Homecoming 2025

Welcome Home Owls & Friends!

We are pleased to welcome you back to campus from September 25th – 28th for Spirit Week and Alumni, Family, and Friends Weekend! Please RSVP so we know you are joining us. We hope to see you this fall!

For more information about Homecoming 2025, please contact Candace Elliott at 207-768-9425 or candace.elliott@maine.edu.

Special alumni rates are available at the Best Western Caribou Inn, the Hampton Inn Presque Isle, and the Northeastland Hotel.

To reserve accommodations, please use the contact numbers below. Rates may vary:

Hampton Inn Presque Isle: 207-760-9292

Best Western Caribou Inn: 207-498-3733 you must call the hotel directly to receive the alumni rate.

The Northeastland Hotel: 207-768-5321 (sold out for Saturday, September 27)

Be sure to mention UMPI’s room block when booking. If you need assistance or have any questions, please reach out to us promptly so we can help ensure you get a room. umpi-alumni@maine.edu

UMPI Homecoming 2025
schedule of events

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Owl’s Nest and Spirit Store Hours during Homecoming are:

Monday through Friday (Sept. 22-26), from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday (Sept. 27), from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25

MEN’S GOLF

The UMaine-Presque Isle Invitational is set to take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Presque Isle Country Club. UMPI Men’s Golf will be competing against Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in what promises to be an exciting matchup.

Spirit Spin

Spin the wheel for some awesome UMPI Swag! 11 am-1 pm, Campus Center outside the Student Activities Office.

Community Bonfire & Pickleball Tournament:

Enjoy a s’more by the fire and watch the Pickleball competition unfold! 

6-9 pm, Behind Merriman & Tennis Courts

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26

Homecoming Campus Tours – Friday

Excited to reconnect or experience campus for the very first time?

During UMPI Homecoming 2025, alumni and their guests will have the chance to join guided tours of the UMPI campus. Select from the available time slots that appear, choose the one that works best for you, and you’ll be ready to register. We can’t wait to welcome you back to campus!

If the dates don’t fit your schedule, no worries. Starting in 2026, we’ll offer campus tour dates throughout the semester, allowing alumni and their guests to explore the campus on a 60-minute guided visit. Just reach out to Alumni Engagement to arrange a personalized tour based on availability. Once you RSVP, as a special touch, all attendees will receive a small commemorative gift to take home.

Discover why UMPI is recognized as one of the fastest-growing online colleges in the United States! In the 2025 edition of “Best Colleges,” the University of Maine—Presque Isle proudly holds the No. 35 spot among Regional Colleges North and ranks No. 19 in Top Public Schools.

UMPI Homecoming Alumni Tour (9 AM)

UMPI Campus Center

Friday, Sep 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

UMPI Homecoming Alumni Tour (11 AM)

UMPI Campus Center

Friday, Sep 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

UMPI Homecoming Alumni Tour (noon)

UMPI Campus Center

Friday, Sep 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

Popcorn & Paint:

Come enjoy some popcorn and get crafty! 

1pm, at the Owls Nest

President’s Reception & All Class Reunion

Join us for a remarkable evening as we celebrate graduates from all class years, with a special tribute to the Class of 1975 on their 50th Anniversary! This memorable event will feature special musical guests and an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and their families. 

President Raymond Rice warmly invites you to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and engaging conversations in the Campus Center Multi-Purpose Room from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, September 26. The evening will also include a cash bar to make the occasion even more delightful. 

Please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there and making cherished memories together!

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27

Golf Scramble Hosted by the Class Of 1975

Presque Isle Country Club

Time: 9:00 am

Contact: Paul J. Bouchard (’75) 

Homecoming Campus Tours – Saturday

UMPI Homecoming Alumni Tour (9 AM)

UMPI Campus Center

Saturday, Sep 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

UMPI Homecoming Alumni Tour (11 AM)

UMPI Campus Center

Saturday, Sep 27, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

UMPI Homecoming Alumni Tour (noon)

UMPI Campus Center

Saturday, Sep 27, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

ALUMNI BASEBALL

9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Presque Isle High School baseball diamond.

SOFTBALL GAMES

10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Presque Isle High School softball diamond.

SNOWY OWL MARKETPLACE

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Gentile Hall

TAP TRUCK & FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL 

9 a.m.-3 p.m., parking lot of the Tennis Courts

MEN’S & WOMEN’S SOCCER:

WSO VS NVU JOHNSON @ 1:00 PM AT PARK FAMILY FIELD

MSO VS NVU JOHNSON @ 3:30 PM AT PARK FAMILY FIELD

ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

5:30 p.m. The University of Maine at Presque Isle 2025 Hall of Fame Dinner will take place at UMPI on September 27, on Homecoming Weekend at 5:30PM in the UMPI Campus Center Multi-Purpose Room. 

If you plan on attending, you must RSVP with Sandy McDougal by September 2nd. Tickets are $35 per person, pay at the door (cash or check to UMPI Athletics), dinner included. You may reach her via email at Sandra.mcdougal@maine.edu or you may call 207-768-9506 for your reservation.

THE COUNTY COMMUNITY PLAYERS

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

At UMPI Gauvin Center for Cultural Arts 

@ 7pm, 

Tickets Adult: $15.00 ($16.50 w/ fees), Child $10.00 ($11.25 w/ fee), UMPI Student $0.00  

NIGHT OWL GATHERING 

Northeastland Hotel – Whoo’s ready for a hootin’ good time? Rodney’s at 436 Main will have extended hours just for UMPI alumni, family, and friends. Rodney’s will remain open until 11 PM, with appetizers available for order until 10 PM.  Please RSVP.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28

ALUMNI & STUDENT SUNDAY BRUNCH 

Have Sunday brunch in Kelley Commons from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The grill station has available fruit, yogurt, a protein (bacon, sausage, etc.), starch (hash brown, tots), eggs, waffles, toast, muffins, cereals, and beverages. A Sodexo team member will be available to make individually ordered omelets. The chef, pizza, salad, and sandwich stations will be open as well.  The door price to eat through the line is $10.00, $10.80 with tax.

THE COUNTY COMMUNITY PLAYERS

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

At UMPI Gauvin Center for Cultural Arts 

@ 2pm

MEN’S & WOMEN’S SOCCER:

WSO VS NVU LYNDON @ 12:00 PM AT PARK FAMILY FIELD 

MSO VS NVU LYNDON @ 02:30 PM AT PARK FAMILY FIELD

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL:

WVB VS FISHER COLLEGE (DOUBLE HEADER) IN WIEDEN GYMNASIUM