Student Alumni Ambassadors met with alumni both informally and also as part of a panel discussion during the September Reunion at UMaine. They provided insight about student life today and offered general assistance with Reunion. The Student Alumni Ambassadors program is a variation of the Student Alumni Association that once existed on campus. Members of…
UMaine professors Elizabeth DePoy, Stephen Gilson, and Vince Caccese are part of the team that developed Afari, a specially designed wheeled walker that assists people with their mobility. The Afari enables people with mobility impairments, who otherwise would be limited by standard walkers, to move in a variety of outdoor terrain. A recent Bangor Daily…
Andrea Hayes Lott ’69 received the Golden M Award during her class’s 50th Reunion in September. The Golden M is awarded annually to a member of the 50th Reunion class. It recognizes an individual for outstanding class service and/or class leadership since graduation. Lott, a retired English teacher from southern Maine, has served on her…
Do you know an alumnus or alumna whose professional achievements, community service, or volunteer activity on behalf of UMaine deserves recognition? Nominations are being sought for the 2020 Alumni Achievement Awards. There are eight categories of awards, the purposes, criteria, and the nomination process for which can be found here. The deadline for nominations is…
UMaine’s Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Edniesha “Eddie” Curry, was the focus of a recent Sports Illustrated magazine feature on the lack of women coaching men’s basketball programs at the college and pro levels. Curry, a former WNBA player and college basketball star, is currently the only full-time female coach of a Division 1 men’s basketball…
The Penobscot Narrows Bridge, which spans Maine’s Penobscot River and connects Verona Island to Prospect, has a connection to UMaine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center in Orono. That connection, however, is through sensors that monitor the force, temperature, and strain of different components for their performance and longevity. The cable-stayed bridge is 2,120 feet long…
Visitors can thank alumni Patty Minigell Treworgy ‘79, Matt ‘07 and Robin Treworgy Pellerin ‘06, and Jonathan ’07 and Christine Treworgy Kenerson ‘05, ‘07G, for creating a corn maze that pays homage to the beloved children’s book Blueberries for Sal. The maze, located at Treworgy Family Orchards just west of Bangor, was recently chosen the second-best…
The Black Bears of Boston held an evening of networking and socializing in September. Dodge Tucker ’15, ’17G and Theresa Lee ’87 co-hosted the gathering at the Legacy Club, near TD Garden. Over 65 alumni and friends attended the event. Photos from the event can be found here. The Black Bears of Boston will host…
UMaine’s weekend of fun, food, entertainment, and reconnecting with UMaine alumni and their family and friends is October 25-27. Activities include a Welcome Home social, the Alumni Village Tailgate, UMaine football against William and Mary, the Maine Marketplace, Roseanne Cash at the Collins Center for the Arts, and more. For more information and a full…
Young alumni will receive discounted rates on season passes to all four of UMaine’s ticketed sports this year including football, men’s ice hockey, women’s basketball, and men’s basketball. University of Maine athletics, in an effort to keep young alumni engaged with Black Bear Sports after college and beyond, is offering a special 20% discount on…
Dr. Robert D. Buchanan ’44, for whom Buchanan Alumni House is named, returned to campus on September 9th as part of his annual visit to Maine. The 97-year-old Colorado resident spent part of his day engaging with students at Memorial Union and replenishing his stock of Black Bear gear. He also visited with fellow members…
Dr. Denise Skonberg, this month’s recipient of the Alumni Association’s Faculty Excellence Award, has a particular interest in the processing of seafood, improving its quality and minimizing waste. Skonberg, an associate professor of food science, joined the UMaine faculty in 1997. She shares her thoughts on teaching, research, student success, and enjoying life in Maine. …