by Tammera Race on February 28, 2010
Feel like spring is in the air? Don’t worry, there is still time to get out and enjoy the snow. Our campus Outdoor Adventure Program International (OAPI) has great winter activities planned, and you don’t have to be a pro to go. Planned activities include: cross-country skiing at Aroostook State Park, free rides to Big Rock Ski Mountain, spring break trip to Mont Sainte Anne, and a hiking/snowshoeing ascent of Mount Katahdin. For more information, contact OAPI Manager, Amanda Morin (768-9401), check out the OAPI schedule posted in the library, or visit the OAPI web site http://www.umpi.edu/gentile-hall/oapi/upcoming-events .
Want to explore winter on your own? Here’s a list of winter destinations. Visit each web site to plan your winter adventure.
Acadia National Park
http://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm
Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
http://www.fws.gov/Refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=53630
Aroostook State Park
http://www.mainerec.com/arpark1.asp?Category=126&PageNum=126
Baxter State Park
http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/
Big Rock Ski Resort
http://www.bigrockmaine.com/
Nordic Heritage Center
http://www.nordicheritagecenter.org/
Presque Isle Forum (ice skating)
http://www.presqueisleforum.com/skating.html
Quoggy Jo Ski Area
http://www.skimaine.com/areas/quoggyjo
And if you want to do more planning before you venture out, the UMPI library has resources to help you learn about nature in winter, and winter recreation and safety. Remember also, your UMPI card allows you access to most resources on other UM campuses, the Maine State Library, and the Bangor Public Library. If you don’t know how to request a book from the URSUS catalog, ask one of the staff for help. Now go find some skis or snowshoes – don’t miss your chance to enjoy the snow!
by Greg Curtis on December 17, 2009
Hours during the winter break (Dec 20 to Jan 19)
Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm
Saturday and Sunday Closed
Closed Friday, Dec 25
Closed Friday, Jan 1
by Greg Curtis on November 24, 2009
Tuesday, 8am to 7pm
Wednesday, 8am to 4:30pm
Thursday, Closed
Friday, Closed
Saturday, Closed
Sunday, resume regular hours
Have a good Thanksgiving.
by Tammera Race on November 18, 2009
“…Native Americans have distinguished themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and scholars. Our debt to our First Americans is immense, as is our responsibility to ensure their fair, equal treatment and honor the commitments we made to their forebears.” President Barack Obama, Oct. 30, 2009 http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-proclamation-national-native-american-heritage-month, accessed Nov. 11, 2009
On October 2009, President Barack Obama proclaimed November 2009 as National Native American Heritage Month, calling on all Americans to commemorate the month with programs and activities celebrating Native American achievements and contributions. In addition, President Obama designated November 27, 2009 as Native American Heritage Day. Since 1994, each American president has issued a proclamation designating November as a month dedicated to the First Americans.
Our November library exhibit celebrates Native American Heritage Month by drawing attention to resources available at the University of Maine Presque Isle Library. Example resources describe the rich cultural and historical heritage of Native Americans, especially those of our region, and the honor accorded to ancestors, demonstrated by contemporary expression and communication. From creating music and basketry, to writing autobiographies, to using native language in new ways, Native Americans continue to honor “those who came before” by building on and expanding on their heritage.
Many organizations collaborated to offer special exhibits and programs during November. A number of these exhibits and programs are available online:
About Native American Heritage Month http://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/about/index.html
Library of Congress www.loc.gov/topics/nativeamericans/
Native American Heritage Month online presentation at Library of Congress
National Endowment for the Humanities EDSITEMENT http://edsitement.neh.gov/monthly_feature.asp Celebrate “We Shall Remain” for Native American Heritage Month (Educational programs and materials)
National Museum of the American Indian Honors Native American Codetalkers
http://www.nmai.si.edu/education/codetalkers/
Also, the National Museum of the American Indian presents “Answering the Call: Veterans Day Short Film Contest.” http://americanindian.si.edu/fvc/veterans/
Smithsonian Magazine
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/people-places/american-indian-heritage.html
