BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//University of Maine at Fort Kent - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:University of Maine at Fort Kent 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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD 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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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:20241018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T150000 DTSTAMP:20241017T185003Z CREATED:20241016T183010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T185003Z UID:59198-1729260000-1729263600@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:Join us to hear the UMFK English Faculty "Encouraging Literacy" Event DESCRIPTION:The UMFK English Faculty willbe at the Blake Library to share highlights fromthe recent trip to Boston and Professor Cannon Becker’s lecture on “LiteracyThrough Poetry.” \n \n“Readings by English faculty from recentlypublished work of their own and various other “spooky” selections\, such asEdgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven\,’ may be expected\,” said Dr. Joseph Becker\, “Faculty\,staff\, students\, and members of the community are encouraged to join us.” \nAttendees are also invited tobring and read selections of their own choosing. \nJoin us to hear about what we have been doing\, and to have some “spooky ” fun. The event is free. \nFaculty\, staff\, students\, and community members are encouraged to attend.       \nFor more information on this event\, please contact Professor Cannon Becker at: geraldine.becker@maine.edu \n  \n  URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/join-us-to-hear-the-umfk-english-faculty-encouraging-literacy-event/ LOCATION:Blake Library\, 23 University Dr\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T210000 DTSTAMP:20240906T080003Z CREATED:20240626T202207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T080003Z UID:57335-1725652800-1725656400@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:Bonfire DESCRIPTION:Tags: Student URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/bonfire-7/ LOCATION:Crocker Beach CATEGORIES:Campus Community,Student Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T160000 DTSTAMP:20240804T173502Z CREATED:20240709T081506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T173502Z UID:57469-1722780000-1722787200@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:"Partons\, La Mer Est Belle" A Musical Journey from France to Acadia DESCRIPTION: UMFK will host an afternoon of an Acadian-inspired classical musical concert featuring Baritone Jared Andrew Michaud\, Soprano Melanie Saucier\, and Pianist Christina Maria Koti.  \nThe performance will also serve as a kick-off fundraising event for improvements to Fox Auditorium beyond what was earmarked in 2023 by University of Maine System workforce development and innovation funding in the omnibus spending bill secured by the leadership of Maine’s congressional delegation. The auditorium serves the UMFK campus and the community at large with performances\, lectures\, and meetings. \n“Whether hosting a town meeting or a drama production put on by the local high school\, this facility is a cornerstone of the community\,”said UMFK President Deb Hedeen. “These fundraising efforts will ensure Fox Auditorium can continue to play a leading role in bringing our community together for generations to come.” \nThe tickets are available on four levels: Performance only: $25 per person and doors open at 1:30 p.m.; Prelude: Enjoy a wine and cheese social prior to the performance for $50 and doors open at12:30 p.m.; Encore: Attend the performance and delight in a champagne and dessert social with the performers following the performance for $50; and a VIP Experience: All in one level to include wine and cheese\, performance\,followed by the champagne and dessert social for $75. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. \nPlease join us for an afternoon of great entertainment.  You may purchase tickets through the UMFK Development Office\, located at the UMFK’s Enrollment and Advancement Center oronline at:  https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/fox-auditorium-fund/  \n  For more information on the performance or tickets\, please contact Shannon Lugdon at 834-7800.   URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/partons-la-mer-est-belle-a-musical-journey-from-france-to-acadia/ LOCATION:Fox Auditorium\, 2 University Dr\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T203000 DTSTAMP:20240613T213502Z CREATED:20240613T171502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T213502Z UID:57147-1718307000-1718310600@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK to host "Presentation on the Border" DESCRIPTION:Keynote speakers Lise Pelletier and Lisa Lavoie to speak at the “Presentation on the Border” event to be held in Nadeau Hall. Lise Pelletier will present on the historical overview of Acadia of the upper St. John Valley and the International border. Lisa Lavoie will present on the effects of 9/11 and COVID on the communities of Fort Kent and Clair\, New Brunswick\, Canada.  \nThe event is free and open to the public.  For more information\, please contact Paul Buck at paul.buck@maine.edu This event was made possible through the Maine Humanities Council.   Tags: students\,staff\, off-campus URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-to-host-presentation-on-the-border/ LOCATION:Nadeau Hall\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T101500 DTSTAMP:20240201T203507Z CREATED:20240201T203012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T203507Z UID:53289-1706868000-1706868900@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:Wear Red Day Photo Opportunity: Bengal's Lair at 10 a.m. DESCRIPTION:Love your Heart on National “Wear Red Day” \nUMFK community will join the American Heart Association’s fight against heart disease. By wearing red to work that day\, you can help the AHA raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and empower them to reduce their risk.  A photo will be taken at 10 a.m at the Bengal Lair of all who wear red. \n  \nTags: faculty\, staff\, students URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/wear-red-day-photo-opportunity-bengals-lair-at-10-a-m/ LOCATION:Bengal’s Lair CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T190000 DTSTAMP:20240201T203505Z CREATED:20240119T170010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T203505Z UID:52588-1706810400-1706814000@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:Dr. Scott Brickman to present on his music and Latvia entitled "Mūzikas Saknes - Musical Roots" DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nDuring UMFK’s academic year 2022-2023\, Dr. Brickman was on sabbatical – documenting\, researching and participating in Latvian musical culture. \n \nCome 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 abou this Latvian ancestry and transmit all that he can about the vibrant musical and cultural life of this wonderful country.                           \n“From the beginning\, the Acadian Archives has been a site of cultural education and culturalen counters\,” 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.” \nFor more information\, please contact Acadian Archives Director Patrick Lacroix at(207) 834-7536. \nThe 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 2million people. Latvia has an incredibly rich and varied musical culture.  \n  \n  \nTags: public\, staff\, faculty\, students \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/dr-scott-brickman-to-present-on-his-music-and-latvia-entitled-muzikas-saknes-musical-roots/ LOCATION:Acadian Archives\, 23 University Dr\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T140000 DTSTAMP:20230923T174521Z CREATED:20230831T200611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T174521Z UID:40272-1695466800-1695477600@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:2023 Recovery Celebration DESCRIPTION:The event begins at 11 a.m. to Noon with free food\, music by River Ukes\, kids games. From Noon to 12:45 p.m. you will hear speakers sharing recovery stories. At 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. is a time to mingle and network.\nSeptember is National Recovery Month!! Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to celebrate people in recovery while highlighting the benefits of prevention\, treatment\, and recovery for substance use and mental disorders.  \nThe event is sponsored by the UMFK Behavioral Science Program and Club; Aroostook Mental Health Center\, Life by Design; Fish River Rural Health; Town of Fort Kent; Paradis Shop ‘n Save; Tim Hortons\, Mardens.\nFor more information on the event\, please call 834-8627.\nTags: Students\, Faculty\, Staff\, Public URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/2023-recovery-celebration/ LOCATION:Fort Kent Lion’s Club Pavillion at Riverside Park CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T113000 DTSTAMP:20230915T200019Z CREATED:20230831T200546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T200019Z UID:40269-1694854800-1694863800@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:NMMC's "Out of the Darkness - Community Walk" DESCRIPTION: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\, LSW\, at 834-1614 or andrea.dumond@nmmc.org with any questions. Tags: Public\, Students\, Faculty\, Staff URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/nmmcs-out-of-the-darkness-community-walk/ LOCATION:Fort Kent Lions Club Pavilion at Riverside Park CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230904T200000 DTSTAMP:20230904T041512Z CREATED:20230830T200027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T041512Z UID:40251-1693848600-1693857600@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK Women's DoubleheaderVolleyball Game vrs. UMPI DESCRIPTION:Come by and cheer on the UMFK Bengal Women’s  Volleyball game vrs. University of Maine at Presque Isle in the Sports Center. \n \nSpectators should wear green\, gold\, and or tiger prints when watching the games on campus. \nGo Bengals!!!Tags: Public\, Student\, Faculty\, Staff URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-womens-doubleheadervolleyball-game-vrs-umpi/ LOCATION:UMFK Sports Center\, 2 School St\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230902T200000 DTSTAMP:20230902T220012Z CREATED:20230830T181959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T220012Z UID:40245-1693681200-1693684800@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK Men's Soccer Game vrs. UMPI DESCRIPTION:Check out the UMFK Bengal Men’s Soccer play against University of Maine at Presque Isle on the Michael Simon Field. Do not forget to wear UMFK swag. \nGo Bengals!!! Tags: Public\, Student\, Faculty\, Staff URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-mens-soccer-game-vrs-umpi/ LOCATION:Michael Simon Field\, 47 Pleasant St\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T203000 DTSTAMP:20230901T214943Z CREATED:20230830T181956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T214943Z UID:40243-1693594800-1693600200@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK Women's Soccer Game vrs. UMPI DESCRIPTION:Check out the UMFK Bengal Women’s Soccer play against University of Maine at Presque Isle on the Michael Simon Field. Do not forget to wear UMFK swag. \nGo Bengals!!!Tags: Public\, Student\, Faculty\, Staff URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-womens-soccer-game-vrs-umpi/ LOCATION:Michael Simon Field\, 47 Pleasant St\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T190000 DTSTAMP:20230831T213413Z CREATED:20230830T181957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T213413Z UID:40244-1693587600-1693594800@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK Men's Soccer team vrs. St. Thomas University DESCRIPTION:Check out the UMFK Bengal Men’s Soccer play against  St. Thomas University on the Michael Simon Field. Do not forget to wear UMFK swag. \nGo Bengals!!!Tags: Public\, Student\, Staff\, Faculty URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-mens-soccer-team-vrs-st-thomas-university/ LOCATION:Michael Simon Field\, 47 Pleasant St\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T180000 DTSTAMP:20230829T180918Z CREATED:20230824T214512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T180918Z UID:39890-1693326600-1693332000@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:Mills of the Valley Exhibition Opening Reception at Acadian Archives and Blake Library DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine atFort Kent Blake Library Gallery and the Acadian Archives will host an exhibitiontitled\, “The Mills of the Valley\, 1785-2023: A Graphic Essay” by Al Craft.  \nThe opening reception will be held on Tuesday\, August 29th from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Acadian Archives and Blake Library located on the UMFK campus.  \nTheexhibition will be on display from August 28th through September 28thon the University campus.  The event isfree and open to the public.    \n  \n  URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/mills-of-the-valley-exhibition-opening-reception-at-acadian-archives-and-blake-library/ LOCATION:Acadian Archives\, Fort Kent\, ME 04743\, USA CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T130000 DTSTAMP:20230505T200157Z CREATED:20230419T040316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T200157Z UID:31963-1683367200-1683378000@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK 141st Commencement Ceremony held on May 6th DESCRIPTION:The 2023 UMFK Commencement Exercises will be held on Saturday\, May 6th at 10 a.m. in the University’s Sports Center.\n \nThe commencement ceremony is open for the general public to attend. URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-141st-commencement-ceremony-held-on-may-6th/ LOCATION:UMFK Sports Center\, School St\, Fort Kent\, ME 04743\, USA CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T153000 DTSTAMP:20230505T154508Z CREATED:20230504T101509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T154508Z UID:33187-1683295200-1683300600@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK Nurse Pinning Ceremony DESCRIPTION:One hundred seventy-one University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students will graduate from the program\, with twenty-eight of them attending the 39th annual UMFK Nurse Pinning Ceremony at the Sports Center.  The twenty-eight students will receive their nursing pins.\nUMFK faculty\, staff\, students\, and community members are encouraged to attend. \nThe theme this year is  “You Make a Difference.”\nThe keynote speaker for the pinning ceremony is Mark Cieniawski\, MD. \nAwards will be presented: Student Nurse Citizenship\, Nurse Alumna\, and Community Leader\n \nFor more information\, please contact Fran Picard at  834-7580. URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-nurse-pinning-ceremony/ LOCATION:Sports Center CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T200000 DTSTAMP:20230328T153010Z CREATED:20230316T051514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T153010Z UID:29385-1680026400-1680033600@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK to host author Cathie Pelletier featuring newly published book\, “Northeaster” DESCRIPTION:UMFK to host author Cathie Pelletier featuring newlypublished book\, “Northeaster”                                               \n \nThe University of Maine at Fort Kent book club will host a reading and book signing for award-winning author Cathie Pelletier’s newly published book on March 28th at 6 p.m. in Nadeau Hall conference room. The event is free and open to the public. \nNortheaster\, A Story of Courage & Survival in the Blizzard of 1952 was published by Pegasus Books/Simon & Schuster in January. \n \nCathie Pelletier is the author of twelve novels beginning with The Funeral Makers\, published by Macmillan in 1986. She and theoretical physicist S. James Gates\, Jr. (a National Medal of Science recipient)co-authored Proving Einstein Right\, released in 2019 by Public Affairs. Praised by Walter Isaacson\, the book was awarded the Brown University Book Award for 2020.  Also released in 2019 is The Ragin’ Cajun\, a memoir she wrote with legendary fiddler Doug Kershaw (Mercer University Press). \n \nProducer Gabrielle Tana has recently optioned Pelletier’s novel The Funeral Makers for Doug Liman to    direct and Pelletier to adapt. Her screenplay\, The Luna Christmas\,has been optioned by actor Donald Sutherland. She has worked on several film projects with Grammy-winner and AFI founder George Stevens\, Jr. \nUnder the pseudonym of K. C. McKinnon\, Pelletier wrote Dancing at the Harvest Moon and Candles on Bay Street\, both with Doubleday\, the latter earning a million-dollar advance. Harvest Moon was printed in 22 languages and was a CBS film starring Jacqueline Bisset and Valerie Harper. Candles on Bay Street was translated to16 languages and was a Hallmark Hall of Fame film starring Alicia Silverstone.  \nTwo of her Pelletier novels received notable mentions from the New York Times Book Review. Her third\, The Weight of Winter\, won the New England Booksellers Award. In 2006\, Running the Bulls won the Paterson Prizef or fiction. Her first middle grade novel\, The Summer Experiment\, was published in 2014. \n \nPelletier was privately hired to write a memoir\, now finished\, that centers on the Vietnam War. She also created and sold to Simon & Schuster a book for country music icon Tanya Tucker\,titled 100 Ways to Beat the Blues.She co-wrote The Christmas Note with her friend\, and Grand Old Opry legend\, the late Skeeter Davis. She has co-written songs that were recorded by David Byrne (of the Talking Heads)\, the Texas Tornadoes\, and others. She and Tanya Tucker are working on a children’s book. \n \nA middle grade book\, Mystery Traveler at Lake Fortune and Evangeline\, a prose version of the Longfellow poem\, are coming by Down East Books this July. \n \nBooks will be available to purchase at the UMFK campus store starting March 20th and at the event.   \n \nFor more information on the event\, please contact the University Relations office at 207-834-7557. \n  \n                        URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-to-host-author-cathie-pelletier-featuring-newly-published-book-northeaster/ LOCATION:Nadeau Hall conference room\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000 DTSTAMP:20230309T093223Z CREATED:20230221T190013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T093223Z UID:28720-1678359600-1678366800@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK to host Sucrerie DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host itsannual “Sucrerie” on Thursday\, March 9\, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NowlandHall. \nThe “maple sugar recreation” has drawn more than 200community members to campus in years past. The event features a traditionalmaple taffy pull on the snow\, an Acadian meal\, and liveentertainment.      \nThe maple taffy pull and taste testing onsite andserved over the snow for community members to enjoy are free to the public. Thepublic is encouraged to attend the “Sucrerie.”  \nAll ployes will be served by UMFK employees wearingAcadian attire.  \nA nominal fee of $12 per plate will be charged for theAcadian meal and entertainment. The committee has worked with Sodexo diningservices to create the perfect menu for the event. \nSpecific areas will be designated parking forcommunity members. \nUMFK continues to preserve and foster an appreciationof the Acadian and Franco-American heritage and culture by hosting annualevents such as the “Sucrerie.” \nFor more information\, contact the University Relationsoffice at 834-7557 or by e-mail at: susan.tardie@maine.edu URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-to-host-sucrerie/ LOCATION:Nowland Hall CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230122T153000 DTSTAMP:20230122T193103Z CREATED:20230104T143019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T193103Z UID:25218-1674396000-1674401400@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK Bengal Men's Basketball Game vrs. Washington County Community College DESCRIPTION:Check out the UMFK Bengal men’s basketball home game against the Washington County Community College in the Sports Center. \nWear your UMFK swag. Show your school spirit. \nGo Bengals!!!Tags: Public URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-bengal-mens-basketball-game-vrs-washington-county-community-college/ LOCATION:UMFK Sports Center\, 2 School St\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T153000 DTSTAMP:20221210T163016Z CREATED:20221206T153026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221210T163016Z UID:23465-1670767200-1670772600@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK Bengal Men's Basketball Game vrs. UMA Moose DESCRIPTION:Check out the Bengal men’s basketball game against the University of Maine at Augusta Moose in the Sports Center. \nWear your UMFK swag. Show your school spirit. \nGo Bengals!!!Tags: Public URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-bengal-mens-basketball-game-vrs-uma-moose/ LOCATION:UMFK Sports Center\, 2 School St\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T130000 DTSTAMP:20221210T163014Z CREATED:20221206T153025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221210T163014Z UID:23464-1670760000-1670763600@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK Bengal Women's Basketball Game vrs. UMA Moose DESCRIPTION:Check out the Bengal women’s basketball game against the University of Maine at Augusta Moose in the Sports Center. \nWear your UMFK swag. Show your school spirit. \nGo Bengals!!!Tags: Public URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-bengal-womens-basketball-game-vrs-uma-moose/ LOCATION:UMFK Sports Center\, 2 School St\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T203000 DTSTAMP:20221208T163013Z CREATED:20221205T151205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T163013Z UID:23079-1670522400-1670531400@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:Arctic Night! DESCRIPTION:Free and Open to the Public \nCome learn more about the Arctic\, UMFK’s new Arctic Studies program\, and enjoy the viewing of People of a Feather. \n\n6 – 7 pm: Q&A session and refreshments will be served.\n7 pm: mini film festival featuring People of a Feather.\n\nFrom the Film’s Website:“Featuring stunning footage from seven winters in the Arctic\, People of a Feather takes you through time into the world of the Inuit on the Belcher Islands in Canada’s Hudson Bay. Connecting past\, present\, and future is a unique relationship with the eider duck.“ \nTags: Public URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/arctic-night/ LOCATION:UMFK Fox Auditorium CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T193000 DTSTAMP:20221207T163007Z CREATED:20221206T153021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T163007Z UID:23462-1670436000-1670441400@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK Bengal Women's Basketball Game vrs. Husson University Eagles DESCRIPTION:Check out the Bengal women’s basketball game against Husson University Eagles in the Sports Center. \nWear your UMFK swag. Show your school spirit. \nGo Bengals!!!Tags: Public URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-bengal-womens-basketball-game-vrs-husson-university-eagles/ LOCATION:UMFK Sports Center\, 2 School St\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T190000 DTSTAMP:20221206T153018Z CREATED:20221206T153018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T153018Z UID:23461-1670347800-1670353200@www.umfk.edu SUMMARY:UMFK Bengal Women's Basketball vrs. UMPI DESCRIPTION:Check out the Bengal women’s basketball game against the University of Maine Presque Isle Owls in the Sports Center. \nWear your UMFK swag. Show your school spirit. \nGo Bengals!!! URL:https://www.umfk.edu/event/umfk-bengal-womens-basketball-vrs-umpi/ LOCATION:UMFK Sports Center\, 2 School St\, Fort Kent\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Campus Community END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR