University of Maine at Fort Kent

UMFK Homecoming Bouncy Houses and Inflatables
2025-09-19 15:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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

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

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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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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International Muskie Derby
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-10 | S.W. Collins Co. – Fort Kent, 35 W Main St, Fort Kent, ME, United States
Link to the International Muskie Derby website: http://www.fortkent-muskie.com/index.html Tags: Public

Quoggy Jo Mountain
2025-05-20 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday May 20, we will climb Quoggy Jo Mountain.Van leaves the Sports Center at 10am and return before 5pm. We may stop at Walmart if the crew wants to.PB&J (other nut butters available & GF bread too if you let me know), granola bars, apples and water provided. Of course we will stop for ICE CREAM on the way home! LIMITED to the first 8 to sign up. This mountain is dog friendly, if you would like to join us with your dog (leashed), reach out to discuss how we can make this happen!

Hedgehog & Haystack Mountains
2025-05-14 10:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY May 14, we will climb Hedgehog and Haystack Mountains. Van leaves the Sports Center at 10am and return before 5pm. PB&J (other nut butters available & GF bread too if you let me know), granola bars, apples and water provided. Of course we will stop for ICE CREAM on the way home! LIMITED to the first 8 to sign up. Both mountains are dog friendly, if you would like to join us with your dog (leashed), reach out to discuss how we can make this happen!

Senior & Friends Picnic
2025-05-09 11:00 - 13:30
Join Senate in celebrating our seniors during a picnic

Senior & Friends Gala
2025-05-08 19:00 - 2025-05-09 00:00
Student Senate invites all students, their families and friends, as well as faculty and staff to a Gala on the Quad. DJ Brandon Hartt will play all night, Sodexo will provide food and a cash bar. Bring your ID.

Donut Panic
2025-05-06 09:00 - 12:00
Wilderness Sporting Misfish Club and SAB invite you to take a break with coffee, cocoa, and donuts in the lair from 9am to noon
This event is for UMFK Students

Inspirational Giveaway w/RA Andrew
2025-05-05 11:00 - 13:00

Polar Plunge
2025-05-04 10:00 - 14:00
Join SAB and the Behavioral Science Club in a Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics. Vans leave the UMFK Sports Center at 10:30am. If you are driving yourself, registration begins at 11am at the Sporting Club in Sinclair, ME. Plunge is at NOON.
This event is for UMFK Students, if there is room, faculty and staff may ride with us.
500 Paw Points

Pickleball Tournament
2025-05-02 18:00 - 21:00

Stress Relief Toys w/RA Andrew
2025-05-02 11:00 - 13:00

Don't Let your Stress Bubble Up
2025-05-01 20:00 - 21:00
Learn some effective study habits while popping bubble wrap with RA Madi in the Lodge lobby,.

Bengal Life Awards
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30

Pickleball Practice
2025-05-01 10:00 - 12:00
Open Gym for Pickleball PracticeThis event is open for UMFK students, employees and community members who are interested in learning the game or want to practice for Friday’s tournament

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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Scholars' Symposium
2025-04-30

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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Sustainability Jam Making
2025-04-29 11:00 - 13:00
Join the Sustainability Club for a fruit jam making event!
Noon to 2:00 in the Lair
This event is for UMFK students. If there are extra supplies, faculty and staff are welcome to join us.
300 Paw Points

Intramural Pickleball
2025-04-28 20:00 - 21:30
At the Sports Center
Bring a partner or find one there
This activity is open to UMFK students. Faculty and staff are welcome to join, courts will go to student teams first.
Paw Points 300

Pickleball Practice
2025-04-28 09:00 - 11:00
Open Gym for Pickleball Practice
This event is open for UMFK students, employees and community members who are interested in learning the game or want to practice for Friday’s tournament

Intramural Volleyball
2025-04-25 19:30 - 21:00
At the Sports Center
Bring a team of 6 or join a team when you arrive.
This activity is open to UMFK students. Faculty and staff are welcome to join student teams or form your own.
Paw Points 300

Succulents
2025-04-25 10:00 - 11:30
Paint your planter and add succulents in the Lair beginning at 10am.
This event is for students
300 Paw Points

BINGO!
2025-04-24 19:30 - 21:30
Bingo begins at 7pm in Nadeau Teleconference room and goes until the prizes are gone!
This event is for students
100 Paw Points

Dodge Ball
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:00
Dodgeball in the Sports Center, from 6-7pm
This event is for students, faculty and staff
Prizes awarded to students

Student & Chancellor Visit
2025-04-24 14:00 - 14:45
Students are invited to join Chancellor Malloy in Nadeau Teleconference Room for a conversation about UMFK. Your voice matters
500 Paw Points

Coffee Social w/RA Andrew
2025-04-23 09:00 - 12:00
