FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent will honor military service members during its annual Veterans Day observance Tuesday, Nov. 10, featuring the grand opening of a new Student Veterans Center and a ceremony at Veterans Square.
Before the outdoor ceremony, UMFK will host a ribbon-cutting for its new Student Veterans Center in Cyr Hall.
The morning begins at 9:30 a.m. with a welcome gathering in the Bengal’s Lair, followed by the ribbon cutting. Located in Cyr Hall, the center will provide a supportive community space where student veterans and veteran dependents can gather, study and navigate institutional and Veterans Administration processes and programs.
At 10:30 a.m., attendees will gather at Veterans Square for UMFK’s annual Veterans Day ceremony.
The event opens with a welcome from Stacy Martin, UMFK student life coordinator and from UMFK President Deb Hedeen. UMFK student Haylie Whitney of Searsport will perform the national anthem.
James Moulton, a UMFK student and retired combat veteran, will deliver open remarks followed by the American Legion Commander for the Department of Maine, Joseph Michaud, who will serve as the guest speaker.
The commander of the American Legion Post 133 in Fort Kent, Richard Dominikoski will call the color guard to order. The ceremony will also include the presentation of the colors, a moment of silence, Taps and closing remarks from Hedeen.
Following the ceremony, guests are invited to lunch in UMFK’s Nowland Hall dining room. Lunch is free for veterans and $5 for all other attendees.
A POW/MIA table will be set in the dining hall room to honor service members who are missing, imprisoned or have fallen.
For more information, contact Stacy Martin at stacy.martin@maine.edu or 207-834-7540.
