OWLS

UMPI Alumni Association

The UMPI Alumni Association's OWLS Podcast features conversations with alumni and special guests who have a unique story to tell about their time at UMPI, their unique career paths, and lessons that they learned along the way and are eager to share with the rest of us. Listen in as UMPI alumni share their stories, experiences, and life journeys. OWLS is a production of the UMPI Alumni Association. UMPI Alumni assist with the editing and production of each episode. Original podcast theme music composed by Ellis Paul. OWLS episodes can be found on all podcast streaming services! read less
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Episode 3: Sharon Roix "UMPI's #1 Fan"
Feb 23 2024
Episode 3: Sharon Roix "UMPI's #1 Fan"
Sharon Roix, Class of '64 is know as "UMPI's #1 Fan" and as the "Queen of UMPI". Sharon served as UMPI’s Registrar for 30 years and she also served in many other roles while she worked at UMPI and also after she retired, including as our Alumni Association President for many years. In this episode, Evan Zarkadas '20 talks with Sharon about her time at UMPI both as a Registrar but also as a student and her involvement now, as a longtime fan of UMPI athletics and her passion for UMPI all of these years.

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Episode 3: Sharon Roix "UMPI's #1 Fan"
Feb 23 2024
Episode 3: Sharon Roix "UMPI's #1 Fan"
Sharon Roix, Class of '64 is know as "UMPI's #1 Fan" and as the "Queen of UMPI". Sharon served as UMPI’s Registrar for 30 years and she also served in many other roles while she worked at UMPI and also after she retired, including as our Alumni Association President for many years. In this episode, Evan Zarkadas '20 talks with Sharon about her time at UMPI both as a Registrar but also as a student and her involvement now, as a longtime fan of UMPI athletics and her passion for UMPI all of these years.
Episode 2: Patrick Manifold
Jun 30 2023
Episode 2: Patrick Manifold
Patrick Manifold, Class of '13 is a motivational speaker, inspiring author, entrepreneur, and former professional athlete, originally from England, but currently based in Atlantic Canada. In this episode, Evan Zarkadas '20 talks with Patrick about his journey from England to UMPI, his career in Basketball at the collegiate and professional level, and his thoughts and guidance on personal success and motivation. Patrick can be found on Social Media @PatrickManifold You can find out more about Patrick's work in the following links: Website: https://patrickmanifold.com/ "Create a Life You Love Podcast"
Introduction
May 9 2023
Introduction
Welcome to OWLS! The Podcast of the University of Maine at Presque Isle's Alumni Association.  Listen to a quick introduction by podcast Host, Evan Zarkadas '20
Episode 1: Oz Sailors
Nov 20 2022
Episode 1: Oz Sailors
Baseball Star and UMPI alumna Oz Sailors '15 and host Evan Zarkadas '20 talk about Sailor's career, achievements, time at UMPI and future goals and projects.