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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Phil Poirier\, "A Retrospective\, Interrupted"
DESCRIPTION:The UMF Emery Community Arts Center is excited to be exhibiting the artwork of Rumford native Phil Poirier with\, “A Retrospective\, Interrupted.” The solo exhibit features landscape paintings inspired by locations in Maine and New Hampshire\, and will be on display in Emery’s Flex Gallery from June 13 – Sept. 17\, 2026. Gallery Open Hours: Tuesday-Saturday\, 12pm-6pm. It is free and open to the public.
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/art-exhibit-phil-poirier-a-retrospective-interrupted/
LOCATION:Emery Community Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities
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SUMMARY:Visiting Writers presents authors Ann Joslin Williams and Kathryn Davis
DESCRIPTION:The Visiting Writers Series is excited to welcome two acclaimed authors for our first reading of the Fall 2026 semester. Kathryn Davis and Ann Joslin Williiams will read from their work at 7:30 p.m.\, Thursday\, Sept. 24\, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center. The reading is free and open to the public.
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/visiting-writers-presents-authors-ann-joslin-williams-and-kathryn-davis/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities
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SUMMARY:DOE Fall Literacy and Numeracy Playbook Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Maine administrators\, educators\, coaches\, and community partners are invited to celebrate a major milestone in advancing teaching and learning statewide at the Maine Department of Education (DOE) fall launch events for the Literacy and Numeracy Playbooks\, an initiative focused on turning vision into action for schools across the state. These interactive events will focus on turning Maine’s statewide vision into action in schools and communities. \nLunch will be provided for all participants. Space is limited to 40 literacy and 40 numeracy participants. Early registration is encouraged. Learn more and register. 
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/doe-fall-literacy-and-numeracy-playbook-launch-event/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T121500
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SUMMARY:Banned Books READ OUT
DESCRIPTION:Students in University of Maine at Farmington award-winning director Jayne Decker’s Honors class are inviting campus and community members to join them on the UMF Mantor Library Green\, Wednesday\, Oct. 7\, from 12:15-1 p.m.\, for the “2026 Banned Books READ OUT” stand against censorship. Free and open to the public. \nThe UMF “READ-OUT” event invites anyone interested in participating to bring their chosen book and simply read from it at specially designated areas on campus. Any book is welcome. The event will begin with brief remarks at 12:30 p.m. to be followed by a joint reading\, which will be aloud\, courteous\, simultaneous and last for about 30 minutes. \nUMF’s READ-OUT is in recognition of Banned Books Week\, Oct. 4-10\, 2026. It has been created to empower readers everywhere to stand against the banning of books and in defense of freedom of expression. \nSpecially designated areas for reading include the campus green in front of Mantor Library and the sidewalks in front of the Olsen Student Center. (In case of inclement weather\, please bring an umbrella.) Individuals are also encouraged to read off campus in locations of their own choice.
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/banned-books-read-out/
LOCATION:Mantor Green\, Farmington\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T110000
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SUMMARY:UMF Garden Fall 2026 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Annual fall UMF garden open house to celebrate another successful growing season! There will be fall treats as well as arts and crafts so stop by the UMF garden on South Street (next to the Student Union) from 11 A.M..to 1 P.M. on Thursday\, Oct 8. For more information contact Larry Tuttle\, UMF geology professor at larry.tuttle@maine.edu. \n 
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/umf-garden-fall-2026-open-house/
LOCATION:UMF Campus Garden\, South Street
CATEGORIES:Environment,Student Life
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T123000
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SUMMARY:20th Annual UMF Supreme Court Preview and Review
DESCRIPTION:UMF Professor of Political Science and Pre-Law Adviser Dr. Jim Melcher will present his 20th Annual Supreme Court Preview and Review in UMF’s Lincoln Auditorium on Wednesday\, October 14 from 12:30-1:45. \nProfessor Melcher will discuss at least 5 cases and decisions from the past Supreme Court term\, and at least 5 cases from the upcoming term. \nCases from the upcoming term on Professor Melcher’s docket include Viramontes v. Cook County (firearms regulation)\, Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota (voter registration) and St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy (Free Exercise Clause vs. state regulations) Cases from the past term will include West Virginia v. B. P. J.\,(trans student participation in school sports) Trump v. V.O.S. Selections (tariffs) \, and Trump v. Barbara (birthright citizenship). Professor Melcher will reserve time for your questions. \nThe event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the UMF Provost’s Office\, UMF Political Science\, and UMF Pre-Law.
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/20th-annual-umf-supreme-court-preview-and-review/
CATEGORIES:Academics,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T180000
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SUMMARY:Misty Krueger Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we gather to honor and remember Misty Krueger—English professor\, Honors Program Director\, scholar\, friend\, and fierce advocate for their students. Misty’s commitment to students was at the heart of everything they did. This gathering offers students\, colleagues\, and friends a space to honor their mentorship\, advocacy\, and lasting contributions to our community. \nDate: Wednesday\, October 14\nTime: 6:00 PM\nMemorial Service: Nordica Auditorium\, UMF\nReception: Immediately following at the Honors House\nLivestream & Recording: Available via Zoom. \nService & Reception\nThe service in Nordica Auditorium will feature scheduled reflections from students and staff sharing memories of Misty as a teacher\, researcher\, colleague\, and friend. Immediately following the service\, everyone is invited to a reception at the Honors House—a space Misty directed with passion and care—where we can gather informally\, support one another\, and share our own stories. \nIf you have any questions or need accommodations\, please reach out to Misty Beck (misty.beck@maine.edu) or Anabelle Taff (anabelle.taff@maine.edu).
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/misty-krueger-memorial/
LOCATION:Nordica Auditorium\, UMF Merrill Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T190000
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SUMMARY:UMF Visiting Writers  features screening of “Canoe Dig It?” and meet & greet with award winning filmmaker\, actor and screenwriter Samuel Dunning
DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to present screenwriter and filmmaker Samuel Dunning as the second reader of the 2026 Fall semester of its Visiting Writers series. \nAn award winning filmmaker and actor\, Dunning’s latest film “Canoe Dig It?” (2025)\, which he wrote\, directed\, and starred in\, premiered at the highly acclaimed Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose\, Calif.\, and continues a very successful festival run. Canoe Dig It? is a mockumentary that offers a comical glimpse into the world of Freestyle Canoeing following the country’s top canoeists as they travel to Northern Maine to compete for the title “Top Paddler.” \nDunning’s film will screen at 7 p.m.\, Thursday\, Oct. 15\, in the Emery Community Arts Center performance space. There will be a Q&A with Dunning after the screening of his film. This screening is free and open to the public.
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/umf-visiting-writers-features-screening-of-canoe-dig-it-and-meet-greet-with-award-winning-filmmaker-actor-and-screenwriter-samuel-dunning/
LOCATION:Emery Community Art Center\, 16 Main St\, Farmington\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities,Environment,Featured
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SUMMARY:Blind Date with a Book
DESCRIPTION:Looking for your next great read? Take a chance on a mystery book at Blind Date with a Book\, sponsored by UMF’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta\, the International English Honor Society. \nStop by the Student Center from 12:30-2pm Oct. 19 or Oct. 23 to peruse a variety of wrapped books with short/vague descriptions written on the wrapping\, so the exact details of the book (title\, author\, premise\, etc.) is a mystery to whoever buys it. This year’s collection features a Halloween theme. \n 
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/blind-date-with-a-book/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T123000
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SUMMARY:Blind Date with a Book
DESCRIPTION:Looking for your next great read? Take a chance on a mystery book at Blind Date with a Book\, sponsored by UMF’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta\, the International English Honor Society. \nStop by the Student Center from 12:30-2pm Oct. 19 or Oct. 23 to peruse a variety of wrapped books with short/vague descriptions written on the wrapping\, so the exact details of the book (title\, author\, premise\, etc.) is a mystery to whoever buys it. This year’s collection features a Halloween theme. \n 
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/blind-date-with-a-book/2026-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities
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