University of Maine at Fort Kent

Pretty Cool Pumpkins
2024-10-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
RA T invites you to the Lodge Lobby to paint pumpkins, snacks included
This event is for UMFK Students

Join us to hear the UMFK English Faculty "Encouraging Literacy" Event
2024-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Blake Library, 23 University Dr, Fort Kent, ME, United States
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.”

“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.”
Attendees are also invited tobring and read selections of their own choosing.
Join us to hear about what we have been doing, and to have some “spooky ” fun. The event is free.
Faculty, staff, students, and community members are encouraged to attend.
For more information on this event, please contact Professor Cannon Becker at: geraldine.becker@maine.edu

Plant Sale
2024-10-18 10:00 - 15:00
Plants and Bird Houses for sale outside the lair
This event is for UMFK students, faculty, staff and community

Women's Basketball Game
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-20 | Halifax, NS, Canada

Men's Basketball Game
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-20 | Halifax, NS, Canada

Kayaking at Crocker Beach
2024-10-17 15:30 - 16:45
RA Lilly is partnering with Shannon to kayak at Crocker Beach from 11am to 1pm. You must sign up by emailing lillian.clarke@maine.edu as space is limited. This is a beginner friendly outing. Kayaks, paddles and PFD (life-vests) are provided.
This event is for UMFK Students

Henna Harmony
2024-10-16 12:00 - 14:00
RA Dre and Shannon will be outside the Bengal’s Lair to cover you in Henna from noon until 2pm
200 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK students

Men Soccer Game
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Fort Kent, Fort Kent, ME, United States

Men's Soccer Home
2024-10-15 18:00 - 20:00
UMFK Men’s Soccer Game – SENIOR GAME
200 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK students, faculty, staff and the community

The Wild Robot
2024-10-14 19:00 - 21:00
UMFK Student Activities Board is hosting a movie night at the Fort Kent Cinema. The Wild Robot begins at 7pm.
Free tickets, drink and either candy or popcorn for UMFK students
This event is for UMFK students

Acadian Archives Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day
2024-10-14
Please note that the Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes will be closed on Monday, October 14, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
For more information about the Indigenous Peoples of the St. John Valley and the larger Wabanaki Homeland, visit our website or explore our resources in person.
Contact: acadian@maine.edu

Game Night
2024-10-13 20:00 - 21:00
Board Games and more in the 3rd Floor Common Room of the Lodge hosted by RAs Barro & Aiden
This event is for UMFK Students

National Coming Out Day Celebration
2024-10-11 16:00 - 22:00
We will travel down to UMPI to join Pride Aroostook for a Coming Out Day Celebration at the UMPI Campus Center. Van leaves at 4pm from the Sports Center – YOU MUST SIGN UP by emailing Shannon.Lugdon@maine.edu
Celebration includes crafts, games, dancing, concessions and face painting.
500 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK students, if faculty or staff would like to ride with us, there may be room, please reach out to Shannon

Salsa & Salsa
2024-10-10 11:00 - 13:00
Learn to dance the Salsa & taste test salsa from the Salsa Making Contest on your lunch break!
Lair 11am – 1pm
300 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK students, faculty and staff, community members may join us too

Open Mic Night
2024-10-09 19:00 - 21:00
Sing, Read Poetry, Tell Jokes – whatever you want for up to 4 minutes!
In the Lair, 7pm – 9pm
300 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK students, faculty and staff

Open Gaming Lab
2024-10-08 16:00 - 20:00
UMFK has a new state of the art gaming lab located in the Sports Center – Come play your favorite computer game – Door open at 4pm. Pizza arrives at 5:30. Everyone who plays will be entered to win a HyperX Cloud Alpha Headset.
300 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK students

Flag Football
2024-10-05 13:00 - 15:00
Join RA Andrew on the Michael Simon Field (UMFK Soccer Field) for Flag Football starting at 1:00pm, no experience necessary.
200 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK students

Artist Michael Albert
2024-10-02 16:00 - 18:00
Artist Michael Albert will talk about his work and participants will have a chance to create their own piece of art.
Old Model School Room 101
400 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK Students, Employees and Community

Spin-A-Prize!
2024-10-02 11:00 - 13:00
Stop by Shannon’s table outside the lair and let her tell you about all the upcoming events for a spin of the PRIZE WHEEL!!
100 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK Students

Cookies & Coffee & Conversation Starters
2024-10-01 10:30 - 12:00
Join us in the Student Affairs Suite – down Cyr Hall, just past the Campus Store – to celebrate National Homemade Cookie and International Coffee Day! Free cookies and coffee from 10:30 as long as they last! The catch, you have to answer at least one conversation starter!
100 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK Students, Faculty & Staff

Art & Popcorn - Lair
2024-09-30 16:00 - 18:00
Art project and free popcorn in the Lair
100 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK Students

Trooper Visit
2024-09-30 10:00 - 11:00
Maine State Police Trooper Denver Roy will speak with students about the history of the Maine State Police and the hiring process.
Powell 123, 10am
This event is for UMFK Students

Kayak Trip
2024-09-29 13:00 - 16:00
Kayak the FIsh River, from Jacuzzi Falls to Crocker Beach, with Sustainability Club President Nick Alpeza.
You must sign up for this event by emailing nicholas.alpeza@maine.edu
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
200 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK Students

Bonfire at Crocker Beach
2024-09-28 20:00 - 21:00
Join RA T at Crocker Beach for a Bonfire, S’mores, Music & Prizes
This event is for UMFK Students

Corn Maze, Pumpkins & Ice Cream
2024-09-27 12:00 - 18:00
Visit Goughan’s Berry Farm in Caribou, ME
SPACE IS LIMITED to 15 students – You must sign up with Shannon prior to the event
Van will leave from the Sports Center at Noon.
Fee for the Corn Maze, Ice Cream and a small pumpkin will be covered for students
200 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK Students

NARCAN Training
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00
Nadeau Hall Conference Room. This training will assist attendees in identifying and responding to an overdose situation using Narcan. This training is open to students, faculty and staff.

Preserve Your Family Treasures with Mary Kate Kwasnik
2024-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Sign up for our next event! This free, virtual presentation will focus on the best at-home preservation practices for old documents. We will discuss simple steps for identifying and correcting improper handling and storage of paper-based and photographic materials in family collections.
The presentation will feature Mary Kate Kwasnik of the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). Kwasnik holds an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She has served as the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian at the Patten Free Library in Bath, ME; the Manager of Adult Programming at the New York Public Library; and the Manager of Exhibitions and Public Programs at the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
We are grateful for Maine PoutineFest’s support, which has made this event possible.
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWxNYejO7ACLgY1PFnLQWGzfd7Bw-2Ru6PHll6oE4YnYzeNg/viewform

Cash Cab
2024-09-26 10:00 - 14:00
TRIO sponsored, open to all students
Trivia game with prizes, paw points and TRIO points from 10am -2pm outside the Lair
200 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK Students

Robert Channing, ESP & Mindreading
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:00
Performer Robert Channing will amaze you with his talents at mindreading and ESP in FOX AUDITORIUM.
200 Paw Points
This event is free for UMFK students with their i.d.
It is open to faculty, staff and community members for $5, cash at the door.

Water Balloon Olympics
2024-09-25 11:00 - 12:00
Join RA Lily for water balloon fun on the Quad beginning at 11am
100 Paw Points
This event is for UMFK Students
