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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.
Kraig King from Bangor, ME wrote on February 10, 2021 at 9:42 am
Congratulations on a stunning accomplishment! Your friends, alumni, and colleagues at GE Power Bangor celebrate this achievement with you, and are excited for the FEEDC's impact on future generations of UMaine students.
Congratulations on a stunning accomplishment! Your friends, alumni, and colleagues at GE Power Bangor celebrate this achievement with you, and are excited for the FEEDC's impact on future generations of UMaine students.... Collapse
Alexander Wheelock, P.E. from Saco, ME wrote on February 10, 2021 at 9:20 am
As a 2013 graduate from the Civil and Environmental Engineering program at UMaine it was a pleasure and honor to work as the S.E.R. on this building with a dedicated and professional design team comprised of other UMaine graduates. Looking back on my career I am thankful for the wonderful professors and education I received at UMaine. I hope that future generations of Black Bears will be inspired by this building in the advancement of their engineering education.
As a 2013 graduate from the Civil and Environmental Engineering program at UMaine it was a pleasure and honor to work as the S.E.R. on this building with a dedicated and professional design team comprised of other UMaine graduates. Looking back on my career I am thankful for the wonderful professors and education I received at UMaine. I hope that future generations of Black Bears will be inspired by this building in the advancement of their engineering education.... Collapse
James Knapp from Sanford wrote on February 10, 2021 at 8:12 am
What an exciting time for the University of Maine College of Engineering. Future engineers will walk the halls of the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center for generations to come. Congratulations, and thank you for all the hard work in making this momentous project a reality.
What an exciting time for the University of Maine College of Engineering. Future engineers will walk the halls of the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center for generations to come. Congratulations, and thank you for all the hard work in making this momentous project a reality.... Collapse
Paul Smith from Orono wrote on February 10, 2021 at 7:17 am
Arriving as students back in the day, we found that those who came before had provided buildings filled with opportunities for us. Now comes this building and its opportunities for those who come next. Paul D. Smith ‘65
Arriving as students back in the day, we found that those who came before had provided buildings filled with opportunities for us. Now comes this building and its opportunities for those who come next. Paul D. Smith ‘65... Collapse
Doug & Joyce Morton from Orono wrote on February 10, 2021 at 6:42 am
Thanks for the great education!
Thanks for the great education!... Collapse
Rob Frank from Winterport, ME wrote on February 9, 2021 at 4:00 pm
As an '88 Black Bear and graduate of UMaine Civil, it has been a pleasure to work with the folks who provided my education, continuing throughout the years on other Engineering focused projects and culminating in this effort that will shape the future for all UMaine Engineers who spend time on our campus. As a principal with WBRC A/E It has been an honor to be the firm chosen to design this much needed addition to the Engineering Core or Orono's Campus. With a Nephew in the CIE program who will spend his capstone year in the new EEDC, I... Read more
As an '88 Black Bear and graduate of UMaine Civil, it has been a pleasure to work with the folks who provided my education, continuing throughout the years on other Engineering focused projects and culminating in this effort that will shape the future for all UMaine Engineers who spend time on our campus. As a principal with WBRC A/E It has been an honor to be the firm chosen to design this much needed addition to the Engineering Core or Orono's Campus. With a Nephew in the CIE program who will spend his capstone year in the new EEDC, I couldn't be more proud to be a UMaine Black Bear!... Collapse
Eric Mitchell from Boston wrote on February 9, 2021 at 3:50 pm
Such a momentous achievement, full of promise for the future of UM students, faculty and staff alike. Proud to have been a part of the journey…
Such a momentous achievement, full of promise for the future of UM students, faculty and staff alike. Proud to have been a part of the journey…... Collapse
Elizabeth Downing from Brewer wrote on February 9, 2021 at 3:48 pm
Hearty Maine Congratulations on an exciting day at UMaine, the College of Our Hearts Always and Forever! Liz Downing, '77 & '44H and Dennis Cox, Professor Emeritus, School of Performing Arts, University of Maine
Hearty Maine Congratulations on an exciting day at UMaine, the College of Our Hearts Always and Forever! Liz Downing, '77 & '44H and Dennis Cox, Professor Emeritus, School of Performing Arts, University of Maine... Collapse
Ron Brown from Casco, ME wrote on February 9, 2021 at 3:13 pm
The Ferland Engineering and Design Center is a huge leap forward for the University of Maine and for everyone who lives in the State of Maine. My thanks to everyone who made it possible. Maine will be a better place because of your efforts.
The Ferland Engineering and Design Center is a huge leap forward for the University of Maine and for everyone who lives in the State of Maine. My thanks to everyone who made it possible. Maine will be a better place because of your efforts.... Collapse
Diane L Woodworth from Hermon wrote on February 9, 2021 at 2:09 pm
Thank you to everyone who made the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center possible. It's exciting to be part of a group of dedicated people who are committed to the future of Engineering at UMaine. May future generations of UMaine students dream big and then make their dreams come true!
Thank you to everyone who made the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center possible. It's exciting to be part of a group of dedicated people who are committed to the future of Engineering at UMaine. May future generations of UMaine students dream big and then make their dreams come true!... Collapse
Monique Hashey from Hermon wrote on February 9, 2021 at 1:37 pm
Congratulations to Dana and his team!
Congratulations to Dana and his team!... Collapse
CHRISTOPHER JOYCE from YARMOUTH wrote on February 9, 2021 at 1:35 pm
Congratulations to all on this significant milestone for the University of Maine Engineering program. Thanks to those contributing, planning and executing on this fabulous Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center!!! To all generations, past, present and future, may we continue to see engineering excellence as graduates, in the field, at work, home and abroad; contributing and prospering! - Cedric Joyce '53 BS Mechanical Eng - Chris Joyce '80 BS Eng Physics - Loren Joyce '11 BS Civil Eng
Congratulations to all on this significant milestone for the University of Maine Engineering program. Thanks to those contributing, planning and executing on this fabulous Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center!!! To all generations, past, present and future, may we continue to see engineering excellence as graduates, in the field, at work, home and abroad; contributing and prospering! - Cedric Joyce '53 BS Mechanical Eng - Chris Joyce '80 BS Eng Physics - Loren Joyce '11 BS Civil Eng... Collapse
Carolyn McDonough from veazie wrote on February 9, 2021 at 1:34 pm
I am so pleased to be a part of this transformative project for Engineering at the University of Maine and across the state! BS EET '91, MBA '07 Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, UMS
I am so pleased to be a part of this transformative project for Engineering at the University of Maine and across the state! BS EET '91, MBA '07 Director of Capital Planning & Project Management, UMS... Collapse
Louie & Edie King from Waterville wrote on February 9, 2021 at 1:24 pm
The new design center will be a great asset to attract future generation engineers to U. Maine. A great gift from thankful alumni.
The new design center will be a great asset to attract future generation engineers to U. Maine. A great gift from thankful alumni.... Collapse
Kevin Anderson from Phippsburg wrote on February 9, 2021 at 12:28 pm
Congratulations to the entire design and construction team on reaching this major milestone and a big THANK YOU to the College of Engineering and the rest of the UMaine leadership team! We appreciate your vision and commitment to providing state of the art facilities for educating the next generation of Engineers. Kevin L. Anderson, P.E., BSCE 1986
Congratulations to the entire design and construction team on reaching this major milestone and a big THANK YOU to the College of Engineering and the rest of the UMaine leadership team! We appreciate your vision and commitment to providing state of the art facilities for educating the next generation of Engineers. Kevin L. Anderson, P.E., BSCE 1986... Collapse
Cheryl JOnes from Seattle wrote on February 9, 2021 at 12:20 pm
What an wonderful facility this will be for Maine's future engineers! Congratulations!
What an wonderful facility this will be for Maine's future engineers! Congratulations!... Collapse
Andy Rudnicki wrote on February 9, 2021 at 11:56 am
Proud to be a part of the design team for such a monumental project for UM and particularly the School of Engineering. Congrats to all involved!
Proud to be a part of the design team for such a monumental project for UM and particularly the School of Engineering. Congrats to all involved!... Collapse
Marc Belanger Jr. from Westbrook, ME wrote on February 9, 2021 at 11:41 am
On behalf of CCB, Inc. and all it's UMaine Engineering gradates, we're proud to be part of such a memorable moment for the College of Engineering. This new facility is well deserved and will serve as an environment of inspiration for all aspiring engineers to come!
On behalf of CCB, Inc. and all it's UMaine Engineering gradates, we're proud to be part of such a memorable moment for the College of Engineering. This new facility is well deserved and will serve as an environment of inspiration for all aspiring engineers to come!... Collapse
Kristian Kowal from Bangor wrote on February 9, 2021 at 11:39 am
A special congratulations to Dana Humphrey and the College of Engineering, whose tremendous effort kept this project "forging ahead". Kristian C. Kowal, AIA, Architect of Record
A special congratulations to Dana Humphrey and the College of Engineering, whose tremendous effort kept this project "forging ahead". Kristian C. Kowal, AIA, Architect of Record... Collapse
John L Booth from Havre de Grace wrote on February 9, 2021 at 11:32 am
Best wishes to all the future engineers that will use this new facility. John L Booth, P.E., PMP, F.SAME, Colonel USA (ret), BSME 1968
Best wishes to all the future engineers that will use this new facility. John L Booth, P.E., PMP, F.SAME, Colonel USA (ret), BSME 1968... Collapse