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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, This is a proud time for all Black Bears. Wednesday was an important day in the history of the University of Maine and the state of Maine. UMaine was recognized nationally with an R1 Carnegie Classification as a “very high research […]
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President Joan Ferrini-Mundy led a Virtual Budget Town Hall at 2 p.m. on Feb. 1. Joining the President were Faculty Senate President William Dee Nichols as facilitator; Provost John Volin; Vice Presidents Robert Dana, Kody Varahramyan and Joanne Yestramski; and Vice President for Academic Affairs/Head of Campus at UMaine Machias Dan Qualls. The forum included […]
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President Ferrini-Mundy testified January 12, 2022 in support of LD 1816 to promote labor education through the University of Maine System. A PDF of the testimony is available.
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, Welcome to spring semester 2022! Tuesday marks the beginning of our fifth semester as a university functioning in a pandemic. In one way or another, all of us are changed and transformed, but one thing remains the same: UMaine and UMaine Machias are committed […]
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Dear University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias community members, Tomorrow across the United States, we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This is the 23rd year that all states have observed this national holiday. I offer that we consider what it means to “observe” the holiday, which for many is a day […]
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President Joan Ferrini-Mundy led a Virtual COVID Town Hall for faculty and staff on January 10, 2022. Joining the President were Faculty Senate President William Dee Nichols, Provost John Volin, Vice President Robert Dana, Vice President for Academic Affairs/Head of Campus at UMaine Machias Dan Qualls, and other community members. A recording of the town […]
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Dear members of the University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communities, I wanted to add a few personal words of thanks and encouragement to the many greetings and end-of-semester communications that we all are receiving. In pandemic time, each semester brings more challenges, unexpected turns of events and issues than the one […]
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