FARMINGTON — The UMF Emery Community Arts Center plans to presents “Truth Tellers,” a documentary by Maine filmmaker Richard Kane on artist and activist Robert Shetterly. Shetterly has painted 255 portraits of Americans, past and present, who had the moral courage to confront issues of social, environmental and economic justice, according to a news release […]
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UMaine at Farmington posts 2021 fall dean’s list
The University of Maine at Farmington has announced the following students have earned a spot on its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. Acton: Cassidy Paker, honors. Albion: Allison Frankenfield, honors; and Noah Grindstaff, honors. Alfred: Emily Stinson, high honors. Anson: Morgan Steward, honors. Arundel: Meghan LaPlante, high honors; Calli Leach, high honors; and Patience Rousseau, […]
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UMaine at Farmington writers series to feature Grace Talusan
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is set to present award-winning writer Grace Talusan as the program’s fifth reader of the season. Talusan will read from her work at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 10, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street. The reading is free and open […]
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Poet Emily Dickinson next topic featured by UMF New Commons Project
Emily Dickinson, one of the most important figures in American poetry, is the next topic featured by the UMF New Commons Project. A prolific poet during the 1800s, Dickinson was not publicly recognized during her lifetime. Though heavily influenced by the poets of seventeenth century England and her Puritanical upbringing, she challenged the definitions of […]
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Farmington university arts center to present Peace Corps exhibit
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to present “Departures: Peace Corps Pandemic Stories,” a multimedia exhibit inviting audiences to engage with the voices and stories of Peace Corps Volunteers and staff impacted by the global suspension of Peace Corps programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between February and March 2020, the Peace Corps evacuated more […]
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Farmington university to host walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to host a public walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for individuals 18 and older from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at 274 Front St., the former Notify MD Center purchased by UMF. Vaccines are provided at no cost and all are welcome, according to a news release […]
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UMF students establish Black Student Union
Its mission is to offer a place to connect, be allies and learn about history and issues that impact Black people.
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University sports clubs provide bond during pandemic
Club sports at the University of Maine at Farmington bring students together in unique ways, and during the current pandemic, they have provided a bond that helps students survive and thrive, according to a news release from the university. These unique student-led sports teams or sports-related organizations give students the opportunity to play a sport […]
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UMaine-Farmington President Edward Serna taking position in South Carolina
He will become president of Winthrop University, his alma mater, in July.
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Mills speaks on expansion of UMF childhood, early education center
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) has been given the stamp of approval by the UMaine-System to expand its Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center. The expansion, according to a release, will enable UMF to care for more infants and toddlers. Additionally, it will allow UMF to increase enrollment to its […]