Homecoming 2023 | UMPI Alumni

Welcome Home Owls & Friends!

We are pleased to welcome you back to campus from September 11th – 17th for Spirit Week and Alumni, Family, and Friends Weekend! Save the date, read on for the schedule of events, and check back for more details and updates. We hope to see you this fall!

For more information about Homecoming 2023, please contact Lydia Kieffer-Till at 207-768-9502 or lydia.kieffer@maine.edu.

UMPI Homecoming 2023 – “EXPECT Connections”

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

Owl’s Nest and Spirit Store Hours during Homecoming are: Monday-Friday (Sept. 11-15), 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday (Sept. 16), 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The following local hotels are offering Homecoming weekend special rates. Please call the hotel directly and ask for the “Homecoming Weekend Special Rate”.
SureStay by Best Western, (207) 769-0111
Caribou Inn and Convention Center, (207) 498-3733
Northeastland Hotel, (207) 768-5321
Hampton Inn, (207) 760-9292

Specials and weekend discounts will be offered throughout the region–get the full list!

Monday, September 11th

Spirit Week Activity: UMPI Blue Day
All day
Wear your UMPI Blue today! All are encouraged to post photos on social media and use the “#umpispiritweek2023” hashtag.

Lawn games and Spirit Spin
All day, Campus Center (rain location: Owl’s Nest/Clubhouse)
Spin the wheel for UMPI swag and enjoy games on the lawn. Everyone welcome!

Tuesday, September 12th

Spirit Week Activity: UMPI Gold Day
All day
Wear your UMPI Gold today! All are encouraged to post photos on social media and use the “#umpispiritweek2023” hashtag.

Preble Hall Open House
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Preble Hall
Please stop by Preble Hall to visit our offices and staff. There will be goodies to eat and drink.

Lawn games and Spirit Spin
All day, Campus Center (rain location: Owl’s Nest/Clubhouse)
Spin the wheel for UMPI swag and enjoy games on the lawn. Everyone welcome!

Art project with Glass with Class
3 p.m., Center for Innovative Learning
Join us for a Glass Resin Art Workshop. Must be 14 or older. Tools and supplies provided. Session led by instructor Cheri Ouellette.

Pumpkin painting on canvas ($30)
Pumpkin painting on canvas with glass and resin added ($50) Limited to 15 participants
Pumpkin resin artwork on a 5×7 frame ($35)

RSVP to Marteen Hester, marteen.hester@maine.edu

Wednesday, September 13th

Spirit Week Activity: UMPI Major Day
All day
Wear or share an item related to your major or take a photo of yourself working in the field! All are encouraged to post photos on social media and use the “#umpispiritweek2023” hashtag.

Gentile Hall Open House
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Gentile Hall
Please stop by Gentile Hall to visit our offices and staff. There will be goodies to eat and drink.

Bingo
6-8 p.m., Campus Center Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
Join us for a night of Bingo. Get one free card and a chance to win some great prizes. Concessions by the UMPI Golf team.

Thursday, September 14th

Spirit Week Activity: UMPI Sport Day
All day
Show off your UMPI Spirit! Wear gear supporting your favorite UMPI Sports team (UMPI colors and/or sport item counts). All are encouraged to post photos on social media and use the “#umpispiritweek2023” hashtag.

South Hall Open House
9 a.m.-2 p.m., South Hall
Please stop by South Hall to visit the offices and staff. There will be goodies to eat and drink.

Women’s Basketball Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser
4:30-6:30 p.m., Campus Center MPR
Cost is $8 per person. There will be a 50/50 raffle.

Homecoming Social
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been canceled due to weather

Lip Sync Battle
7 p.m., Campus Center MPR
Calling all music lovers! UMPI students, faculty, and staff will be competing for prizes and bragging rights during this second annual event. There is absolutely no singing allowed but dance moves and spot-on lip syncing are encouraged. Mark your calendars!

Friday, September 15th

Spirit Week Activity: UMPI Memories Day
All day
Share your favorite UMPI memory! All are encouraged to post photos on social media and use the “#umpispiritweek2023” hashtag.

CIL/Reed Art Gallery Open House
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Center for Innovative Learning
Please stop by the CIL to visit the offices and staff. There will be goodies to eat and drink.

Punch and Paint event
2-4 p.m., Campus Center – Student Clubhouse
Enjoy a paint project while you sip a slushie.

Wieden Hall Open House
3-6 p.m., Wieden Hall
Please stop by Wieden Hall to visit the offices and staff. There will be goodies to eat and drink.

State of the University Address
4 p.m., Wieden Hall – Gauvin Family Center for Cultural Arts
Homecoming weekend welcome from the UMPI President and the Alumni President, including University updates and upcoming news.

Unexpected Food Fest
5-7 p.m., Lawn area near Wieden Hall (rain location: Gentile Hall) Moved to Campus Center Owl’s Nest and Cafeteria
Food, beer garden, games, live music by Aroostook Sky.

Performance by Presque Isle Community Players
7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Wieden Hall – Gauvin Family Center for Cultural Arts
The Presque Isle Community Players present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Tickets are $15.

Saturday, September 16th

Greenhouse Open House
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Zillman Family Greenhouse
Please stop by the Zillman Family Greenhouse to visit the offices and staff. There will be goodies to eat and drink.

Faculty Radio Interview
9 a.m.
Tune in to WUPI 92.1 FM to hear Evan Zarkadas, President of the UMPI Alumni Association, talk with Mark Royer, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and student Caleb Ames about their work with BIG DATA and Climate Change. The two are currently working to develop software to investigate ice cores using spectral analysis.

Campus Center Open House
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Campus Center
Please stop by the Campus Center to visit the offices and staff. There will be goodies to eat and drink.

Snowy Owl Marketplace
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Gentile Hall
This Homecoming favorite returns! The Snowy Owl Marketplace will feature a full slate of crafters and artisans, live music, food, and more!

Molly the Trolley across campus
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Meeting location: Campus Center circle
Historical tour covering various aspects of UMPI’s history. Kim Smith will serve as tour guide. FREE

Alumni Social featuring the Classes of 1973, 1998, and 2013
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Owl’s Nest/Student Clubhouse
Meet and greet with friends and fellow alumni, staff, and faculty as we celebrate our 50th, 25th, and 10th anniversary classes. Light refreshments served. Shopping available in the Campus Spirit Store.

Cross Country NAC Preview
11 a.m. – Women’s 6K race, 12 p.m. – Men’s 8K race, Park Family Field
This is the North Atlantic Conference pre-championship preview race. All conference teams are invited and the championship meet will take place in October. Moved to Sunday

Women’s Soccer game vs. NVU Lyndon
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been canceled due to weather

Men’s Soccer game vs. NVU Lyndon
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been canceled due to weather

Dedication of Benches in Memory of Aaron Marston and Patrick Baker
Postponed for a date TBD

Hall of Fame Dinner
5:30 p.m., Campus Center MPR
Social at 5:30, buffet dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the program beginning at 6:45 p.m. Cash bar available (21 and older with proper ID). Tickets are $35 per person; please contact Sandy McDougal at 207-768-9506 or sandra.mcdougal@maine.edu.

Bonfire
PLEASE NOTE: This event has been canceled due to weather

Sunday, September 17th

Alumni Soccer Games
10 a.m. (Men’s Alumni Soccer Game) and 11 a.m. (Women’s Alumni Soccer Game), Park Family Field

UMPI Alumni and All-Comers XC 5K
11 a.m., Park Family Field
Same day registration and accepted donations take place just inside the fence at the course starting line.

Cross Country NAC Preview
2 p.m. – Women’s 6K race, 3 p.m. – Men’s 8K race, Park Family Field
This is the North Atlantic Conference pre-championship preview race. All conference teams are invited and the championship meet will take place in October.

Women’s Volleyball Doubleheader vs. UMFK
2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Wieden Gym