Pair of triathlons planned in Aroostook County
With warmer weather right around the corner, several local organizations are in the process of planning two summer triathlons — one for adults and the other for youth.
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UMPI carpenter goes a step farther in preserving work by famed sculptor
When the University of Maine at Presque Isle went through a six-month project to preserve its four-ton, 30-foot-tall sculpture, “Owls,” by renowned Maine artist Bernard Langlais, officials didn’t realize it would result in two separate pieces that will allow people to appreciate and enjoy Langlais’ work for generations to come.
UMPI GIS round table addresses climate change and related issues
The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s EPSCoR team and Environmental Studies and Sustainability Program hosted a GIS round table at the Campus Center on Feb. 26.
Coffin hopes 2013 Owl team picks up where it left off
When looking for signs of progress within a program, coaches will often look to how a team “finishes.” In other words, have the players taken the lessons of early season practices and games and used them to improve as individuals and collectively as a team as a season wears on.
Owls gain honors
University of Maine at Presque Isle women’s basketball players Emily Pelletier and Olivia McNally have been named to the Association of NCAA Division III Independents “All-Independent” second team.
Peers lone senior for UMPI
When looking for signs of progress within a program, coaches will often look to how a team “finishes.” In other words, have the players taken the lessons of early season practices and games and used them to improve as individuals and collectively as a team as a season wears on.
Cardboard boat regatta planned
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host its second annual Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday, April 20 at 4 p.m. in the Gentile Hall pool area, and this year community members are invited to join UMPI students, faculty and staff in competing for first place and bragging rights.
University to host mining forum
The University of Maine at Presque Isle will present a public forum, “Mineral Deposits, Mining, Mine Water Treatment and Environmental Concerns,” from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 23, in the Campus Center. This event is free and open to the public.
UMPI receives diversity grant for science learning
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is partnering with the Aroostook Band of Micmacs’ Boys and Girls Club of America and the Francis Malcolm Science Center to provide several science exploration activities this spring specifically designed for local Native American students in elementary, middle school and high school.
Fit and Fun Day returns to UMPI campus
Getting exercise while having fun? That’s the goal of the 17th semi-annual Fit and Fun Day, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 in the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Gentile Hall.