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Fulbright scholar to address bilingualism

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host Fulbright Scholar Dr. Anabella Niculescu-Gorpin, who will offer the presentation “Bilingualism and English-Induced Language Change,” at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 29, in Nadeau Hall.

UMFK Scholars’ Symposium to feature students’ achievements

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s 10th annual Scholars’ Symposium will take place on Tuesday, April 30, and Wednesday, May 1, on the UMFK campus.

UMFK to host annual ‘Earth Day – Every Day’

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual “Earth Day - Every Day” on Friday, April 26.

UMFK professor of music returns from European tour

University of Maine at Fort Kent Professor of Music and Education, Dr. Scott Brickman, recently returned from Europe, where his orchestral composition “Restoration” was recorded.

Caryn Cleveland Short’s final play at UMFK another success

During her relatively short time living in northern Maine, Caryn Cleveland Short has helped to strengthen the University of Maine at Fort Kent theater program by directing numerous community plays, the latest of which, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” wrapped up on Saturday.

St. John Valley residents reminisce about historic Notre Dame Cathedral as landmark burns in Paris

Although an ocean apart, the distance between the St. John Valley and Paris, France, is not so far given the French ancestry that many residents from here share.

Maine author Peavey offers memoir workshop

On Tuesday, April 30, celebrated Maine author Elizabeth Peavey will present a memoir-writing talk and workshop on the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus at the Grindle conference room from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

UMFK announces 2019 commencement speaker

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced that Carrie Hessler-Radelet will be the keynote speaker for the 137th commencement ceremony held on May 11, 2019, at 1 p.m. in the UMFK Sports Center.

UMFK Foundation plans spring fundraising event

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Foundation will hold their 14th annual dinner/performance fundraising event, featuring the Elton John tribute ensemble, Yellow Brick Road.

Athletes with Fort Kent ties help take third in professional basketball tournament overseas

Two former University of Maine at Fort Kent athletes were members of a team that recently won third place in a national basketball tournament in Thailand's Basketball Super League, that country’s professional basketball organization.

Hope and Justice Project and UMFK collaborate to increase awareness about sexual assault

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Hope and Justice Project in collaboration with the University of Maine at Fort Kent will host two events to raise awareness and increase education about the devastating crime.

UMFK’s Theater Troupe presents ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

The University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Theater Troupe will present, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” based on the book by the same name by Harper Lee.

Authors present book reading at UMFK

University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing professor Dr. Jenny Radsma was one of two authors who read selections from their recently published book, “Compassionate Journey, Honoring Our Mothers’ Stories,” on Tuesday, April 2 at the university.

Former pro wrestler inspires, moves Valley students with presentation

Adults and students alike cheered and shed tears during a presentation Monday by former WCW and WWE wrestling champion Marc Mero.

UMFK opens outdoor track and field season

The University of Maine at Fort Kent track and field program opened up its outdoor season Saturday at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsair Classic. The men's team finished in 12th place out of 20 scoring teams.

UMFK plans business breakfast

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Board of Visitors invites the public to attend a business breakfast on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:30 a.m. in the Nadeau Hall conference room on the UMFK campus.

UMFK names Lugdon new development officer

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Foundation has announced the selection of their new development officer and foundation liaison, Shannon Lugdon.

UMFK to host book reading of “Compassionate Journey”

The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host a book reading by Dr. Jenny Radsma and Cheryl Grant Gillespie, two of the five women authors of anthology “Compassionate Journey, Honoring Our Mothers’ Stories,” on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

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