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Pediatric Fair at UMFK on May 10
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Student Nurses Organization will host a pediatric health fair on Friday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the UMFK Sports Center. The fair is for kindergarten to eighth grade from Eagle Lake, Frenchville, Fort Kent, St. Francis, and Wallagrass elementary ...
UMFK to hold its 131st Commencement on Saturday, May 18
The University of Maine at Fort Kent will hold its 131st Commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the University’s Sports Center. UMFK President, Wilson G. Hess, will preside over the day’s ceremonies. Approximately 180 degrees will be conferred during the Commencement. Also, three distinguished guests will ...
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Scholars’ Symposium at UMFK Showcases Student Achievements
The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s fourth annual Scholars’ Symposium will take place on Thursday and Friday, May 2 & 3 on the UMFK campus. The theme of this year’s event is “Creativity, Technology, and the Workplace: Bridge to the Future.” The two-day showcase of student academic achievement begins ...
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Blake Library Gallery to feature work by UMFK art students
The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Blake Library Gallery will feature “Look Again, What We See Matters” the work of students in Therese Provenzano’s Art 200 Fundamental of Art class. The exhibition will be on display through Saturday, May 4. The exhibition is comprised of drawings and paintings using ...
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UMFK Foundation’s Eighth Annual Dinner/Performance Fundraising Event Raises Record Amount for University
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Foundation raised more than $16,600 — a record amount — at its eighth annual spring dinner/performance held on Saturday evening, April 13 on the UMFK campus. Proceeds from the fundraising event help support endowed scholarships, faculty and student research, and special projects not ...
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Former Representative, John L. Martin, to receive Honorary Degree and Deliver Commencement Address at UMFK’s 131st Graduation
Former state Representative, John L. Martin, will address the graduates at the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s 131st Commencement on Saturday, May 18 in the University’s Sports Center. Representative Martin also will receive an honorary doctorate degree during the ceremonies. Martin is widely-acknowledged throughout the state of Maine as ...
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Project >Login video reception to offer UMFK computer students internship/career opportunities
University of Maine at Fort Kent students enrolled in computer science and computer applications will have the opportunity to meet information technology professionals and employers at a networking video reception to be held in the Nadeau Hall Nursing Conference Room on Thursday, April 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The ...
Pianist John Newell to perform at UMFK on April 25
Composer and pianist, John Newell, will perform at the University of Maine at Fort Kent on Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in Fox Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The performance’s program is entitled American Landscapes, and includes the work of UMFK Professor of Music, ...
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Pianist John Newell to perform at UMFK on April 25
Composer and pianist, John Newell, will perform at the University of Maine at Fort Kent on Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in Fox Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The performance’s program is entitled American Landscapes, and includes the work of UMFK Professor of Music, ...
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Waneta T. Blake Visiting Professor Michael Downs to present on the UMFK campus
The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Arts and Humanities Division has selected author Michael Downs as the third Waneta T. Blake Visiting Professor. Downs will present his work on Wednesday, April 24 at a public writing workshop in collaboration with UMFK students enrolled in ENG 340 Imaginative Writing course. ...
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Jazz Singer Vicki Burns performs at UMFK April 13
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Foundation will present its annual fundraising event on Saturday, April 13, 2013. This year’s musical entertainment will be provided by jazz singer, Vicki Burns, of New York City. Ms. Burns will be accompanied by accomplished guitarist/composer/producer Saul “Zebulon” Rubin. The performance will begin ...
Jazz Singer Vicki Burns performs at UMFK April 13
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Foundation will present its annual fundraising event on Saturday, April 13, 2013. This year’s musical entertainment will be provided by jazz singer, Vicki Burns, of New York City. Ms. Burns will be accompanied by accomplished guitarist/composer/producer Saul “Zebulon” Rubin. The performance will begin ...
Dr. Béatrice Craig to present at UMFK April 18
Well-known specialist in Canadian history and women’s history, Dr. Béatrice Craig, will present at the University of Maine at Fort Kent in the Fox Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. Dr. Craig will speak on her book, The Land In Between: The Upper Saint John Valley, Prehistory to ...
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Dr. Béatrice Craig to present at UMFK April 18
Well-known specialist in Canadian history and women’s history, Dr. Béatrice Craig, will present at the University of Maine at Fort Kent in the Fox Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. Dr. Craig will speak on her book, “The Land In Between: The Upper Saint John Valley, Prehistory to ...
UMFK to host book tour for noted Canadian author
Noted Canadian military historian and author W.E. Gary Campbell will hold the Aroostook County launching of his latest historical novel, “The Aroostook War of 1839: An unexplored chapter in the storied history of Canada and U.S. relations,” with a book tour at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Acadian ...
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UMFK Foundation Accepts Creation of Three Endowed Scholarships
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Foundation unanimously accepted three endowed scholarships in support of education, nursing and business students at its recent board meeting, held Friday, March 15 on the UMFK campus. The three new scholarships are: • The Elsie S. Dow Memorial Scholarship, which was established on ...
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UMFK to host book tour for noted Canadian author
Noted Canadian military historian and author W.E. Gary Campbell will hold the Aroostook County presentation of his latest historical novel, “The Aroostook War of 1839: An unexplored chapter in the storied history of Canada and U.S. relations,” with a book tour at the University of Maine at Fort Kent Acadian ...
UMFK SNO to host Polar Bear 5K on March 16
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Student Nurses Organization (SNO) will host a Polar Bear 5K Run/Walk Race on Saturday, March 16, 2013. Race time is 10 a.m. Race-day registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the UMFK Cyr Hall parking lot. The fee for the race is $15 ...
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UMFK to host its annual “Sucrerie” on March 21
The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual “Sucrerie” on Thursday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nowland Hall. The “maple sugar recreation” has drawn more than 300 community members to campus in years past. The event features a traditional maple taffy pull on ...
UMFK to host its annual “Sucrerie” on March 21
The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual “Sucrerie” on Thursday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nowland Hall. The “maple sugar recreation” has drawn more than 300 community members to campus in years past. The event features a traditional maple taffy pull on ...
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