UMaine Homecoming Oct. 21-23
Contact: Bob Potts, Alumni Programs & Marketing
(207) 581-1149 / 1 (800) 934-2586
bob.potts@umit.maine.edu
Welcome Back!” theme captures essence of Homecoming celebration Oct. 17, 2005
ORONO, ME. The University of Maine Alumni Association has announced their schedule of events for their 130th Homecoming Weekend at the University of Maine, Oct. 21- 23, 2005.
Highlights of this year’s Homecoming include the Black Bear football game vs. UMass, Saturday at 2 p.m. at Alfond Stadium. Two hockey games are also scheduled for Homecoming weekend, Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. Tickets for all athletic events may be purchased by calling (207) 581-BEAR or 1-800-756-TEAM.
Alumni and friends are invited to join the Alumni Association in the “GO BLUE” tailgating tent, located between Dunn & Corbett Halls, Saturday from 11 a.m. through halftime of the football game. Concessions and refreshments will be on sale, as well as face painting and music by the Pride of Maine Black Bear Marching Band. Admission to the “GO BLUE” tent is free and open to the public and all alumni.
A popular attraction each year is the annual Alumni Association Craft Fair & Food Cafe in the UMaine Fieldhouse. Hours are Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4. Admission is $1.00; under 12 FREE. UMaine student may enter for free using their MaineCard ID. The Craft Fair, northern New England’s largest, features more than 220 vendors offering only Maine-made crafts.
Friday, October 21, the Alumni Association will be presenting the 2005 Spirit of Maine Achievement Award to Denis Cranson, classes 1990 & 1995. Denis, former executive director of the Eastern Maine AIDS Network, is being honored for his work as a humanitarian.
The Spirit of Maine Achievement Award is given annually to an alumnus/a who has graduated in the last fifteen years and whose “accomplishments, commitment, and initiative in a profession, business, or public service arena reflect the high standards and vitality of the University of Maine.” This is the fifth year the Alumni Association has presented the award.
For additional information on UMaine’s Homecoming weekend, visit www.mainealumni.com