On Friday, January 24th, Black Bear alumni will receive an email with the subject line “UM Alumni Impact Survey” inviting them to participate in an online survey. Please participate!
The survey is a key part of a study commissioned by the Alumni Association to document the educational, economic, cultural, civic, and community roles and influences of its 109,000 members.
The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, led by researchers Philip Trostel, Mariya Pominova, and Megan Bailey (above), is conducting the study using a combination of online and mailed surveys and telephone interviews. Some alumni received the survey in early January as part of a preliminary launch.
The study is being funded through a generous grant from Maine Savings Federal Credit Union. Results will be released publicly in late March.
Shanna Cox ’15 is working to grow the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Hired as the organization’s CEO last fall, she is building a model that encourages more businesses to join, participate, and benefit from chamber membership.
The University of Maine has introduced a podcast series that informs listeners about a range of topics. The Maine Question explores research topics and interviews with alumni, faculty, and the campus community. Recent podcasts have introduced listeners to topics ranging from food science challenges to Maine’s reuse economy and what eDNA means for Maine’s coastal communities.
