University of Maine at Fort Kent

Bae-Goals
2025-11-20 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | ME
Bae-Goals – Eat bagels, learn about healthy relationships and enter the raffle for a chance to win an air fryer outside the lair at 11am.
300 Paw Points

Cricket (time TBD)
2025-11-19 17:00 - 17:30 | ME
Indoor Cricket at the gym Wednesday evening after 5pm, exact time TBD. If you know nothing about Cricket – This will be the perfect introduction!
300 Paw Points

Paint Break
2025-11-18 11:00 - 13:00 | ME
Paint Break in the Lair starting at 11am.
100 Paw Points

Selfies & Snowmen
2025-11-17 15:00 - 16:00 | ME
Selfies in the Snow on Crocker Beach – The snow is going to be beautiful! Join us on Crocker Beach by the UMFK sign to take some amazing photos for your social media!! Snowmen, Snow Angels, Snowball fights with Hot Cocoa after!!
200 Paw Points

Lonesome Pine Trails Ski Sale
2025-11-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Lonesome Pine Trails, 1 Pine St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The Lonesome Pine Trails will host its annual ski sale from noon to 4 p.m.

Go see what ski and other items are available to purchase.

For more information on the sale, please contact Mike Voisine at 834-5202.

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UMFK seeks community input for 150th Anniversary Celebration
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Nadeau Hall, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The University of Maine at Fort Kent is beginning the planning process forits 150th anniversary celebration and is seeking community input.
The public is invited to attend a special one-hour sessionon Thursday, Nov. 13, where UMFK will share some of the university'sfascinating history. The sessions will be held in the Nadeau Hall conferenceroom at 10 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. Thesessions are also an opportunity for community members to share their stories,ideas, and suggestions for the celebration.
This is a great opportunity to connect, reflect, andhelp shape how we honor UMFK’s 150 years of our shared legacy, we encourageeveryone to add their voice to the conversation.
Formore information, please contact Alexis Violette at alexis.m.violette@maine.edu or by phone at (207)834-7835.

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150th Student Info Meeting
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 | ME
Learn about our 150 years of education and how we are going to celebrate UMFK’s sesquicentennial in Nadeau Teleconference Room
500 Paw Points

Trivia in the Lair
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | ME
Orange & BlackOut Day – wear orange or black like a Bengal today and join SAB in the liar for some UMFK Trivia and General Trivia.
100 Paw Points

Input needed from faculty and staff: UMFK 150th Anniversary
2025-11-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Nadeau Hall conference room, Fort Kent, ME, United States
Calling all UMFK faculty and staff.

As part of UMFK’s 150th content session, this is a one-hour session exclusively for just faculty and staff.

Join in to share highlights from research of UMFK’s rich history. This is a great time for you to help best commemorate UMFK’s important milestone.

Whether you have stories, photos, or suggestions, This is a great time to share.

You insight is an important part of telling UMFK’s story.

FMI: Alexis Violette at alexis.m.violette@maine.edu or 834-7835.

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UMFK seeks community input for 150th Anniversary Celebration
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Nadeau Hall, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The University of Maine at Fort Kent is beginning the planning process forits 150th anniversary celebration and is seeking community input.
The public is invited to attend a special one-hour sessionon Thursday, Nov. 13, where UMFK will share some of the university’sfascinating history. The sessions will be held in the Nadeau Hall conferenceroom at 10 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. Thesessions are also an opportunity for community members to share their stories,ideas, and suggestions for the celebration.
This is a great opportunity to connect, reflect, andhelp shape how we honor UMFK’s 150 years of our shared legacy, we encourageeveryone to add their voice to the conversation.
Formore information, please contact Alexis Violette at alexis.m.violette@maine.edu or by phone at (207)834-7835.

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Fan Van to UMPI
2025-11-12 16:00 - 21:30 | ME
Ride with other UMFK fans to cheer for our Bengal Basketball Teams at UMPI.
Dinner options are the Owl’s Nest (their version of our Lair) or UMPI’s cafeteria. Both places accept our meal plan if you have one – bring your Bengal Badge. If not, you can purchase your dinner from either place. We will not be stopping in Presque Isle for dinner.
YOU MUST SIGN UP – space is limited.
200 Paw Points

Photos With Benny
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | ME
It’s Bengal Pride Day, wear your UMFK Merch and come to the Lair to take a photo with Benny from 11:30 – 12:30
300 Paw Points for wearing UMFK gear
100 Paw Points for getting a photo

Veterans Day Ceremony at UMFK
2025-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Nowland Hall
The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at the university’s Veterans Square. The ceremony is open to the public.
The event will include a welcome from Stacy Martin, UMFK’s student life coordinator; remarks from UMFK President Deb Hedeen; and the singing of the national anthem by Bri Bois, a UMFK conservation law student.
“UMFK Veterans Day Ceremony is a unique event that brings together people of all ages in our community to honor those who have served for our daily freedom. I am the daughter of retired Master Sergeant James Wiley(USAF) so this event is close to my heart and a privilege to help organize,”said Stacy Martin.
Richard Dominikoski, commander of American Legion Post133 in Fort Kent, will call the color guard to order.

The ceremony will also include the presentation of the colors, a moment of silence, and taps. President Hedeen will give closing remarks.
Following the ceremony, veterans are invited to a free lunch in UMFK’s Nowland Hall dining room. Each veteran may bring one guest for$5. All other attendees may purchase lunch for $5.
A POW/MIA table will be set in the dining hall room to honor service members who are missing, imprisoned or have fallen.
For more information, contact Stacy Martin atstacy.martin@maine.edu or 207-834-7540.

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UMFK Bengal Men's Basketball Home Game vrs. Husson University
2025-11-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Ozzie Osgood Court
Cheer on the Bengal Men’s Basketball home game against Husson University Eagles.

Go Bengals!!

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UMFK Bengal Men's Basketball Home Game vrs. University of Maine Augusta
2025-11-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Ozzie Osgood Court
Cheer on the Bengal Women’s Basketball home game against University of Maine at Augusta Moose.
Go Bengals!!

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UMFK Bengal Men's Basketball Home Game vrs. Fisher College Falcons
2025-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Ozzie Osgood Court
Cheer on the Bengal Men’s Basketball home game against Fisher College Falcons.

Go Bengals!!

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UMFK Open House
2025-11-07 | ME

Halloween, GLO Dance
2025-10-31 21:00 - 2025-11-01 01:00 | ME
A dance sponsored by the Student Activities Board
DJ Jhano will play music and Sodexo will cater
in the Lair
9-10 is Halloween music and a costume party
10pm the GLO party begins

Open Mic Night
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30 | ME
Join Dr. Brickman’s music class and the UMFK Music Club for OPEN MIC night in the Lair beginning at 7pm.
Sing, recite poetry, or even dance
100 Paw Points for attending
500 Paw Points for performing

Genealogy Workshop: The Thibodeau Family
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Acadian Archives, 23 University Dr, Fort Kent, ME, United States
On October 30, 2025, at 6 p.m., the Acadian Archives at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will welcome researcher and speaker Donlon Hurtubise for a presentation on the region’s pioneering families. The event will be free and open to the public.
This presentation, offered as part of the Archives’ genealogy workshop series, will trace the Thibodeau family line from Port Royal in the 1650s, through deportation to Pennsylvania in 1755, migration to Quebec City in 1765, and settlement in L’Acadie, Quebec, by 1787. One aspect of this history is only now falling into place: the Thibodeaus’ experiences in the St. John Valley. Scattered records indicate this is the area where Olivier Thibodeau (b. 1755) met and married Marie Cyr (b. 1757) and started their family before returning to Quebec.
Donlon Hurtubise is a Franco-American of Canadian and Acadian descent. After a 41-year career with Exxon Mobil Corporation working in various locations around the world including Canada, he retired five years ago to The Woodlands, Texas. He now spends time researching his predominantly French-Canadian heritage. He is an active member of several genealogical societies and he has lectured on Acadian history in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, two communities with significant Acadian descendant populations.
“One of the joys of Acadian culture is the connection it offers to folks near and far, from the Valley to southern Quebec and from Pennsylvania to Texas,” explains Acadian Archives director Patrick Lacroix. “Donlon will help us navigate through tangled Acadian lines, especially in places where few sources survive.”
For more information, please contact the Archives at (207) 834-7536 or via e-mail, acadian@maine.edu.

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Student Leaders Dinner
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | ME
This event is by invitation only for student leaders.
For more information, please reach out to alexis.m.violette@maine.edu.

Felt Banners - Crafting
2025-10-28 12:00 - 14:00 | ME
Join RA Sarah in the Lair at noon to create Felt Banners
This event is for UMFK Students.
200 Paw Points

Pumpkin Egg Hunt
2025-10-28 08:00 - 16:00 | ME
Search for the Golden Pumpkins & Eggs begins at 8am. Eggs will be hidden across campus in buildings that all students have access to, and on the grounds including by the Armory, Facilities, the Gym, EAC, Cyr, Nadeau, Crocker Beach and everywhere in between!
Colorful eggs and pumpkins will be hidden all over containing candy. 10 will be painted gold and can be turned in for a prize in Student Affairs. Prizes include, TV, apple watch, JBL speaker and gift cards!
This event is sponsored by Student Activities Board and is for all UMFK students.
Fall snacks and drinks will be served in the Student Affairs office suite all afternoon.
200 Paw Points

Bengal Power Hour
2025-10-27 18:30 - 20:30 | ME
Students are invited to an evening of networking with various community professionals. YOU MUST RSVP to Tammy.delisle@maine.edu, space is limited.
This event takes place in the EAC, Enrollment & Advancement Center and begins at 6:30. Be prepared to collaborate on a professional challenge!
This event is for UMFK students who have RSVP’d to Tammy and to community professionals by invitation only.

Pole Pruner Event
2025-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | ME
Join SAB and Forestry for a Pole Pruner Exhibition and candid talk from Dr. Neil Thompson
This event is for UMFK Students, community may join.
500 Paw Point

Volley Ball Home Game - DIG PINK
2025-10-26 13:00 - 17:00 | ME
Volleyball Double Header against UMPI begins at 1pm.
This is the Dig Pink game, players and staff will wear pink to raise awareness for Breast Cancer and donations will be accepted for Susan G Komen Foundation.
Raffles and Concessions free for UMFK Students
This event is open to the public.
200 Paw Points

UMFK Bengal Women's Volleyball Double Header Game vrs. UMPI
2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | UMFK Sports Center, 2 School St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
Watch the UMFK Bengal women’s volleyball double header game against University of Maine at Presque Isle Owls. Cheer for your Bengal women’s volleyball team players. Wear Bengal gear. Go Bengals!!

Rocky Horror Picture Show
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | ME
Fort Kent Cinema and Pride Aroostook team up to show Rocky Horror Picture Show. Costumes welcome.
Show starts at 7pm and is free for UMFK Students
This event is open to the public at regular theater ticket prices
200 Paw Points

Scott Brickman Lecture: Latvian Culture Today
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | 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 by UMFK Professor of Music and Education Scott Brickman on Thursday, October 23 at 6 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Professor Brickman will discuss the musical culture of Latvia, which he personally experienced and engaged with during a sabbatical in 2022-2023 and many times since. Latvia, formerly part of the U.S.S.R., is located in Eastern Europe with a land area slightly smaller than Maine’s. Despite a history of foreign control, Latvia has maintained a rich and vibrant culture that continues to provide inspiration to other small nations.
With characteristic energy, Professor Brickman will provide historical context, share recordings, and talk about the ways in which Latvian traditions are expressed today. Attendees will also learn about his Latvian and Polish genealogical journey.
“Scott will broaden our horizons and bring much-needed perspective on small, embattled cultures,” explains Acadian Archives director Patrick Lacroix. “In the course of an evening he will help us forge connections half a world away.”
For more information, please contact the Archives at (207) 834-7536 or via e-mail, acadian@maine.edu.

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PoutineFest
2025-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 | ME
UMFK’s first Poutine Fest – An all you can eat buffet
Reach out to Alexis.Violette@maine.edu for details
Nowland Cafeteria, 11am-1pm
Included in a student meal plan, 1st 50 commuter students free
500 Paw Points
