Office of the President
Publications & Speeches
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NEW—Read President Botman's Budget Remarks for Campus Meetings (Nov. 24, 2008)
Read the Portland Press Herald's article, At USM: Building a 21st-century university, a Q & A with President Botman.
Read the Lewiston-Sun Journal's article, Vital Part of USM, featuring President Botman.
Read the Portland Press Herald's stories on Chancellor Pattenaude’s recommendation that Selma Botman be named USM’s president:
Listen
President Botman Kicks Off Presidency and Academic Year on High Note
Listen to President Botman’s opening breakfast speech, delivered to 620 faculty and staff on Friday, August 29, 2008, in the Costello Sports Complex Field House, Gorham.
Notes and excerpts from her speech are also available online.
USM: Why it is Important to our Economic Future
Listen to Policy Soundings featuring Incoming USM President Selma Botman.
The April 16 event, "USM: Why it is Important to our Economic Future," was sponsored by the USM Muskie School of Public Service and the Portland Regional Chamber. Mike Dubyak, vice chair of USM's Board of Visitors and president and CEO of Wright Express Corp, and Ed Suslovic, mayor, City of Portland, were also featured.
Maine Things Considered
Listen to Murray Carpenter's story about our new president that aired during the March 5, 2008, "Maine Things Considered" on MPBN Radio.
Note: This audio is in Windows Media format. Download the Media Player.
Version 6.4 or higher required or version 6.3 (Mac). If the audio file does not immediately begin playing, check the WMP Preferences and set the Connection speed to T1 or LAN (on campus).
