More than any other word, "pride" describes the feeling expressed by virtually everyone who has visited Buchanan Alumni House. The building is far more than the sum of its parts, it is a reflection of the thousands of UMaine graduates whose accomplishments have had such an important impact on our state, our country, even our world. Maintaining Buchanan Alumni House and adding the finishing touches every new home needs requires significant resources. The constant use and high volumn of traffic Alumni House is experiencing causes wear and tear that, if left unattended, will soon take the shine of our treasured facility.

An annual budget of more than $200,000 is the amount needed to preserve the excellence of Buchanan Alumni House, and to fund new and increased "homeowner" expenses. Entitled "Pride of Place: Endowing the Future of Buchanan Alumni House", the endowment fund initiative will continue the brilliant vision and goals of thousands of UMaine graduates have invested in already. By building a substantial endowment, we make a commitment to showcase the best of our University for generations to come.

Many exceptional naming gift opportunities remain in Buchanan Alumni House. Your gift to the endowment will be recognized through the Endowment Society (see below) or by the naming of a room or other physical space. Your gift may even be fulfilled over a three-to-five year period.

Giving Societies for "Pride of Place: Endowing the Future of Buchanan Alumni House":

PRIDE OF PLACE SOCIETY: $500,000 - $1,000,000
Buchanan Alumni house occupies pride of place at the University of Maine and has set a new standard of excellence for our alma mater. The Pride of Place Society represents the highest level of commitment to its goals and preservation.

CUPOLA SOCIETY: $250,000 - $499,999
The crowning glory of Buchanan Alumn House is its handsome, classically designed cupola that is constantly illuminated. Gifts to the Cupola Society sustain Alumni House at its loftiest levels.

URSA MAJOR SOCIETY: $100,000 - $249,999
Pinpoints of light inside Buchanan Alumni Houses cupola represent Ursa Major, "The Great Bear". A visual reminder for the Maine Black Bear, the Ursa Major Society encourages donors to "reach for the stars".

SIX COLUMNS SOCIETY: $25,000 - $99,999
The six columns in the Grand Foyer represent the Universitys first graduating class - the Class of 1869 - and its six members. Gifts to the Six Columns Society symbolize the leadership and spirit of these pioneering alumni.

HERITAGE SOCIETY: $10,000 - $24,999
More than any other facility on campus, Buchanan Alumni House captures the heritage of our alma mater. Donors to this society preserve this long legacy of excellence with their major gift.

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