Classes of '63, '64, '65 Reunite

Alumni from the classes of '63, '64, and '65 (pictured above) recently held a reunion in southern Maine. Judging from much laughter, many hugs, tall stories told, and the quantities of food consumed, everyone had a great time getting reacquainted. Awards of varying degrees were given out to the members of the classes and a toast was raised at high noon in honor of FSTC Deans Ruth Williams and John Mudge.

2009 Alumni Night at the Sea Dogs

Nearly 80 alumni attended the first annual Alumni Night at the Sea Dogs, held at Portland's Hadlock Field in the summer of 2009.

2009 Alumni Weekend Award Recipients

Pictured left to right: Bradley Reed, member of the UMF class of 1993; Janet Mills, Maine attorney general; Theodora J. Kalikow, UMF president; and Ryan Low, commissioner of Maine’s Department of Administrative and Financial Services and member of the UMF class of 1997.

UMF recently honored three notable alumni and friends of the University at the annual President’s Luncheon for their significant contributions to UMF and the community. Presentations were made by Theodora J. Kalikow, UMF president, to Janet Mills, attorney general of the State of Maine; and alumni Ryan Low, commissioner of Maine’s Department of Administrative and Financial Services, and Bradley Reed.

Janet Mills, attorney general of the State of Maine and former Maine legislator for the towns of Farmington and Industry, was presented with this year’s Friend of UMF award. A strong supporter of public higher education in Maine, Mills has worked tirelessly with state leaders about issues of importance to UMF.

Ryan Low, commissioner of Maine’s Department of Administrative and Financial Services and member of the UMF class of 1997, was recognized with this year’s UMF Alumni Achievement award. Low is responsible for forecasting Maine’s revenues, conducting cost analyses, and recommending allocations for every aspect of the state’s budget. Prior to assuming his current position in September 2008, Low served as associate commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, deputy chief of staff for Governor Baldacci, and as a state budget officer.

Bradley Reed, loyal alumnus and member of the UMF Class of 1993, was presented with this year’s Florence Hewey Archibald Alumni Service Award. A devoted and enthusiastic member of the UMF alumni family, Reed has served for a decade as secretary of the UMF Alumni Council. Over the years, he has generously committed his time and energy to whatever the task is at hand, helping to ensure opportunities for future students in the years ahead.