Orientation–the way it should be! It’s an acclimation period for all students who are new to UMPI which includes first-year students and transfer students. During orientation students will get an understanding of the campus layout, be given several resources to be successful, and have fun while engaging with new classmates! The time to start soaring, the way you should be, begins at ORIENTATION.
Owl Mentors
Each Owl Mentor is a current UMPI student who is involved on campus. They serve as a resource, support, and liaison for their mentees and stay engaged in their transition through the students whole first year.
Ines Ngoga
Major: Bio-Pre Med
Involvement on campus: Athlete, Film Club, BSU (Black Student Union), and Bio-Pre Med club
Fun Fact: I speak 4 1/2 languages, was born in Africa, write poetry, and love to shop!
Email: ines.ngoga@maine.edu
Miranda Cole
Major: BFA Studies
Involvement on campus: UMPI’s Art Club
Fun Fact: I have lived in South Carolina and was in the top 8% of my art class!
Email: miranda.cole@maine.edu
Kris Cote
Major: History
Involvement on campus: History Club and Music director for WUPI (campus radio station)
Fun Fact: I love to play video games and tacos are my favorite food!
Email: kristian.cote@maine.edu
Gemini Byram
Major: Social Work
Involvement on campus: Work study student in the president’s office
Fun Fact: I have 5 siblings, love fishing, have been to Paris, and am a Capricorn!
Email: gemini.byram@maine.edu
Yvonne Hartridge
Major: Exercise science
Involvement on campus: Athlete and the Black Student Union (BSU)
Fun Fact: I am a transfer student, have an older sister, and LOVE to laugh!
Email: yvonne.hartridge@maine.edu
Sarah Duncklee
Major: Bio-Pre Med
Involvement on campus: Athlete
Fun Fact: I love hiking, pizza, and my favorite place to be is at the beach!
Email: sarah.duncklee@maine.edu
Ashlon Stroub
Major: Exercise Science
Involvement on campus: Athlete, Campus Activities Board (cab), and Student Athletic Advisory committee (SAAC)
Fun Fact: I am an only child, have a tattoo, love to write, watch Netflix, and eat pasta!
Email: ashlon.stroub@maine.edu
Maddi Thweatt
Major: Bio-Pre Med
Involvement on campus: Student athletic advisory council (saac) and an athlete
Fun Fact: I love Chinese food and coffee, and want to go to grad school!
Email: madison.thweatt@maine.edu
Mackenzie Lee
Major: Elementary Education
Involvement on campus: Student ambassador and campus activities board (CAB) member
Fun Fact: I have a Gecko, love to travel, and made Dean’s list for three semesters!
Email: mackenzie.lee@maine.edu
Jessy Devoe
Major: Exercise science and physical therapy assistant (pta)
Involvement on campus: Student ambassador and campus activities board (cab) member
Fun Fact: I have an extra vertebra and have made the Dean’s list every semester!
Email: jessy.devoe@maine.edu
Manish Pandey
Major: Business Administration
Involvement on campus: Volunteer work with the vista program
Fun Fact: I am fluent in three languages and love to volunteer in my community!
Email: manish.pandey1@maine.edu
Brooke Hallett
Major: Business
Involvement on campus: Criminal Justice (cj) club, national society for leadership and success (nsls) member, and campus activities board (cab) member
Fun Fact: I have two sisters named Brittany and have traveled to 8 countries!
Email: brooke.hallett@maine.edu
Evan Zarkadas
Major:
Involvement on campus: History Club member, Student Rep to the board of trustees, National society of leadership and success (nsls), and student government association parliamentarian
Fun Fact: I used to be a dance teacher, I play the Greek violin, and I love the outdoors!
Email: evangelos.zarkadas@maine.edu
Adam Weyeneth
Major: History and Environmental Science
Involvement on campus: History Club, Geo-Ecology Club, Student Government Association (SGA), and National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS)
Fun Fact: I love chicken stew and ployes!
Email: adam.weyeneth@maine.edu
Kassy Jackman
Major: Fine Arts
Involvement on campus: Student Activities Work Study Student
Fun Fact: I am a Norse pagan and am passionate about religious tolerance and equity!
Email: kassidy.jackman@maine.edu
