Featured Events
Ongoing Events
Feb 12Decor
January 19, 2012 - February 12th, 2012
Featuring artists Clint Fulkerson, Ian Henderson, Katrazyna Randall, and Kate Russo. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 4 pm and by appointment. UMF Art Galllery. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Department of Sound, Performance, and Visual Inquiry.
For More Information:
eMail: elizabeth.olbert@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7002
We: Are Connected
February 06, 2012 - March 10th, 2012
An exhibition of over 20 artists in the gallery and throughout the building. Flex gallery hours are Mon-Fri: 11:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. Sat-Sun: noon-6:00p.m. Emery Community Arts Center on UMF Campus. Donations. Open to the public. Sponsored by Emery Community Arts Center.
For More Information:
Call: 207-778-7880
Visit: http://emeryarts.umf.maine.edu
French Conversation Table
February 02, 2012 - May 2nd, 2012
Come and speak French in a relaxed atmosphere with our Teaching Assistants from Angers and Le Mans every Monday and Thursday at noon during the semester. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by YMF Division of Humanities.
For More Information:
eMail: scharron@maine.edu
Call: 207-778 7451
Yoga
February 05, 2012 - May 6th, 2012
Get into shape with yoga in the Landing EVERY Sunday morning. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Fitness and Recreation Center.
For More Information:
Call: 207-778-7346
Visit: kasper@maine.edu
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
January 18, 2012 - May 9th, 2012
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
Yoga
February 02, 2012 - May 10th, 2012
Get into shape with yoga in the Landing EVERY Thursday night. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Fitness and Recreation Center.
For More Information:
Call: 207-778-7346
Visit: kasper@maine.edu
Upcoming Events
Feb 9Noontime Snowshoe Trek Around Farmington
Get out of your usual exercise routine and come down to the FRC for a mini snowshoe excursion around Farmington. Locations change weekly: Flint Woods, Abbot Park, Prescott Fields, Clifford Woods and Whistle Stop Trail. Meet at the FRC @11:45. Snowshoes available or bring your own. UMF Fitness & Recreation Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Mainely Outdoors.
For More Information:
eMail: james.d.toner@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7495
Visit: http://frc.umf.maine.edu/outdoor-recreation/
Kirtan
Prepare for a joyful evening as Bhavani presents the enchantment of Sanskrit chanting with drum accompaniment. Reception to follow. In case of inclement weather, the snow date for the Kirtan is 7:30-9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10. Performance Space, Emery Community Arts Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by University of Maine at Farmington.
For More Information:
eMail: april.mulherin@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7081
Visit: http://bhavanilorrainenelson.com
Singer Scott Wesley
Listen to Scott Wesley sing his hit songs in the Landing. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by The Landing.
For More Information:
Call: 207-778-7346
Visit: kasper@maine.edu
Meditation Made Possible
In this workshop, Bhavani uses a unique process to help people experience the meditative state. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by University of Maine at Farmington.
For More Information:
eMail: april.mulherin@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7081
Visit: http://bhavanilorrainenelson.com
Scrabble Tournament
The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by The Landing.
For More Information:
Call: 207-778-7346
Visit: kasper@maine.edu
Snowshoe Maine Huts & Trails - Flagstaff Lake
Flat-to-rolling terrain-perfect for families and trail users of all ages and abilities. 3.2 mile round hike along the shores of Flagstaff Lake to the hut. Transportation and snowshoes provided by the FRC. UMF Fitness & Recreation Center. $5 community members, UMF students, faculty & staff - FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Mainely Outdoors.
For More Information:
eMail: james.d.toner@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7495
Visit: http://frc.umf.maine.edu/outdoor-recreation/
Transforming Stress Inside and Out
A relaxing and informative experience, in this session, Bhavani shares a tool-kit of transformative stress-relieving techniques and practices. (12-1:30 p.m. lunch break on your own). North Dining Hall, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by University of Maine at Farmington.
For More Information:
eMail: april.mulherin@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7081
Visit: http://bhavanilorrainenelson.com/
Ridicule
French film screening for FRE 301. This screening is part of a class. Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. FREE. UMF Community Only. Sponsored by UMF Division of Humanities.
For More Information:
eMail: scharron@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7451
Women's Basketball Game
Husson University vs. UMF. UMF Dearborn Gymnasium. Adults $5; Sr. Citizens (65+) & students $3; UMF students/staff w/ID and kids under 6 FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Athletics.
For More Information:
eMail: wlallen@maine.edu.
Call: 207-778-7147
Visit: http://athletics.umf.maine.edu
Men's Basketball Game
Husson University vs. UMF. UMF Dearborn Gymnasium. Adults $5; Sr. Citizens (65+) & students $3; UMF students/staff w/ID and kids under 6 FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Athletics.
For More Information:
eMail: wlallen@maine.edu.
Call: 207-778-7147
Visit: http://athletics.umf.maine.edu
APS Biometric Screenings, Lunch and Learn and HRA Support
ARAMARK will provide you with a wonderful FREE lunch from 11:30-1:30 and support will be available to you if you need assistance entering information into your HRA for your RiseUp incentive. Information on this round of the RiseUp campaign will be available. North Dining Hall A & B, UMF Olsen Student Center. UMF employees FREE. UMF Community Only. Sponsored by UMF Wellness Committee.
For More Information:
eMail: tricia.thomas@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7505
Reading the Language of the Land: Placing Mary Rowlandson's Captivity Narrative in Native Space
Lisa Brooks will present from her book project, "Turning the Looking Glass on King Philip's War," a major reinterpretation of an infamous conflict between Natives and settlers in New England. Thomas Auditorium, UMF Preble/Ricker Hall. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by University Culture Committee.
For More Information:
eMail: paulgies@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7119
Try Scuba Class
Have you ever wanted to try scuba diving? Now is your chance. The UMF Fitness and Recreation Center, in collaboration with Mainely Scuba, is offering a night for people to take part in a 1 1/2 hour "Try Scuba" class. All equipment needed to dive is provided. Their professionally certified instructors will orient you to scuba equipment, basic dive techniques, safety related to the sport, and get you diving in the pool. Mainely Scuba follows standards of Scuba School International. Should you decide to get certified, the fee of this program will be deducted from the scuba certification course. Space is limited, please reserve early. UMF Fitness & Recreation Center. $25. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Mainely Outdoors.
For More Information:
eMail: james.d.toner@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7495
Visit: http://frc.umf.maine.edu/outdoor-recreation/
African Film: Le Grand Blanc de Lambarene
Satire on the life and works of Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Popcorn and soda included!. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by Office of International and Exchange Programs.
For More Information:
eMail: leustis@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7122
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
CANCELLED-Chinese Tea Ceremony
Enjoy this afternoon Chinese Tea Ceremony with our visiting Chinese scholars and students. North Dining Hall A, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by Office of International and Exchange Programs.
For More Information:
eMail: leustis@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7122
Poet Sean Thomas Dougherty
Dougherty is the author of the Sasha Sings the Laundry on the Line, as well as the forthcoming All I Ask for Is Longing: New and Selected Poems 1994-2014. Known for his electrifying performances, he has toured extensively across North America and Europe. He received an MFA in poetry from Syracuse University and lives in Erie, PA, where he teaches writing workshops. Part of the Visitors Writing Series. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Humanities and the Writers' Guild.
For More Information:
Call: 207-778-7419
Women's Basketball Game
Thomas College vs. UMF. UMF Dearborn Gymnasium. Adults $5; Sr. Citizens (65+) & students $3; UMF students/staff w/ID and kids under 6 FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Athletics.
For More Information:
eMail: wlallen@maine.edu.
Call: 207-778-7147
Visit: http://athletics.umf.maine.edu
Men's Basketball Game
Thomas College vs. UMF. UMF Dearborn Gymnasium. Adults $5; Sr. Citizens (65+) & students $3; UMF students/staff w/ID and kids under 6 FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Athletics.
For More Information:
eMail: wlallen@maine.edu.
Call: 207-778-7147
Visit: http://athletics.umf.maine.edu
An Evening of Romantic Music
Anatole Wieck, violin, with Carmen Rodriguez-Peralta, piano. Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall. $12, UMF students & children under 16 FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by Arts Institute of Western Maine.
For More Information:
eMail: kruch2@myfairpoint.net
Call: 207-778-4699
Visit: http://artsinstitute.org/
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
Madame Bovary
French film screening for FRE 301. This screening is part of a class. Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center. FREE. UMF Community Only. Sponsored by UMF Division of Humanities.
For More Information:
eMail: scharron@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7451
Wabanaki Culture and History: Maine's Commitment to Native American Studies
Part of the Living Language series. A presentation by Maria Girouard, Penobscot Nation Cultural and Historic Preservation, Dr. Donald Soctomah, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, and Dr. Lisa Brooks, Libra Scholar. This presentation will address Maine's commitment to Native American studies and our national obligation to better understand Native culture and history. The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Diversity Cmtte, Libra Scholar Program, University Culture Cmttme, UMF Mantor Library.
For More Information:
eMail: llgamble@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7177
Visit: http://umf.maine.libguides.com/LivingLanguage
High Ropes Course Night!
Come join us to climb, swing, repel and even fly with attractions like the Flying Squirrel and team building exercises on Jacobs Ladder and the Flying Trapeze. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. UMF Fitness & Recreation Center. $5 community members, UMF students, faculty & staff - FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Mainely Outdoors.
For More Information:
eMail: james.d.toner@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7495
Visit: http://frc.umf.maine.edu/outdoor-recreation/
Supporting Language Acquisition Through MacBook & NetBook Applications
Teachers use a variety of web applications to support student learning across the curriculum. The goal of this workshop is to introduce a variety of Macbook & Netbook applications that support language acquisition and provide opportunities for differentiation. The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) provides professional development and 21st Century tools to middle and high schools to support the attainment of the Maine state standards, the Maine Learning Results. Rm. 113, UMF Education Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Living Language Series.
For More Information:
eMail: llgamble@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7177
Visit: http://umf.maine.libguides.com/LivingLanguage
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
Summer Employment Fair
Fair starts at 11:30a.m. and ends at 2:30p.m. Employment opportunities will be for part-time and summer positions. For a complete list of attending employers, please visit: http:://chd.umf.maine.edu/Recruiting/CareerFair.php. North Dining Halls, UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Career Services.
For More Information:
eMail: judy.burdick@maine.edu
Call: 207-778-7034
Visit: http://chd.umf.maine.edu
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
History of Whitewater Racing in Maine
A screening of the 1940 National Whitewater Championships film followed by Maine canoeist and author Zip Kellogg sharing the story behind this nationally significant film. C-23, UMF Roberts Learning Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Mantor Library.
For More Information:
Call: 207-778-7210
Visit: http://umf.maine.libguides.com/OOM2011
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
The LinQ LGBT Support Group
The LinQ is a social support group for the greater Farmington/Franklin County community. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Individuals are welcomed, as are their Allies. Confidential and Safe. Check us out! We start at 7pm and meet until about 9pm on Wednesdays when classes are in session at UMF. UMF Psychology Building, Room 119 A. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by UMF Division of Psychology and Human Development, Dr. Brian Kaufman.
For More Information:
eMail: farmingtonlinq@gmail.com
Call: 207-778-7379
2012 UMF Commencement
The 2012 UMF Commencement will take place outdoors behind the UMF Einar A. Olsen Student Center. (NOTE: In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside the UMF Fitness & Recreation Center. Admission will be limited to those with "Fitness & Recreation Center" tickets. The UMF Commencement ceremony will be broadcast LIVE on MBTV, community access channel 11, whether the ceremony is held indoors or outdoors). Behind UMF Olsen Student Center. FREE. Open to the public. Sponsored by University of Maine at Farmington.
For More Information:
Call: 207-778-7276