Welcome Home Owls & Friends!
We are pleased to welcome you back to campus September 13th – 19th.
Campus visitors must be vaccinated or provide proof of a negative test result within the last 72 hours to enter buildings. In addition, face coverings are required while indoors on campus.
September 13th – 19th
Please note, that information on this schedule may change due to weather or COVID-19 considerations. If you have questions about the event you are attending please reach out.
Questions? Please contact Lisa Smith via email or at 207.768.9525
Monday, September 13th
Spirit Week: Wear UMPI Blue Day!
Wear UMPI Blue and post on social with #umpispiritweek!
Tuesday, September 14th
Spirit Week: Wear UMPI Gold Day!
Wear UMPI Gold and post on social with #umpispiritweek!
12:30 pm Dr. Tara Whiton, Faculty Presentation
Join us as a member of the UMPI faculty discusses some of the great work happening here on campus. This presentation is prerecorded, watch now.
Faculty presentation introduction by Dr. Judy Roe, watch now.
Watch: Food Coping Strategies During COVID-19 and Beyond
Dr. Tara Whiton is an Assistant Professor of Community Health in the Health Administration Department at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Since the COVID-19 pandemic that began in March 2020, many Mainers struggled with the ways they normally engage with and have access to our food systems. Many Maine people have adopted “food coping strategies”, or coping strategy mechanisms that deal with short-term insufficiency of food. Dr. Whiton will discuss some of the ways in which Maine people have coped with food insufficiencies and why this is important information for further education and outreach about food safety and health when faced with resource constraints.
If you have questions related to Dr. Whiton’s presentation you can connect with her here.
Wednesday, September 15th
Spirit Week: Major Day!
Wear an item related to your major or take a photo of yourself working in your field and post on social with #umpispiritweek
8:30 am – 5:45 pm Gentile Hall Fall Wellness Day | Gentile Hall
Keli Marston, Gentile Hall Fitness and Wellness Coordinator, will host a Fall Wellness Day.
From 8:30-11:30 a.m., campus and community members can stop by, renew memberships if they haven’t already, and enjoy coffee, treats, and orientations to all the new equipment. Blood pressure screenings are available for UMPI faculty and staff only. From Noon to 12:45 p.m., Marston will teach a Fusion class (yoga, Pilates, and barre) in the rock wall area. From 5-5:45 p.m., she’ll teach a Fit Camp class outside.
All events are free.
Thursday, September 16th
Spirit Week: UMPI Sport Day!
Wear gear supporting your favorite UMPI Sport team (UMPI colors and a sport item count) and post on social with #umpispiritweek!
12:30 pm Dr. Chunzeng Wang, Faculty Presentation
Join us as a member of the UMPI faculty discusses some of the great work happening here on campus. This presentation is prerecorded, watch now.
Faculty presentation introduction by Dr. Judy Roe, watch now.
Watch: Maine’s COVID-19 Daily Situation Map
Dr. Chunzeng Wang is a professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Maine at Presque Isle with expertise in geology and GIS. One week after the first COVID-19 case was officially reported by Maine CDC on March 12, 2020, Dr. Wang rolled out UMPI’s version of the Maine COVID-19 daily situation map on popular social media and it soon received widespread attention and attracted tens of thousands of users every day, including medical professionals, government agencies, and the general public. It is widely considered as an excellent community service from a public university. Dr. Wang will talk about why and how he started this project and the impact of the project.
If you have questions related to Dr. Wang’s presentation you can connect with him here.
Friday, September 17th
Spirit Week: UMPI Memories Day!
Share your favorite UMPI memories on social with #umpispiritweek!
1:00 pm Preble Hall 100 Celebration | Gentile Hall Tent
We celebrate Preble Hall’s 100 years of service to our campus! Severing many roles throughout its history, Preble Hall has played a role in the lives of our many alumni, faculty, staff, and current students.
6:30 pm Star City Syndicate Concert | Gentile Hall Tent
Bring your lawn chair and join us for an outdoor concert by Star City Syndicate at the Gentile Hall parking lot.
9:00 pm Bonfire | Near Merriman Hall
Saturday, September 18th
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Snowy Owl Marketplace | Gentile Hall
Join us at the Snowy Owl Marketplace, a gathering of crafters, artisans, and more! This event takes place at Gentile Hall.
Masks required inside. Due to high case counts in Aroostook County, individuals who will be attending our Snowy Owl Market (either vendor, buyer of products, or coming to the Meet & Greet), will need to show their vaccine cards and/or a negative test that has been taken in the last 72 hours to enter. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we at UMPI try to keep everyone safe as we host this event.
1:00 pm UMPI Men’s Soccer vs. UMF | Soccer Field
3:30 pm UMPI Women’s Soccer vs. UMF | Soccer Field
5:30 pm UMPI Hall of Fame Social/Dinner/Awards | Campus Center MPR
For ticketing information please contact Sandra McDougal in athletics sandra.mcdougal@maine.edu or 207.768.9506.
6:30-9:30 pm Glow Golf! | Gentile Hall
Current students only.
Sunday, September 19th
UMPI 5k
Hosted by Coach Smith
For start and registration information please contact Sandra McDougal in athletics sandra.mcdougal@maine.edu or 207.768.9506.
