Presentation to the University of Maine Foundation Board of Directors — May 26
President Ferrini-Mundy presented to the University of Maine Foundation Board of Directors at their meeting on May 26. A PDF of this presentation is available.
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Maine Memo — Community message regarding the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas
Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Today we are reeling from the news from Uvalde, Texas, where an act of horrific violence took the lives of 19 elementary schoolchildren and two adults, their teachers, yesterday. Like so many of you, I am heartbroken and outraged in the face of such […]
Read moreCarnegie R1 Designation Town Hall presentation — May 20
President Ferrini-Mundy conducted a Town Hall regarding UMaine’s Carnegie R1 designation on May 20, 2022. A PDF of this presentation is available.
Read moreCommunity message regarding racism and gun violence — May 16
Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, We write today to join you in shock and anger over the hate-fueled racist murders of 10 people in Buffalo, New York on Sunday. We also mourn the victims of a mass shooting on Sunday in Laguna Woods, California, where one person was murdered […]
Read moreMaine Memo — A season of celebration
Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Congratulations on completing spring semester 2022! I have greatly enjoyed being able to be back together, in person, for the many celebrations and capstones events that make this time of year so special. I have attended student performances, award ceremonies, symposia, and presentations across […]
Read moreMaine Memo — Embracing religious diversity
April is a welcome time of year, especially here in Maine, with spring promising more daylight hours, warmer weather, greening landscapes, and overall sense of hope and renewal. That appreciation for what’s ahead and possible is particularly true after two years of a pandemic. This month, too, is a time for a number of religious […]
Read moreHighlights from the State of the University Address — March 8
University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy delivered the 2022 State of the University address on March 8 in Minsky Recital Hall. Guest speakers included UMaine Faculty Senate president and professor William Nichols; Alicia Cruz-Uribe, the Edward Sturgis Grew Associate Professor of Mineralogy and Petrology, School of Earth and Climate Sciences; Zachary Wyles, president of University […]
Read morePresident Ferrini-Mundy’s statement on the invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an unprovoked assault on a peaceful country and its people, and an attack on democracy and freedom throughout the world. We share the outrage of the brave Ukrainian people and are inspired by their courage in the face of this senseless violence. As a university community, we are concerned about […]
Read moreMaine Memo — Recognizing Black history every month of the year
Dear UMaine and UMaine Machias community members, At the beginning of Black History Month this year, President Biden reminded us that the month represents “both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America — our […]
Read morePresident Ferrini-Mundy’s statement on the passing of Leonard Minsky
The University of Maine community and the state of Maine have lost a passionate visionary with the passing of Leonard Minsky. With his soulmate and wife, Renee, Leonard touched the lives of generations of UMaine students and Maine people with their advocacy for the arts, lifelong commitment to inclusiveness and community, and dedication to enhancing […]
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