Black Bear alumni, faculty, staff, and students are among Maine’s most productive innovators and entrepreneurs. In this month’s column, we hear from David Patrick ‘16, ‘19G, a Bangor-based social worker and diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant who co-founded Racial Equity and Justice (REJ) with Desiree Vargas ‘20. A BIPOC-led alliance, REJ provides both education through…
On March 3rd, Black Bears will gather at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, FL, for a Red Sox Spring training game and a pre-game barbecue. Reconnect with fellow Black Bears, hear from President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, and cheer on the Red Sox as they play the Atlanta Braves. More information and ticket purchase is available here.
The University of Maine Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 will return to Orono for a traditional in-person commencement ceremony. Undergraduate students will return on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. and graduate students will return on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Traditional commencement activities, including large, in-person activities, were not…
Search underway for Diamond’s successor ORONO—The president and CEO of the University of Maine Alumni Association has announced his plans to retire at the end of June following seven years leading the organization. John N. Diamond `77, `89G began his tenure as the Association’s leader in 2015. In that role, he directs the independent organization’s…
A former chief justice, a civil rights advocate, and a physician are among the 2022 Alumni Achievement Award recipients who will be recognized during an awards celebration on May 12. The Hon. Leigh Ingalls Saufley ‘76 was chosen to receive the Alumni Career Award. Saufley was the first woman to serve as Maine’s Chief Justice…
A livestreamed event on MLK Jr. Day focused on the State of Civil Rights in Maine. Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey and a panel of five individuals addressed the topic and spoke about their experiences. The panelists included Maulian Dana ’06 of Indian Island, Penobscot Nation Tribal Ambassador; State Rep. Richard Evans of Dover-Foxcroft; David…
Diane Dunn ’01G, former assistant adjutant general of the Maine Army National Guard, has joined UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy’s senior leadership team as senior advisor. During her 33 years of military service, Dunn became the highest-ranking woman in the Maine Army National Guard. At UMaine, she will focus on the President’s Council on Diversity, Equity,…
Do you know an alum who has a history of involvement with the UMaine Alumni Association? There’s still time to nominate an alumnus or alumna for the Suzanne K. Hart ’68 Alumni Service Award. The award recognizes exemplary leadership and extensive service, in multiple ways and over a lengthy period of time, to promote the…
David Patrick ’16, ’19G is cofounder of Racial Equity and Justice (REJ), a nonprofit that provides consulting services, educational support, and professional development programs. REJ seeks to raise awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. With cofounder Desiree Vargas ’20, he works to help communities of color “survive and thrive with greater equality, justice, liberation,…
Nolan Altvater ’21 is working to create resources and fill gaps that will help Maine educators teach Native history and culture. The Passamaquoddy student, who is enrolled at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, is coordinating with Portland public school educators and tribal leaders to develop resources and materials that will assist K-12 educators in…
Jim Boylen ’87 will serve as head coach of the USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team. The team began competing in late November in their efforts to qualify for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Boylen began coaching after graduating from UMaine, and most recently was head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Read more here.
Sarah Dubay ’97, ’00G, a member of the University of Maine Alumni Association Board of Directors, passed away on November 12, 2021. Sarah was a prominent civic and community leader who lived with her husband, Jeff Teunisen, in Bangor. Besides her involvement with the UMaine Alumni Association and Black Bear Athletics, she was a member…