Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 89, Number 3, Fall 2008
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The University of Maine DigitalCommons@UMaine University of Maine Alumni Magazines - All University of Maine Alumni Magazines Fall 2008 Maine Alumni Magazine, Volume 89, Number 3, Fall 2008 University of Maine Alumni Association Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/alumni_magazines Part of the Higher Education Commons This publication is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@UMaine. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Maine Alumni Magazines - All by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UMaine. For more information, please contact [email protected]. MAM 2008 -89-3 Rethinking Disability Graduate student Julie-Ann Scott ’04G On the Brink An interview with Climate Change Institute director, Paul Mayewski Maine and Music in his Soul Singer/songwriter David Mallett 73 Chef Rebecca Newell ’99 helps make The Beehive one of Boston’s most popular bistros RECEIVED SPECIAL COLLECTIONS FOGLER LIBRARY I am the foundation “Working closely with the planned giving staff of the Foundation for several years, I was able to achieve the goal of establishing a scholarship fund with a charitable gift annuity. This fund will eventually provide financial assistance to traditional Maine undergraduate students on the basis of need. ” — Reginald “Reg” B. Bowden ’55 a journalism student, Reg was active and involved on campus serving as class Vice-President, member of the Maine Campus editorial staff, editor of the Prism yearbook, member of the Senior Skulls and track manager. Following his graduation, his community involvement and service continued as he embarked on a career in journalism, politics, public affairs and publishing including serving as press secretary for Maine Governor John H. Reed ’42. Reg retired in 1986 as owner/operator of The Mountain Press in Blue Hill, Maine. In 2005, Reg received the Golden “M” Award from the University of Maine Alumni Association for his outstanding class service and leadership since graduation. If you would like to learn more about charitable gift annuities and/or establishing a scholarship, please call the University of Maine Foundation Planned Giving Staff or visit our website for more information. UNIVERSITY of MAINE Two Alumni Place FOUNDATION 100 Foden Road, Suite 303, W. Building Orono, Maine 04469-5792 South Portland, Maine 04106 207-581-5100 or 800-982-8503 www.umainefoundation.org 207-253-5172 or 800-449-2629 The College of Our Hearts Always Hello, fellow Black Bears! What we do for In 1875, the University of Maine UMaine and You Alumni Association (UMAA) was created by our earliest graduates to Provide scholarship support be an independent steward of alumni and travel awards for relationships. As our alma mater has UMaine students evolved and grown into a nationally recognized research and teaching Sponsor Reunion, institution, the mission of the UMAA Homecoming, and many has held true to the needs of the other alumni activities University of Maine. A strong, vital, and self-governing University of Coordinate support for Maine Alumni Association is essen bond issues and engage in tial in these times of decreasing state other advocacy efforts that support for our alma mater. support the University It is the mission of the University of Maine Alumni Association to promote excellence at the University of Maine by fostering productive relationships among, providing service and support to, Promote University of and serving as an advocate for the University of Maine and its alumni. Maine traditions As President/Executive Director of the UMAA I've made it my goal to connect all of Provide our members with a UMaine's 97,000 active alumni. Of course, like any business, our efforts require resources, high-quality magazine including our membership program. If you are already a dues-paying member, thank you! containing news from Your membership in the UMAA is a direct expression of your Black Bear pride. If you are campus, feature stories, and not currently a member, please take a moment to visit www.mainealumni.org! classnotes Further, when you visit www.mainealumni.org, please note our affinity partners that help Provide a home on campus us sustain and grow our efforts in support of UMaine! for alumni at the beautiful - The UMAA Bank of America credit card is our largest affinity revenue producer! Buchanan Alumni House - Insurance programs: Discount Auto, Home, Health, Life and Travel Insurance! - University Credit Union: UCU serves our UMaine community, nationwide! Support and cultivate - AHI Travel provides educational and exotic travel opportunities for Black Bears! alumni chapters and alumni interest groups Your investment in the UMaine Alumni Association works to enhance the value of your UMaine degree. Dedicated alumni, coupled with President Robert A. Kennedy's leader Coordinate alumni mentors to advise and support ship, will continue to move our University forward. Visit www.mainealumni.org to UMaine classes become a member and support our affinity partners! Maintain and enhance the Be Well! Be a Black Bear! alumni data base Coordinate events for alumni peer relationship Todd D. Saucier '93, Z97G building President/Executive Director Check our website for a full selection of new and classic University of Maine Clothing, Gifts, and Memorabilia www.bookstore.umaine.edu For a complimentary copy of our THE UNIVERSITY OF 2008-2009 brochure, call toll free MAINE Volume 89, Number 3 Fall 2008 Alumni Magazine Around the Campus 6 News from the University of Maine Rethinking Disability Ph.D. student Julie-Ann Scott '04G studies physically 9 disabled professionals who are thriving in high-level careers. Page 10 Welcome Class of 2012! A grand reception for UMaine's newest students 12 On the Brink An interview with UMaine Climate Change Institute director, Paul Mayewski 16 Maine and Music in his Soul A profile of singer/songwriter David Mallett '73 South End Celebrity Page 16 Chef Rebecca Newell '99 is a rising star on the Boston bistro scene. Remembering an Inspirational Teacher A tribute to UMaine physics professor George Krueger Classnotes begin on page 26 Alumni Events Page 24 Weddings Page 66 Cover photograph by William Drake Deaths Page 68 Fall 2008 Maine 3 Dirigo Pines Retirement Editor Jim Frick Community Editorial Assistants combines the Abigail Zelz perfect location Betty-Jo Watt Design Jim Frick and relaxing Design Consultant Mike Mardosa '73 retirement living Publisher with easy access Todd D. Saucier '93, '97G Alumni Association Officers Suzanne K. Hart '68, Chair Barbara Brown Dalton '81, Vice Chair Elizabeth A. Downing '77, Vice Chair Irvine W. Marsters '63, '71G, Vice Chair Kurt R. Marston '74, '79G, Treasurer Michael J. McInnis '68, Vice Chair John M. Rohman '68, Past Chair Todd D. Saucier '93, '97G, President Brooke D. Wagner '86, Vice Chair cross country UMAA Board of Directors Neil K. Ashton '66 Erving H. Bickford '55 Karen Rossello Boucias '71 Nathan P. Briggs '02, '05G College is 10 L. Dewey Chase '64 minutes away. Perry R. Clough '63 Sailing, boating, fishing, canoeing or Gregory A. Dufour '82 Joanne Bodwell Ferreira '73 kayaking opportunities and golf courses are Robert D. Fitta '83 literally just around the corner. For hiking Thomas L. Gorrill '78 Calista W. Hannigan '89G or camping Acadia National Park is an hour A. Jeffrey Harris '72, '87G down the road and Mount Katahdin & Baxter H. Arnold James '72 State Park are 90 minutes away. Alpine skiing Greg D. Jamison '72, '98G Kristen Andresen Lainsbury '97 is available within 20 minutes at Hermon Scott A. Leach '83 Mountain or it’s an easy two hour drive to Joseph D. Lloyd '07 Sugarloaf. Combine these amenities with Samantha H. Lott '02 Michael D. Lynch '88, '89G Eastern Maine Medical Center and Bangor Kyra Rusch McCool '01G International Airport and you owe it to Erin McCormick '05G yourself to visit our 68 acre wooded campus. Richard L. McNeary '65 Leonard E. Minsky '50 Outstanding cottage properties and lots are Sarah E. Simmonds '89 still available. Jon F. Sorenson '86 Seth A. Woodcock '99 Check us out on the web at: Publications Committee www.dirigopines.com Barbara Brown Dalton '81, Chair Nonni Hilchey Daly '59 Or call Steve Bowler at: Nancy Morse Dysart '60 H. Allen Fernaid '54 1-866-344-3400 Robert D. Fitta '83 Kristen Andresen Lainsbury '97 Leonard E. Minsky '50 DirigoPines Steve Riley '50 Retirement Community Jeff Tuttle '91 MAINE Alumni Magazine is published by the University of Maine Alumni 9 Alumni Drive Association for dues-paying members of the Association. Membership Orono, ME 04473 dues are $40 per year. The editorial office is located at One Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-0001. Telephone: (207) 581-1137. Email: [email protected]. Postage paid at Burlington, VT 05401. 4 Maine Fall 2008 Energy- Climate Change• Biomedical Science UMaine faculty are researching the critical issues of our time. UMaine students are preparing to solve them CAMPAIGN 1865 MAINE PEOPLE-OPPORTUNITY -IMPACT Learn more about the Annual Fund and Campaign Maine at: www.umaine.edu/development Around The Campus New Turf Enhances UMaine Athletic Fields he generosity of a Class of 1964 alumni couple has come full circle. Ten years ago Phillip and Susan Keene Morse,T along with the late Harold Alfond, made the naming gift for the Harold Alfond Stadium and Morse Field. Last year, when Black Bear football coach, Jack Cosgrove '78, '84G, told them the Astroturf Princeton Review Ranks had deteriorated and a new, state-of-the- UMaine Among the Best art surface would help recruit top quality players and prevent injuries, the Morses once again jumped at the chance to help For the fifth consecutive year the out. Princeton Review lists UMaine as one Now with their $1 million pledge, of the nation's best choices for under Morse Field has a brand new FieldTurf Football coach Jack Cosgrove '78, '84G on his graduate education.