Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, This week I’m pleased to announce the individuals who will help us move the Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) initiative forward. Thank you to Provost John Volin, Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Business Officer Kelly Sparks, and their teams for conducting interviews with […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, Last week we engaged the University of Maine Board of Visitors (BOV) in a discussion about our Strategic Re-Envisioning initiative. The BOV serve in an advisory capacity on a wide range of issues regarding the university’s role and mission as well as its relationship […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, I am pleased to share the feedback from the over 280 participants who engaged with our interactive activities during our Strategic Re-Envisioning (SRE) town hall on May 21. The significant discussions held during this event support our initial reflection and re-envisioning phase and will […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, Thank you all for participating in the Strategic Re-Envisioning (SRE) town hall on Tuesday. I was thrilled to see such a great turnout from across so many parts of the university – we had about 80 participants in person and an additional 200 joined […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias colleagues, Tomorrow we will gather for a town hall to provide updates and contour to develop a framework for the Strategic Re-envisioning (SRE) initiative, which aims to determine areas for lasting strategic savings or reliable revenue streams for the future of UMaine. Today I’m reaching […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias Colleagues, As promised, we plan to provide periodic updates on the activities underway in the Strategic Re-Envisioning (SRE) initiative. On May 9 and 10, a group of approximately 60 faculty, staff, and administrators came together to provide input concerning the process and expectations for the […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, As we approach our 160th anniversary, the University of Maine stands at a pivotal juncture. Our mission as the state’s flagship and land grant university places us in a unique position to lead transformational change in higher education to impact Maine and beyond. The […]
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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 […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I share with you the sad news of the passing of distinguished University of Maine alumna Patricia M. Collins. Collins, who was 96, died on March 5, 2024. She served as an active member of the UMaine and University of Maine System community for […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Today we begin to welcome a few more minutes of daylight every day. More light is always good. Monday’s severe storm in Maine has affected all of us in some way. Our campuses are recovering but there are still a number of areas with […]
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