UMaine 25-26: Marques My Word: Back to the Big Time

[umhockey91]

Also alum here. The Alfond money was split between athletics and academics. The athletic department really had their ducks in a row at the time of the donation and have executed on this master plan very nicely.

For my money, it seems like Ferrini-Mundy and Malloy have botched the academics portion. I for one was optimistic about her coming to Maine given her STEM background but she’s been pretty disappointing. They seem to be more concerned with fighting back/picking fights (whichever way you see it) with the Trump admin than they do improving the lives of UMaine students. The athletic money was well spent and needed. The improvements to student athlete lives, especially on the women’s side, should not be understated.

Trump NEVER picks fights.. C'mon man.....it's a diverse college. You'll have to excuse Mundy and Malloy for not siding with the racist pedophile.....not many are these days.

 

[ticapnews]

They seem to be more concerned with fighting back/picking fights (whichever way you see it) with the Trump admin

So...you would prefer the university be run by people who cozy up to pedophiles?

 

[walrus]

Yes, I am an Orono alum. Last I checked they(Alfond) also donate to the new buildings and academic side of things as well. Should you tell them how to spend all their money? I’m pretty sure they don’t care for your opinion on how they wish to spend their money. Just like when I donate I don’t think it’s anyone’s business how I choose to spend it.

I would say if you aren’t happy with the funding at UMaine rather than telling donars how to spend their money, or asking for more of it, you go ask your state representatives to send more of your indirect and mandatory dollars(taxes) to the UMaine system.

Are you in favor of spending more in taxes for it to improve UMaine’s budget? If not, then what do you propose for cuts to improve the UMaine budget? Maybe stop subsidizing Somalian voters, whether real or otherwise, instead?

I'm fully aware that the Alfond foundation can spend their money anyway that they want, doesn't mean I have to think its the best way to spend it. Kind of like you and the state of Maine spending money on Somali folks.