UMaine International Students Association

04/29/2026

Hey Folks,
If you have the means, please consider donating to one of the Office of International Program funds on this Maine Day of Giving. More than ever global education needs your support! Funds will be used to support our international student community and to provide opportunities for all students to broaden their horizons by studying abroad.

Today is Maine Day of Giving!


The Office of International Programs is reimagining international student orientation by integrating it into Black Bear Bridge Week, UMaine’s new week-long orientation experience for all incoming students, designed to help students start strong, build community, and feel at home from day one. Rather than a separate standalone program, international students will now participate in a shared campus-wide experience that helps them build relationships with residence hall neighbors, connect with classmates across cultures, become familiar with UMaine, and gain confidence navigating both academic and social life. At the same time, they will receive dedicated support on U.S. academic expectations, financial literacy, cultural adjustment, and essential campus resources. With a participation cost of $450 per student, donor support is critical to ensuring every international student can fully access and afford this important first-week experience. Maine Day of Giving is April 29, 2026, and alumni and friends can support this effort by making a gift in advance or on the actual day. With your donation, you can help new students feel welcomed, prepared, and connected from their very first days on campus, setting the foundation for their success and sense of belonging. Watch our short video to learn more about the importance of Orientation!
Thank you!
https://engage.umaine.edu/schools/UniversityofMaineFoundation/mdg-2026/pages/oip/?a=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawRe2bBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuQVlVRHhqS2VkUGNPQVFoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHod8DKn7ogOYu7mLSckumbNw0QOPg_konK41qnNG2AUlEWXtE5XLfzpy8uul_aem_S3hRH9djNA6p8fRum-KxKw

12/02/2025

Students, alumni and community members are invited to join the 2026 International Dance Festival. For more information and the registration link visit https://umaine.edu/international/international-dance-festival-participant-registration/

10/20/2025

02/07/2024

Here's the official announcement for our alumni gathering. Current students are welcome too! I can't wait to see everyone. If you have already completed the alumni survey you don't need to do it again. If you haven't, please use the QR code to let us know you would like to attend. I'll send out the Zoom link the day before the event.

02/06/2024

Can't wait!!!!

10/12/2023

We hope that all of our Culturefest participants and attendees will consider joining the Style Show at Culturefest this year. Members of the public are welcome to participate too! No preregistration is necessary. Just meet at the stage at 2:30 pm for the 3:00 pm show.

10/10/2023

Join us for Culturefest on November 4th from 11:00 to 3:30 at the UMaine New Balance Student Recreation Center! We will celebrate our diverse international community with food, exhibits, fashion and fun. Hope to see you there!

10/05/2023

Culturefest is coming on November 4th to the New Balance Recreation Center. Sign up now to participate at https://umaine.edu/international/culturefest/

09/07/2023

Fellow international student Tracy MacKeracher, will be teaching a karate class at the New Balance Rec Center this semester!

The class consists of 2 sessions that are $42 per session for students and members, with the first session running from September 12th to October 21st, and the second from October 23rd to December 8th. Classes in each session are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 - 6:00pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 - 11:00am.

These are entry level classes designed for all levels of fitness and experience. If you are interested, you can sign up at this link: https://wv-o-um-webtrac.uad.maine.edu/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html under "Session Based Fitness".

Come try a free class today (Thursday Sept 7) at 5pm, or this Saturday Sept 9 at 10am!

06/02/2023

Looking for something to do this summer? Here is a list of FREE and low-cost activities taking place within walking or bus-ride distance. Go out and have some fun!!!!