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December 2019 Alumni Update


UMF Library Director Bryce Cundick

Letter from Leadership

In this month’s missive, Library Director Bryce Cundick explains how Mantor Library’s appearance, resources, and services evolve to meet the needs of contemporary students.

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Mary Ryan, ERD Coordinator

Waste Not, Create A Lot

Led by Coordinator Mary Ryan, the Everyone’s Resource Depot turns 40 this month.

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Matt McCourt assists a Sweatt-Winter student use a weaving loom designed by his students.

Enriching the Playscape

Led by Matt McCourt, 10 first-year students begin their UMF adventure by making play more adventurous for children at the University’s Sweatt-Winter Early Care and Education Center.

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Shana Youngdahl

Winning Young Hearts and Minds

Shana Youngdahl’s first novel is recognized as a Best Book of 2019 for Young Adults.

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Seth Noonkester, GM of Titcomb Mountain

A Mountain of Responsibility

Titcomb Mountain General Manager Seth Noonkester ’15 keeps the historic West Farmington ski area in peak operating condition for the community and the University.

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Ron Milliken, Sarah Hinman, and Caleb Grover

Financially Healthy, Happy, and Wise

Founded by Ron Milliken ’74 (left), UMF’s award-winning financial literacy program promotes lifelong fiscal health.

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Brandon Merry instructs students in the use of sport chairs.

Rolling out a New Perspective on Recreation

Rehabilitation Services graduate Brandon Merry ’15 teaches the next generation how to increase access to recreational activities.

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Petting Zoo attendees

Farmington in Focus

Find out how UMF’s Association of Campus Entertainment helped students de-stress ahead of final exams in this month’s roundup of student endeavors.

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Chompers at UMF Ski Day

UMF Ski Day at Sugarloaf

Join your BFFs (Best Farmington Friends) on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, for a day of deeply discounted skiing, riding, dining, and alumni fellowship at Sugarloaf.

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

The UMF Community remembers these alumni, faculty, and friends who have passed since Jan. 1, 2018.

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