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Ongoing Events
Student Grief Group
Rm. 205, UMF Look House, side door.
January 27-May 05, 2014 MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: UMF Community Only

Are you dealing with the recent or distant death of someone close to you? We invite you to join us for a meeting of the Student Grief Group. This group is for any UMF students who are dealing with grief related to the death of someone close to them no matter when the death may have occurred. The process of working through grief can be complicated, and there is support on campus! If you are interested in having a safe place to talk about your loss, or to simply just listen, please consider participating. Participation in the group is confidential.
For More Information Call: 207-778-7293
The LinQ: LGBT Social Support Group for Franklin County
Room 119B, Psychology Building
January 29-May 15, 2014 MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

A social-support group for lesbian, bisexual, gay, or transgender individuals and their allies. A safe & confidential space for honest discussion, resources, culture and camaraderie. Meets each Wed evening when UMF is in session.
For More Information Call: 207-778-7377

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/TheLinQGreaterFarmington
Historical Character Series: Gwilym Roberts and Eleanor Wood
Mantor Library
April 01-April 30, 2014 MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

Join us in Mantor Library for our Historical Character Series display featuring notables from UMF's past. For April, we'll celebrate beloved and longtime faculty member Agnes Mantor, 1915 graduate and teacher from 1917-19622, as well as Marjorie Standish, class of 1931 who wrote cookbooks and cooking column.
For More Information Call: 207-778-7568
Pardon My Tartle! UMF Senior Art Show
UMF Art Gallery and Emery Community Arts Center
April 10-May 17, 2014 MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

UMF Art Seniors Brian Gadberry, Samantha Funk, Alana Knapp, Ashley Lessner, Mallory Smith, Gina Spinelli, and Tobey Tozier present their senior thesis exhibitions in Art and Arts Administration at the UMF Art Gallery and Emery Community Arts Center.
For More Information Call: 207-778-1062

Visit: http://artgallery.umf.maine.edu/
Submissions for Pixel Hunter Video and Animation Festival
Rm. 222, Merrill Hall
April 10-April 21, 2014 MORE
Cost: N/A
Audience: UMF Community Only

Pixel Hunter, the all UMF, all student video and animation fest is accepting submissions until April 21 at 5 pm. Movies should be burned as data on a disc and turned in to the SPVI Lab (Merrill 222). Work that is less than 5 min is preferred, but all submissions will be considered.
For More Information Call: 207-778-7515

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/645237068879322/
Historical Character Series: Theodora Kalikow
Mantor Library
May 01-May 31, 2014 MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

Join us in Mantor Library for our Historical Character Series display featuring notables from UMF's past. May celebrates Theodora J. Kalikow, UMF president from 1994-2012, who strengthened the academic experience with a focus on experiential learning, internships and undergraduate research.
For More Information Call: 207-778-7568
Farmington Voices: Our Stories through Letters, Song and Performance
Emery Community Arts Center
May 01-May 02, 2014 MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

A performative work emerges from stories told through letters and archived memories to form a collective voice of place as we examine how our history becomes our present, how one time hears the echoes of another. Performances run on Thursday and Friday night, and start at 7:30 PM.
For More Information Call: 778-7319

Coming Events

April 17, 2014

Film Screening and Panel Discussion on Sex Trafficking in the U.S. and Maine
Thomas Auditorium, UMF Preble/Ricker Hall
6:30pm MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

Sex trafficking is a growing business in Maine! Representatives from the state of Maine, law enforcement, and direct service providers will discuss the growing problem of sex trafficking in Maine followed by the screening of the film, "Tricked." Refreshments (coffee/cookies) will be served.
For More Information Call: 207-778-7433
Visiting Writers Series: Dan Albergotti
The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center
7:30pm MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

Dan Albergotti, author of "The Boatloads," "The Use of the World," and other books will be visiting UMF in the Landing! Come join to listen to the reading and ask some questions!
For More Information Call: 207-778-7346

April 19, 2014

Tint Sprint 5K!
UMF Fitness and Recreation Center
11:00am MORE
Cost: Non-student $20 pre-registration, $23 day of race, students $17 pre-registration $20 day of race
Audience: Open to the public

On the 19th of April, the UMF Health Club will be holding the first ever Tint Sprint! This 5K run combines the traditional Turkey Trot route with a new twist: paint! Start the race wearing a white shirt and end the race colorful! Come down and enjoy a day filled with fun, music, and great company! Registration for the race begins at 9am and goes until 10:30am. The race officially begins at 11am. On your mark, get set, go preregister! Pre registration is available until the day of the race. Student cost is $17 during pre-registration and $20 the day of the race. Non-student cost is $20 during pre-registration and $23 the day of the race. A table will be available in the UMF Student Center for pre-registration daily during the week from 11am-1pm. Please contact the race coordinator, Tricia Tzikas, with any further questions at tricia.tzikas@maine.edu or 207-592-2367. Also Rain date for the Tint Sprint is same time on April 26th. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Eta Sigma Gamma, UMF. ***ANYONE CAN SIGN UP, AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC***
For More Information Call: Tricia Tzikas

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/598350313591390/?ref_dashboa...
Pete Hardy Band
The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center
8:00pm MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

Come to The Landing to hear the Pete Hardy Band
For More Information Call: 207-778-7346

April 21, 2014

Talk: Finding Higher Ground-Adaptation in the Age of Warming
Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center
11:45am MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

Part of the Sustainability Series. Amy Seidel, author of two popular books on climate change, takes the uniquely positive --yet realistic -- position that we can adapt and persist despite the inevitable effects of climate change. Contacts: Drew Barton (Barton@maine.edu)
For More Information Call: 207-860-6347
Panel Discussion: UMF's Energy Future - Natural Gas?
North Dining Hall, UMF Olsen Student Center
7:00pm MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

Part of the Sustainability Series. UMF recently announced the decision to largely replace the use of heating oil with natural gas. The panel will discuss the background, the costs and benefits, and the likely results for carbon emissions and energy savings of this decision. Panel: Richard Davis (Farmington Town Manager), Tom Saviello (State Senator), Mike Duguay (Summit Natural Gas, Kate Foster (President, UMF), Laurie Gardner (Vice President for Finance, UMF), Doug Reusch (Associate Professor of Geology), Drew Barton (Professor of Biology, Co-coordinator, Sustainable Campus Coalition). Moderator: Luke Kellett (Sustainability Coordinator, UMF) Contacts: Luke Kellett (luke.kellett@maine.edu) and Drew Barton (Barton@maine.edu)
For More Information Call: 207-778-7096, 207-860-6347

April 22, 2014

Tours of UMF's Green Facilities
Education Center Lobby
3:00pm MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

Part of the Sustainability Series. Explore UMF's green buildings with a tour guide, who will point out and discuss their many features that promote sustainability. Tours approximately one hour long, but stay as long as you'd like. Contacts: Luke Kellett (luke.kellett@maine.edu) and Drew Barton (Barton@maine.edu)
For More Information Call: 207-778-7096, 207-860-6347
Earth Day Celebration
UMF Amphitheatre
5:00pm MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

Part of the Sustainability Series. Come celebrate sustainability at UMF with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Food, music, games, and other activities. Contacts: Luke Kellett (luke.kellett@maine.edu) and Drew Barton (Barton@maine.edu)
For More Information Call: 207-778-7096, 207-860-6347

April 23, 2014

American Red Cross Blood Drive
North Dining Hall, UMF Olsen Student Center
12:00pm MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive, assisted by Alpha Phi Omega, UMF's co-ed community service fraternity. Even though it's spring, unfortunately the roads are still icy, and accidents happen. The need for blood donation is extremely great! Please come donate and be a hero! You could save three lives! Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00pm-5:00pm Please make an appointment at APO's table in the Student Center or online. We will be tabling the week of April 14th during meal times!
For More Information Call: please contact through email with questions!

April 26, 2014

Pianist Steven Pane performs Beethoven's last sonata
Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall
6:30pm MORE
Cost: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, FREE to children and UMF students
Audience: Open to the public

In a special event preceding the UMF Community Orchestra concert, Steven Pane will introduce and perform Beethoven's last piano sonata, Op. 111. The admission price also includes the orchestra concert.
For More Information Call: 207-778-7072
UMF Community Orchestra, with soloist Steven Pane
Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall
7:30pm MORE
Cost: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, FREE to children and UMF students
Audience: Open to the public

UMF Community Orchestra concert, featuring the premiere of a new composition by Philip Carlsen, "Phantastische Sonate," with piano soloist Steven Pane. The one-movement piece is a musical collage which places Beethoven's last piano sonata in a dream landscape of excerpts from orchestral works by Beethoven and other composers. Before the concert, at 6:30, Pane will introduce and perform the complete sonata. The program also includes Haydn's Symphony No. 99, Debussy's "Children's Corner Suite," and Copland's "Quiet City."
For More Information Call: 207-778-7072

April 28, 2014

College to Career Series -Surviving and Thriving in your First Year of Work
North Dining Hall C, UMF Olsen Student Center
6:30pm MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: UMF Community Only

Are you ready for life after UMF? Career Services will host workshops designed to help you through the transition of college to career. The workshops will be facilitated by Career staff, UMF Alumni and local and state employers. Join us on Monday, April 28th for Surviving and Thriving in your First Year of Work.
For More Information Call: 207-778-7034

Visit: careers.umf.maine.edu
Pixel Hunter Video and Animation Festival
Emery Community Arts Center
8:00pm MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

This annual event is in its seventh year at UMF and will be held at 8pm in the Emery Community Arts Center. Pixel Hunter is a selection of student produced video and animation from the UMF campus from the preceding year. Students from all academic departments and all levels are encouraged to submit their creations. This year's fest promises to deliver everything from zombies to family drama.
For More Information Call: 207-778-7515

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/645237068879322/

May 03, 2014

3rd Annual Maine Fiddlehead Festival
Courtyard in front of Emery Community Arts Center
10:00am MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

The 3rd Annual Maine Fiddlehead Festival & Local Food Day is a campus-community celebration of local food in the Farmington area. There will be live music, food and craft vendors, short "tent talks", cooking demonstrations, fiddlehead foraging and much more! Please join us!
For More Information Call: 207-778-7096

Visit: http://www.mainefiddleheadfestival.com/

May 04, 2014

4th Annual Canoe/Kayak Race & Fun Paddle
Sandy River
1:00pm MORE
Cost: $10 per person, $5 for UMF students
Audience: Open to the public

Come and participate in a race or fun paddle down the Sandy River! Roughly a 10-mile paddle starting in Strong and ending in Fairbanks. According to the White Water Classification system, this section of the Sandy River is identified as Class I and Class II rapids with moving water. Any ability is welcome!
For More Information Call: 207-774-7495

Visit: http://frc.umf.maine.edu/outdoor-recreation/cinco-de-mayo-ca...

May 08, 2014

BFA Senior Reading
The Landing, UMF Olsen Student Center
7:30am MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

Fifteen BFA majors from the Senior Seminar in Writing will read from their work.
For More Information Call: Pat O'Donnell, 778-7419

May 17, 2014

2014 UMF Commencement
Behind UMF Olsen Student Center
10:30am MORE
Cost: FREE
Audience: Open to the public

The 2014 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).
For More Information Call: 207-778-7276

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