The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
By Emma Dipompo, Contributing Writer. Are you creative? Do you craft for fun? Have you ever thought of taking your hobby to the next level? The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in downtown Farmington might be a great resource for you. The CES is a small business...
Student interest in extracurriculars on the rise
By Ashley Ward, Secretary and Assistant Editor FARMINGTON 一 Extracurriculars at the University of Maine at Farmington have reported a struggle with student involvement and membership over the last 18 months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, group leaders...
UMF hosts first Inclusive Maker Summit to support rural students with and without disabilities
By April Mulherin, Contributing Writer FARMINGTON, ME (September 30, 2021)—The University of Maine at Farmington hosted the first Inclusive Maker Summit on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, to support rural students with and without disabilities in STEM education and career...
“Vital Traces” at the UMF Art Gallery
By Paige Lusczyk, Contributing Writer. The University of Maine at Farmington’s Art Gallery will be showcasing installation artist Samantha Jones’ work, “Vital Traces,” until Oct. 28. Last week, Jones spoke about her work at a public reception on Mantor Green. “Vital...
UMF athletes back in action – Sports Recap
By Page Brown, Contributing Writer. After a year of canceled competition due to COVID-19, all six UMF fall varsity teams are well underway with an active season. The Beavers have seen immense success, with teams placing in several events and tournaments alongside...
UMF Campus Short Five Community Assistants
By Paige Lusczyk, Contributing Writer. An on-campus role typically reserved for upperclassmen has been offered to first-semester freshmen this year as the University of Maine at Farmington faces a shortage of student employees. Four freshmen joined the Community...
UMF Dining Hall Introduces Reusable To-Go Containers
By Annie Newman, Staff Writer. With the Dining Hall returning to “normal,” one new addition combines the accommodating ways of COVID-19 with UMF’s drive for eco-friendliness: reusable to-go containers. They allow students to take home a meal or any leftovers from the...
UMF welcomes Maine’s newest Poet Laureate to Creative Writing Dept
By: Jessica Gervais, Contributing Writer FARMINGTON - The University of Maine at Farmington recently welcomed Julia Bouwsma as the new professor of creative writing; Bouwsma also had the honor of being named Maine’s Poet Laureate earlier this summer. Bouwsma has been...
NBA Coach Clifford Visits UMF
By Michael Levesque, Assistant Editor. Photo from the UMF Athletic Department On September 10, 2021, student-athletes and members within the University of Maine Farmington athletics department had the opportunity to listen to alumumnist and National Basketball...
The New Commons Project: Will it continue?
By Charity Webster, Contributing Writer. The New Commons Project in collaboration with the Maine Humanities Council is facing the end of its five year grant this spring, at which point the public humanities initiative will be forced to adapt or conclude. The New...