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Speeches and Presentations

American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit — Sept. 25, 2024

President Joan Ferrini-Mundy delivered a keynote address at the 2024 American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit (AFloat) on Sept. 25 in Portland, Maine. The talk focused on the importance and role of public education research in advancing industries like floating offshore wind. UMaine has been a global leader in this space for more than 15 years in both […]

University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias Town Hall: Strategic Re-Envisioning — Sept. 12

University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Faculty Senate President Amanda Klemmer co-hosted a Strategic Re-Envisioning Town Hall on Sept. 12, 2024. Joining the President and Klemmer were Provost John Volin; Vice President and Chief Business Officer Kelly Sparks; SRE Project Director Sabrina DeTurk, and SRE Assistant Director James Beaupré. The presentation slides are available […]

Fall Convocation — Aug. 30

The Fall Traditions and Convocation for the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias was held Friday, August 30, 2024 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The event featured a keynote address by President Joan Ferrini Mundy and reflections by EVPAA and Provost John Volin, Vice President for Student Life and Inclusive […]

Highlights from the State of the University Address — March 7

University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy delivered the 2024 State of the University address on March 7 in Minsky Recital Hall. Guest speakers included Amanda Klemmer, president of the UMaine Faculty Senate and assistant professor of landscape ecology; Dannel Malloy, University of Maine System chancellor; Keegan Tripp, UMaine Student Government vice president; Mariam Diallo, UMaine […]

Hybrid Town Hall co-led by UMS Office of the Chancellor, UMaine Office of the President and UMaine Faculty Senate – Nov. 20

President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Chancellor Dannel Malloy and members of the UMaine Faculty Senate held a hybrid Town Hall (in-person and via Zoom) on Nov. 20, 2023. A recording of the event is available.

Testimony for the 2023 Farm Bill field hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee — July 31

Joan Ferrini-Mundy testimony for the 2023 Farm Bill field hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee, Freeport, ME July 31, 2023 Good afternoon, Chairman Thompson and esteemed members of the House Committee on Agriculture. As you know, the reauthorization of the Farm Bill provides Congress an important opportunity to enact policy and investment to strengthen, grow, […]

Highlights from the State of the University Address — Feb 28

University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy delivered the 2023 State of the University address on February 28 in Minsky Recital Hall. Guest speakers included MJ Sedlock, president of UMaine Faculty Senate and senior lecturer, production manager and technical director, School of Performing Arts; University of Maine System Chancellor Dannel Malloy; Kody Varahramyan, vice president for […]