Black Bears Gratitude Project
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School
Thank your fellow black bears!
The Black Bears Gratitude Project encourages faculty, staff and students to express appreciation to mentors, colleagues and others who make their time at UMaine better. Please submit your notes of gratitude online by March 30, 2026.
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Thank your fellow black bears!
Thank you for joining the Black Bears Gratitude Project! This effort encourages faculty, staff and students to express appreciation to mentors, colleagues and others who make their time at UMaine better. Please submit your notes of gratitude online by March 30, 2026.
Gratitude note authors and recipients will be invited to a reception in their honor. To ensure a positive experience, notes will be screened before delivery.
The Black Bears Gratitude Project is an annual opportunity to share appreciation and recognize the people who make UMaine a supportive place to learn, work and discover. It is hosted by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School.
Maine Impact Week showcases how Maine’s research university contributes to the social and economic advancement of Maine and beyond.
The campus-wide effort features events hosted by groups from UMaine’s community, culminating with the UMaine Student Symposium. Maine Impact Week is led by the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Dean of the Graduate School.