BUCHANAN ALUMNI HOUSE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

The University of Maine's sense of place is based on its history and leadership in the state, its responsibility in higher education, and its commitment to people. Buchanan Alumni House is the epitome of that sense of place.

Buchanan Alumni House opened in 2002 as the official front door – the architectural gateway – to the UMaine campus. Alumni, who refer to it as “a place to call home”, planned the 7.3 million dollar facility, and it was constructed in an amazing 13 months from April 2001 to May 2002. More than 13,000 alumni and friends contributed to the Capital Campaign to construct Buchanan Alumni House, making it the most successful private fundraising project in the University of Maine's 140-year history.

Leadership contributors to the Buchanan Alumni House capital campaign are recognized in Leadership Hall on the main floor of the building. Individuals, classes and corporations who have achieved giving levels of $25,000 and above are listed in this prestigious hall celebrating the University of Maine most prominent alumni.

Buchanan Alumni House Leadership Societies:
    Leaders: $250,000 and above
    Founders: $100,000 - $249,000
    Partners: $50,000 - $99,000
    Builders: $25,000 - $49,000


Dedicated May 31, 2002

Owners:
University of Maine Foundation and University of Maine Alumni Association
University of Maine Foundation
Amos E. Orcutt '64, President

UMF Board Chairs:
Barry Hobbins '73, 2001-2002
Douglas M. Smith '69, 1999-2001
Darryl N. Brown '66, 1998-1999
Richard R. Collins '59, 1997-1998
Daniel G. Willett '69, 1995-1997
Walter P. Stinson '68, 1993-1995
Francis S. Brown '43, 1990-1993

University of Maine Alumni Association
Jeffery N. Mills '82, Ph.D. - President/CEO, 1997-2004
H. Maxwell Burry '57 - President/CEO, 1987 - 1997

UMAA Board Chairs:
Gregory D. Jamison '72, '98G, 1999-2002
Maria R. Fuentes '85G, 1997-1999
William S. Skoolicas '80, 1995-1997
Patricia A. Riley '73, 1992-1993
Peter T. Gammons '61, 1993-1995

The University of Maine
Dr. Peter S. Hoff - President, 1997-2004
Dr. Frederick E. Hutchinson - President Emeritus, 1992-1997

Campaign Leadership
William W. Treat '40, National Honorary Campaign Chair
P. James Dowe '72, Maine Division Co-Chair
Dr. Dianne L. Hoff, Maine Division Co-Chair

Project Team
Beers Associates, Fundraising Counsel - Barbara Manuel Beers '74, President
WBRC Architects-Engineers - John M. Rohman '68, CEO
Civil Engineering Services - James W. Parker '70, President
Nickerson & O'Day, General Contractor - John. F. Kelly III, President

Major Subcontractors
Bangor Roofing & Sheet Metal Company
Lynch Construction
Maine Energy
Maine Masonry Company, Inc.
Rolands Drywall, Inc.
Saco Bay Millwork Company
Swallow Electric