Events Archives - U Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation

Engineering and Science Events for Young Students

If you’re a student wanting a taste of engineering—or a mentor looking to inspire the next generation of innovators—you don’t have to look far for exciting opportunities! Events are popping up year-round across Maine and beyond geared towards students of all ages....

Paper Days — Back and Better Than Ever!

Events

We had a fabulous time bringing students, donors, pulp and paper industry leaders, employers and UMaine faculty and Foundation staff together again for this annual event—live and in person this year. The event kicked off April 5 with our Annual Board Meeting and tours...

Graphic Packaging International Leadership Supports UMPPF

Campus Life, Events, General News, Industry

Mike Doss, President and CEO of Graphic Packaging International (GPI), recently made a generous donation to the UMPPF, followed by a visit to campus with his leadership team to meet with UMPPF students, faculty, and to learn about the research in pulp and paper being...

Fall Scholarship Banquet: A summary + thank you

Events

The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation (UMPPF) welcomed the Class of 2025 and brought industry representatives, UMaine faculty, and scholarship recipients together to present Fall Scholarship checks on September 14th. The UMPPF’s total number of scholarship...

Consider Engineering 2021: A Summary + Thank You

Academics, Campus Life, Events, Industry, Student Life

The University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation’s Consider Engineering program is a summer camp experience for rising high school juniors interested in the field of engineering. These students demonstrate high aptitude in math and science, possess strong leadership...

Dr. Hemant Pendse, PhD., Receives Alumni Award

Events, General News, Industry

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Pendse, Chair of the Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department, who was honored with the Distinguished Maine Professor award by the Alumni Association. This award has rigorous criteria to meet and was presented to Dr. Pendse...