FARMINGTON — Lee Sharkey, poet, author, editor, teacher and activist, will read from her new book, “Calendars of Fire,” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in The Landing in Olsen Student Center at the University of Maine at Farmington. A longtime UMF faculty member, Sharkey served as an assistant professor of English and women’s studies. […]
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UMF announces Encounters programs for spring semester
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will present a semester-long series called Encounters starting this month and continuing into May. Topics include misconceptions and myths of what it means to be Muslim, the complexities of family histories in Northern New England, the nature of diversity of contemporary Acadian culture and language politics in […]
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SongFest 150 celebrates UMF history
FARMINGTON — SongFest 150, a concert celebrating UMF?s history in song, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, in Nordica Auditorium at Merrill Hall. This festive event will feature songs common in local schools, concerts, churches, clubs, celebrations and protests during UMF’s 150 years. They will be sung by local singers and groups. […]
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UMF offers Franklin County seniors two-semester room deal
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington is offering freshmen students from Franklin County free on-campus housing for their first year, starting in the fall semester. The program, Be Home At UMF, was offered only to Mt. Blue High School students for the fall of 2013, Jamie Marcus, UMF director of admissions, said. This […]
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UMF kicking off 150 Healthy Habits initiative
FARMINGTON — Continuing its 150th anniversary celebration this year, the University of Maine at Farmington is kicking off the spring semester with the “150 Healthy Habits” campaign. Created by the UMF Health Center and its staff of student health advocates, the semester-long initiative provides students, staff and the general public with suggestions to encourage physical […]
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Whale exhibit opens at UMF on Friday
FARMINGTON — An opening reception for Dan and Frank DenDanto’s exhibit titled BUMP will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the University of Maine at Farmington. The exhibit is in the Flex Space Gallery in the Emery Community Arts Center. It is free and open to the public and runs through March […]
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Caveman Chemistry offered online at UMF
FARMINGTON — Want to learn about the ancient chemical technology of making fires, soap from fat or alcohol from honey, all from the comfort of your own home? The new course, Caveman Chemistry, is one of seven online courses being offered during the spring semester at the University of Maine at Farmington. The introductory chemistry course […]
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University system moves forward on natural gas
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine System last week notified Summit Natural Gas and Trane U.S. Inc. that the University of Maine at Farmington would like to work with both parties to bring natural gas to campus and to convert certain University facilities to use this energy. UMF next will seek to meet with the […]
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UMF offers teacher education certificate programs
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Office of Educational Outreach is offering four teacher education certificate programs to help educators remain current in their field and prepare to seek greater career opportunities. Graduate certificates provide an accelerated and affordable way for educators to learn new skills while strengthening their resume with updated professional […]
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Farmington natural gas line closer to reality with UMF on board
FARMINGTON — Reactions are mixed as organizers of a natural gas line for the Farmington area learned Thursday that the University of Maine at Farmington is ready to bring natural gas to the campus. “The good news is, it’s coming,” state Sen. Thomas Saviello, R-Wilton, said. “But I have mixed emotions. I’m disappointed with UMF. […]