May 2019 Alumni Update
The University Gives a Warm Welcome to Its 15th President
Dr. Edward Serna, an innovative education and business leader currently serving as interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, will begin his UMF presidency on July 1.
Dannel Malloy Named UMS Chancellor
The former governor of Connecticut will become the 13th University of Maine System Chancellor on July 1.
Rising to the Challenge
Through their generosity and support, several alumni and friends have set the stage for success in UMF’s second-annual June Match Giving Challenge.
Letter from Leadership
Assistant Director of Upward Bound Elyse Pratt-Ronco ’02 reflects on the vital role UB plays in transforming the lives of first-generation-to-college students.
Swinging for the Fences
Whether it’s through serving Fisher College as director of athletics or his work on the Board of the Roberto Clemente Foundation, Scott Dulin ’98 has made baseball and athletics forces for good at home and abroad.
Find out which five alumni have been named Maine County Teachers of the Year, who’s been named Maine Principal of the Year, and who will be at the helm of Maranacook boys’ basketball next year.
Farmington in Focus
Find out what Yamah Dolo ’19 and some of her peers are up to in this monthly spotlight on student endeavors.
Grateful to the End
Two days before Commencement, the Class of 2019 celebrates Grateful Beaver Day by penning notes of thanks to donors who made it all possible.
A Look Through Isaiah’s Eyes: May 2019
UMF student Isaiah Wilson-McFarlane ’20 explains how he came close to capturing an elusive, nocturnal vision of Smalls Falls.
Since Beavers are a literary bunch, we thought it only right to shine a light on titles by alumni authors. Please browse the Beaver Bookshelf at your leisure.
We’ll add titles as you share them with us. That’s no fiction.
UMF Alumni and Community Trip to Tanzania
Join a January 2020 safari to four of Tanzania’s national parks with Linda Beck, associate dean of experiential & global education and professor of political science.
UMF Alumni and Community Trip to Costa Rica
Experience Costa Rica’s biodiversity and ecosystems on a January 2020 guided tour with Jeffrey Thomson, professor of creative writing.
10th Annual Beaver Golf Classic
Join B.A.S.S.A. (Beaver Alum Supporting Student Athletes) and members of the UMF Community at Fox Ridge Golf Club on Saturday, June 8, for the all-skill-level tournament that supports UMF Athletics.
Alumni Weddings & Anniversaries
Send us your wedding and anniversary photos and we’ll share the details of your celebrations with the UMF community.
