Homecoming 2024

Welcome Home Owls & Friends!

We are pleased to welcome you back to campus from September 9th – 15th for Spirit Week and Alumni, Family, and Friends Weekend! Save the date, read on for the schedule of events, and check back for more details and updates. We hope to see you this fall!

For more information about Homecoming 2024, please contact Lisa Smith at 207-768-9581 or lisa.m.smith@maine.edu.

UMPI Homecoming 2024
official schedule of events

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Owl’s Nest and Spirit Store Hours during Homecoming are: Monday-Friday (Sept. 9-13), 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday (Sept. 14), 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Monday, September 9th

Spirit Week Activity: UMPI Blue Day
All day
Wear your UMPI Blue today! All are encouraged to post photos on social media and use the “#umpispiritweek2024” hashtag.

Tuesday, September 10th

Spirit Week Activity: UMPI Gold Day
All day
Wear your UMPI Gold today! All are encouraged to post photos on social media and use the “#umpispiritweek2024” hashtag.

Wednesday, September 11th

Spirit Week Activity: UMPI Major Day
All day
Wear or share an item related to your major or take a photo of yourself working in the field! All are encouraged to post photos on social media and use the “#umpispiritweek2024” hashtag.

Thursday, September 12th

Spirit Week Activity: UMPI Sport Day
All day
Show off your UMPI Spirit! Wear gear supporting your favorite UMPI Sports team (UMPI colors and/or sport item counts). All are encouraged to post photos on social media and use the “#umpispiritweek2024” hashtag.

Preble Hall Open House
All day, Preble Hall
Please stop by Preble Hall to visit the offices and staff. There will be goodies to eat and drink and a gift basket raffle.

Convocation and BBQ Lunch
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Gentile Hall
Join us for our annual Convocation event where we welcome our incoming class and celebrate all UMPI Owls. A BBQ lunch will follow, outside Gentile Hall, weather permitting.

Lawn games and Spirit Spin
2-4 p.m., Campus Center (rain location: Owl’s Nest/Clubhouse)
Spin the wheel for UMPI swag and enjoy games on the lawn. Everyone welcome!

Athletics Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser
4:30-6 p.m., Campus Center MPR
Enjoy delicious spaghetti, salad, rolls, and homemade desserts. Cost is $10 per person and there will be a 50/50 raffle.

Lip Sync Battle Please note: This event has been cancelled
6:30 p.m., Campus Center MPR
Calling all music lovers! UMPI students, faculty, and staff will be competing for prizes and bragging rights during this third annual event. There is absolutely no singing allowed but dance moves and spot-on lip syncing are encouraged. Mark your calendars!

Friday, September 13th

Spirit Week Activity: UMPI Memories Day
All day
Share your favorite UMPI memory! All are encouraged to post photos on social media and use the “#umpispiritweek2024” hashtag.

Lawn games and Spirit Spin
12-2 p.m., Campus Center (rain location: Owl’s Nest/Clubhouse)
Spin the wheel for UMPI swag and enjoy games on the lawn. Everyone welcome!

Punch and Paint event
2-4 p.m., Campus Center – Student Clubhouse
Enjoy a paint project while you sip a slushie.

The ‘UMPI Game’
4-5 p.m., Center for Innovative Learning
A brand new event, hosted by Allen Morrill.

Nacho Bingo
5-7 p.m., Kelley Commons
Enjoy an evening of Bingo with a twist–in addition to some great prizes, there will be a full nacho bar available.

Women’s Volleyball vs. UMFK (Doubleheader)
5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Wieden Gym

Ride the Cyclone (musical comedy)
Performance by the County Community Players
7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Wieden Hall – Gauvin Family Center for Cultural Arts
The County Community Players present a brand new show for campus and the community. Tickets are $15; FREE for UMPI students with proper ID.

Saturday, September 14th

Faculty Radio Interview
9 a.m.
Tune in to WUPI 92.1 FM to hear Evan Zarkadas, President of the UMPI Alumni Association, talk with a faculty member and a student about their current research.

Greenhouse Open House
9-11 a.m., Zillman Family Greenhouse
Please stop by the Zillman Family Greenhouse for a visit. There will be goodies to eat and drink, a petting zoo, and a fun family activity for all visitors to enjoy.

Snowy Owl Marketplace
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Gentile Hall
This Homecoming favorite returns! The Snowy Owl Marketplace will feature a full slate of crafters and artisans, live music, food, and more! From 11 a.m.-12 p.m., enjoy a Snowy Owl Art Battle–prepare to bid on your favorite painting!

Molly the Trolley across campus
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Meeting location: Gentile Hall parking lot
Historical tour covering various aspects of UMPI’s history. Kim Smith will serve as tour guide.

Men’s Soccer vs. Maine Maritime Academy
1 p.m., Park Family Field

Women’s Soccer vs. Maine Maritime Academy
3:30 p.m., Park Family Field

Blue and Gold Alumni Awards Dinner
5 p.m., Campus Center MPR
Social highlighting the 10th, 25th, 50th, and 50+ classes at 5 p.m. Cash bar available (21 and older with proper ID). Buffet dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the program beginning at 6:45 p.m. Buffet dinner tickets are $35 per person; please RSVP to Laurie Boucher at 207-768-9512 or laurie.boucher@maine.edu.

Ride the Cyclone (musical comedy)
Performance by the County Community Players
7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Wieden Hall – Gauvin Family Center for Cultural Arts
The County Community Players present a brand new show for campus and the community. Tickets are $15; FREE for UMPI students with proper ID.

Sunday, September 15th

Alumni Soccer Games
Times TBD, Park Family Field

Ride the Cyclone (musical comedy)
Performance by the County Community Players
Please note: Ride the Cyclone will not be performed on Sunday, Sept. 15. Instead, there will be two more shows the week after Homecoming, on Sept. 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Wieden Hall – Gauvin Family Center for Cultural Arts. Tickets will be $15; FREE for UMPI students with proper ID.