Changes in the Credit System at UMF
Students can now expect to take an additional course each semester to be considered enrolled as a full-time student, yet do not need as many credits to graduate.
Moss Goes Coast to Coast Again
Moss, a standout point guard at UMF has proven that he is one of the best in the school’s history. Earlier this summer Moss, from Portland, signed to play professional basketball in Killarney, Ireland, another coastal town.
Dakin Dance Studio's New Floors
With the fall semester in full swing, the University of Maine Farmington (UMF) Dance Team is eager to utilize their refurbished dance studio in Dakin Hall to practice exciting new choreography for the upcoming basketball season.
The Emery Community Arts Center– What you Might not Know
The Emery Community Arts Center (ECAC) is an art gallery on the UMF campus that is loved by many and will not disappoint its guests.
Write up: Pets are not Allowed on Campus…
Despite pets not being allowed on campus, lots of students have what would be considered pets. This year students are seeing more animals across campus and different varieties.
UMF’s Graceful Recovery from the Pandemic: How are the Clubs Doing Now?
Despite the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic put a heavy damper on the clubs at the University of Maine at Farmington, the campus has shown its resilience,with clubs bouncing back from their sorry state of affairs.
UMF Welcomes Cinema Verite
On April 15 and 16 UMF will be hosting filmmakers Chih-Hsuan Liang and Joe Duva who will be presenting their documentary Man From Pretensia and offer a workshop on the filmmaking style cinema verite to students.
Queer Community Struggles in Farmington as National Attacks Persist
“Are you queer or are you normal?” The UMF population is no stranger to being harassed with these questions by Ed, the local religious extremist, when crossing the street between the campus library and the student center.
Assistive Technology Lab has Vast Gadget Collection
Have you ever been to the UMF Assistive technology lab on campus? There are low tech and high tech items ranging from adaptive scissors to communication devices.
Access for All Means Clearly Marked Stairs
Last school year Molly Ondich was a straight A’s student who was enthusiastic about school. She was engaged in her classes and an active member of Jewish Student Union. However, as time went on she began missing more and more classes.
Mallett and Purington’s Long-Awaited Facelift
Mallett Hall is one of two residence halls that will be closed for renovation next year.
Critters waiting months for home at local animal shelter
According to The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), small animals, such as hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits, are much less likely to be adopted than dogs and cats. Franklin County Animal Shelter (FCAS) is sadly no stranger to this fact.
Women in the Fire Service
“At the end of the day, to be able to help another human in some of their worst times is really fulfilling and a rewarding career path to follow,” New Sharon (ME) Fire Chief Felicia Bell stated.
Listening to our Visiting Writers
On Feb. 2 the Visiting Writer Series (VWS) held in The Landing at UMF kicked off the spring semester by featuring writer and cartoonist Tom Hart and reminded everyone why it is important to hear from these accomplished writers.
Dorm diligence: Understanding the situation of residency at UMF
Living at an institution of higher learning is a unique and challenging experience.
Identity crisis: Changing demographics confront UMF with difficult decisions
At the beginning of 2022, the UMaine system opted to put significant budget cuts in place. This was the cause for the elimination of a large portion of the humanities department at UMF.
History of Hippach Field
Just across the street from the Gifford’s and McDonald’s here in Farmington lies one of the crown jewels of the town, the Howard H. Hippach Memorial Athletic Field.
UMF Film Club Returns
Lights, Camera, Action—the film club is back and taking the stage at UMF! The club is currently seeking any and all individuals that have an interest in creative writing, screenwriting, directing, and acting.
Basketball Begins
The first regular season basketball game for UMF was played Wednesday night, Nov. 16th, at home against the University of New England.
50th Year Celebration for WUMF
Any student who has ever walked into the Student Center here on campus, has listened to WUMF. WUMF is our student run radio station here on campus, it is run by student DJs and Station Manager Autumn Koors Foltz.