FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent will host its annual Homecoming celebration for the weekend of September 6-8 on the UMFK campus.
Three fun-filled days will feature many events, including a special unveiling of Lowell “Ozzie” Osgood Court; Athletic Hall of Fame; soccer, volleyball, alumni games; and a Homecoming Brunch honoring the recipient of the Alumni Association Outstanding Alumni Award. The public is encouraged to attend all homecoming events held on campus.
Friday, September 6
The campus store will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Cyr Hall). Shoppers will receive a 15 percent discount on clothing and novelties.
To kick-off the Homecoming weekend is a special dedication and unveiling of Lowell “Ozzie” Osgood Court. The dedication will be held at the UMFK Sports Center at 5:30 p.m. starting with a cash bar social followed by the unveiling at 6:15 p.m. The UMFK Athletic Hall of Fame banquet and awards ceremony begins at 7 p.m. at Nowland Hall.
The Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductees are the men’s basketball conference champions record-setting 1969 team; Ralph Givens (´78); Oniqueky Samuels (´11 & ´12); and Kayla (Richards) Brown (´16). This year, Rene Cloukey will be honored as the recipient of the Floyd “Red” Powell Award.
Tickets for the Hall of Fame banquet are $40 per person and purchased online or through the Athletic Department, located at the Sports Center. Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, August 23.
Saturday, September 7
Check out the petting zoo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. that features a combination of animals to interact with on the campus quad.
Watch and cheer on the UMFK Bengal women’s doubleheader volleyball game against Thomas College at noon and at 2 p.m. in the Sports Center.
There will be bouncy houses, inflatables and food trucks on the campus at the Sports Center during the volleyball and soccer games. You can purchase your swag at the campus store in Cyr Hall or near the Sports Center grounds. Shoppers will receive a 15 percent discount on clothing and novelties
From 4 to 7 p.m., float high above the breath-taking and spectacular scenery of the campus and Fort Kent in a hot air balloon on the quad area.
At 5 p.m., on the Michael Simon Field the Bengal women’s soccer team will take on Fisher College and the Bengal men’s soccer team will take on the Fisher College at 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 8
The Alumni Association will bestow honors to this year’s Outstanding Alumni Award recipient Melford Pelletier (Class of 1967) and UMFK alumni in attendance from the classes of 1944, 1954, 1964, 1974, 1984, 1994, 2004, and 2014 will be recognized. The Homecoming Brunch will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be held at the Sports Center. The event is open to the public. Ticket cost is $15 per person and can be purchased online.
Watch and cheer on the Bengal Women’s Soccer Game against Maine Maritime Academy at 1 p.m. on the Michael Simon Field.
The annual alumni men’s soccer match against UMFK student-athletes will start at 3 p.m. on the Michael Simon Field. Pre-registration is required. Contact Jermaine West at jermaine.west@maine.edu
Use the one-stop form to register for all Homecoming 2024 events, select your desired free T-shirt size, and purchase your tickets for the annual Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and Homecoming Brunch at https://www.umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/event-registration/.
Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, August 23.
Spectators should wear green, gold, and or tiger prints when watching the games on campus.
To view an updated schedule of the Homecoming, please go to http://umfk.edu/alumni/homecoming/.
For more information on Homecoming or purchasing tickets, please contact Susan Tardie at 207-834-7557 or by email at susan.tardie@maine.edu.
