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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: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: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:20261003T080000
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SUMMARY:The Declaration of Independence Visits UMF
DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to be the Franklin County host of the Maine Historical Society and partners’ statewide tour of the rare copy of the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis treasured national document will be on display in the UMF Emery Community Arts Center October 2 and 3\, 2026. Members of the public are encouraged to Reserve your FREE TICKET here to see the document in person\, learn about Maine’s role in the American Revolution\, reflect on our founding principles and participate in the 250th celebration in deeply local and meaningful ways. Free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\nPrinted in Philadelphia on July 4\, 1776\, just hours after ratification\, this foundational document of the United States will be on tour to museums\, libraries and organizations in all 16 counties in Maine between July and October. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about the Maine Historical Society and the “Revolutionary Maine: America at 250” exhibit\, follow this link : https://www.mainehistory.org/revolutionary-maine/
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/reserve-your-ticket-to-see-declaration-of-independence/2026-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:The Declaration of Independence Visits UMF
DESCRIPTION:The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to be the Franklin County host of the Maine Historical Society and partners’ statewide tour of the rare copy of the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis treasured national document will be on display in the UMF Emery Community Arts Center October 2 and 3\, 2026. Members of the public are encouraged to Reserve your FREE TICKET here to see the document in person\, learn about Maine’s role in the American Revolution\, reflect on our founding principles and participate in the 250th celebration in deeply local and meaningful ways. Free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\nPrinted in Philadelphia on July 4\, 1776\, just hours after ratification\, this foundational document of the United States will be on tour to museums\, libraries and organizations in all 16 counties in Maine between July and October. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about the Maine Historical Society and the “Revolutionary Maine: America at 250” exhibit\, follow this link : https://www.mainehistory.org/revolutionary-maine/
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/reserve-your-ticket-to-see-declaration-of-independence/2026-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Education Open House
DESCRIPTION:So you think you want to teach?! The University of Maine at Farmington invites you to an Education Open House designed to provide you with hands-on experiences that will showcase why UMF graduates are such sought after educators. TEACHING MATTERS! \nMeet with faculty\, current students and alumni who will share their experiences and the wide array of opportunities available to you here at UMF. \nCampus tours\, lunch in South Dining Hall and separate sessions for families are all part of the day. UMF has been educating teachers since 1854 … come find out what sets us apart! \nRegister for the Education Open House.
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/education-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Featured,Undergraduate Admissions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T133348Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Barry Dana\, former Penobscot Nation Chief
DESCRIPTION:Barry Dana\, former Chief of the Penobscot Nation\, will present at UMF‘s Emery Community Arts Center. Dana has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing Penobscot culture through traditional arts\, storytelling\, and education. Emery Community Arts Center\, performance space. Contact: Ann Bartges\, Emery Community Arts Center\, ann.bartges@maine.edu\, 207-778-7461. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/a-conversation-with-barry-dana-former-penobscot-nation-chief/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000
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SUMMARY:WUMF presents Battle of the Bands
DESCRIPTION:4:00pm (doors open at 3pm)\, Emery Performance Space\nFree and open to the public \nWUMF 91.5\, the student-run radio station at the University of Maine at Farmington\, will be hosting Battle of the Bands in September to shine a spotlight on local bands. This is going to be a large community building event taking place at Emery Community Arts Center on the UMF campus. The bands will perform in Emery’s performance space. If you are part of a local or student band and interested in competing for a $500 grand prize\, please fill out this form!
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/wumf-presents-battle-of-the-bands/
LOCATION:Emery Community Art Center\, 16 Main St\, Farmington\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities,Featured,Music & Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
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SUMMARY:Move-In Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://farmington.edu/event/move-in-day/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Featured,Student Life
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