University of Maine at Fort Kent

Polarized & Personalized
2026-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join RAs Jadah & Romeo to snap a creative photo and personalize a waterbottle in the Lair
All supplies provided
This event is for UMFK students

Indoor Biathlon
2026-02-08 13:00 - 17:30
Plan to join Student Activities and the Fort Kent Outdoor Center at our 3rd annual Indoor Biathlon on the Lowell “Ozzie” Osgood Court at UMFK Sports Center!
No experience or skill needed.
Prizes, Swag, Snacks & Drinks
This event is for UMFK students and the entire community
500 Paw Points

Painting with RA Austin
2026-02-10 11:00 - 13:00
Join RA Austin in the lair for painting
This event is for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Healthy Relationship Bingo
2026-02-11 19:00 - 22:00
Join Keely LeBlanc for Healthy Relationship Bingo in Nadeau Teleconference Room. Keely is UMFKs Confidential Resource Advisor.
Learn about Healthy Relationships and Win Prizes!
This event is for UMFK students
500 Paw Points

Hearts & Crafts
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00
Georgia and Student Activities will have give aways in the lair for students to give to someone special
Beginning at noon – while supplies last
100 Paw Points

Valentine's Day Crafts
2026-02-13 11:00 - 14:00
Join RA Katie creating Valentine Crafts in the lair beginning at 11am.
This event is for UMFK students
200 Paw Points

Can-Am Volunteer Info Table
2026-02-17 11:00 - 13:00
Students who are interested in volunteering at the Portage Checkpoint of the Can-Am can learn more at the table outside the lair

Henna
2026-02-19 11:30 - 13:00
Sarah will have Henna supplies in the lair beginning at 11:30
This event is for students
200 Paw Points

DodgeBall RA Om
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
Join RA Om for Dodgeball in the Lowell “Ozzie” Osgood Gym
Randomized Teams will be chosen to compete in multiple rounds of Dodgeball. Rules will be provided.
Snacks and Drinks provided
This event is for UMFK Students
200 Paw Points

BINGO
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:30
Bingo in Nadeau Teleconference Room
This event is for UMFK Students
200 Paw Points

Snowshoeing to Fish River Falls
2026-02-24 14:00 - 16:30
Snowshoeing adventure – hike into Fish River Falls.
Some transportation is available or you can follow the UMFK van to the trailhead. There are a number of snowshoes available as well.
Sign up with Shannon Lugdon
If you need snowshoes, meet at student affairs office at 1:30
Van leaves at 2pm
This event is for UMFK students. Faculty or Staff interested in snowshoeing with us can meet us there as well.
300 Paw Points

ISO Cultural Bake Sale
2026-02-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-26 10:15 - 13:15
Purchase sweet treats baked by students and staff from different cultures. This fundraiser supports the efforts of the International Student Organization.
This event is for the entire UMFK and St. John Valley Community

Pickleball
2026-02-26 15:30 - 17:30
Pickleball for beginners, intermediate and experts!
4 courts, doubles play (you don’t need to come with a partner, but we will be playing doubles), all equipment provided
We will raffle a new paddle!
This event is for UMFK students. Faculty and Staff may play if there are openings.
300 Paw Points

Frostfest Indoor Carnival with the RAs
2026-02-27 16:00 - 21:00
Join the RAs in on the Lowell “Ozzie” Osgood Court at the Sports Center at 6pm for the RA Indoor Winter Carnival. Games, Prizes, SWAG, Raffles and a BIG MONEY BINGO at the end of the night!
This event is for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Intramural Volleyball
2026-03-03 17:00 - 18:30
Volleyball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Volleyball is for fun.
Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Intramurals are back! Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week.
Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Intramural Pickleball
2026-03-05 17:00 - 18:30
Pickleball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Pickleball is for fun.
Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Intramurals are back! Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week.
Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Ping Pong RA Austin
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00
Join RA Austin for a Ping Pong tournament in the Lodge. Prizes for the top 3.
This event is for UMFK Students.
If you need access to the Lodge, reach out to austin.dibble@maine.edu

Intramurals: Volleyball
2026-03-17 16:00 - 18:00
Volleyball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Volleyball is for fun.Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Intramurals are back! Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week.
Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Intramurals: Pickleball
2026-03-19 16:00 - 17:30

TENTATIVE: Snowshoe to Fish River Falls
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00
This trip depends on weather and snow conditions.
Email Shannon.lugdon@maine.edu if you are interested in participating
all equipment provided

Big Rock Ski
2026-03-21 08:00 - 18:00
This is a trip for UMFK students to Big Rock Ski Mountain in Mars Hill. Student’s Lift Passes and Rental Fees will be covered by Student Activities.
Students must bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks or money to purchase them at the Ski Lodge.
Please email shannon.lugdon@maine.edu to reserve your spot

Northwoods Nectar Field Trip
2026-03-23 13:00 - 16:00
Northwoods Nectar Field Trip for UMFK Students. Leave UMFK at 12:30pm and return by 4pm. Students will learn how a local Sugar Shack collects sap, boils it to maple syrup and other products they sell.
Please email Shannon.lugdon@maine.edu to sign up for this trip. Space is limited.

Genealogy Introduction
2026-03-23 17:00 - 18:30
Kick off UMFK’s Acadian Heritage Week and join Acadian Archives Patrick Lacroix in the Library to learn how to trace your Genealogy back generations.
Were your ancestors Rebels or Royals? Join Patrick Lacroix in the Library and learn professional tricks to tracing your lineage back through the centuries. Discovering your roots can offer a powerful sense of identity. This is a chance to preserve your family’s unique story before it’s lost to time. Learn how to search now and see where YOUR story began.
This introduction to Genealogy is for all students, not just those with Acadian ancestors.
This event is for UMFK Students. Faculty and Staff are also welcome.
500 Paw Points

Tree Tapping with Neil
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00
Dr. Thompson will be tapping two maple trees on campus. Meet at the Student Affairs office at 11 to participate. Sap will be collected this week and boiled down on Friday afternoon into syrup.
This event is for UMFK Students and community members who wish to join in are welcome.
200 Paw Points

Track & Field Expo & Intramurals
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00
Join UMFK’s Track & Field Team to celebrate the Seniors, cheer while they exhibit their skills, and try to run, jump and throw like they do!
Evening begins at 6pm on the Lowell Ozzie Osgood Court and the UMFK Throwing Room.
This event is for students and our community

Snowshoe Making Demo
2026-03-25 11:00 - 13:00
Join Brian Theriault in the Lair to learn how snowshoes were made generations ago, and why they were so important to the industry in this area.
This event is for UMFK students. Faculty, Staff, and the community are welcome to stop by and chat as well.
500 Paw Points

Pickleball with RA Jadah
2026-03-25 16:00 - 18:00
Join RA Jadah for PICKLEBALL on the Lowell Ozzie Osgood Court
This event is for UMFK Students, but others may play if there are spots open.
200 Paw Points

Cricket Cookies
2026-03-26 11:00 - 11:30
Join Dr. Kanaskie in the Lair for cookies made with CRICKETS!!
{If you are allergic to shellfish, you are allergic to crickets}
This event is for UMFK students. Faculty, staff and community members may be able to taste the cookies if supplies last.
200 Paw Points for attending, 500 Paw Points for trying a cookie!
