University briefs
New student orientation at UMPI begins Aug. 30
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is gearing up for the 2012-13 academic year and would like to remind all new incoming students that orientation will be held later this month.
Residence Hall move-in is Wednesday, Aug. 29, followed by orientation on Thursday, Aug. 30. All new students are encouraged to attend. There will be a lot of important information; opportunities to meet faculty, staff, and classmates; a Work Study Information Session; free UMPI items; and a chance to win $200. Welcome to a fresh start!
For a full schedule of events, visit www.umpi.edu. On the homepage, there’s a link under “Campus News” to the New Student Orientation schedule. For more information, please call Vanessa Pearson, Student Activities Office, at 768-9582.
Reed Fine Art Gallery features new exhibit
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Fine Art Gallery presents “Bardo: An Exhibition of Recent Paintings” by Adriano Farinella from Aug. 27 through Oct. 6.
The public is invited to view the exhibition throughout the show’s run and join the artist for a closing reception on Oct. 5 from 5-7 p.m., which is being held in conjunction with the Presque Isle First Friday Art Walk.
For more information, call 768-9442.
