International Programs

There are some connections to the University of Maine that last a lifetime. For Themis Violaris, that connection has seen him travel the world and come back to Orono. Originally from Cyprus, Violaris returned to campus as the founder and CEO of Grizzly Entertainment, a global company specializing in large-scale drone light shows.

Violaris came to UMaine in 1990 and earned both a bachelor’s in Business Administration and an MBA. His company has brought hundreds of drones to campus to create light shows celebrating the Black Bear community that he found as a student, and his connection to it remains strong.

Read the full story on UMaine News: “When Maine calls, Themis Violaris never says no.”