The University of Maine at Fort Kent has been selected as a national College of Distinction for the 2014 - 2015 academic year. UMFK is one of a select group of 200 colleges in the country to earn this prestigious designation based on its educational excellence in each of Four Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant campus community, and successful outcomes.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Blake Library will host "Acadian Literary Creations" on Monday, August 11 and Tuesday, August 12 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public.
The Acadian Archives acadiennes of the University of Maine at Fort Kent will present the performance of “La Sagouine” by Viola Léger on Saturday, August 23 at 7 p.m. in the UMFK Fox Auditorium.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Blake Library Gallery will host exhibit "Eye to Eye" by Artist Lulu Pelletier. The exhibit will be on display from Friday, August 15 through Friday, September 26, 2014.
University of Maine at Fort Kent Associate Professor of Electronic Commerce, Anthony Gauvin, recently attended and presented at the 2014 Community Development Society (CDS) International Annual Conference and Meeting in Dubuque, Iowa.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent's Summer Theatre will perform Moliere's “The Learned Ladies” at the Fox Auditorium on the UMFK campus from Thursday, July 31, 2014 through Sunday, August 3, 2014. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on July 31, August 1, and August 2. A matinee performance will be offered at 2 p.m. on August 3.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent has been awarded a $132,500 grant by the Davis Educational Foundation for the 2014-2017 academic years. The support will allow the organization to expand and further develop the Rural U Early College and Dual Enrollment program.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Fort Kent Senior Center Club will host its second Acadian Kitchen Party to be held on Friday, July 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fort Kent Senior Center, located at 20 Pine Street.
Dr. Robert Dixon, vice president for academic affairs at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, has announced that 364 students were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent community Medieval Club, the UMFK Student Activities, and the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. are looking for participants for the upcoming Acadian Beginnings Village Renaissance Faire to be held Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Crocker Beach, located on the University campus.
