Our 38th annual Culturefest held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, was another success. We had more than 100 participating students represent the culture, food, and traditions of over 30 countries. More than 1,000 people were in attendance from the University and local communities. It was a wonderful celebration of international talent and tradition! Enjoy the […]
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In October 2025, the University of Maine’s Office of International Programs had the pleasure of hosting the annual University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) Summit. We welcomed 55 international educators, including USAC’s central office leadership, 18 resident directors from USAC programs around the world, and education abroad colleagues from USAC affiliate universities in the United States. […]
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OIP hosts a weekly Coffee Hour to connect students, scholars, staff, and other community members in a casual meeting space. If you are coming to Homecoming this fall, we hope you will join us for International Coffee Hour on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. It will be hosted in the […]
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A celebration of food, music, and fashion from around the world. Clear your calendar on Saturday, November 8, 2025. OIP is hosting our annual Culturefest event from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the New Balance Recreation Center on Orono campus. We hope to see you there! For more information, please contact us at international@maine.edu
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On April 11, 2025, the Office of International Programs(OIP) hosted the International Graduate Dinner in the beautiful McIntire Room at the Buchanan Alumni House. It was an honor to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all the students in this special way. OIP also took time to announce the students and faculty who received […]
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Rehearsals for the 2025 International Dance Festival are underway! The performers are excited to showcase their cultural traditions on stage at the Collins Center for the Arts on February 22 with the usual matinee and evening performances. This year we have 14 groups performing, representing 12 countries. It is amazing to see the progress each […]
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At the start of the holiday break, students took a trip down to the Stillwater River on a chilly winter night to check out the holiday lights put on by the town of Orono. After the New Year, OIP secured a number of tickets for a Men’s Ice Hockey game versus Denver University, bringing around […]
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