News Archive – Page 34 – News and Events

6 Apr 2020

ACAP, UMPI partner to establish wellness shelter at Wieden Gym

posted in: Press Releases |

The Wieden Hall Gym at the University of Maine at Presque Isle will serve as a temporary wellness shelter for individuals currently experiencing homelessness in Aroostook County thanks to a unique collaboration between Aroostook County Action Program, UMPI, Aroostook County Emergency Management Agency, City of Presque Isle, Maine State Housing Authority, and Homeless Services of Aroostook.

31 Mar 2020

3/30/2020 – Message from President Rice to campus

posted in: Latest Communications |

Dear UMPI Students, Faculty, and Staff, It is with great regret that I write to inform you that the University of Maine at Presque Isle and her fellow institutions in the University of Maine System will not be able to … Read More

31 Mar 2020

A Note from UMPI’s President as our second week back gets underway

posted in: Messages from the President |

“Happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.”–Frederick Koenig (German inventor, 1771-1833) I thought that Koenig’s quote is particularly appropriate to teaching and learning and working … Read More

30 Mar 2020

A Note from UMPI’s President as our second week back gets underway

posted in: Messages from the President |

Happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. –Frederick Koenig (German inventor, 1771-1833) I thought that Koenig’s quote is particularly appropriate to teaching and learning and … Read More

25 Mar 2020

3/24/2020 – Message from President Rice to campus

posted in: Latest Communications |

Owl’s Roost March 24, 2020 I’ve lived in Maine now for nine months, and never have I lived in another part of the world that is as welcoming to those who are from another part of the country, as I’ve … Read More

25 Mar 2020

A Note from the President: UMPI, Teaching and Learning, and Moral Imperatives in Unprecedented Times

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I’ve lived in Maine now for nine months, and never have I lived in another part of the world that is as welcoming to those who are from another part of the country, as I’ve been in Maine, and I … Read More

20 Mar 2020

3/20/2020 – Message from President Rice to campus

posted in: Latest Communications |

Please click here for a special video message from Naomi and I. Dear UMPI Students, I write to inform you of some important academic options that are in effect for the remainder of this semester as well as additional communication … Read More

20 Mar 2020

3/19/2020 – Message from Dean of Students Matt Morrin to students

posted in: Latest Communications |

Hello UMPI Students, I hope that Spring Break has given you a chance to recharge and prepare for the rest of the Spring semester, different as it may be for all of us due to COVID-19. I want you to … Read More

18 Mar 2020

3/18/2020 – Message from President Rice to faculty

posted in: Latest Communications |

Colleagues, As we near the end of the week, I wanted to update you on a few important matters regarding academics and instruction for the remainder of this semester. First, please note that Spring Break has been extended through Monday … Read More

18 Mar 2020

3/18/2020 – Message from President Rice to campus

posted in: Latest Communications |

Dear UMPI Community, Much has changed since I wrote to you a week ago about our COVID-19 response efforts, with classes moving online and students moving out of the dorms by the end of Spring Break. There have been difficult … Read More