AUGUSTA, Maine (Friday, February 10, 2023) – The Maine State Chamber of Commerce today announced that Julia Munsey ’02 has been named President of the Maine State Chamber. Munsey, who currently is Membership & Corporate Development Director for the Maine International Trade Center (MITC), officially starts with the Chamber on Monday, March 6, 2023. She…
ORONO, Maine – University of Maine alum Jackie Malvin ’21 is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I…
An internationally recognized researcher, a selfless advocate for those in need, and a business-savvy financial expert are among the honorees being recognized as part of the University of Maine Alumni Association’s 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony. Prof. D. Allan Butterfield ’68, ’02 D.Sc. (Hon.), University of Kentucky Alumni Association Endowed Professor of Biological Chemistry, has…
A software company created by a UMaine alumnus is connecting people with educational resources providing lifelong learning opportunities. Matt James ’05, co-founder and COO of software company CourseStorm, streamlined educational resources for communities in Maine and nationwide. Whether you’re seeking to take piano lessons, get a handle on the pottery wheel, or even learn a…
Mark your calendars! Homecoming 2023 will take place October 13-14th and is open to all alumni. Homecoming activities will include campus tours, a “Welcome Home” reception, Alumni Village pre-game tailgate party, the Homecoming football game against Long Island University, and much more. Class Reunion activities will be held for the classes of 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993,…
Growing up, kids are often asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Some have a simple answer of “I don’t know” and others may have their dream career set in stone at a young age. In most cases, that vision is inspired by another individual who represented the idea of success. …
State food safety specialist and UMaine alumnus Jason Bolton ’06, ’08G, ’12Ph.D. has been named associate dean at University of Maine Cooperative Extension. This new position will provide leadership for strategic initiatives within the organization and help build capacity to address state needs. Read more here.
As far as art goes, ceramics are exceptionally bulky. Ceramics classes need space for clay, drying shelves, kilns and a variety of glazes. For university art programs, the equipment-heavy ceramics can often fall by the wayside, even if interest is high. Thanks to a generous donation from Sam and Sarah Goos, whose daughter Ariel studied…
Take a minute and think about all of the holiday traditions enjoyed by families across the globe. You may look forward to gathering with family and friends, baking that delicious pie recipe that’s been passed down for generations or simply having time off from a busy schedule. While it’s important to embrace all of the…
Soon to close out its 120th year and following a recent move into larger quarters in Portland, engineering, architecture and design firm WBRC Inc. is transitioning its leadership to advance its vision for the future. President and CEO Doug Whitney, a senior principal, will retire after leading the firm for nearly a decade. Shareholders and the board of directors…
The UMaine Alumni Travel Program, which previously traveled to Ireland and Italy with alumni, is offering a trip to Iceland. The November 4-10, 2023 trip, arranged through Collette, includes a tour of Reykjavik and a northern lights cruise before exploring other coastal and inland locations. Travelers will visit Thingvellir and Skaftafell National Parks, the geothermal…
Nov. 22, 2022 Emily Albee: 2022 Penobscot County Teacher of the Year found a passion for education and social justice at UMaine Emily Albee (’06, ‘09G, ‘12G) says her high school students are often surprised to learn that she wasn’t entirely prepared for college when she started attending the University of Maine. The Hampden Academy social studies teacher is…