University of Maine - Class of 1944

Welcome to the Class of 1944 official webpage on the University of Maine Alumni Association web site. Here you will find any special announcements or reminders the Class of 1944 needs to know.

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Class of 1944 Class Project

In 2003 the Class of '44 stepped forward to bring back a lost UMaine Tradition - the Bear's Den.  For generations of alumni, the Bear's Den was a favorite spot to meet friends, study, eat, or even have a drink.  When the Memorial Union underwent a major renovation in 2000-2002, the Bear's Den was demolished.   Thanks to the generosity of the Class of 1944, the Bear's Den is back at the Union, reminiscent of an old-style English pub. 

In 2006 the Class of '44 challenged the class of 2010 to elect officers, bring back class participation and unity, and leave their mark at UMaine. The Class of 2010 has created the Traditions Trail as their class project, and have held numerous class events on campus -- preserving tradition, establishing unity, and building a legacy with assistance from the Class of 1944.

Thanks to the Class of '44 for reviving this important UMaine tradition for future generations of Black Bears.

To make a gift to our Class Reunion Fund, contact the Reunion giving department at 1-800-934-2586 or give using the online giving form.

 

Director of the UMaine Climate Change Institute, Paul Mayewski (second from left), is greeted by Class of '44 members: Al McNeilly, Al Ehrenfried, Don Bail, and Midi Wooster Roberts at the class meeting in May 2009.Director