The following events, as well as other co-curricular activities with a global focus sponsored by faculty through coursework or by UMF departments, clubs/organizations, may fulfill the Global Competency Micro-Credential Level 1 Badge activity or information session requirement.

Fall Events 2024

International Cuisine Event

Wednesday, November 20
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
South Dining Hall

Experience international cuisine as we celebrate International Education Week. Menu includes dishes submitted by our international and exchange students/scholars from Canada, China, Finland, France and Japan.

Open to the public. Students use their meal plan. Others pay at the door – Being offered as a NQFL (Not Quite a Free Lunch) for $7.28

Co-Sponsored by Sodexo and the Office of Global Education.

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Annual Study Away Presentations & Photo Contest

Wednesday, October 23
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Fusion 101

Interested in studying away, student teaching away/abroad or participating in travel courses?

Join us for the annual study away presentations by students who participated in study/teach away programs and/or travel courses and learn how you can embark on one of these amazing adventures! We will also announce the winners of the photo contest.

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Experiential & Global Education

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Global Experiences Fair

Wednesday, September 18
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Olsen Student Center Corridor

Interested in one of the many UMF Global Experiences? Maybe a travel course or semester studying/teaching abroad? Or how about a semester exchange in the U.S or Canada through the National Student Exchange program? Have you heard of UMF Virtual Global Experience courses? So many options to choose from. Stop by and talk with Global Education staff, study abroad providers, recent UMF students who have studied away, and visiting exchange students to learn more!

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Global Education.

Spring Events 2024

Gig Economy Workshop

Monday, March 25
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Fusion 101

Curious about what the Gig Economy is? Worried about it’s impact on the environment and your quality of life? Join this workshop led by visiting Libra Scholars Dr. Florent Domenach and Naoko Araki, from UMF’s partner, Akita International University in Japan and learn about the Gig Economy from different perspectives.

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Experiential and Global Education

Music from Italy

Wednesday, March 20 – 2:00 pm – Nordica Auditorium
Friday, March 22 – 12:30 pm – Emery Arts Center Performance Space

This concert features musicians from Pescara and Venice, Italy, who have been collaborating with UMF students on music and environmental projects. The program includes Vivaldi’s “Winter” from The Four Seasons, alongside works by Reineke, Di Lorio, Tosti, Schumann, Enya, Tchaikovsky, and Reverberi.

Free and open to the public.

Event sponsored by UMF Division of the Arts and Humanities and UMF Office of Experiential and Global Education

Re-Imagining Liberal Arts in the Age of AI

Friday, March 22
12:30 am – 2:00 pm
Roberts Learning Center, Rm 023

Join this presentation by visiting Libra Scholar Dr. Florent Domenach, a computer science professor who heads Akita International University’s Global Connectivity program. Dr. Domenach has been researching and teaching about the critical connections between STEM and the Humanities. In his talk, he will discuss the impact of AI on the Liberal Arts, focusing on the changing role and arguably increased importance of a Liberal Arts education in the AI era.

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Experiential and Global Education.

Lunar New Year Celebration

Friday, February 9
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
South Dining Hall

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2024 – Year of the Dragon by enjoying some delicious Asian cuisine and traditional activities!

Event sponsored by Sodexo and UMF Office of Global Education.

Global Experiences Fair

Wednesday, February 7
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Olsen Student Center Corridor

Interested in one of the many UMF Global Experiences? Maybe a travel course or semester studying/teaching abroad? Or how about a semester exchange in the U.S or Canada through the National Student Exchange program? Have you heard of UMF Virtual Global Experience courses? So many options to choose from. Stop by and talk with Global Education staff, study abroad providers, recent UMF students who have studied away, and visiting exchange students to learn more!

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Global Education.

Fall Events 2023

International Cuisine Event

Tuesday, November 14
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
South Dining Hall

Enjoy a variety of international foods from Canada and Japan. Recipes have been provided by our international and exchange students/scholars from these countries.

UMF students on a meal plan use their card / other students, staff and the public: $14.99 + tax.

Co-Sponsored by Sodexo and the Office of Global Education.

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A Pianist’s Playlist

Tuesday, November 7; 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 8; 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Nordica Auditorium

UMF Professor of Music and Pianist, Steven Pane, will play five, 5-minute works. Organized in the spirit of a playlist, the selection of works both connect and contrast with one another. From Toru Takemitsu’s ‘celestially light’ Rain Tree Sketch II (1992) and the Parisian spirit of Germaine Tailleferre Sicilienne (1928) to Rachmaninoff’s passionate Etude Tableaux 5 (1916) and the virtuosity of Karen Tanaka’s Techno Etude No. 1 (2000) and Serge Prokofiev’s Toccata (1911.) The program concludes with a Q and A.

This program is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by UMF Division of the Arts & Humanities.

Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Tuesday, November 7; 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 8; 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Nordica Auditorium
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Indigenous People’s Week 2023
Traditional Native Storyteller Mike Dube, with Singer Gaianne Dube
Monday, October 19
6:30 pm

Emery Arts Center

With the blessings of the Wesget Sipu and Mi’kmaq tribes, Mike Dubeshares the profound fusion of his Native culture, the Maine Wilderness, and the wisdom of the Ancient Ones, making each storytelling experience an unforgettable journey.




Indigenous People’s Week 2023
Traditional Indigenous Peoples’ Foods
Wednesday, October 18
11am – 2pm | South Dining Hall, Olsen Student Center


Menu includes:
Butternut Squash soup
Blueberry Cake
Hulled Corn soup
Seared Salmon and Black Bean Succotash
Drins Drins (pork)
Roasted Root Vegetables
Green Beans and Potatoes
Bannock with Maple Syrup
Indian Pudding
Baked Apples with Honey & Toasted Sunflower Seeds
UMF students on a meal plan use their card / other students, staff and the public: $6.47


Indigenous Penobscot person paddling on th ePenobscot River
Indigenous People’s Week 2023
Documentary Film: This River is Our Relative
Tuesday, October 17
6:30pm
Room C-23, Roberts Learning Center (bottom floor
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For the indigenous Penobscot people, the Penobscot River is more than just one of the sacred rivers in Wabanaki. It is a vital part of their culture, history, and well-being. The river has always been a beloved relative.
In 2019, the tribe enrolled the river as a Penobscot Nation citizen.
The documentary film, This River is Our Relative, by the Sunlight Media Collective explores the importance of the River to the Penobscot people.
The film may also be seen online here


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Indigenous People’s Week 2023
Panel Discussion: The Wabanaki, Sovereignty and How to be an Ally
Monday, October 16
6:30pm- 8pm | Lobby, Kalikow Education Center


Panelists: Anghy Tehuitzil Corral, Mike Dube’, Osihkiyol (Zeke) Crofton-Macdonald, Shirley N. Hager
Anghy Tehuitzil Corral is a Mexican-American and descendant of the Aztec–the Indigenous People of Northern Mexico. Anghy is currently a senior at UMF with a Psychology and Anthropology major with a minor in Business. She is a student activist and is notably involved in UMF diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. She is the president of the UMF Dems, the Multicultural Club, and the Spanish table, and is a member of the campus Racial Equity Committee.
Mike Dube’, is a captivating storyteller and native of Farmington, Maine. His roots trace back to a 300+-year-old family farmhouse in Livermore, Maine, which now houses the 5th generation of Dube’s and serves as the base camp for Taconic Challenges, his wilderness-based school. Mike’s rich heritage, blending Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Portuguese, influences his passion for storytelling.
Osihkiyol (Zeke) Crofton-Macdonald is the Tribal Ambassador for the Houlton Band of Maliseets. Ambassador Zeke is a Wolastoqey person from the Houlton Band of Maliseets in Maine (Metaksonikewiyik) and the Oromocto First Nation (Welamukotuk) in New Brunswick Canada. He serves on the Board of the Wabanaki Alliance and is a Commissioner on the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission.
Shirley N. Hager is the lead author of The Gatherings: Reimagining Indigenous-Settler Relations and co-organized the Gatherings on which the book is based. She is a retired associate extension professor with the University of Maine, and a Circles of Trust facilitator with the National Center for Courage & Renewal. She currently clerks the Tribal-State Relations Committee of the Friends (Quaker) Committee on Maine Public Policy. She currently lives in Chesterville, Maine.
Pizza and drinks will be served at this event


For complete details of UMF’s Indigenous People’s Week 2023 Programming visit this website.

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UMF Spanish Table

Thursdays

12:45 pm

Fusion 101

Join this weekly Spanish Table where you will learn and practice Spanish, enrich your knowledge of Hispanic/Latino cultures, try traditional recipes and enjoy music and dancing!

Sponsored by the Office of Experiential & Global Education

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Annual Study Away Presentations & Photo Contest

Wednesday, October 4
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Fusion 101

Interested in studying abroad, student teaching away/abroad or participating in travel courses?

Join us for the annual study away presentations by students who participated in study/teach away programs and/or travel courses and learn how you can embark on one of these amazing adventures! We will also announce the winners of the photo contest.

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Experiential & Global Education

Japanese Culture & Society Series information flyer
UMF Community Education World Culture Series
Japanese Culture & Society
Wednesdays: September 20, October 4 & 18; November 1 & 15, 2023
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

 
This fall, the new UMF Community Education World Culture series will focus on Japanese Culture & Society. Open to UMF and community members, these evening programs will be led by our visiting Japanese Fellow Yukiko Usui of Hiroshima. Although the sessions will be in English, Sensei Kiki will introduce participants to various Japanese terms and concepts and include experiential learning and tasting.

Participants are required to register in advance for the 5-week program. There is a $100 fee for this non-credit program to cover material costs.

If you are interested in registering for this program, please contact Katerina Burns in the Office of Experiential and Global Education at umfglobaled@maine.edu or call 207-778-7519.

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Experiential & Global Education

Global Experiences Fair

Wednesday, September 13
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Olsen Student Center Corridor

Interested in one of the many UMF Global Experiences? Maybe a travel course or semester studying/teaching abroad? Or how about a semester exchange in the U.S or Canada through the National Student Exchange program? Have you heard of UMF Virtual Global Experience courses? So many options to choose from. Stop by and talk with Global Education staff, study abroad providers, recent UMF students who have studied away, and visiting exchange students to learn more!

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Global Education.

 

 

Spring Events 2023

Any of the following events, as well as other co-curricular activities with a global focus sponsored by faculty through coursework or by clubs/organizations, may fulfill the Global Competency Micro-Credential Level 1 Badge activity requirement.

 

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Senegalese Easter Traditions Celebration

Wednesday, April 5
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
The Landing, Olsen Student Center Corridor

Join us to learn about Senegalese Easter traditions and foods, including the sharing of peanut porridge with their Muslim neighbors. Senegalese food, drinks and games will be enjoyed!

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Global Education.

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It’s Okay to Talk About It: A Panel Discussion in Honor of Black History Month

Wednesday, February 15
5:30 pm
The Landing, Olsen Student Center Corridor

Join us for this multicultural career panel, aimed at generating authentic dialogue with professionals of different social identities and backgrounds, as they share their career journeys as people of color. Attendees will gain insight into the realities of the panelist’s experiences and learn how they navigated the ups and downs of their careers.

Panelists represent a variety of different identities, backgrounds, and stages in their professional pathways, making this event representative of multiple perspectives.

We hope that this will be the first of many in an “It’s Okay to Talk About It” series that will encourage sustained dialogue at UMF about the experiences of those with marginalized identities navigating college, career, and life.

Event sponsored by UMF Student Life and Career Services.

UMF Global Experiences Fair Spring 2023 FlyerGlobal Experiences Fair

Wednesday, February 1
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Olsen Student Center Corridor

Interested in one of the many UMF Global Experiences? Maybe a travel course or semester studying/teaching abroad? Or how about a semester exchange in the U.S or Canada through the National Student Exchange program? Have you heard of UMF Virtual Global Experience courses? So many options to choose from. Stop by and talk with Global Education staff, study abroad providers, recent UMF students who have studied away, and visiting exchange students to learn more!

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Global Education.

 

 

 

 

Lunar New Year 2023 Celebration FlyerLunar New Year Celebration

Wednesday, January 25
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
South Dining Hall

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2023 – Year of the Rabbit by enjoying some delicious Asian cuisine! The menu will include a variety of dishes sure to please any palate!

Event sponsored by Sodexo and UMF Office of Global Education.

 

 

Fall Events 2022

Any of the following events, as well as other co-curricular activities with a global focus sponsored by faculty through coursework or by clubs/organizations, may fulfill the Global Competency Micro-Credential Level 1 Badge activity requirement.

 

 

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International Cuisine Event

Tuesday, November 15
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
South Dining Hall

Enjoy delicious foods from Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and Japan. Menus and recipes have been provided by our international and exchange students from these countries, many of whom will be on hand to offer cultural context during the event.

Co-Sponsored by Sodexo and the Office of Global Education.

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L’ofrenda por La Dia de Los Muertos (Offering for the Day of the Dead)

Monday, October 31 – Tuesday, November 1
Mantor Library, First Floor

Visit Mantor Library to see the display celebrating La Dia de Los Muertos and learn more about this holiday in Mexico and other Hispanic cultures.

Co-Sponsored by the Office of Experiential and Global Education and the Office of Student Life for Multicultural Programming.

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Japanese Culture Celebration

Friday, October 21
11:45 am – 1:00 pm – Japanese Food and Activities
Fusion 101
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Screening of Howl’s Moving Castle
Roberts 023

Join us during Common Time for some delicious Japanese treats and a number of activities, including calligraphy, origami and kendama. Return in the evening for a screening of Howl’s Moving Castle, an anime anti-war film filled with magic and intrigue.

Co-Sponsored by the Office of Experiential and Global Education and the Office of Student Life for Multicultural Programming.

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Annual Study Away Presentations

Wednesday, October 19
11:45 am – 1:00pm
Fusion 101

Interested in studying abroad, student teaching away/abroad or participating in travel courses?

Join us for the annual study away presentations by students who participated in study/teach away programs and/or travel courses and learn how you can embark on one of these amazing adventures! We will also announce the winners of the photo contest.

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Experiential & Global Education and Office of Student Life for Training & Multicultural Programming.

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration

Wednesday, October 12
11:45am – 1:00pm – Food, Music and VGE course experiences
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Film Screening of Voices from the Barrens: Native Peoples, Blueberries and Sovereignty
Roberts 023

Enjoy indigenous foods, listen to LIVE Passamaquoddy music, and learn about the experiences of UMF students who attended the Mi’kmaq Gathering of Tribes during the day. In the evening join us for a film screening to be followed by a student-led discussion.

Event sponsored by UMF Experiential and Global Ed and UMF Anthropology Department.

 

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Global Experiences Fair

Wednesday, September 14
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Olsen Student Center Corridor

Interested in one of the many UMF Global Experiences? Maybe a travel course or semester studying/teaching abroad? Or how about a semester exchange in the U.S or Canada through the National Student Exchange program? Have you heard of UMF Virtual Global Experience courses? So many options to choose from. Stop by and talk with Global Education staff, study abroad providers, recent UMF students who have studied away, and visiting exchange students to learn more!

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Global Education.

 

Spring Events 2022

Any of the following events, as well as other co-curricular activities with a global focus sponsored by faculty through coursework or by clubs/organizations, will fulfill the Global Competency Micro-Credential Level 1 Badge activity requirement.

picture of flyer for A Taste of Cyprus Cultural EventWin a Taste of Cyprus

Tuesday, April 26
11:30 am
Olsen Student Center Corridor

Ready for a study break? A little something sweet from a sunny, warm island in the Mediterranean? Want to learn more about the people and culture of Cyprus?

Roll the dice and answer a question about Cyprus for a free piece of Baklava!

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Experiential & Global Education.

Ukraine Crisis Programming flyerThe Ukraine Crisis: Holding Putin Accountable

Friday, April 22
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Via Zoom as Prof. Groome has been asked to return to Eastern Europe for further consultation on the Ukrainian crisis.

UMF is incredibly fortunate to have an internationally renowned war crimes prosecutor in our community, Dermot Groome, professor of law at Penn State Dickinson Law School. Prof. Groome has agreed to speak at UMF about the current Ukrainian Crisis and the international efforts to hold Putin and other Russian leaders accountable for human rights abuses in Ukraine.

Groome will discuss the historical relevance of his work to the Ukraine Crisis in light of his current role as an advisor to senior prosecutors involved in the Ukrainian war crimes investigation.

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Experiential & Global Education.

picture of flyer for interactive workshop on menstrual healthInteractive Workshop on Girls Education & Menstrual Health

Monday, April 11
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Roberts 101

Girls and women around the world are shamed, stigmatized and forced to miss school because they cannot afford access to costly (and unsustainable) disposable menstrual pads.

Join us for an interactive workshop on the challenges low-income women face around the world — including in our own backyard — and learn how inexpensive, sustainable alternatives help them regain their dignity, autonomy and education.

Workshop will be led by our Libra Scholar, Tara Mtuy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.”>

Sustainable Tourism Symposium Event FlyerSustainable Tourism Symposium

April 8 – 13

 

UMF will host a Libra Scholar from Tanzania, Simon Mtuy. In addition to being a world class extreme runner who held the world’s record for the fastest unsupported ascent/descent of Mt. Kilimanjaro in just over 9 hrs, Simon is the founder and owner of Summit Expeditions & Nomadic Experiences, a sustainable tourism company based in Moshi, Tanzania located on the lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Simon will be speaking to various classes and groups while he is in residence at UMF from April 4 -15.

Talk on Sustainable Tourism: Maine to Moshi, TZ

Friday, April 8
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Roberts 023
Available via Zoom (see QR code)
Simon Mtuy, along with Russell Walter of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, will offer a discussion of sustainable tourism past, present and future.

Promoting Sustainable Tourism: Storytelling through Film

Monday, April 11
6:00 pm
Roberts 023 and
Available via Zoom (see QR code)

There will be a screening of short films by Rob Holmes of GLP Films, who will discuss how and why he became involved in the storytelling of sustainable tourism through film.

Roundtable on Sustainable Tourism Around the World

Wednesday, April 13
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Available via Zoom (see QR code)

To round off our symposium on Sustainable Tourism, Simon Mtuy will participate in a roundtable on Sustainable Tourism Around the World with representatives of the tourism industry from Chile, Iceland, and Maine. As speakers are based in countries around the world, this  event will be offered via Zoom.

picture of flyer for Ukrainian crisis roundtable eventRoundtable on the Ukrainian Crisis

Wednesday, March 9
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Roberts 023

This roundtable will serve as a venue for UMF to discuss current events unfolding in the Ukraine, their implications for Europe, US politics and the world. Participants include Professors Scott Erb, James Melcher, and Anne Marie Wolf along with Louis Sell who has served as a member of the US diplomatic corps in Eastern Europe, and representatives from several student organizations.

Event co-sponsored by UMF Office of Global Education and UMF Democrats.

Peace Corps Pandemic Stories Exhibition FlyerDepartures: Peace Corps Pandemic Stories

March 1 – 10
Opening Reception-Tuesday, March 1, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Emery Community Arts Center, Lower-Level Atrium

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat: 12pm-6pm (Closed Sundays and holidays)

Visit website for more information

The multimedia exhibit “Departures: Peace Corps Pandemic Stories” invites audiences to engage with the voices and stories of Peace Corps Volunteers and staff who were impacted by the global suspension of Peace Corps programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between February and March 2020, the United States Peace Corps–a volunteer service agency established by President John F. Kennedy–evacuated over 7,000 volunteers from sites in more than 60 countries.

A short documentary and an interactive map installation feature oral history interview excerpts, volunteer and staff photos, personal updates, press releases and other artifacts, exploring multiple experiences and meanings of departure. Additionally, a virtual version of the gallery exhibit is available for visitors to scroll through at a computer terminal or on their smartphones. An activity guide and other resources are also available for class and group visits. Adjacent to the exhibit is a Story Station where visitors may stop to sketch, write and map their own pandemic pictures, memories and journeys.

New Common’s Project: Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis

February 7 – 23
Visit the New Commons Project Website for individual event information

This New Common’s Project will offer a variety of activities and events centered around Marjane Satrapi’s landmark graphic novel about growing up during the Iranian Revolution of the 1970s.

picture of Lunar New Year 2022 Celebration flyerLunar New Year Celebration

Tuesday, February 1
4:00pm – 7:00 pm
South Dining Hall

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2022 – Year of the Tiger by enjoying some delicious Asian cuisine! The menu will include a variety of dishes sure to please any palate!

Event sponsored by UMF Office of Global Education.

 

 

 

Fall Events 2021

Any of the following events, as well as other co-curricular activities with a global focus sponsored by faculty through coursework or by clubs/organizations, will fulfill the Global Competency Micro-Credential Level 1 Badge activity requirement.

picture of Forest Bathing EventForest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)

Wednesday, October 20
11:45am
Mantor Green

As part of the Virtual Global Experience (VGE) that Jesse Minor’s Geography course is doing with our Japanese partners at Akita International University, his class will be leading a Shinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing during Common Time. A great way to connect with one of our local forests and take a break in nature.

picture of flyer for Coco film screeningCoco Film Screening

Sunday, October 31
6:30pm
Lincoln Auditorium

This co-curricular activity offered as part of the Virtual Global Experience (VGE) that Natasha Lekes’ Psychology Death and Dying course is doing with Akita International University, will be a screening of the Disney/Pixar film Coco to celebrate the Day of the Dead on the eve of this Mexican holiday, Sunday October 31st (otherwise known as Halloween).

Flamenco and Tapas EventFlamenco Dance Workshop and Tapas

Thursday, December 2
5:00pm – 6:45pm
North Dining Hall

Join us for a free Flamenco class and Spanish tapas. No dance experience needed! This event is co-sponsored by the Spanish Club and the Office of Experiential and Global Education. 

picture of Fawkes-Bonfire EventFawkes Day Bonfire

Friday, November 5
12pm – 1pm
Narrow Gauge Fire Pit

As part of the Virtual Global Experience (VGE) that Gina Oswald’s Rehabilitation course is doing with Anglia Ruskin University, her class will be leading a Fawkes Day Bonfire during Common Time.

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November 15 – 17

Study Abroad Info SessionStudy Abroad Information Session

Monday, November 15
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Virtual Session

UMF partners with a select group of Study Abroad Providers, to offer many program destinations. Attend this University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) virtual information session to learn about their study abroad programs.

Click USACStudy Abroad Virtual Information Session to register/join

UMF Global ExperiencesGlobal Experiences Fair

Wednesday, November 17
11:00am – 1:00pm
Olsen Student Center Corridor

Interested in one of the many UMF Global Experiences? Maybe a travel course or semester studying/teaching abroad? Or how about a semester exchange in the U.S or Canada through the National Student Exchange program? Have you heard of UMF Virtual Global Experience courses? So many options to choose from. Stop by and talk with Global Education staff, study abroad providers and visiting exchange students to learn more!

International CuisineInternational Cuisine

Thursday, November 18
Rescheduled: Wednesday, December 1
4:00pm – 7:00 pm
South Dining Hall

Celebrate International Education Week by enjoying some delicious international cuisine! The menu will include a variety of main dishes and desserts from Germany and Spain! Guten appetit! ¡Buen provecho!

Spring Events 2021

“To Live” (1994) Film Viewing – Friday, March 12th

“Les Miserables” (2019) Film Viewing – Friday, March 26th

“Border South” (2019) Film Viewing – Friday, April 2nd

“Kimi No na wa (Your name)” (2016) Film Viewing – Friday, April 16th

Past Events


To Live (1994)

Friday, March 12th – 6pm-9pm

Lincoln Auditorium

This film follows the married couple Fugui and Jiazhen after Fugui loses everything to gambling. The film follows them through the decades as they struggle to try and live as peasants. Join us on Friday, March 12th from 6-9pm in Lincoln Auditorium.


Les Miserables (2019)

Friday, March 26th – 6pm-9pm

Lincoln Auditorium

Join us for a viewing of the the 2019 drama “Les Miserables”. this drama is based off of the 2008 police violence that occurred on October 14th, 2008 in Paris. Join us on Friday, March 26th at 6pm in Lincoln Auditorium.


Border South (2019)

April 2nd – 6pm-9pm

Lincoln Auditorium

This documentary follows the crack down on immigration into the United States and Mexico and how this is effecting those who need to emigrate from their own country to another. Join us on Friday, April 2nd from 6-9pm when we watch and have discussion on this film in Lincoln Auditorium.


Kimi No na wa (Your name) (2016)

April 16th – 6pm-9pm

Lincoln Auditorium

This anime follows two teenagers who suddenly, and unexplainably, swap bodies. Join us when we view this film and see the beauties of Japan through the anime art form. We will be viewing the film on April 16th from 6pm-9pm in Lincoln Auditorium.


Past Events

Francophone Celebration

Every year the University of Maine at Farmington hosts an annual Francophone Celebration event, celebrating French speaking countries from around the world. This events features food, fun activities, and study abroad educational opportunities. It is typically hosted in partnership with the UMF exchange students from francophonie countries. Come visit us next year for our annual event!

Farmington Fiesta

 

 

 

 

 

Once a year, UMF hosts a Farmington Fiesta to celebrate the cultures of those from Spanish-speaking countries. This event features food, activities, study abroad educational opportunities, as well as cultural education. The fiesta is usually hosted in partnership with the exchange students from Spanish-speaking countries. Come visit us for our next fiesta!

Portland Stage Trip

 

 

 

 

 

Every year the UMF MultiCultural Club hosts a trip down to Portland, ME to see a global performance done by the Portland Stage and eat an international year. Past shows have included Babette’s Feast by Rose Courtney and Refuge Malja by Bess Welden. it is a fun day for all students who attend!

Photo Contest

 

 

 

 

Once a year, typically in the Fall semester, UMF students have an opportunity to submit photos they have taken on study away & travel course opportunities. Above, is our winner of the 2020 photo contest taken by student, Riley Samson, in Tanzania! If you have studied abroad/away for a semester or taken one of our travel courses we would love to see your photos submitted in our next photo contest!

International Tea & Coffee Hour

 

 

 

 

 

Do you love tea and coffee? Then you will love our annual International Tea & Coffee Hour event! Students get to try delicious teas and coffees from all corners of the world and learn about some of the different customs and cultural values that come with each drink. Join us for our next International Tea & Coffee Hour event next year!

Study Away Presentations

 

 

 

 

 

Once a year the Department of Experiential and Global Education, in partnership with the IGS and Honors Departments, host study away presentations where students can share about their experiences studying away. Students get to learn about the different experiences that other students have had while studying away and learn about potential future study away opportunities as well.

Lunar New Year Celebration

 

 

 

 

 

Once a year, around the Lunar New Year, UMF offers a Lunar New Year Celebration to celebrate it. The Lunar New Year celebration features traditional food, activities, and music. This event is typically hosted in partnership with our Asian exchange students and faculty. We can’t wait for you to join us for our next Lunar New Year Celebration!

Global Experiences Fair

 

 

 

 

Interested in a global experience? Once a semester the UMF Study Away Office offers a global experiences fair in which interested students can learn about the different types of study away experiences. This fair features information for UMF travel courses, UMF direct exchange programs, national exchange, and provider programs.

Peace Corps Talks

UMF has many alumni that enter into the Peace Corps after graduating. Many are invited back to campus to give presentations about their time in the Peace Corps in hopes to encourage more students to join after they graduate. This photo is from UMF alumni, Elizabeth Ferry, who went into the Pease Corps and gave a presentation at UMF about her time in the organization.