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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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.
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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, […]
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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 longtime University of Maine champion, Don Zillman. Don, who was 79, died on July 27, 2023. He had a long and distinguished career within the University of Maine System, serving in various leadership […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, April and early May are some of my favorite times on our campuses. Our soon-to-be grads are making their exciting decisions about what comes next; capstone courses are concluding; events to honor our students, faculty, and staff for their accomplishments abound; final concerts, arts […]
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President Joan Ferrini-Mundy led a Virtual Budget Town Hall 10–11 a.m. on March 20. Joining the President were Faculty Senate President MJ Sedlock as facilitator; Provost John Volin; Vice President and Chief Business Officer Kelly Sparks; and UMaine Machias Dean and Campus Director Megan Walsh. The forum included a preliminary discussion of the planning process […]
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