Deadline Extended for University of Maine Foundation's 75th Anniversary Honors

 DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 17TH FOR NOMINATIONS

On June 9, 1934, the University of Maine Class of 1909 presented a check for $1,000 to the newly formed University of Maine Foundation. The Foundation's investment of that gift and the many gifts that followed has resulted in total assets exceeding $185 million today. This includes $145 million of endowed funds that provide scholarships and other forms of financial support for University of Maine students, faculty and programs.

The Foundation is planning a celebration of its 75th anniversary on June 9, 2009 with a reception and dinner that will honor five University of Maine Alumni who because of scholarship assistance while at UMaine were able to earn an education and go on to give back to their profession and their community in significant and momentous ways.

Members of the selection committee include volunteers appointed by the University of Maine Foundation who have a strong commitment to and knowledge of the institution. Robert Daigle '71, president and chief executive officer of Camden National Corporation, Maine, is chair of the selection committee.

"Enabling aspiring students to realize their dream of a college education through the benefit of scholarship aid and, in turn seeing these same individuals make a profound impact on societal well-being is the ultimate reward for those of us who choose to support the University of Maine through the Foundation," says Diagle. "Our committee's charge to identify just five alumni out of the hundreds of successful UMaine graduates who are making a difference will be both challenging and rewarding."

Nominees for the award must be graduates of the University of Maine who have not been honored previously by UMaine, the Alumni Association, or the Foundation. Nominees must be living, presently active in their profession and/or community and noted for their dedication, advancement and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

Names may be submitted by mail to the University of Maine Foundation, 75th Anniversary Selection Committee, Two Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-5792 or by e-mail at round@maine.edu. Those submitting nominations should include their name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address with their submission no later than Friday, October 17, 2008.