Campus Events

DECODING AND THE STRUGGLING READER WORKSHOP
Presented by: Scott DeSimone from Really Great Reading
At the University of Maine at Farmington
August 2, 2018 Designed for K-12 teachers, reading specialists and interventionists
Participants learn immediate strategies to help their struggling readers practice what good readers do naturally, which is pay attention to every word, read with a high rate of accuracy, and use strategies for attacking unfamiliar and multisyllable words. For registration form please visit http://www2.umf.maine.edu/gradstudies/upcoming-events/, $50 Registration fee, Open to the Public, The Office of Graduate Studies, Martha Smiley, 207-778-7502, https://drive.google.com/file/d/14CJTCKnuPj46y_UILLwx8RIWsjZyZ04r/view

The works of artists H. Jennings Sheffield and Lisa Weinblatt will be on display in Mantor Library from 8/20-12/31.
The Art on Campus program is sponsored by the UMF President’s Office and the H. King & Jean Cummings Charitable Fund of the Maine Community Foundation., FREE, Open to the Public, UMF Art on Campus Program, Ann Bartges, 2077787461,

Student Teachers gather on campus for important information pertinent to their upcoming semester's field experience., FREE, UMF Community Only, UMF Field Services, Hiram Sibley, 2077787171,

Book exhibition by the Shiretown Bookers in cooperation with the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Opening reception August 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m., FREE, Open to the Public, Shiretown Bookers, , Reid Byers, 2077787210, http://www.shiretownbookers.org/

First Year Students and new transfers will have lunch with their advisors., FREE, UMF Community Only, Director of Advising, George Miller, 207-778-7337,

The Sandy River Players perform John Pielmeier's play "Agnes of God" at the Emery Community Arts Center, $12 General Admission, $10 for Seniors and Students, Open to the Public, Sandy River Players, Michael Sherrod, 2078600220, http://www.sandyriverplayers.org

The Sandy River Players perform John Pielmeier's "Agnes of God" at the Emery Community Arts Center, $12 General Admission, $10 Students and Seniors, Open to the Public, The Sandy River Players, Michael Sherrod, 2078600220, http://www.sandyriverplayers.org

The Sandy River players perform John Pielmeier's "Agnes of God" in the Emery Community Arts Center, $12 General Admission, $10 Students and Seniors, Open to the Public, The Sandy River Players, Michael Sherrod, 2078600220, http://www.sandyriverplayers.org

New students are invited to join the Downtown Farmington community and businesses for a fun, free evening of food, music, prizes and friendship. Grab a friend and come downtown to The Homestead to join in on the festivities and get to know the excellent town of Farmington. , FREE, UMF Community Only, UMF and the Farmington Downtown Association, Cyndi McShane, 2077787035,

UMF Women's Rugby Football Club match. , FREE, Open to the Public, Sponsored by the UMF Women's Rugby Club. , Kirsten Swan, 2077787593,

The UMF Art on Campus Program welcomes Fall ’18 featured artist H. Jennings Sheffield to campus for an artist talk on Wednesday, September 19th at 12pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Sheffield’s artwork is on view in Mantor Library from August 20-December 31, 2018.

The Art on Campus program is sponsored by the UMF President’s Office and the H. King & Jean Cummings Charitable Fund of the Maine Community Foundation., FREE, Open to the Public, UMF Art on Campus Program, Ann Bartges, 2077787461, http://wpsites.maine.edu/emerycommunityartscenter/2018/06/06/artist-talk-91918/

Inner Fragments is an exhibition of sixteen Iranian female artists most of whom live and work inside Iran, and represent a new wave in Iranian contemporary art. This opening reception will welcome the artworks, artists, and curators to the Emery Flex Space Gallery.
Curated by: Mahsa Soroudi & Parisa Ghaderi, FREE, Open to the Public, Emery Community Arts Center, Ann Bartges, 2077787461, http://wpsites.maine.edu/emerycommunityartscenter/2018/08/06/inner-fragments/

Please join us for a presentation by Internal Fragments curators Parisa Ghaderi and Mahsa Soroudi, where they will discuss the artworks included in the show, as well as their motivations and goals for this groundbreaking exhibition. , FREE, Open to the Public, Emery Community Arts Center, Ann Bartges , 2077787461, http://wpsites.maine.edu/emerycommunityartscenter/2018/08/06/inner-fragments-presentation-by-curators/

An hour of classical guitar music from the Spanish Romantic Period played on a period instrument. Reception to follow., FREE, Open to the Public, Arts Farmington, official affiliate of UMF, Burt Knapp/Wendy Kennedy, 2077786285,

This conference-style day is designed to give you and your family a comprehensive view of the University of Maine Farmington. We’ve made it easy for you to self-select the sessions you’d like to attend to customize the information you need.

The day consists of presentations by various academic departments, the application process, financial aid, athletics and campus organizations, living on campus, and more.

Of course, brunch is included, as is a campus tour with one of our student tour guides.

Choose the date that works best for you. If one of these options doesn’t fit your schedule, contact us and we’ll arrange an individual appointment, tour or interview., FREE, Open to the Public, Office of Admissions, Bill Jack, 2077787050, https://www.umf.maine.edu/admissions-aid/visit-us/fall-open-houses/

The UMF Art on Campus Program welcomes Fall ’18 featured artist Lisa Weinblatt to campus for an artist talk on Wednesday, October 3rd at 12pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Works from Weinblatt’s SCHOOL LUNCH series are on view in Mantor Library from August 20-December 31, 2018.

The UMF Art on Campus Program is sponsored by the H. King & Jean Cummings Charitable Fund of the Maine Community Foundation and the UMF Office of the President., FREE, Open to the Public, UMF Art on Campus Program, Ann Bartges, 2077787461, http://wpsites.maine.edu/emerycommunityartscenter/2018/06/11/lisa-weinblatt/

UMF Women's Rugby Football Club match. , FREE, Open to the Public, Sponsored by the UMF Women's Rugby Club. , Kirsten Swan, 2077787593,

The 19th ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS represents the work of artists from eight countries, including nine women. Funny, moving, engaging, and thought-provoking, the ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS not only has something for everyone, but is a remarkable and insightful microcosm of our world., FREE, UMF Community Only, Emery Community Arts Center, Ann Bartges, 2077787461, https://www.animationshowofshows.com/pages/19th-press-kit

This conference-style day is designed to give you and your family a comprehensive view of the University of Maine Farmington. We’ve made it easy for you to self-select the sessions you’d like to attend to customize the information you need.

The day consists of presentations by various academic departments, the application process, financial aid, athletics and campus organizations, living on campus, and more.

Of course, brunch is included, as is a campus tour with one of our student tour guides.

Choose the date that works best for you. If one of these options doesn’t fit your schedule, contact us and we’ll arrange an individual appointment, tour or interview., FREE, Open to the Public, Office of Admissions, Bill Jack, 2077787050, https://www.umf.maine.edu/admissions-aid/visit-us/fall-open-houses/

Student teachers gather together on campus for professional development regarding Civil Rights and other important educational topics., FREE, UMF Community Only, UMF Field Services, Hiram Sibley, 2077787171,

This conference-style day is designed to give you and your family a comprehensive view of the University of Maine Farmington. We’ve made it easy for you to self-select the sessions you’d like to attend to customize the information you need.

The day consists of presentations by various academic departments, the application process, financial aid, athletics and campus organizations, living on campus, and more.

Of course, brunch is included, as is a campus tour with one of our student tour guides.

Choose the date that works best for you. If one of these options doesn’t fit your schedule, contact us and we’ll arrange an individual appointment, tour or interview., FREE, Open to the Public, Office of Admissions, Bill Jack, 2077787050, https://www.umf.maine.edu/admissions-aid/visit-us/fall-open-houses/