USM Launches Kate Cheney Chappell’83 Center for Book Arts
In an age where most people buy mass-produced books at chain stores and an increasing number of people shop for their books online to read on Amazon’s Kindle electronic reading device, one would think the days of holding and opening a hand-bound book are over. Except, of course, for a growing contingent of book artists who create works of art as limited edition, hand-printed books or unique handmade volumes. An art form that reaches back to medieval bookbinding and letterpress tradition, and forward to installation art and novel constructions, book arts cover a wide spectrum. University of Southern Maine alumna Kate Cheney Chappell (’83) and co-founder of Tom’s of Maine, studied book arts under well–known Maine book artist and USM faculty member Rebecca Goodale. Read More
Getting Involved at USM with John Chandler’83
The University of Southern Maine is very fortunate to have a wealth of committed and talented volunteers who work tirelessly for the institution– some are alumni, others are not.
When you ask John Chandler’83, Managing Principal and CEO at Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker since 1999, about his commitment to USM, he says it was the service of others that motivated him. He had observed numerous community leaders, without school ties to USM, working to help the institution accomplish its mission. They weren’t alumni but understood the important role USM plays in the community and the region from an academic, cultural and economic standpoint. Their service impressed him and led to his own involvement. Read More
Deb Gallant’74 Takes Time to Make Connections
Deb Gallant is another example of a committed alumna and volunteer. She has not only devoted her time and talents to the institution, but also her financial resources to support USM’s Annual Fund and the Alumni Skywalk.
Founder and President of d. gallant Management Associates (a Human Resources Management Consulting firm located in Portland), Deb graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in sociology in 1974 after transferring to USM two years earlier. Since receiving her degree, she has pursued graduate work in business and psychology. Having grown up in Gorham, she was definitely coming home when she transferred to USM. She describes her experiences as very positive and while she didn’t live in one of the dorms, was very active on campus and never felt like an outsider. Read More
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