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HOMECOMING 2011U M a i n e P R E S Q U E I S L EBlue&Goldalumni magazine ★ summer 2011Pullen Hall soon will have a much smaller carbonfootprint thanks to a $2.3 million building renovationproject underway that includes the installationof solar panels on the roof and a biomass boilersystem in the basement. The project also includesinstalling energy efficient windows, improving ADAaccessibility, updating the aging heating and ventilationsystem, and adding temperature control in one ofthe University’s two major classroom buildings. A similarrenovation project was completed in 2008 to theadjoining classroom building, Folsom Hall.“We are pleased that this project is allowing us tocomplete the second half of an effort to significantlyupdate the Pullen-Folsom complex. These improvementsare going to create a better learning environmentfor our students,” UMPI President Don Zillmansaid. “In addition, this effort solidly diversifies ourrenewable energy projects with benefit to our carbonreduction commitment, our educational programs, andour community service opportunities.”Rehabilitation of the 19,500-square-foot buildingincludes replacing all windows and entrance doors;installing new ceilings and floors; and updating thebuilding’s facadek. The project also includes installationof energy saving lights with motion sensor technology;a new heating system including heat pump technology;a new electrical system; 99 solar photovoltaicpanels on the roof to generate some of the electricityStaying connected with alumni & friends! September 23, 24, 25Pullen Hall Renovation Project Underwayfor Pullen operations; and a new wood burning (biomass)boiler that replaces the two original oil-fired boilers,which are more than 40 years old.About three-quarters of the cost of the project are coveredthrough external funding sources. Last fall, theUniversity received a Department of Conservation MaineForest Service wood-to-energy grant for $750,000,which is funding the installation of the new biomass boilersystem as well as a changeover of the distribution systemin Pullen Hall from steam to hot water.The University also received $800,000 in federalfunding from the U.S. Department of Energy as part ofthe Fiscal Year 2010 Energy and WaterAppropriations Bill for its solar project. An automatedweather station is being set up to collect informationon solar radiation levels and will provide neededbaseline data for the future use of solar energy. Thisinformation will be utilized by the National RenewableEnergy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado.The University received a third source of funding tohelp pay for this project – $475,000 in state bondmoney. This funding, from a 2008 statewide ballot fora variety of public building construction projects,received support from 55 percent of County voters.The balance of the project cost will be coveredthrough internal funds. Individuals interested in touringthe newly renovated facility may do so byappointment. ★Too Far North reunites for HomecomingThe band Too Far North returns to the stage at TheConnection for the UMPI Homecoming Main Eventon Saturday, September 24. Too Far North performedfrom 1994 to 2008 featuring classic rock and roll.Members include MELISSA HALL, vocals and bass;SHERRI CALHOUN, keyboard and vocals; KEVINHUSTON, guitar and vocals; JOEL HALL, ’95, vocalsand guitar; and BEN LOTHROP, ’95, drums. Formermember KEVIN HAMEL ’95, may also join the bandthat night. ★

Wieden renovationkicks off withhometown premiereof Almost, Maineto sold-out housesCast & Crewphoto: Frank GrantTony-nominated actor JohnCariani took the stage atWieden Auditorium whenthe University hosted the hometownpremiere of his play Almost,Maine in March. Sold-out crowdsturned out for the performances,which served as the kick-off forUMPI’s efforts to secure supportfor renovations to the auditorium.Cariani is no stranger toPresque Isle stages with numerousroles in Presque Isle High School(PIHS) productions; Calamity Janeunder the direction of Dan Ladnerwas Cariani’s first high schoolmusical. He also performed withuniversity students and communitymembers in Pioneer Playhouseproductions of Oklahoma, MyFair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof,and South Pacific at UMPI. Theplay reunited the production’sdirector, Barbara Frick Ladnerand Cariani, in director andactor roles, respectively. FrickLadner and Cariani first workedtogether in 1984 when heplayed Doody in the high schoolproduction of Grease, under herdirection.Almost, Maine is Cariani’s firstplay. It debuted at the PortlandStage Company in 2004, becomingthe most successful play in itshistory, breaking attendance andbox-office records for a playthere. The Wall Street Journalalso named Portland Stage’s productionof Almost, Maine one of2 blue+goldthe best regional theater productionsof the 2004-2005 season.The play is a series of vignettesset on a Friday night in the middleof winter in remote Almost,Maine. With a star-filled northernsky as background, each vignettefeatures two characters falling inor out of love.Cariani was joined onstage bymembers of the Presque IsleCommunity Players, including JeffAshby, Tamia Glidden, FrankGrant, Debbie Lamont, TamaraScott, Brian Sipe, Mel Smith, RodThompson, and Ginny White. JoeZubrick, who chaired the UMPItheater department and directedCariani in productions at theUniversity, handled the production’sset and stage design.Since its 2006 debut off-Broadway, Almost, Maine hasbeen produced throughout theUnited States over 600 times,including nearly 60 professionaltheater company productions.Internationally, the play has beenproduced in theaters from SouthKorea to Dubai.Almost, Maine was also No. 1on the list of 2010’s most-producedplays in North Americanhigh schools according to annualsurvey results released byDramatics Magazine in late2010. Shakespeare’s AMidsummer Night’s Dream waspreviously No. 1 on the list.Cariani graduated from PresqueIsle High School in 1987. Hestudied acting and directing atStageWest in Springfield,Massachusetts, after earning hisBA in history from AmherstCollege. He moved to New YorkCity in 1996 to pursue an actingcareer. In 2002, Cariani joinedLaw & Order as CSU Tech JulianBeck for 30 episodes. In 2004,Cariani made his Broadwaydebut in the revival of Fiddler onthe Roof. His performance asMotel the Tailor received the2004 Outer Critics Circle Awardand a 2004 Tony Award nomination.Cariani’s newest play, Last Gas,premiered at Portland StageCompany in November 2010,where it also set box officerecords. The play is making itsway to New York City. Carianidescribes his next play,Love/Sick, as “the flip side” ofAlmost, Maine. It is currently indevelopment and will premiere atPortland Stage Company duringthe next couple of years.Individuals interested insupporting efforts to renovate theauditorium may contact theDevelopment Office at207.768.9568, or visitumpi.edu/donate. ★

Johnston, ’02, receivesDistinguished RecentAlumni AwardMichael P.Johnston, a MaineState Trooper with the MaineState Police Troop E inOrono, was presented withthe 2011 DistinguishedRecent Alumni Award by theUniversity’s Alumni Board ofDirectors. The award waspresented during theUniversity Day luncheon onApril 13. Johnston graduatedcum laude from theUniversity in December 2001with a Bachelor’s degree inCriminal Justice and wassalutatorian of his class. Hiscommitment to learning,especially the discipline ofcriminal justice, was noted byDr. Richard Ayre, who nominatedJohnston for the honor.“Michael was not only anoutstanding student here, hewas, in many respects, thekind of student a college professorencounters once in ageneration,” said Ayre. Afterearning his degree at UMPI,Johnston attended the MaineState Police Academy wherehe graduated as valedictorianof his class in 2002. Since thattime, he has earned numerousprofessional certifications,completed extensiveforensic and general trainingprograms, and representedthe Maine State Police on severalcommittees related to lawenforcement. In 2005 and2009, Johnston was namedTrooper of the Troop forTroop E. He was a Nomineefor Trooper of the Year in2005, 2008 and 2009. He wasnamed the 2009 Trooper ofthe Year for the State ofMaine. In addition to his regularduties, Johnston’s specialtiesinclude serving as the primarymotor vehicle lawinstructor for the Maine StatePolice Academy and for theMaine Criminal JusticeAcademy’s Basic LawEnforcement Program.Johnston is also an EvidenceRecovery Technician with theMaine State Police EvidenceResponse Team and a FieldTraining Officer. During hiscareer, Johnston has been veryactive in community service,from speaking to retirementcommunity members regardingphone and e-mail scams,to speaking about child safetyissues and “cruiser tours” withyoung students. He has beena guest speaker for UMPIclasses, and recently returnedto the UMPI campus to representthe Maine State Policeat its Career Day event. TheDistinguished RecentAlumni Award is given to agraduate who has been out ofcollege between 2-12 yearsand has distinguished himselfor herself in his or her careeror service to community. Pasthonorees include ScottBoucher ’00, Craig Cormier’06, Bryan Thompson ’03,Erika Valtinson ’05, and NealLabrie ’97. ★Class Officers at the 2011 CommencementFROM LEFT: Dani Humphrey, secretary;Seth Dorr, vice president; Chad Parker,president; Keith Madore, class advisor;Brittany Humphrey, treasurersummer 2011 3

HOMECOMING 2011This schedule was accurate as of press time.★ FRIDAY September 23NEW! 3-5:30pm Cary Medical Center's Healthy You“Alumni Olympics” Gentile Hall - Stop by Cary MedicalCenter’s Healthy You “alumni Olympics” during the UMPiHomecoming and put your skills tothe test in a variety of fun games andchallenges. While you’re there, getsome free health screenings, pick up health education information,enjoy a healthy snack, and sign up for door prizes.This event is free and open to the public.Sponsored by Cary Medical Center and PinesHealth Services.NEW! 3pm State of the University Address andAlumni Award Presentation Campus Center -President Don addresses the campus and community at largeon campus projects, and current & future campus initiatives.We will also present the Educator of the Year Award toLeeann (Morrow) Ward ’04 and the Distinguished AlumniAward to Dr. Bernard Grenway, ’95.4-5:30pm University Credit Union’s First AnniversaryOPEN HOUSE Campus Center - Celebrate UCU’s first fullyear on the UMPi campus with give-a-ways, demonstrationson the latest banking technology andrefreshments for all!5:30pm Women’s SoccerSpaghetti Supper Campus Center -feast and help our women’s soccerteam with this fundraiser. $5, $3 for children; sponsored in partby araMarK Dining Services.NEW! 7pm CJ Students vs Local Law EnforcementBasketball Game Wieden Gymnasium - Current studentstake on members of various local law enforcement agenciesincluding the State Police, Caribou and Presque isle PoliceDepartments, and the MaineGame Warden Service.Many members of the Lawenforcement team arealumni! This fundraisingevent supports the CriminalJustice Club and their yearlyCJ Basketball Teameducational trip. admissionis $4 for adults and free for students and children. fMi (especiallyif you are interested in playing!) contact Lisa Leduc at207 768.9436 or lisa.leduc@umpi.edu8:30pm The Alumni Social Frankie’s Lounge, PresqueIsle Inn & Convention Center 116 Main St. - all alums andfriends welcome! a casual gathering where you can catchup with classmates and old friends - giveaways,refreshments and more! Hosted by Sharon roix, LauraGardiner, and Keith Madore.★ SATURDAY September 24NEW! 9am TRIATHLON RACE Riverside Park, PresqueIsle - Men’s and women’s divisions plus a team divisionwhere each participant must complete at least one leg of therace – run, bike, or kayak. for information contact CodyClosson, 207.227.2176 or cody.closson@maine.edu. Seestory on page 8.NEW! 9am-4pm Art Exhibit “Landscape – Love &Longing” by Jennifer Pazienza Reed Art Gallery,Campus Center - These very large evocative landscapes inoil on canvas were created by Ms. Pazienza, an art educator,who was born in new Jersey. Her career has taken heraround the United States, Canada, Bhutan, and italy. Sheresides in new Brunswick and teaches at UnB.10am FREE Guided Walking Tour of HistoricDowntown Presque Isle The Presque isle Historical Societyoffers this 2-hour tour which covers two miles in town. Weatherpermitting, meet at the Vera estey House, 16 Third Street (onstreetparking available). for details: 207.762.1151, pihistoricalsociety@hotmail.com,or www.pihistory.org. Sponsored by ThePresque Isle Historical Society.10am Alumni Baseball Game Presque Isle HighSchool Baseball Field - The UMPi Men’s Baseball Team playsagainst our own alums! Contact Leo Saucier to reserve yourspot on the alumni team - 207.768.9421 orleo.saucierjr@umpi.edu.10am – Women’s Alumni Volleyball Game WiedenGymnasium - UMPi versus alumni - free admission.10am-2pm UMPI Bookstore Open 20% discount onClothing & GlasswareNEW! 10:30am Alumni Brunch, Reunion Classes andBSW Presentation President’s House - We’re honoringthe classes of 2001 (10 years), 1986 (25 years) and 1961(50 years). There will be an opportunity to meet withUniversity President Don Zillman and hear a presentationfrom student social workers who traveled to Tanzania for aservice learning project. Many wonderful things are happeningat UMPi and we want you to hear about them! HonorClass alumni who attend will receive a gift from the alumniassociation. This event is free, but reservations are requiredso we can plan accordingly. rSVP by Tuesday, September 20;call the alumni relations office, 207.768.9568 or emailalumni@umpi.edu.12pm Women’s Soccer Game vs UMFK AnnualPotato Barrel Game at Park FamilyField - Owls vs Bengals; refreshmentson sale, admission is free.4 blue+gold

★ SUNDAY September 25ALUMNI SPORT DAY! Watch fellow Alums battleit out against our current teams and see who willwin! Refreshments and T-shirts for all alumni teammembers! Sponsored in part by Rod Brewer Designs,Tim Horton’s, and ARAMARK.Men’s and Alumni Soccer Team, Homecoming 20101pm Phi Eta Sigma National Honors SocietyInductions Campus Center - The University is proudto induct the fall 2011 class of the national HonorsSociety. inductees are recognized for achieving a minimum3.5 overall grade point average through at leasttheir first two semesters of college. all are welcome.2pm Men’s Soccer Game vs UMFK AnnualWomen’s and Alumni Soccer Team, Homecoming 2010Potato Barrel Game at Park Family Field - Owls vsBengals; refreshments on sale, admission is free.2-5pm Alumni & Families “Swim and Gym”10am Men’s Alumni Soccer Game Soccer Field -Gentile Hall - alumni and their families are invited to enjoy a Contact alan Gordon to reserve your spot on the alumnirelaxing swim in the pool or hit the gym for your daily dose ofteam, 207.768.9473 or alan.gordon@umpi.edu.exercise. free for alumni and families.5pm Hall of Fame Reception Campus Center5:30pm Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner CampusCenter - Three alumni will be inducted to the UMPi athleticsHall of fame: Evan Graves ’03, Gail Fitzmaurice ’85 andChris Smith ’83. rSVP to connie.levesque@umpi.edu,207.768.9506 - $15/person.NEW! 9pm Main Event: “Too Far North - Reunited”in The Connection, Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center -They’re Back! One Night Only - “Too far north” is rehearsingand returning to the stage for UMPi Homecoming! (storyon front page) $5 cover at the door, proper iD required.Proceeds benefit alumni Scholarship and alumni Outreach.info: 207.768.9568. Sponsored in part by Presque Isle Inn &Convention Center.The ALUMNI ASSOCIATION would like to acknowledgeour PARTNERS in hosting Homecoming 2011:Tim Horton’s in Presque Isle, ARAMARK,Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center, CARY MedicalCenter, Rod Brewer Designs, Katahdin Trust Company,The Rock 102FM and UNiv er SiTy Cr ediT UNio N.11am Alumni & All-Comers Cross Country Race!Park Family Field - Test your speed and skill and see if youcan still dash! To register contact Chris Smith, 207.768.9472or christopher.smith@umpi.edu.11:30am Alumni Athlete Hot Dog Roast Park FamilyField12pm Women’s Alumni Soccer Game Soccer Field -Contact alan Gordon to reserve a spot on the alumni team,alan.gordon@umpi.edu. or 207.768.9473 ★Hotel AccommodationsAlumni and Friends visiting during Homecoming arewelcome to stay at the PRESQUE ISLE INN &CONVENTION CENTER, 116 Main Street in Presque Isle.Rates for that weekend in September are $74 00 + taxper night. Call 1.800.533.3971 and ask for theUMPI Alumni rate.I BecameGr∑∑k at UMPIA few months ago a group was createdon Facebook, “I became Greek atUMPI.” This has grown to include manyGreeks from all organizations.Unfortunately, many of these organizationsare no longer on campus, thoughmany brothers/sisters have remainedin contact throughout the years, andthe bonds still remain. We formed asmall group locally to discuss the possibilityof a Greek gathering as part ofhomecoming. With the help ofFacebook, this group has extendedthroughout the state, and people areexcited about a Greek reunion. This willbe a great weekend to rekindle oldfriendships and talk about fond memories.We are going to have Greek GamesSaturday morning with the possibilityof a Greek parade. All other activitieswill coincide with regular alumni activities,including the Friday evening socialand Saturday extravaganza. T-shirtswill be available with your organizationcolors and Greek letters. More detailswill be made available on our Facebooklink. ★summer 2011 5

UMPI garners $75,000 as part ofEPSCoR Sustainability GrantA Team of UMPI professors received $75,000 in National Science Foundationgrant monies from the Experimental Program to Stimulate CompetitiveResearch [EPSCoR] in order to conduct a wide range of research related tothe sustainable development of the Aroostook River Watershed.The UMPI team, which is beingled by Dr. Jason Johnston,Assistant Professor of WildlifeEcology, includes Professor DavidPutnam, Lecturer of Science; Dr.Kimberly Sebold, AssociateProfessor of History; Dr.Chunzeng Wang, AssociateProfessor of Earth andEnvironmental Science; and Dr.Anja Whittington, AssistantProfessor of Recreation andLeisure Services.The research team is using thegrant funding for their projectModeling Evolving Ecological,Cultural, and Economic Systemsof the Aroostook River Watershedof Northern Maine forSustainable Development. TheAroostook River Watershed,which is the most populatedregion in northern Maine, spanscentral Aroostook County andencompasses Presque Isle,Caribou and Fort Fairfield.The work involves studying thehistorical and present uses of thewatershed area – and the impactsthose uses have had on the region– and compiling that data intoGIS map and database form. Theproject also focuses on the area’sexisting environmental resourcesin two ways: through developingmaterials that promote theregion’s non-motorized trails, andthrough studying the region’sgrassland habitats to identify andpromote the use of currentlyunderutilized lands for bio-fuelproduction in a way that leastimpacts wildlife.The researchers are collaboratingwith more than a dozen stateand regional stakeholders andare hiring seven undergraduatestudents and one high school studentto help in conducting thisresearch. Members of the teamwill host workshops for local educators,city officials and communitymembers about sustainableresource usage. They hope thatengaging and educating citizens,landowners, municipalities andbusinesses about these issues willincrease the use of best practicesin the sustainable development ofthe watershed area.“This research is important tocentral Aroostook Countybecause it recognizes that academicresearch is too often conductedwithout much involvementof stakeholders,” Dr. Johnstonsaid. “By working with local communities,agencies and othersinterested in sustainable resourcedevelopment from the start, wehave identified research prioritiesimportant to them. The end resultwill be information that can beused to promote sustainabledevelopment of our resources.These products include identificationof currently underutilizedlands for bio-fuel production andnon-motorized trail maps thatwould promote tourism. We hopeour research will provide a basefor others to pursue the sustainabledevelopment of naturalresources and the promotionof quality of place.”This is the second year thatUMPI has received funding fromEPSCoR, a program that is underthe auspices of Maine’s Office ofInnovation. EPSCoR grants areawarded by the National ScienceFoundation to states that are typicallynot targeted for researchgrants. Maine EPSCoR is overseenby the Maine Science &Technology Advisory Council.Funding is part of a larger grantled by the University of Maine inOrono and the University ofSouthern Maine. Last year, UMPIreceived $66,000 to begin workingwith stakeholders, and initiateresearch and GIS mapping ofresources. The University couldreceive funding for a total of fiveyears.This year, each UMPIresearcher is taking the lead on adifferent component of the project.Dr. Johnston is leading laband field work related to thecontinued on page 7Dr. Jason Johnston Professor David Putnam Dr. Kimberly Sebold Dr. Chunzeng Wang Dr. Anja Whittington6 blue+gold

Service Learning inFour UMPI Social Work students Abbey Atcheson, Kelsey Albert, Nicole Michaud, and Ashley Brewer,joined by UMPI alumna Jen Borden and Husson University student Paige Nichols, traveled to Moshi, Tanzaniafor a service learning trip. Shirley Rush, Associate Professor of Social Work and Bachelor of Social WorkProgram Director, accompanied the students. ■ Service learning involves significant academic preparation andpersonal reflection. During this late-Spring 2011 trip, participants matched their abilities with communityneeds. In Tanzania participants worked in an orphanage; assisted teachers; worked with people withHIV/AIDS, and with women in the area of economic development. ■ “The question most frequently askedof our participants was, ‘Why Tanzania? Don’t we have people in need in the U.S. and Canada?’” Rush said.“Indeed, many opportunities for service exist on our continent. Travelling to another country adds a transformationaldimension to each participant’s understanding of culture, need and privilege.” ■ The seven womenraised $12,000 to pay for the trip. Each paid for at least 1 /3 of the cost from her own pocket. Another 1 /3was generated by individual fundraising; the final 1 /3 was raised collectively. ■ A presentation of thetrip will be offered at the Alumni Brunch during Homecoming. ■Social Work students[above, from left]Paige Nichols, AbbeyAtcheson, Kelsey Albert,Ashley Brewer, NicoleAlison Michaud[at left]Associate ProfessorShirley RushEPSCoR Grant from page 6grassland habitat study. This workwill establish a baseline of thebird species present in grasslandhabitats and identify both the bestmanagement practices for developingthose grasslands andwhether maintenance or creationof new managed grasslands mayincrease habitat for grasslandbirds. Professor Putnam is studyingthe prehistoric settlements andarchaeologically significantpoints throughout the watershedarea so these locations are notimpacted by land development.Dr. Sebold is studying the historicaland cultural land use patternsof the region and how they havechanged over time.Dr. Whittington is leading theeffort to develop promotionalmaterials, which will includebrochures and trail guides, on theregion’s non-motorized trails. Dr.Wang is overseeing the land parcelownership mapping of thewatershed area and creating aGIS [Geographic InformationSystems] database that links landownership to land use. This databasewill incorporate theresearch conducted by Putnamand Sebold, and will include severallayers of information, includingland owners, types of landuses, zoning and land use tables,past and pending developmentactivities, and infrastructure typesand locations.Researchers provided a daylongSustainability SolutionsWorkshop in May 2011 for K-12teachers in the central AroostookCounty area. They will hold aGIS training workshop to teachcitizens how to collect GPS dataand create GIS maps – in supportof the development to map, publicizeand promote the use ofnon-motorized trails.The team is working with severalstakeholders including theCities of Presque Isle andCaribou, the Town of FortFairfield, the Central AroostookSoil and Water ConservationDistrict, the University of MaineCooperative Extension, theDepartment of Inland Fisheriesand Wildlife, the Maine HistoricPreservation Commission, theMaine Forest Service, theNatural Resources ConservationService, the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service at AroostookNational Wildlife Refuge, theMi’kmaq and Maliseet bandsand First Nations, and privateand corporate landowners.“This project is an excellentexample of statewide collaborationaround issues of sustainabledevelopment and the receipt ofthis National Science Foundationfunding is a wonderful recognitionof the in-depth research ourfaculty members are doing forthe benefit of this region,” UMPIPresident Don Zillman said. “Anespecially exciting component ofthis work is how it involves awide range of participants, fromcommunity agencies and organizationsto educators, universitystudents and high school students.We look forward to thepositive and far reachingimpacts this research will haveon the region in the comingyears.” ★summer 2011 7

from the University PresidentDon ZillmanThis has been a year rich inachievement and rich in planning forachievements in the future for theUniversity of Maine at Presque Isle.A significant highlight was UMPI’snational recognition by the SecondNature organization for being the outstanding baccalaureatepublic university for its achievements in renewableenergy and sustainability. We were joined on the winners’platform by such well known schools as theUniversity of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, and theUniversity of California at San Diego. While our windturbine venture was the most visible indicator of ourcommitment we can make mention of other renewableenergy programs and a growing academic program inthe area. It is wonderful to see UMPI taking a lead rolein this important area.Renewable energy also drives our renovation ofPullen Hall, which is ongoing as I write. Upon completionthis August, Pullen will match its companion structureFolsom Hall, which we renovated in 2008. Awealth of improvements and upgrades to windows,heating and cooling systems, floors and ceilings willgive the building an up-to-date and attractive look. Itwill also allow us many energy savings. Two new technologieswill highlight the renovation. On the rooftopsolar photovoltaic panels will provide a good portion ofthe electricity for Pullen. In the basement, a biomassboiler will replace imported oil with Maine grown andmade wood pellets to provide heating for the building.Two federal grants and the proceeds from the mostrecent state bond election will provide most of the dollarsfor this $2.2 million dollar project. Upon completion,we will have our major classroom building in avery attractive and energy efficient state.Faculty members continue to teach superbly, toresearch and write on important matters in their disciplines,and to serve the broader community in manyways. Our work takes us to Tanzania, Iceland, China,the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom among otherplaces. It also keeps us close at home in Caribou, FortFairfield, Houlton, and Presque Isle. And, on many ofthese research projects and travels, we are joined by ourstudents who continue to give new meaning to the term“engaged learning.”We enjoy learning about the many accomplishmentsof our alumni in Maine, the United States, and aroundthe world. Our present students know that they followsome excellent role models from the decades beforethem.Don8 blue+goldweddingsPatrick Rogers ’07 wedWillow Johnson ’06 onFebruary 19th, 2011.Willow Johnson andPatrick RogersJillian R. (Gallagher)Doherty ’08 married DustinPaul Doherty on June 18,2011 in Camden, Maine.Jillian is employed by theState Bureau ofIdentification in Augusta asa fingerprint analyst. Dustinis employed with VIP AutoJillian (Gallagher)Doherty andDustin Paul Dohertyas a Service Manager andthe couple resides inWarren, Maine.DJ Charette ’10 andDanielle Stoddard ’09 willwed July 21, 2012 in NovaScotia.Danielle Stoddard andDJ CharettebirthsBen Goodwin ’06 andJessica (Stackhouse)c l a s s n o t e sGoodwin ’08 broughtIsabella Marie into theworld on June 4th; sheweighed 8 lbs., 8oz.Isabella Marie GoodwinTim Dolley and Jessica(Rose) Dolley ’07 had ababy boy, Colby James,June 10, 2010, weighing 8lbs., 6 oz and 20.5" long.Owen Joseph MayerColleen MacIntyre ’07 andGary Mayer welcomedOwen Joseph Mayer bornon July 7, 2011, weighing 9lbs., 11 oz.Jon Cole ’03 and Ashley(Putnam) Cole ’06 welcomedAddison Muriel ColeAugust 20, 2010.Addison Muriel ColeHeather (Wilson) Fagnant’97 and her husband Joewelcomed Alison into theworld on August 30th,2010, she weighed 7 lbs.,11 oz. Heather and familyreside in Houlton.Rachel Rice ’01, her husbandDr. Raymond Rice,and their son Zach Ricewelcomed Naomi GiselleRice into the world on Sept.28, 2010. She was born at7:39 a.m. in Presque Isleand weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz.Naomi Giselle RiceRene (Laliberty) Gorneault’03 and PJ Gorneault ’05gave birth to their first childin July 2011.Evan Graves ’03 and Erin(Schloeman) Graves ’05 gavebirth to a girl in May 2011.notes2000sStephanie (Gagnon) Brewer’03 graduated with a Mastersof Physician AssistantStudies from theMassachusetts College ofPharmacy and HealthSciences in Manchester, NewStephanie (Gagnon)Brewer ’03Hampshire, in December2010. She currently works atClipper Cardiovascular inNewburyport, Massachusettsas a cardiology physicianassistant.Travis Parent ’07 hasreceived a Master of ScienceDegree in Exercise Scienceand Health Promotion witha concentration ofPerformance Enhancementand Injury Prevention from

c l a s s n o t e sCalifornia University ofPennsylvania. His Head AthleticTrainer is Danielle Lee, Alumnaof UMPI, Class of 2004.o b i t u a r i e sTimothy Bunk, ’85, passedaway in September 2010 at age51.Anna Wachlin, ’64, died onOctober 4, 2010.Jeffrey Jewell, ’01, fromHoulton passed away at age 39on October 9, 2010.Robert Dyer, ’72, passed awayat age 64 on November 5,2010.Lydia Brissette ’30, passed awayNovember 11, 2010.Marjorie Holden ’43, died inDecember 2010 in Goffstown,New Hampshire at age 89.Frances Mealey ’41, passed awayJanuary 27, 2011, in Fairfield,Maine; she was 92.Carolyn Everett ’59, diedFebruary 2, 2011, at age 73.Patricia (Davis) Crocker ’76passed away on April 11, 2011,at age 57.William H. Forbes died May 3,2011, after a long, courageousbattle with cancer, he was 80.Bill taught Geology at theUniversity for 21 years.Dr. Ruth B. Anderson passedaway on May 4, 2011, inNashua, New Hampshire, at theage of 84. Anderson was a facultyemerita of Education atUMPI where she taught for 26years.Nan Amodeo passed away onOctober 14, 2010, at 70 yearsof age. Nan was a professoremerita of English and taught atUMPI for 31 years.Woodrow “Woody” Stroble diedat age 70 on December 8, 2010,at his home in Beaver Cove,Maine. Woody worked at theUniversity for 22 years beforeretiring. ★Alums, Awards,AthletesABOVE:Alumni gather in front of the MainStreet mural in Presque Isle during2010 HomecomingABOVE, RIGHT:Athletics Hall of Fame 2010 Inductees:from left, Peter Belskis, ’74Michelle (Davis) Morse, ’96Matthew Townsend, ’00AT RIGHT:MAPHERD 2010from left, Leah Joy, ’08Laura Gardiner, ’81Dr. Christine StandeferMegan McCarthy, ’09Korin Patterson ’08Julie Wescott ’08summer 2011 9

Bernard Grenway, ’95,to launch NationalRadio Show from UMPIRandom Musings: Reflections of a Black Intellectual, byDr. Bernard Grenway, UMPI Class of 1995, is the basisof a new radio show. Like the book, the show focuses on thevarious racial and cultural challenges facing Americans in thecontext of present day educational, political, and historical realities.The text touches on a wide array of issues, includingthe psychology of race and power, the plight of themodern black intellectual, and the need to enhancethe educational standing of all American citizens. Dr.Grenway uses the events of his life, in the form ofRandom Musings, to examine the ‘black perspective'on American life.The show will venture out and make stops at various colleges and organizationsacross the country starting at the University of Maine at PresqueIsle campus and ending in China. Panel members and guests will include,but are not limited to, Dr. Meta Townsend, Dr. Raymond Johnson, Dr.S.T. Crocket, Michael Stoney, Chris Miller, Professor Chip Snyder, DavidKing, and Kim Kaddatz. The show streams live on the internet[http://wolbbaltimore.com/] and will air live during Homecoming,September 22-25.Dr. Grenway is Professor of Management at the University ofMaryland's (UC) School of Undergraduate Studies and Professor ofBusiness at Kaplan University in Hagerstown, Maryland. He is the CEOof the Grenway Consulting Group and CEO of Evergreens Adult MedicalCenter in Elkridge, Maryland. He holds a Bachelor of Liberal Studiesfrom UMPI, a Graduate Certificate of Executive Leadership from CornellUniversity's Johnson Graduate School of Management, a Masters ofScience in Human Relations & Business from Amberton University, anMBA in Global Management and a Ph.D. in Applied Management fromWalden University. He is pursuing a second Doctoral degree in BusinessPsychology and will graduate with a third masters in Legal Studies thiswinter. His writings include Random Musings (Rowman & Littlefield)and Square: The Death and Life of CJ Blair (Blairway). He has beenasked to write Psychology, Motivation and the Black Employee: WhatMaslow Forgot to Tell You and Reality Intelligenceand The Veritas Narrative: How the Truth Will SetAmerica Free. ★Classmates ReuniteABOVE, TOP PHOTO:FRONT ROW: JoAnn (Picard) Thomas, ’90;Becky (Grindle) Williams, ’81;Laura (Bouchard) Gardiner, ’81BACK ROW: Donna (Cochran) Williams, ’82;Cheryle Williams, ‘71; Verna Johnson, ’71Most played UMPI basketball andwere roommates in Emerson.ABOVE, BOTTOM PHOTO:FROM LEFT: Helen McConnell, ’50;Sharon Roix, ’64; Mabel Desmond, ’49at 2010 Alumni LuncheonPHOTO BELOW:Alums meet in Portland for theirAnnual Southern Maine Gathering10 blue+gold

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AT Students to hostHomecoming TriathlonThe UMPI Athletic Training Student Organizationmembers are sophomores, juniors, and seniors.Students serve clinical rotations at UMPI athletic events,local high school sporting events, physical therapyclinics, club hockey, UMaine football, ColbyCollege, and in general medical rotations,including but not limited to family physiciansand surgery. This year they’re hosting the firstHomecoming Triathlon to raise funds for theorganization. The event is Saturday, September24th, starting at 9am at Riverside Park inPresque Isle. There are men’s and women’s divisions,plus a team division where each participantmust complete at least one leg of the race,whether runing, biking, or kayaking. Completedetails will be available as the event approaches.For more information contact Athletic TrainingStudent Organization President Cody Closson,207.227.2176 or cody.closson@maine.edu.,sponsored, in part, by CaRy Medical Center. ★Keep us up to date What’s the latest and greatest in yourlife? Did you get a job, move on to a new one, get married, have children, takea neat vacation, or get an advanced degree? Keep us up to date and we’ll keepall your former classmates up to date through the Class Notes section. E-mail yournews to keith.madore@umpi.edu. ★★University of Maine atPRESQUE ISLENorth of OrdinaryOffice of Alumni Relations181 Main StreetPresque Isle ME 04769-2888 USANon-Profit StatusPresort StandardU.S. PostagePAIDFarmington MEPermit No. 30&is published by the Alumni Office at the University of Maine at Presque Isle,Keith Madore, Director; keith.madore@umpi.eduDesign & Layout: Dick Harrison, UMPI Graphics Office/Media Relations2010-2011Sportsin review2010-11 Athletes of the Year★ Kyle Corrigan & Megan KorhonenStanley Small Coaches AwardMegan KorhonenAl Arman Make a Difference AwardPaul Rucci & LeAnn AbbottDonald N. Zillman Character AwardDesiree SmithRuel Parks AwardKayla FlemingMost Valuable Players 2010-2011Cross Country - Men - Justin FereshetianCross Country - Women - Kathleen ChristoffelGolf - Michael BalmerSoccer - Men - Matthew CarringtonSoccer - Women - Chelsea BoudreauVolleyball - Karen CreightonBasketball - Men - Christopher Coffin & Clifford McDonaldBasketball - Women - Emily PelletierNordic Ski - Men - Wellington RamseyNordic Ski - Women - Justine CyrBaseball - Corey HardingSoftball - Danielle Humphrey & Brittany Humphrey2010-2011 Sunrise Conference Championship TeamsWomen’s Cross CountryMen’s Golf2010-2011 Sunrise Conference Runner’s UpWomen’s SoccerWomen’s VolleyballWomen’s SoftballNAIA National Championships Participants:Justin Fereshetian (men’s cross country)Shelly Hanson (women’s cross country)Kati Christoffel (women’s cross country)Carly Langley (women’s cross country)NAIA Sunrise All-Conference HonorsRunner of the Year: Kati Christoffel (women’s cross country)Rookie of the Year: Mike Balmer (men’s golf)Player of the Year: Mike Balmer (men’s golf)NAIA Sunrise All-Conference TeamsJustin Fereshetian (men’s cross country)Kathleen Christoffel (women’s cross country)Justine Cyr (women’s cross country)Shelly Hanson (women’s cross country)Taylor-Jo Quint (women’s cross country)Carly Langley (women’s cross country)Mike Balmer (men’s golf)Ellis Pelletier (men’s golf)Paul Rucci (men’s golf)Randy Whitmore (men’s golf)Devon Peaslee (men’s soccer)Joshua Peaslee (men’s soccer)Chelsea Boudreau (women’s soccer)Brooke Long (women’s soccer)Desiree Smith (women’s soccer)Taylor Ussery (women’s soccer)Megan Korhonen (women’s volleyball)Karen Creighton (women’s volleyball)Clifford McDonald (men’s basketball)Emily Pelletier (women’s basketball)Rashell Saucier (women’s basketball)Carlos Villoria (men’s baseball)Brittany Humphrey (women’s softball)Danielle Humphrey (women’s softball)Carolynn Tuck (women’s softball)Krista Coffin (women’s softball)NAIA Sunrise Conference Coach of the YearChris Smith (women’s cross country)Dan Hotham (men’s golf)NCAA AD3I All-Conference TeamsFirst TeamCraig Maffei (men’s soccer)Devon Peaslee (men’s soccer)Matthew Carrington (men’s soccer)Brooke Long (women’s soccer)Clifford McDonald (men’s basketball)Emily Pelletier (women’s basketball)Brittany Humphrey (women’s softball)Krista Coffin (women’s softball)Second TeamJustin Fereshetian (men’s cross country)Joshua Peaslee (men’s soccer)Chelsea Boudreau (women’s soccer)Desiree Smith (women’s soccer)Patrick Manifold (men’s basketball)Rashell Saucier (women’s basketball)Carlos Villoria (men’s basketball)Danielle Humphrey (women’s softball)Carolynn Tuck (women’s softball)Emily Moore (women’s softball)Honorable MentionKathleen Christoffel (women’s cross country)Carly Langley (women’s cross country)Megan Korhonen (women’s volleyball)Karen Creighton (women’s volleyball)Amanda Moore (women’s volleyball)Desiree Smith (women’s softball)