About Us

Contact Us: Department of University Relations University of Maine 5761 Howard A. Keyo Public Affairs Building Orono, Maine 04469-5761 207-581-3744 umainetoday@umaine.edu

UMaine Today magazine, produced five times a year by the University of Maine Department of University Relations, showcases creativity and achievement at the University of Maine. The goal of the general-interest magazine is to demonstrate the university's value and contributions to the state, and to advance institutional goals. The first issue appeared October/November 2001. UMaine Today writers and editors are members of the University Research Magazine Association, National Association of Science Writers, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

2002 CASE Bronze Medal for General Interest Magazines

2005 Golden Arrow Award, Maine Public Relations Council

2006 First Place, Printing, Maine Graphic Arts Association

Robert A. Kennedy, President

Director of University Relations
Joe Carr

Editor
Margaret Nagle

Department of Marketing Designers
Michael Mardosa, Carol Nichols, Valerie Williams

Staff Photographer
William Drake

Printed by University of Maine Printing and Mailing Services

Printing and distribution of UMaine Today are underwritten by the University of Maine Foundation and the Office of the Vice President for Research.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veterans status in employment, education, and all other areas of the University. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, The University of Maine, Room 101, 5754 North Stevens Hall, Orono, ME 04469-5754, telephone (207) 581-1226 (voice and TDD).