Dear UMA Faculty & Staff,
We are writing to you with an update on Convocation and Rising Scholars.
As you know, the 60th anniversary of UMA will be celebrated during the 2025-2026 academic year and we have decided to combine elements of our traditional Convocation event with 60th anniversary kickoff events being planned for Friday, September 12, 2025. We are excited to bring the UMA community together for one special and celebratory day this fall.
This means that in lieu of the traditional convocation event on September 19, 2025, we will be hosting a Ceremonial Kickoff to the Academic Year, on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in Farber Forum. Here we will share the Academic Theme, Honor our Rising Scholars, and present the Distinguished Educator and Distinguished Scholar Awards. This event will take place as part of the 60th Anniversary Kickoff Events.
Rising Scholar Nominations
Established in 2011, Rising Scholars are recognized for both academic achievement and promise. Faculty are strongly encouraged to nominate up to two students as Rising Scholars. Staff are also invited to nominate students for the academic honor.
The deadline for nominations is now August 31, 2025. However, the sooner nominations are made the smoother the communication process with Rising Scholars will be.
Please note: updates are still in the works for the Convocation and Rising Scholar web pages. If you have any questions about UMA institutional events, please reach out to Carolyn at carolyn.anderson@maine.edu.
Sincerely,
The UMA Convocation Committee