Spring 2010 is underway!

Lots of excitement over the last few days as we all settle back into our new classes and our dorm rooms!

This week has been full of activities, with the UMPI Hockey Team playing two games at the Forum in Presque Isle (Monday and Wednesday) and the Men's/Women's Basketball Teams playing games in Fort Kent on Wednesday night.

The Recreation and Leisure Services Department is offering the following courses for Spring 2010, and it's NOT too late to sign up!
-REC 122 Leadership Training in Recreation
-REC 232 Program Planning and Development
-REC 233 Wilderness First Responder
-REC 235 Outdoor Pursuits II
-REC 364 Introduction to Rock Climbing (Full with 13 students!)\
-REC 420 Natural and Cultural Resource Protection
-REC 488 Management of Leisure Services

[For more information about any of these courses, visit www.umpi.edu]

Happy first week of classes to all students and faculty!!

Skiing..Snowshoeing..The County HAS SNOW!

There are so many opportunities right now for getting out and enjoying these vacation days! Just over the last week, Presque Isle and the surrounding area have gotten fresh snow at least twice. Maybe we didn't get 10 inches, but it's nice to see some new cover every now and again. The word on the street is that Big Rock, Aroostook State Park, and the Nordic Heritage Center are all busy hosting adventurous folk who are up for some snowshoeing, skiing, hiking, snowboarding, and even sledding!
So, students, take advantage of the opportunity to get out of the house before you're back to school on the 19th! It'll be here before you know it!

Things to check out:
*Frosted Fun: January 10, 2010; Hosted by 10th Mountain Ski Club in Fort Kent
FMI-http://www.10thmtskiclub.org/events.html

*Aroostook Women's Ski Day: February 7, 2010; At NHC in Presque Isle

**More to come in the near future!**