Sports Center
3:15 p.m.: Closing Remarks from President Hedeen at the Sport Center
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International Muskie Derby
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-10 | S.W. Collins Co. – Fort Kent, 35 W Main St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
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Out of the Darkness
2025-09-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Fort Kent Lion’s Club Pavilion
Walk in memory or support of those who have lost someone to suicide. Suicide can be prevented. Join the movement! Registration begins at 9:00 a.m and walk begins at 10:00 a.m. The walk route consists of the Fort Kent “mills,” a 2.8 mile loop through downtown Fort Kent. The walk will begin and end at the Lion’s Pavilion. Proceeds go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to raise awareness, provide education and support to survivors of suicide loss, etc. As always, we promote this as a tobacco free event. Contact Andrea Dumond at 834-1614 or andrea.dumond@nmmc.org with questions.
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Recovery Rocks Music Festival
2025-09-07 | Riverside Park, 40 Dufour St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
But what’s MORE exciting is that for our 2nd annual Recovery Rocks Event, we are doing FREE admissions for your family to enjoy the inflatables and listen to the music. Starts at 12 noon We will have basic snacks & treats for sale, raffles, prizes, and other family fun. Our food truck line-up will be announced at a later date. We will continue to update our line-up and will share official details, however, we are SO EXCITED to have The Real Young Swagg opening our event for us.
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Crazy Olympics "Field Games"
2025-09-19 15:30 - 17:00 | UMFK Sports Center, 2 School St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The crazy Olympics “field games” will be held at the Sports Centers front lawn. Student Athletic Advisory Committee members will be setting up classic lawn games like corn hole, KanJam, Ladderball, 8-legged races, and potato sack races, etc. Additional stations will be set up to represent each of our athletic teams. UMFK students who participate in each station will get a ticket for raffles. Community and alumni who participate in each station will get a UMFK giveaway. The top three performers from all participants will get a signed piece of UMFK gear. This event is sponsored by Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC). View all the UMFK Homecoming events at: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/ Tags: Public

UMFK Homecoming Bouncy Houses and Inflatables
2025-09-19 15:30 - 18:30 | Michael Simon Field, 47 Pleasant St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
Bouncy houses and inflatables set up outside the Sports Center. A fun-family event free and open to the public. View all the UMFK Homecoming events at: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/ Tags: Public

UMFK Homecoming Community Barbecue
2025-09-19 17:00 - 18:30 | UMFK Sports Center, 2 School St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The community barbecue is free and open to the public. This is a great way to mingle. First-come;first-served. View all the UMFK Homecoming events at: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/ Tags: Public

Line Dancing
2025-09-19 17:30 - 18:45 | UMFK Sports Center Quad
There will be people who know specific line dances helping us out. You can join the group and follow along or you may know a line dance to share with others.

Join in on the fun!!!
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"Landmark" Sculpture Presentation
2025-09-19 19:00 - 19:30 | UMFK Sports Center Quad
You are invited to attend the presentation of the new campus sculpture “Landmark” by Robert Brochu.
Meet the artist and explore the inspiration for the piece in a brief ceremony.

The presentation is open to the public.

View all the UMFK Homecoming events at: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/ Tags: Public

Bonfire on Crocker Beach
2025-09-19 20:00 - 22:00 | UMFK’s Crocker Beach
Enjoy a bonfire on Crocker Beach on campus. The bonfire is open to the public. View all the UMFK Homecoming events at: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/ Tags: Public

2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Northern Maine
2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:00 | 40 Dufour St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
Schedule of Events:Walkers Welcome 9 a.m. | Ceremony 10 a.m. | Walk 10:30 a.m. Route Length: 2 miles
Contact Person: Kris Baker 207.772.0115klbaker@alz.org Tags: Public

Food Trucks and Bouncy Houses at the UMFK Sports Center
2025-09-20 13:00 - 19:00 | UMFK Sports Center Quad
Therewill be bouncy houses, inflatables, and food trucks on the campus outside at the SportsCenter. Food vouchers will be given out, first-come; first-served. Bouncy houses and inflatables are free. View all the UMFK Homecoming events at: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/ Tags: Public

UMFK Bengal Women's Soccer Game vrs. Central Maine Community College - TBD
2025-09-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Michael Simon Field, 47 Pleasant St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The UMFK Bengal women’s soccer game against Central Maine Community College Mustangs. Cheer for your Bengal women’s soccer team players. Wear Bengal gear. Go Bengals!! View all the UMFK Homecoming events at: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/ Tags: Public

UMFK Bengal Men's Soccer Game vrs. Central Maine Community College - TBD
2025-09-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Michael Simon Field, 47 Pleasant St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The UMFK Bengal men’s soccer game against Central Maine Community College Mustangs. Cheer for your Bengal men’s soccer team players. Wear Bengal gear. Go Bengals!! View all the UMFK Homecoming events at: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/ Tags: Public

AD/HD: The AC/DC Experience
2025-09-20 19:30 - 21:00 | UMFK Sports Center, 2 School St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
Experience the hard-rocking sound and electrifying performance of AC/DC live with AD/HD: The AC/DC Experience on the UMFK campus Sports Center. The event is free and open to the public. View all the UMFK Homecoming events at: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/ Tags: Public

UMFK Students and Alumni Dance by DJ Jhano Entertainment
2025-09-20 21:30 - 23:00 | UMFK Sports Center, 2 School St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The dance will be held at the UMFK Sports Center. DJ Jhano Entertainment is in the house. The dance is free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by the Student Activities Board. View the UMFK Homecoming schedule at: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/schedule/ Tags: Public

Hot Air Tethered Balloon Rides
2025-09-21 08:00 - 10:00 | UMFK campus Quad near Cyr Hall
Float high above the breath-taking and spectacular scenery of the campus and Fort Kent in a hot air tethered balloon on the quad area located near Cyr Hall.
The rides are free and open to the public.
If it rains, the event will be held on Sunday, September 21 from 8 to 10 a.m.

View all the UMFK Homecoming events at: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/

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UMFK Homecoming Brunch and Awards Ceremony
2025-09-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Nadeau Hall conference room, Fort Kent, ME, United States
This year, the UMFK Alumni Association willrecognize the graduating classes of 1945, 1955, 1965, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005, 2000,2015, and 2020. There will be specialrecognition for the classes of 1975 (50 years) and 2000 (25 years). The Association will present awards to thisyear’s Outstanding Alumni Award and outgoing Alumni Association Board Members. The Homecoming Brunch and Awards Ceremony is a chance to reconnect with alumni, old friends, and new acquaintances. Brunch is just prior to the Alumni Soccer Games. Tickets are just $15 each. For more information, please contact Michael Elliot at 207-834-7800.
Register online: https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/event-registration/ Tags: Public

UMFK Alumni Women's Soccer Game
2025-09-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Michael Simon Field, 47 Pleasant St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
Cheer on our current UMFK student-athletes and UMFK alumni.

Go Bengals!!

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UMFK Alumni Men's Soccer Game
2025-09-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Michael Simon Field, 47 Pleasant St, Fort Kent, ME, United States

UMFK Bengal Double Header Women's Volleyball Games vrs. Fisher College
2025-09-27 12:00 - 15:30 | UMFK Sports Center, 2 School St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
Watch the UMFK Bengal women’s volleyball game against Fisher College Falcons. Cheer for your Bengal women’s soccer team players. Wear your Bengal Gear. Go Bengals!! Tags: Public

UMFK Bengal Women's Volleyball Game vrs. St. Thomas
2025-10-02 17:30 - 18:30 | UMFK Sports Center, 2 School St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
Watch the UMFK Bengal women’s volleyball game against St. Thomas University Tommies. Cheer for your Bengal women’s volleyball team players. Wear Bengal gear. Go Bengals!! Tags: Public

UMFK English Faculty Encourage Literacy
2025-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Blake Library, 23 University Dr, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The English faculty,Dr. Joseph Becker and Geraldine Cannon Becker, will discuss recently published work, and read from their recently written work, as well as selected favorites.
Attendees are also invited to bring and read selections of their own choosing.
This event is free. Faculty, staff, students, and community members are encouraged to attend.
For more information, please contact Professor Cannon Becker at geraldine.becker@maine.edu

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UMFK Bengal Men's Baseball Game vrs. Thomas College JV Terriers
2025-10-10 14:00 - 16:30 | Jalbert Park (Fort Kent)
Head out to Jalbert Park (Fort Kent) to see the UMFK Bengal Men’s Baseball game against Thomas College JV Terriers. Cheer for your Bengal men’s baseball team players. Wear Bengal gear. Go Bengals!! Tags: Public
