Dear UMPI Community, An important update on face coverings for this coming week.  As noted earlier this afternoon in the Chancellor’s missive, face coverings are required during Finals Week at UMPI at all indoor in-person academic activities, including classroom activities, lab work, performances, and course examinations. Face coverings are encouraged, but remain optional, in other indoor public areas (the CIL, the…

Dear UMPI Community, As you know from the UMS messaging earlier today, face coverings will be optional on campus with some very important exceptions. Here are details to help you adjust to the changes. Starting March 26, face coverings are encouraged but not required (indoors and outdoors) on all UMPI campus property, including the Houlton…

Dear UMPI Community, As we return from Spring Break and begin the final weeks of the semester, I wanted to send a quick email your way about testing and masking. No later than 48 hours after your return to campus, or after your first on-site class following break, please plan to spend a few minutes…

Greetings UMPI Community Members, I hope you have had a wonderful spring break week! Please plan to get tested at the UMPI Testing Center or Houlton Center within 24 to 48 hours of your return if you are living on campus or participating in any in-person, on-campus experiences. Because there are so many people who…

Dear UMPI Community, With Spring Break around the corner (March 14-18), I wanted to send a quick email your way about testing. Prior to your departure from campus, please plan to spend a few minutes and be tested at the UMPI Testing Center (in the Campus Center) or Houlton Center if you are living on…

Dear UMPI community, A reminder that as of today, Feb. 1, the University of Maine System requires all students with in-person, on campus experiences who are not up to date with their COVID-19 vaccine shots to participate in weekly asymptomatic testing. “Up to date” means a person has received all recommended COVID vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. Right…

Dear UMPI community, As we near the end of January, I wanted to share details with you about the booster requirements that will go into effect next week. Starting Feb. 1, the University of Maine System will require all students with in-person, on campus experiences who are not up to date with their COVID-19 vaccine shots to participate in weekly…

Dear UMPI Community, Three important reminders as we finish our first week of the spring semester: As of this coming Monday (January 24), all in-person courses at both Presque Isle and Houlton will resume their live instruction as scheduled.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your instructor or to your professional academic…

UMPI Community, Best wishes on this first day of the spring semester.  Two important reminders as we start: First Week of Instruction (January 18-21): We have asked that, when possible, classes be held remotely this first week (January 18-21).  You should have been notified if your in-person classes, at Presque Isle or Houlton, are scheduled to…

To all UMPI students, We hope this email finds you enjoying the end of your Winter Break and getting ready for the Spring 2022 semester. We’re hard at work on campus preparing for your return and want you to have the important information you need to ensure a safe return. In summary, the semester will begin as scheduled on…