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Watch the Beam Topping Off Ceremony Here

Live Friday, February 12, 2021

1:00 p.m. EST

Thank you for joining the virtual beam signing for the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center. Please use the blue link to the right, “write a new entry” to include your message. Collected messages will be tucked into a time capsule which is welded to the beam.

Please consider adding your name and message to our time capsule by signing our virtual beam now through Wednesday, February 10. Messages added after that time will be archived but not included in the time capsule.

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81 entries.
Peter Haynes from Yarmouth ME wrote on February 12, 2021 at 2:50 pm
What a proud day for UMaine and its College of Engineering, who will continue to lead the state in technical research and education.
What a proud day for UMaine and its College of Engineering, who will continue to lead the state in technical research and education.... Collapse
Matt McNeary from Shelby, NC wrote on February 12, 2021 at 2:04 pm
Very proud of being a UM grad. Proud for my father who taught Engineering students at UM for many years. He would be pleased.
Very proud of being a UM grad. Proud for my father who taught Engineering students at UM for many years. He would be pleased.... Collapse
Nancy Prisk from Southport Island wrote on February 12, 2021 at 10:12 am
A dream come true for the University of Maine. This is an outstanding step into the future expansion of educational opportunities in the fields of engineering. I am so proud of those who saw this vision and have put so much energy into seeing this building become a reality. Thank you!
A dream come true for the University of Maine. This is an outstanding step into the future expansion of educational opportunities in the fields of engineering. I am so proud of those who saw this vision and have put so much energy into seeing this building become a reality. Thank you!... Collapse
Paul Elkin from Sidney Maine wrote on February 12, 2021 at 9:33 am
Congratulations on a tremendous accomplishment. This will help all engineers at UMaine for decades to come. Paul Elkin '86 EE
Congratulations on a tremendous accomplishment. This will help all engineers at UMaine for decades to come. Paul Elkin '86 EE... Collapse
Stacey Harris from Windham, ME wrote on February 11, 2021 at 8:25 pm
It’s great to see the campus evolve and transform. This new facility will help shape future engineers for years to come. I’m very honored to be apart of this monumental moment in the University’s history.
It’s great to see the campus evolve and transform. This new facility will help shape future engineers for years to come. I’m very honored to be apart of this monumental moment in the University’s history.... Collapse
Riley Sullivan from Poland, Maine wrote on February 11, 2021 at 2:47 pm
Class of 2024 Excited for all future projects and experiences to come!
Class of 2024 Excited for all future projects and experiences to come!... Collapse
Verne Ingersoll from Raleigh, NC wrote on February 11, 2021 at 9:59 am
Class of 1970, BSEE. Thanks to all who helped make this great new facility a reality!
Class of 1970, BSEE. Thanks to all who helped make this great new facility a reality!... Collapse
Carrie Enos from Bangor, ME wrote on February 11, 2021 at 6:49 am
Proud to be a Maine Black Bear! Class of '99 Chemical Engineering. UMaine has been the foundation for everything in my life, and I'm grateful for the chance to be part of its future.
Proud to be a Maine Black Bear! Class of '99 Chemical Engineering. UMaine has been the foundation for everything in my life, and I'm grateful for the chance to be part of its future.... Collapse
William (1964) and Sandy Brewer from Rochester, NY wrote on February 10, 2021 at 3:47 pm
We wish all the best of success in learning and in life for all those who teach or study in this wonderful building.
We wish all the best of success in learning and in life for all those who teach or study in this wonderful building.... Collapse
Bob Monahan from Norwell wrote on February 10, 2021 at 3:24 pm
Congratulations to the whole team that put this incredible project together. So many University of Maine Engineering students and faculty will benefit! We've come a long way ..1986 BSME
Congratulations to the whole team that put this incredible project together. So many University of Maine Engineering students and faculty will benefit! We've come a long way ..1986 BSME... Collapse
David Ellingson from Poulsbo, WA wrote on February 10, 2021 at 2:32 pm
Building the foundation for future UMaine engineers. May all who pass through these halls embody the spirit of excellence that is the hallmark of the University of Maine.
Building the foundation for future UMaine engineers. May all who pass through these halls embody the spirit of excellence that is the hallmark of the University of Maine.... Collapse
David and Anne Sleeper from Hermon, ME wrote on February 10, 2021 at 1:57 pm
Dave and Anne are proud to be a part of this wonderful new Engineering building that offers so much to future engineering students. Thanks to all of those who are making it happen. And thanks to U Maine for giving us such a great start in life. Go Blue!
Dave and Anne are proud to be a part of this wonderful new Engineering building that offers so much to future engineering students. Thanks to all of those who are making it happen. And thanks to U Maine for giving us such a great start in life. Go Blue!... Collapse
Lisa Gordon- Presque Isle Middle School from PRESQUE ISLE wrote on February 10, 2021 at 1:27 pm
Thank you for being an inspiration to my students and I. We have appreciated touring the engineering facilities, learning about the engineering profession, and making paper! We can't wait to see this new building in person!
Thank you for being an inspiration to my students and I. We have appreciated touring the engineering facilities, learning about the engineering profession, and making paper! We can't wait to see this new building in person!... Collapse
Jacob Wheeler from Unity, ME wrote on February 10, 2021 at 12:53 pm
Thankful to have been given the opportunity to work on such a great building and for such a great University. Congratulations to all of those involved. Jacob Wheeler, AIA Architect
Thankful to have been given the opportunity to work on such a great building and for such a great University. Congratulations to all of those involved. Jacob Wheeler, AIA Architect... Collapse
Barbara D Ingraham Cotta from Portsmouth NH wrote on February 10, 2021 at 12:34 pm
Exciting expansion of inclusive opportunities of learning for all including multiple bathrooms that weren't always present in prior buildings. Grateful for the vision and can do spirit of the many contributors. We've got this! Barbara D Ingraham Cotta BSME76
Exciting expansion of inclusive opportunities of learning for all including multiple bathrooms that weren't always present in prior buildings. Grateful for the vision and can do spirit of the many contributors. We've got this! Barbara D Ingraham Cotta BSME76... Collapse
Kahtleen Wetherby from Dover MA wrote on February 10, 2021 at 12:12 pm
This facility will help UMaine prepare their students to be the talented engineers who build America's future! Go Black Bear Engineers!!!
This facility will help UMaine prepare their students to be the talented engineers who build America's future! Go Black Bear Engineers!!!... Collapse
Tori Britton from Bangor wrote on February 10, 2021 at 11:12 am
Who knows what UMaine College of Engineering graduates will have achieved by the time this capsule is open? Wishing blessings, comradery, and breakthrough thinking to all who enter this special building.
Who knows what UMaine College of Engineering graduates will have achieved by the time this capsule is open? Wishing blessings, comradery, and breakthrough thinking to all who enter this special building.... Collapse
Bob Strong from Surry, ME wrote on February 10, 2021 at 9:47 am
Great laboratories make for an exceptional student experience. This place will be a memory maker for many UMaine graduates!
Great laboratories make for an exceptional student experience. This place will be a memory maker for many UMaine graduates!... Collapse
Jennifer Ireland from Bangor wrote on February 10, 2021 at 9:45 am
An exciting time for UMaine and the College of Engineering! Proud to be an alum of the Chemical Engineering Class of 1993.
An exciting time for UMaine and the College of Engineering! Proud to be an alum of the Chemical Engineering Class of 1993.... Collapse
Isabel V. (Be) Schonewald, P.E. wrote on February 10, 2021 at 9:44 am
Congratulations to Dean Humphrey for the vision and perseverance, and to all those who took the vision to reality. I suspect that when this capsule is found and opened there will be many individuals with fond memories of their time in the Ferland Center. To the next generation! Isabel V (Be) Schonewald, P.E. BSCE86 / MSCE87
Congratulations to Dean Humphrey for the vision and perseverance, and to all those who took the vision to reality. I suspect that when this capsule is found and opened there will be many individuals with fond memories of their time in the Ferland Center. To the next generation! Isabel V (Be) Schonewald, P.E. BSCE86 / MSCE87... Collapse