The MAINE Alumni Magazine is published twice yearly by the University of Maine Alumni Association.
IN THIS ISSUE
Across Campus and Beyond
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Features
page 8: Alumni Awards
Singal, Plourde, Scheyder among 2021 Alumni Award Honorees
page 10: An American Tale
George Singal’s inspiring path from refugee to federal judge
page 14: Paul’s Triumphs
Thousands are living proof of Dr. Paul Plourde’s groundbreaking cancer treatment therapies
page 20: Journalist Scheyder Covers the Complex
The ’06 graduate sheds light on the energy industry and people in power
page 25: Wait — The Secret Ingredient is What?!
(Hint: It’s iconically Maine)
page 28: Running with Purpose
Jordan Marie Daniel ’11 strides to raise awareness and make a difference
page 34: A New Study Confirms It: Black Bear Alumni have an enormous influence on Maine’s economy
The results of UMaine’s alumni impact study are eye-opening
page 37: Reflections on a Father Figure
Ben Guité looks back on his relationship with his coach and friend Dennis “Red” Gendron ’93G
SPECIAL REPORT: DEI AT UMAINE
page 40: Long Overdue
UMaine commits to diversity, equity, and inclusion
page 42: “When you know better, you do better”
UMaine’s new diversity, equity, and inclusion plan tackles historic short comings and long-needed changes
page 46: Looking Back, Looking Forward
Alumni of color reflect on their UMaine experiences — and the university’s pledge to create more diversity, equity, and inclusion
page 51: An Untold Horror
A tragic glimpse into past racism and violence on campus
page 54: Class of 2021 Roll Call
page 64: Class Notes (Senior Alumni to Class of 2020)