University of Maine President Susan J. Hunter and UMaine Foundation President Jeffery N. Mills hosted the University of Maine Foundation Scholarship Recognition Reception on August 20, 2014 at the Portland Country Club in Falmouth. The reception was held to thank scholarship donors and honor recipients from Southern Maine.
Kimberly Dao, who graduated from UMaine in May 2014 was the guest speaker. Dao spoke about her personal experiences with scholarship support and her transition to medical school at Tufts University.
Gorham Savings Bank President Chris Emmons represented the SMECUM (Southern Maine Executives Club of the University of Maine) in welcoming everyone.
A similar event is planned on the University of Maine campus in Orono on October 17 during Homecoming weekend.
