Dear UMPI community, As we enter the third week of our return to (distance!) classes, and aim to transition as well as we can to our “new normal,” I wanted to provide you with an update on a few items … Read More
Dear UMPI Students, I wanted to update you this morning on the work that the Commencement Committee has been doing since the Chancellor’s announcement that no “live, in-person” commencements will be occurring on May 9. I asked the committee, which … Read More
Dear UMPI Students, Faculty, and Staff, It is with great regret that I write to inform you that the University of Maine at Presque Isle and her fellow institutions in the University of Maine System will not be able to … Read More
Owl’s Roost March 24, 2020 I’ve lived in Maine now for nine months, and never have I lived in another part of the world that is as welcoming to those who are from another part of the country, as I’ve … Read More
Please click here for a special video message from Naomi and I. Dear UMPI Students, I write to inform you of some important academic options that are in effect for the remainder of this semester as well as additional communication … Read More
Hello UMPI Students, I hope that Spring Break has given you a chance to recharge and prepare for the rest of the Spring semester, different as it may be for all of us due to COVID-19. I want you to … Read More
Colleagues, As we near the end of the week, I wanted to update you on a few important matters regarding academics and instruction for the remainder of this semester. First, please note that Spring Break has been extended through Monday … Read More
Dear UMPI Community, Much has changed since I wrote to you a week ago about our COVID-19 response efforts, with classes moving online and students moving out of the dorms by the end of Spring Break. There have been difficult … Read More
First, thank you all for your patience and cooperation during this uncertain time related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The current situation is rapidly evolving and guidance changing as we learn more and discover new areas of concern. Rest assured that … Read More
Colleagues, This is a reminder to us all to protect ourselves, each other, and our communities by practicing the safety measures set forth by the CDC. These include: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 … Read More