March 2016

UMPI was honored to receive the New England Board of Higher Education’s Maine State Merit Award during the 14th Annual New England Higher Education Excellence Awards ceremony.

From wood turtles to Mongolian glaciers, Dave Putnam is conducting a wide range of research as part of his Donald and Linda G. Zillman Family Professorship.

Our very own Dr. Scott Dobrin will serve as the only speaker from northern Maine to participate in the 5-Minute Genius program at the Maine Science Festival.

UMPI faculty, students, regional scientists, a medical doctor and an organic farmer are all on tap to speak during this spring’s Science Lunchtime Seminar Series.

Getting fit while having fun—that’s the simple premise of this semi-annual event put on by UMPI PE majors. This year’s event takes place March 19.

Celebrate the publication of this UMPI adjunct faculty member’s new book “The Year Things Came Apart” by joining us for a book reading and launch party April 6.

The University is pleased to welcome Shakespeare & Company, one of the country’s best known Shakespeare Festivals, for a performance on March 8.

The voices behind those Cool Whip commercials, Boston-based a cappella group Ball in the House was in the house March 2.

A new exhibit by Julie Poitras Santos that explores how people translate experiences to language and how language expresses ideas is on display in the Reed Gallery.

UMFK’s College Republicans are squaring off against UMPI’s College Democrats during a formal debate on March 11.

UMPI faculty and Presque Isle High School students are taking part in a very unique collaboration in preparation for the Maine State Science Fair.

The Reverse Career Fair is coming your way–click here to find out what it’s all about and how to get involved.

UMPI PE Major Kelsey Churchill was named an Outstanding Future Professional by the Maine Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

UMPI alumna Erin Pelletier can check “contestant on a national game show” off her to do list—she appeared on the new TBS game show Separation Anxiety.

Dr. Jack Enter will be giving a presentation on leadership that examines why problems occur and the practical methods that managers and supervisors can use to become effective leaders – both at work and at home.

The Presque Isle Historical Society will be hosting their 2nd Annual Bunny Hop on March 26.

Swim into Spring, part of TAMC’s Fit & Fun Series, takes place in March.

Presque Isle Community Players presents “Noises Off” on April 8, 9, 15, and 16.

Join Eliot Cutler for a discussion on plans for the center.

2016 Sportsman’s Show will again be at UMPI in April. Come check it out!

Catch the latest Chamber news in the Chamber Connection–March 2016 issue is available now!

United Way offers free tax preparation for those that qualify.