Consider participating in a long-standing UMaine tradition of philanthropy.
Graduating Class Giving at UMaine
It is a Black Bear tradition. Graduating students are encouraged to make a gift to support their department, college,
or favorite activity like those who came before them.
University of Maine graduating class philanthropy is facilitated by the UMaine Foundation.
Make a senior class gift of $20.24 or more and you will:
Make a senior class gift of $20.23 or more and you will:
Become an honored guest at the True Blue Toast reception
A champagne (or sparkling water) and cupcake reception hosted by University of Maine Foundation President Jeff Mills ’82 prior to graduation–scheduled for April 24.
Receive a commemorative philanthropy cord to wear at commencement
Become a member of the UMaine Loyal M Society
UMaine Loyal M Society membership recognizes consecutive years of giving, only current students are admitted with their first gift.
Membership in UMaine’s annual leadership giving society, the President’s Club, is typically offered to donors with annual giving of $1000 or more. Graduating students and alumni 1-5 years from graduation may join with a gift of $250 or more.
I was inspired to give by all of my amazing professors in the History Department. I hope it will help to support the fascinating field trips and other student activities that they put on.
The University of Maine has been my home away from home for the past three years. I was able to feel a great sense of community and welcome at UMaine, and was given wonderful opportunities and experiences. I am giving back to thank UMaine for all the relationships and connections I have made, valuable experiences I gained, and for opening the door for great opportunities in the future.
To me the Senior Class Giving Campaign is a way to give back to the community that has shaped me into who I am today. UMaine became my second home and the campaign gives other students a chance to find their way as a Black Bear.
We as a class have been through so much together, and we leaned on each other as a community to get through it, therefore I am super excited to be able to give back to the UMaine community after it has given so much to us through our time here. Although it may not have been what I was expecting or what I hoped it would be, I am very thankful and appreciative for my time at UMaine and am excited to be able to give back to a community that has already given me so much!
Being able to be so involved during my last four years at the University of Maine has made my experience unlike any other. The sense of community and belonging at the University of Maine is a huge reason why I want to give back through the Senior Class Giving Campaign. I am proud to be able to give back to the place that allowed me to figure out who I truly wanted to be. For that reason, I am grateful to be a Black Bear.
After transferring to the University of Maine I found a place where I was able to truly thrive, both personally and academically. Even through all we have endured the last two years, the UMaine community has been welcoming and inspiring; I cherish this opportunity to give back to the community that has given me so much.