University of Maine at Fort Kent

TENTATIVE: Snowshoe to Fish River Falls
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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

Bud Worm in Aroostook
2026-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Nadeau Hall, Fort Kent, ME, United States
This is a free public meeting held on the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus.

What can you and your neighbors expect from aerial treatments this spring? Joint us for an in-person presentation to learn and ask questions about: spruce bud worm biology and history in Maine; aerial treatments planned in Fort Kent, Wallagrass, Frenchville and St. Agatha areas this spring; and possible impacts for you and your neighbors, including temporary trail closures.

For more information, please call 207-287-2431 or visit www.maine.gove/sbw

Tags: Public

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!

UMFK Annual Sucerie
2026-03-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Nowland Hall UMFK, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) will celebrate the region’s deep-rooted cultural traditions by hosting its annual “Sucrerie” on Thursday, March 26 from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nowland Hall.

This tradition historically has drawn more than 200 community members to campus.This year’s event features a traditional maple taffy pull on the snow, an Acadian meal, and live entertainment by The Acadian Singers.

Northwoods Nectar will be onsite to provide free maple taffy served over fresh snow for all attendees to enjoy. This interactive experience captures the essence of the season at no cost to the public.
UMFK employees will be dressed in authentic Acadian attire, graciously provided by the Acadian Festival committee. These staff members will be serving fresh ploys,using the renowned mix from Bouchard Family Farms.

A full meal and live musical entertainment are available for a nominal fee of $15per plate. The event committee collaborated with Sodexo dining services to curate a menu reflecting local heritage.

Specific parking areas will be designated for community members.

The“Sucrerie” is part of UMFK’s ongoing mission to preserve and foster an appreciation for Acadian and Franco-American culture.

For more information, contact the University Relations office at 834-7557 or bye-mail at: susan.tardie@maine.edu

Tags: Public

Intramurals: Volleyball
2026-03-26 17:00 - 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

Mental Health GiftCard Bingo
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00
Join Autumn and the Psychology Club for a Gift Card Bingo and learn strategies for positive mental health.
Nadeau Teleconference Room beginning at 7pm
Only UMFK students will be permitted to have a Bingo Card. Others are welcome to attend and learn.
100 Paw Points

UMFK Annual Sucerie
2026-03-26 23:00 - 2026-03-27 01:00 | Nowland Hall UMFK, Fort Kent, ME, United States
The event includes an Acadian meal (there is a fee), live entertainment and maple taffy on snow (taffy tasting is free).
Tags: Public

SAB Ski Night @ Lonesome Pine Trails
2026-03-27 17:00 - 19:00
Join SAB for a UMFK Ski Night at Lonesome Pine Trails. A limited amount of vouchers will be given away to be used at the Grill. Some lessons will be available – first come, first served
Only UMFK students will be given vouchers, but skiing is open to everyone.
300 Paw Points

Maple Tapping & Boil
2026-03-30 10:00 - 11:30
Join Dr. Neil Thompson to collect and boil sap from UMFK’s Maple Trees to make syrup. Meet on the quad at 10am to collect the sap, we will return to the Lair to boil it down to make syrup! Boiling will take all day, so check in throughout the day to see the process and at the end of the day, we should have some syrup to taste!
Dress for the weather!
500 Paw Points

Intramural Pickleball
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:00
Pickleball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Pickleball is for fun. Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week. Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Puzzles!
2026-03-31 11:00 - 13:00
Create beautiful puzzles and enjoy a calm moment with your peers in the Lair. Or just come grab a puzzle to take home to put together.
Coffee, cocoa and tea provided.
This event is for UMFK students
300 Paw Points

Prize or Pied (RAs Katie & Om)
2026-04-01 14:00 - 16:00
Join RAs Kaitlynn and Om outside the Lair for a chance to win a prize – or get PIED!
This event is for UMFK Students

Intramural Volleyball
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00
Volleyball – no experience or skill necessary. Intramural Volleyball is for fun.
Drop in anytime during the scheduled session.
Watch your Paw Press and the calendar for days and times each week.
Raffles for UMFK students
100 Paw Points

Gift Card Bingo
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:00
Join Autumn and the Psychology Club for a Gift Card Bingo and learn strategies for positive mental health.
Nadeau Teleconference Room beginning at 7pm.
Only UMFK students will be permitted to have a Bingo Card.
Others are welcome to attend and learn.
100 Paw Points

What's Your Why, with Buzz Scott
2026-04-03 13:00 - 14:30
Speaker Buzz Scott will be on campus to present What’s Your Why beginning at 1pm
This event is for UMFK students
500 Paw Points

Design the Lair
2026-04-07 11:00 - 14:00
Drop by and speak with Alexis in the Lair anytime between 11am and 2pm to share your ideas and design concepts for the Lair.
This event is for UMFK students
300 Paw Points
