University of Maine at Fort Kent

Art Night - Crochet
2024-02-02 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join Student Activities in the Lair to crochet! Instructions will be provided, while supplies last. 200 paw points
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Wear Red Day Photo Opportunity: Bengal's Lair at 10 a.m.
2024-02-02 10:00 - 10:15 | Bengal’s Lair
Love your Heart on National “Wear Red Day”
UMFK 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.

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Mūzikas Saknes - Musical Roots (Scott Brickman)
2024-02-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Acadian Archives, 23 University Dr, Fort Kent, ME, United States
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. During the
academic year 2022-23, Scott Brickman was on sabbatical, documenting, researching and participating in
Latvian musical culture. Come listen to Scott discuss 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.
This event is free and open to the public.

Dr. Scott Brickman to present on his music and Latvia entitled "Mūzikas Saknes - Musical Roots"
2024-02-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Acadian Archives, 23 University Dr, Fort Kent, ME, United States
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 abou this 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 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.”
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 2million people. Latvia has an incredibly rich and varied musical culture.

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Cheer Club and SAB Signup Table
2024-02-01 14:30 - 16:00
Visit Cheer club and SAB outside of the lair from 2:30- 4:00 and learn more about the clubs.

Mario Kart Racing
2024-01-31 19:00 - 20:30
Please join Res. Life to have fun and race your friends in the Lodge Lobby.

Cheer Practice
2024-01-31 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-22 19:00 - 20:00
Please join Cheer Club for weekly practice Mondays and Wednesdays in CYR 205. If you are interested in joining, please contact alayzia.johnson@maine.edu

National Hot Chocolate Day
2024-01-31 09:00 - 16:00
Visit us in Student Affairs to try one of a variety of flavors of hot chocolate! While supplies last. 100 paw points
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WBB Away vs Husson (TBD)
2024-01-30 17:00 - 19:00

Diamond Dot Kit
2024-01-29 11:00 - 14:00
Please join Student Activities in Student Affairs for a Diamond Dot kit that will come with everything you need to complete the project! Varying themes and sizes are available, while supplies last. 100 paw points
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MBB Away vs Fisher (TBD)
2024-01-28 14:00 - 16:00

WBB Away vs Fisher (TBD)
2024-01-28 12:00 - 14:00

MBB Away vs North Essex
2024-01-27 17:00 - 19:00

MBB Home vs UMPI (TBA)
2024-01-26 19:00 - 21:00

Stay A-Float this Semester
2024-01-26 18:00 - 19:00
Come and enjoy a rootbeer float with res. life in Crocker Hall while we talk about habits to keep your semester going smooth.

WBB Home vs UMPI (TBD)
2024-01-26 17:00 - 19:00

National Stalking Awareness Zoom
2024-01-25 16:30 - 17:30
Learn how stalking is more than surveillance. The surprising ways these behaviors look on and off campus.
Also learn what you can do for yourselves and others!
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://maine.zoom.us/j/83231131406?pwd%3DRzBPRkFUT1lJbWlweHJrZnNtNG16Zz09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1706015744564244&usg=AOvVaw2K8xGaxcW9VrZ11sDo8Px1
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National Polka Dot Day
2024-01-22 09:00 - 16:00
Not into Hot sauce? That’s okay! You still have a chance to earn some paw points! If you stop by Student Affairs between 9 and 4 and show off some polka dots, you will be entered into a raffle to win a pair of polka dot socks! 100 paw points
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National Hot Sauce Day
2024-01-22 09:00 - 16:00
Do you want to try new hot sauces from around the world? Stop by Student Affairs to try a few on crackers! Hot sauce ranges in spice level and flavors – while supplies last. 100 paw points
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Stacey's Closet Donation Week
2024-01-22 - 2024-01-26
Stacey’s Closet is looking for donations! If you have any unopened hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, razers, soap, feminine hygiene, etc.) or coats/jackets, new socks, hats, or gloves and would like to donate them, please drop them off to student affairs between 8 AM and 4:30 PM Mon-Fri!
Please reach out to elysha.berube@maine.edu for more information.

MBB Away vs Great Bay CC (TBA)
2024-01-21 14:00 - 16:00

WBB Away vs Great Bay CC (TBD)
2024-01-21 12:00 - 14:00

MBB Away vs New Hampshire Tech (TBA)
2024-01-20 16:00 - 18:00

WBB Away vs NHTI (TBD)
2024-01-20 14:00 - 16:00

WBB Away vs Pratt Institute (TBD)
2024-01-20 12:00 - 14:00

National Popcorn Day
2024-01-19 09:00 - 16:00
Please join Student Activities at the Student Affairs window for a bag of popcorn! While supplies last. 100 paw points
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Art Night - Paint Night
2024-01-18 19:00 - 20:30
Please join Student Activities in the Lair for our first bi-weekly art night of the semester! Raffle prize available. Paw points 100
Please note that this semester art nights are on different days unlike the previous semesters where it was on the same day every week!
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