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[music]
[President Paul Ferguson] The future of this university to be renewed by our Blue Sky thinking
is and will be characterized by a UMaine focus on innovation, sustainability, stewardship,
interdisciplinary study and renewability. Furthering our distinctive capabilities to
better understand and preserve our natural resources and environment, our community and
culture. And our strong, strong legacy of leadership.
[pause]
[Mike Swartz] Blue Sky plan to me is...a vision for the university. I see financial sustainability
really as the hub of this entire plan.
[Carol Kim] The chance to energize the campus, to engage more of the faculty, community and
the students and making Maine a great place. It is a good place and we just need to make
it clear to everyone else.
[Ivan Manev] ...pathways of Maine revitalization and increasing the role of the University
of Maine...in economic development is contribution to the state.
[Jaina Young] By leading by example of being fiscally responsible by being environmentally
responsible I feel like we're setting...an example to the students and to the faculty
and to the community at large that we are taking responsibility.
[credits]
http://umaine.edu/bluesky/