UNIVERSITY OF MAINE

Office of the Chancellor

January 5, 1978

107 Maine Avenue
Bangor, Maine 04401
207/947-0336

Lucille M. Pelletier, Chairman
UMFK Centennial Committee
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Fort Kent, Maine 04743

Dear Mrs. Pelletier:

It is with the greatest pleasure that I offer my congratulations to all of you at the University of Maine at Fort Kent as you begin your 100th Anniversary Celebration.

The heritage of the University of Maine at Fort Kent is as unique as it is impressive. Since its founding in 1878 as the Madawaska Training School, through its evolutionary stages as Fort Kent Normal School, Fort Kent State Teachers College and Fort Kent State College, and since 1970 as the University of Maine at Fort Kent, the University has served well the needs of the people of Maine.

Not only one of the oldest public institutions of learning in the State of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is also one of the most progressive, expanding from its origins as a single focus institution for teacher preparation to a University currently offering five degree and 22 transfer programs.

Unique also is the setting of the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Its location in the St. John River Valley is one of unsurpassed natural beauty. The close proximity of the Canadian border and the Maritime Provinces provides an opportunity for enriching cultural experiences. It is an ideal environment in which to study, pursue academic development, and learn about one's self. The University of Maine at Fort Kent is like its people--warm, friendly, and optimistic.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent can be very proud during
this 100th Anniversary Celebration. I am certain that the University will continue to provide high quality, personalized education for its students, and an excellent opportunity for academic and personal growth.

My best wishes,

--Patrick E. McCarthy
Chancellor