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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.

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			1 Waffle Wednesday Waffle Wednesday April 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Folsom/Pullen Where were we? Walking warily within wilting woods. Wait, no. Waffle Wednesday. This event is worth two talon tokens. See more details •	2 Physical Education Majors Club Meeting Physical Education Majors Club Meeting April 2, 2026 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Campus Center, Owls' Nest See more details SOSW Meeting SOSW Meeting April 2, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Campus Center Clubhouse See more details University Times Meeting University Times Meeting April 2, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Center for Innovative Learning, 17 University Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA See more details Employer U: Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed. Employer U: Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed. April 2, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Employer U program will host a six-session professional development series titled “Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed.” beginning Tuesday, March 31 and continuing through Thursday, April 16. The series will show participants how to communicate more clearly and confidently in professional settings and cover topics such as effective written communication, presentations, and navigating challenging workplace conversations. Each session will take place 3-5 p.m. in UMPI’s MMG Center for Professional Development and on Zoom. Registration is $299 per person or $249 per person for the group rate (3 people or more from the same organization). FMI: Brandi Perry, (207) 768-9471, or brandi.perry@maine.edu. See more details Open Mic Night Open Mic Night April 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Owls Nest UMPI's Open Mic Night is back! Join us on the first and third Thursdays of each month starting Feb. 5 in the Owl’s Nest for an evening of live music from 6-8:30 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Sky. Looking for your chance to perform or enjoy live music? This is it! All are welcome. FMI: Larry Feinstein, larry.feinstein@maine.edu. See more details Tabletop Club- Board Games & TCG Tabletop Club- Board Games & TCG April 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details • • • • • •	3 Art Club Art Club April 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Preble 311 See more details Improv Club Meeting Improv Club Meeting April 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Park Hall Basement See more details • •	4
5	6 UMPI UNITE Meeting UMPI UNITE Meeting April 6, 2026 9:00 am - 9:45 am Campus Center, MMG Room See more details Table Top Club- DND Nights Table Top Club- DND Nights April 6, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details • •	7 Student Government Association Student Government Association April 7, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details UMPI Christian Ministry Club Meeting UMPI Christian Ministry Club Meeting April 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Wieden Hall, Athletic Training Room See more details Employer U: Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed. Employer U: Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed. April 7, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Employer U program will host a six-session professional development series titled “Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed.” beginning Tuesday, March 31 and continuing through Thursday, April 16. The series will show participants how to communicate more clearly and confidently in professional settings and cover topics such as effective written communication, presentations, and navigating challenging workplace conversations. Each session will take place 3-5 p.m. in UMPI’s MMG Center for Professional Development and on Zoom. Registration is $299 per person or $249 per person for the group rate (3 people or more from the same organization). FMI: Brandi Perry, (207) 768-9471, or brandi.perry@maine.edu. See more details Psychology Club Meeting Psychology Club Meeting April 7, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Clubhouse See more details DIY Propagation Station DIY Propagation Station April 7, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Owls Nest Learn to make a cheap, but cute, propagation station tonight in the Owls Nest! This event is worth two talon tokens. See more details • • • • •	8 Piggy Bank Painting Piggy Bank Painting April 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Emerson Kitchen This event is worth one talon token. See more details •	9 Physical Education Majors Club Meeting Physical Education Majors Club Meeting April 9, 2026 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Campus Center, Owls' Nest See more details Education Club Education Club April 9, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm See more details Employer U: Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed. Employer U: Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed. April 9, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Employer U program will host a six-session professional development series titled “Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed.” beginning Tuesday, March 31 and continuing through Thursday, April 16. The series will show participants how to communicate more clearly and confidently in professional settings and cover topics such as effective written communication, presentations, and navigating challenging workplace conversations. Each session will take place 3-5 p.m. in UMPI’s MMG Center for Professional Development and on Zoom. Registration is $299 per person or $249 per person for the group rate (3 people or more from the same organization). FMI: Brandi Perry, (207) 768-9471, or brandi.perry@maine.edu. See more details Tabletop Club- Board Games & TCG Tabletop Club- Board Games & TCG April 9, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details Sports and Recreation Bingo Sports and Recreation Bingo April 9, 2026 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Owls Nest Do you like baseball? Swimming? Hiking? Instead of doing that, you can play bingo and win prizes related to athletic activities! This event is worth one talon token. See more details • • • • •	10 Art Club Art Club April 10, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Preble 311 See more details Egg Hunt Competition Egg Hunt Competition April 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Campus Center Grab your baskets and make your way to Campus Center this afternoon. This event is worth four talon tokens. See more details Empty Bowls Empty Bowls April 10, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Want to enjoy great food while supporting your community? UMPI is once again partnering with Wintergreen Arts Center to host Empty Bowls, a fundraiser that aims to combat local food insecurity. Just come to Wintergreen (in the Aroostook Centre Mall) on Friday, April 10, 5-7 p.m., select a hand-crafted ceramic bowl, and choose from an assortment of delicious homemade soup. Cash donations will benefit Martha and Mary’s Soup Kitchen and Wintergreen’s arts programing. UMPI ceramics instructor Dylan Ouellette and his students are hard at work creating the 150 bowls that will be featured. Please save the date, spread the word, and consider volunteering! FMI: Dylan Ouellette, dylan.m.ouellette@maine.edu or Gretchen Violette, gviolette1@hotmail.com. See more details Closing Reception: Visions Real and Surreal: Paintings by Roger Morin Closing Reception: Visions Real and Surreal: Paintings by Roger Morin April 10, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm UMPI Reed Art Gallery, Center for Innovative Learning This show explores the varied and vibrant artistic vision of Roger J. Morin (1944-2019), an accomplished painter and educator who was based in Houlton, Maine from 2003 until his passing. Spanning Classical Realism, Impressionism, Figurative, Surrealist, and Abstract Expressionist styles, the exhibition features self-portraits, landscapes, and imaginative compositions recently gifted to UMPI by Morin's estate. Visitors are invited to discover the many facets of Morin's art--and the legacy of his creative and civic life. See more details Improv Club Meeting Improv Club Meeting April 10, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Park Hall Basement See more details • • • • •	11 Humane Society: Toys & Blanket Humane Society: Toys & Blanket April 11, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Emerson Kitchen This event is worth one talon token. See more details •
12	13 UMPI UNITE Meeting UMPI UNITE Meeting April 13, 2026 9:00 am - 9:45 am Campus Center, MMG Room See more details Table Top Club- DND Nights Table Top Club- DND Nights April 13, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details I Need a Little CHANGE I Need a Little CHANGE April 13, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Park Basement This event is worth one talon token. See more details • • •	14 Gardening Mini Raffle Gardening Mini Raffle April 14, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Outside SAO Put your name in to win some gardening tools and supplies! Stop by SAO some time today. This event is worth one talon token. See more details Student Government Association Student Government Association April 14, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details UMPI Christian Ministry Club Meeting UMPI Christian Ministry Club Meeting April 14, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Wieden Hall, Athletic Training Room See more details Employer U: Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed. Employer U: Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed. April 14, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Employer U program will host a six-session professional development series titled “Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed.” beginning Tuesday, March 31 and continuing through Thursday, April 16. The series will show participants how to communicate more clearly and confidently in professional settings and cover topics such as effective written communication, presentations, and navigating challenging workplace conversations. Each session will take place 3-5 p.m. in UMPI’s MMG Center for Professional Development and on Zoom. Registration is $299 per person or $249 per person for the group rate (3 people or more from the same organization). FMI: Brandi Perry, (207) 768-9471, or brandi.perry@maine.edu. See more details Psychology Club Meeting Psychology Club Meeting April 14, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Clubhouse See more details Libra Distinguished Lecture Series: Kyle Poissonnier Libra Distinguished Lecture Series: Kyle Poissonnier April 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm University of Maine at Presque Isle, 181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA Kyle Poissonier, founder of Catalyst for Change Wear (CFC Wear), will discuss his journey, from growing up in Smithfield, Maine, to launching a hugely successful Maine-based clothing company. CFC Wear uses its clothing to raise funds for various charities and causes with a heavy emphasis on mental health and suicide prevention and awareness, raising more than $100,000 since 2016. See more details • • • • • •	15 University Day University Day April 15, 2026 9:15 am - 4:30 pm The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host its 23rd annual University Day, celebrating the academic research, scholarly work, and community service being done by students in all disciplines. Activities kick off with student presentations in Folsom/Pullen Hall on April 15 at 9:15 a.m. These events are free and open to the public. FMI: visit www.umpi.edu/uday or contact Catherine Anderson, (207) 768-9735 or catherine.c.anderson@maine.edu. See more details Jewelry Making Jewelry Making April 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Owls Nest Make some bracelets, necklaces, earrings, what have you. Head to the Owls Nest tonight and let your creativity run wild. This event is worth two talon tokens. See more details • •	16 Physical Education Majors Club Meeting Physical Education Majors Club Meeting April 16, 2026 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Campus Center, Owls' Nest See more details Networking Event Networking Event April 16, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Campus Center Aroostook Room (MPR) Speed Networking for Students & Businesses in partnership with the Office of Career Readiness and UMPI Business Club. See more details SOSW Meeting SOSW Meeting April 16, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Campus Center Clubhouse See more details University Times Meeting University Times Meeting April 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Center for Innovative Learning, 17 University Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA See more details Employer U: Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed. Employer U: Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed. April 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Employer U program will host a six-session professional development series titled “Communicating in the Modern Workplace: Speak. Write. Succeed.” beginning Tuesday, March 31 and continuing through Thursday, April 16. The series will show participants how to communicate more clearly and confidently in professional settings and cover topics such as effective written communication, presentations, and navigating challenging workplace conversations. Each session will take place 3-5 p.m. in UMPI’s MMG Center for Professional Development and on Zoom. Registration is $299 per person or $249 per person for the group rate (3 people or more from the same organization). FMI: Brandi Perry, (207) 768-9471, or brandi.perry@maine.edu. See more details Open Mic Night Open Mic Night April 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Owls Nest UMPI's Open Mic Night is back! Join us on the first and third Thursdays of each month starting Feb. 5 in the Owl’s Nest for an evening of live music from 6-8:30 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Sky. Looking for your chance to perform or enjoy live music? This is it! All are welcome. FMI: Larry Feinstein, larry.feinstein@maine.edu. See more details Tabletop Club- Board Games & TCG Tabletop Club- Board Games & TCG April 16, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details • • • • • • •	17 Art Club Art Club April 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Preble 311 See more details Improv Club Meeting Improv Club Meeting April 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Park Hall Basement See more details The County Community Players: "She Kills Monsters" The County Community Players: "She Kills Monsters" April 17, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm In “She Kills Monsters,” Agnes Evans discovers a Dungeons & Dragons notebook authored by her deceased sister and sets out to play through the adventure as a way to understand the sibling she never fully knew. Guided by her sister’s notes, Agnes is drawn into a fantastical quest filled with monsters, demonic cheerleaders, and the daily struggles her geeky and possibly queer sister faced growing up in mid-90s Ohio. Both heartwarming and heartbreaking, the story offers Agnes and the audience a window into her lost sister’s hidden world. See more details • • •	18 The County Community Players: "She Kills Monsters" The County Community Players: "She Kills Monsters" April 18, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm In “She Kills Monsters,” Agnes Evans discovers a Dungeons & Dragons notebook authored by her deceased sister and sets out to play through the adventure as a way to understand the sibling she never fully knew. Guided by her sister’s notes, Agnes is drawn into a fantastical quest filled with monsters, demonic cheerleaders, and the daily struggles her geeky and possibly queer sister faced growing up in mid-90s Ohio. Both heartwarming and heartbreaking, the story offers Agnes and the audience a window into her lost sister’s hidden world. See more details •
19 The County Community Players: "She Kills Monsters" The County Community Players: "She Kills Monsters" April 19, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm In “She Kills Monsters,” Agnes Evans discovers a Dungeons & Dragons notebook authored by her deceased sister and sets out to play through the adventure as a way to understand the sibling she never fully knew. Guided by her sister’s notes, Agnes is drawn into a fantastical quest filled with monsters, demonic cheerleaders, and the daily struggles her geeky and possibly queer sister faced growing up in mid-90s Ohio. Both heartwarming and heartbreaking, the story offers Agnes and the audience a window into her lost sister’s hidden world. See more details •	20 UMPI UNITE Meeting UMPI UNITE Meeting April 20, 2026 9:00 am - 9:45 am Campus Center, MMG Room See more details Table Top Club- DND Nights Table Top Club- DND Nights April 20, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details • •	21 Student Government Association Student Government Association April 21, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details UMPI Christian Ministry Club Meeting UMPI Christian Ministry Club Meeting April 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Wieden Hall, Athletic Training Room See more details Psychology Club Meeting Psychology Club Meeting April 21, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Clubhouse See more details Nintendo Switch: Carnival Nintendo Switch: Carnival April 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Owls Nest Come play some Carnival! Bring your own controllers if you have them. This event is worth three talon tokens. See more details • • • •	22	23 Fidget Grab & Go Fidget Grab & Go April 23, 2026 Outside SAO Stop by SAO to grab some fidget toys. Get 'em while they're hot. This event is worth one talon token. See more details Physical Education Majors Club Meeting Physical Education Majors Club Meeting April 23, 2026 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Campus Center, Owls' Nest See more details Education Club Education Club April 23, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm See more details Tabletop Club- Board Games & TCG Tabletop Club- Board Games & TCG April 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details • • • •	24 Art Club Art Club April 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Preble 311 See more details Improv Club Meeting Improv Club Meeting April 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Park Hall Basement See more details • •	25
26	27 UMPI UNITE Meeting UMPI UNITE Meeting April 27, 2026 9:00 am - 9:45 am Campus Center, MMG Room See more details Table Top Club- DND Nights Table Top Club- DND Nights April 27, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details Paint & Plant Paint & Plant April 27, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Emerson Kitchen This event is worth one talon token. See more details • • •	28 Brown Bag Seminar Brown Bag Seminar April 28, 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 Student Government Association Student Government Association April 28, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details UMPI Christian Ministry Club Meeting UMPI Christian Ministry Club Meeting April 28, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Wieden Hall, Athletic Training Room See more details Psychology Club Meeting Psychology Club Meeting April 28, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Clubhouse See more details Dessert and Doodle Dessert and Doodle April 28, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Owls Nest Relax and prepare yourself for summer with some dessert and some drawing. See more details • • • • •	29	30 Physical Education Majors Club Meeting Physical Education Majors Club Meeting April 30, 2026 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Campus Center, Owls' Nest See more details SOSW Meeting SOSW Meeting April 30, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Campus Center Clubhouse See more details University Times Meeting University Times Meeting April 30, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Center for Innovative Learning, 17 University Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769, USA See more details End of Year Bonfire End of Year Bonfire April 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Behind Merriman Pat yourself on the back. You made it! Come join us outside Merriman for a celebratory campfire! See more details Open Mic Night Open Mic Night April 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Owls Nest UMPI's Open Mic Night is back! Join us on the first and third Thursdays of each month starting Feb. 5 in the Owl’s Nest for an evening of live music from 6-8:30 p.m., hosted by Aroostook Sky. Looking for your chance to perform or enjoy live music? This is it! All are welcome. FMI: Larry Feinstein, larry.feinstein@maine.edu. See more details Tabletop Club- Board Games & TCG Tabletop Club- Board Games & TCG April 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Campus Center Clubroom See more details • • • • • •

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!