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The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) offers an active calendar of events designed to engage students, faculty, and the surrounding community. From club activities and cultural showcases to athletic events and admissions programs, UMPI fosters a vibrant environment where everyone can find something to enjoy and participate in. Our events range across a variety of interests and purposes, ensuring there’s always something happening on campus.

	September 2026
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		1 Club Creation Crashcourse Club Creation Crashcourse September 1, 2026 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Is there a specific club you’re looking to start? If so join us for Lunch in the MMG room and we’ll give you the information you need to start a club! See more details •	2 WSO VS UMFK WSO VS UMFK September 2, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Park Family Soccer Field, University Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA See more details Waffle Cone Wednesday! Waffle Cone Wednesday! September 2, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come join us for Waffle cones at 7PM in the Owls Nest! See more details • •	3 Engagement Fair Engagement Fair September 3, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Join us in the campus center to explore what clubs and student organizations we have on campus! See more details •	4 MGO UMPI INVITATIONAL MGO UMPI INVITATIONAL September 4, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Presque Isle Country Club, 35 Parkhurst Siding Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA See more details WVB vs UMFK (DH) WVB vs UMFK (DH) September 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Wieden Hall, 181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA See more details BONFIRE BONFIRE September 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come join us on the hill behind Merriman to enjoy s’mores and a bonfire! See more details Opening Reception - "A Lasting Legacy: Art from the Zillman Estate" Opening Reception - "A Lasting Legacy: Art from the Zillman Estate" September 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Reed Art Gallery, 17 University Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA The Reed Art Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photographs, and other works of art that were acquired from the estate of Donald and Linda Zillman. The exhibition honors the Zillmans’ long standing commitment to the fine arts and their generous support of the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Featuring works from the extensive collection gifted to UMPI following their passing, the exhibition offers an opportunity to celebrate their legacy and share these works with the university and surrounding community. See more details • • • •	5
6	7	8 SGA Open House SGA Open House September 8, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Campus Center Clubroom Stop by the Clubroom for the SGA Open House! The association is recruiting for new members and would love for you to join! See more details •	9 Tie Dye Tie Dye September 9, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Come join us for some tie dying outside the campus center See more details •	10 Origami Origami September 10, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Emerson Kitchen See more details •	11 9/11 Memorial and Remembrance Walk 9/11 Memorial and Remembrance Walk September 11, 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 am To commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, in partnership with the City of Presque Isle, will host a 9/11 memorial ceremony and remembrance walk on Friday, Sept. 11. A brief ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the flag in front of Preble Hall and will include speakers from UMPI and the City of Presque Isle. There will then be a moment of silence, followed by a remembrance walk around campus with participation from the Presque Isle Police and Fire Department. Attendees will be encouraged to take a remembrance pin. This event is free and open to the public. FMI: Melissa Lizotte, (207) 768-9452, melissa.m.lizotte@maine.edu. See more details Declaration of Independence public viewing Declaration of Independence public viewing September 11, 2026 10:00 am - 7:00 pm UMPI will host a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence as part of the Maine Historical Society’s statewide tour underway this summer and fall as the United States celebrates its Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, this year. The Declaration will be on display at UMPI’s Center for Innovative Learning from Sept. 11-12, 2026. Public viewing hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Free ticketed viewing is available on both days. To secure tickets, please visit this Declaration of Independence Tour Stop webpage. FMI: Melissa Lizotte, (207) 768-9452, or melissa.m.lizotte@maine.edu. See more details Craft Bingo Craft Bingo September 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Owls Nest Come join us for bingo with opportunities to win craft supplies! See more details • • •	12 Realm of Twin Riverswood Renissance Faire Realm of Twin Riverswood Renissance Faire September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026 Limestone, ME, USA See more details Declaration of Independence public viewing Declaration of Independence public viewing September 12, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm UMPI will host a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence as part of the Maine Historical Society’s statewide tour underway this summer and fall as the United States celebrates its Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, this year. The Declaration will be on display at UMPI’s Center for Innovative Learning from Sept. 11-12, 2026. Public viewing hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Free ticketed viewing is available on both days. To secure tickets, please visit this Declaration of Independence Tour Stop webpage. FMI: Melissa Lizotte, (207) 768-9452, or melissa.m.lizotte@maine.edu. See more details Declaration of Independence Commemorative Event Declaration of Independence Commemorative Event September 12, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Campus Center Multi-Purpose Room UMPI will host a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence as part of the Maine Historical Society’s statewide tour underway this summer and fall as the United States celebrates its Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, this year. Public viewings will take place Sept. 11 and 12 and culminate in a commemorative event on Saturday, Sept. 12, 4 p.m., in the Campus Center Multi-Purpose Room. This event will include musical performances, remarks by local and state officials, and a group reading of the Declaration of Independence. The public is invited to attend this free event. FMI: Melissa Lizotte, (207) 768-9452, or melissa.m.lizotte@maine.edu. See more details • • •
13 Realm of Twin Riverswood Renissance Faire Realm of Twin Riverswood Renissance Faire September 12, 2026 - September 13, 2026 Limestone, ME, USA See more details MSO vs FISHER COLLEGE MSO vs FISHER COLLEGE September 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Park Family Soccer Field, University Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA See more details WSO vs FISHER COLLEGE WSO vs FISHER COLLEGE September 13, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Park Family Soccer Field, University Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA See more details • • •	14 Hair Accessories Hair Accessories September 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Park 3rd Floor See more details •	15 Hispanic Heritage Trivia Hispanic Heritage Trivia September 15, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Campus Center, 181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA Come join us for a Hispanic Heritage Trivia in the campus center! See more details •	16 Constitution Day Celebration Constitution Day Celebration September 16, 2026 outside SAO See more details •	17 Convocation! Convocation! September 17, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Gauvin Family Center Head over to Wieden hall to celebrate the incoming freshman class! Represent your department or major. This event is worth five talon tokens. See more details Sports Trivia Sports Trivia September 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Emerson Kitchen See more details • •	18 Pictionary Pictionary September 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Emerson Kitchen See more details •	19 WVB vs FISHER COLLEGE (DH) WVB vs FISHER COLLEGE (DH) September 19, 2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wieden Hall, 181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA See more details •
20 MSO vs UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE MSO vs UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE September 20, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Park Family Soccer Field, University Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA See more details •	21 Cards Against Humanity Cards Against Humanity September 21, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Emerson Kitchen See more details •	22 Cotton Candy and Crochet Cotton Candy and Crochet September 22, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Owls nest Come join us for some cotton candy and a crochet craft! See more details •	23 Felt Pennant Flags Felt Pennant Flags September 23, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Emerson Kitchen See more details •	24 Music Clash! Music Clash! September 24, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Come test your knowledge on everything music and win prizes! See more details •	25 Hispanic/Latino Heritage Event: Spice it up Hispanic/Latino Heritage Event: Spice it up September 25, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Owls Nest Come join us for Spice it up! See more details Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader September 25, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Emerson Kitchen See more details • •	26
27	28	29 Brown Bag Seminar Brown Bag Seminar September 29, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend this free event in South Hall, during which faculty will share their latest research. FMI: Dr. Tomasz Herzog, tomasz.herzog@maine.edu. See more details Minute to Win It Minute to Win It September 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Emerson Kitchen See more details • •	30

Student Clubs & Organizations:

UMPI’s student organizations are constantly organizing events that provide students with opportunities to connect, develop skills, and pursue their passions. From club meetings to service projects and themed events, UMPI encourages students to make the most of their college experience through involvement in campus life.

Cultural Events:

Celebrate diversity and learn about different cultures through UMPI’s cultural events, which include performances, lectures, and exhibits. These events are an enriching part of the UMPI experience, offering insights into global perspectives and encouraging cultural appreciation.

Athletic Events:

UMPI’s athletic events bring the community together to cheer on the Owls. With sports ranging from soccer and basketball to volleyball and cross-country, fans can enjoy thrilling games and support the university’s talented athletes.

Conferences & Special Programs:

Throughout the year, UMPI hosts a variety of conferences, workshops, and special programs. These events bring together students, faculty, and industry experts to discuss topics relevant to academics, career development, and community impact.

Admissions Events:

Future Owls are invited to attend admissions events, where prospective students and families can learn more about UMPI’s programs, campus life, and application process. These events are a valuable opportunity for anyone considering UMPI as their next educational step.

Student Activities:

There’s never a dull moment with UMPI’s student activities, designed to provide students with relaxation, socializing, and fun. From movie nights to recreational outings, the activities calendar is filled with ways to take a break and connect with fellow students.

Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings on the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s events page to make the most of everything our vibrant campus has to offer!