“Public Speaking for Business and More,” a professional development program offered by the UMaine Hutchinson Center, will take place Nov. 2nd 8:00 am to 3:30 pm at the center in Belfast. Presenter Tom Dowd received a degree in communications from the University of Delaware and is a prize-winning speaker, award-winning and Amazon best-selling author, trainer,…
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 2019 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…
On November 6th, Maine voters will decide the fate of a $49 million bond proposal. Its purpose is to modernize outdated learning facilities and improve career preparation and opportunities for students throughout the University of Maine System. As part of YES on Question 4, UMaine’s Neville Hall—one of UMaine’s most heavily used classroom buildings—would be…
The UMaine Sports Hall of Fame inducted a 10-member class on October 5th. The induction ceremony added standouts from several sports including baseball, football, basketball, track and field, men’s ice hockey, and athletic training. The hall now totals 195 members. Inductees included John Gillette ’65, three-year letterman in basketball and baseball; Ray Jacques ’85, who…
About 125 Bangor area alumni and friends offered UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy a warm welcome last month at the UMaine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor during a reception hosted by the Alumni Association. The event offered individuals a chance to meet the new president, learn her priorities for the new school year, and connect…
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Pride of Maine Black Bear Marching Band has a new look and is ready to rock. The gift made possible the purchase of uniforms for the 120+ members of the band which were debuted at the season’s first football game, with an official showcase planned for…
UMaine will receive $1.5 million to modernize Neville Hall if Maine voters approve Question 4 on the state’s November 6th ballot. The improvements are part of a $49 million proposal to improve facilities at Maine’s public universities, especially those related to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degree programs. The improvements are particularly important to…
Prof. Mark Brewer‘s political science expertise receives particular attention from the general public during election seasons, but his research on political behavior takes place year-round. And regardless of one’s position on current American politics, political behavior is a lively topic that receives a lot of attention these days. Brewer, the September recipient of the Alumni…
Christopher “CJ” Bowen may herald from Plaistow, New Hampshire, but ever since starting at UMaine he has made the state of Maine his home. The summer following his first year he stayed in Orono to work with the UMaine Foundation, and this past summer instead of returning to his hometown he again elected to stay…
UMaine graduate students are benefiting from the real-world experience of alumni. Lt. Col. Jon Velishka ’97 has returned to campus to help teach a graduate-level course on the potential reunification of the Korean Peninsula. Velishka, who belonged to the Army ROTC while he was a student in Orono, has a 20-plus year military career, including…
The University of Maine welcomed incoming first-year students on August 31st, 2018. Returning students, faculty, staff, and alumni volunteers took part in the campus-wide event to greet students and families. Click here to view a quick highlight of the day.
Do you know an alumnus or alumna whose professional achievements, community service, or volunteer activity on behalf of UMaine deserves recognition? The Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2019 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…