OIP Sponsored Events and Activities
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International Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour is a social event sponsored by the International Student Association and Office of International Programs. It is usually held every Friday (except breaks) from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. in the North Pod of the Marketplace during the fall and spring semesters. Some special events held during Coffee Hour include: country and culture presentations, international food tasting, cooking competition, etc. It is a great way to meet other international and American students. Free refreshments are served.
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International Week
International Week is an event organized by the Office of International Programs and sponsored by many departments and student organization on campus such as the Canadian-American Center, the Maine Folklife Center and Hudson Museum. It is usually held during the first week of November and involves international presentions, lectures, activities and events.
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Culturefest
Each fall semester, the Office of International Programs and International Student Association host Culturefest, a daylong celebration of cultures with country/culture exhibits, food court, talent show and style show. Culturefest is the main feature of International Week. For more information, visit the Culturefest page.
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International Dance Festival
The International Dance Festival is usually held in the spring semester. It involves international dance performances by students and UMaine community members.
International Dance Festival 2008
Saturday, February 23
2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Peakes Auditorium, Bangor High School
Call (207) 581-2905 for more information
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Student Trips
The Office of International Programs usually sponsors two Student Trips each semester (fall and spring). Past trips include: hiking at Baxter State Park, shopping at Freeport, Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor excursion and Portland trip. There is usually a $5 fee and students MUST reserve their spot for the trip.
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Dates of Upcoming Events (Spring 2008)
First Coffee Hour of the Semester
Friday, January 18, 2008
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Northpod of the Marketplace, Memorial Union
Meet other international students over coffee and snacks. Coffee hour is on every Friday while classes are in session.
International Dance Festival 2008
Saturday, February 23
2:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Peakes Auditorium, Bangor High School
Call (207) 581-2905 for more information
Sugar House Visit
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Visit the local Sugar House and learn how maple syrup is made! Sign-up required at OIP. We will post more details about this trip on FirstClass.
Portland Trip
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Day trip to Portland, the largest city in Maine! Sign-up required at OIP. We will post more details about this trip on FirstClass
Graduation Coffee Hour
Friday, May 2, 2008
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Northpod of the Marketplace, Memorial Union
Congratulate and say farewell to graduating seniors and departing exchange students.
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