Deering Hall

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Arthur Deering headed the 91±¬ÁÏ’s College of Agriculture for nearly 20 years, retiring in 1957. He also directed the Extension Service of the university. In 1935, Epsilon Sigma Pi, a national honorary society, gave him a certificate for an “outstanding record of service to Maine agriculture.” Born on a farm in Denmark, Maine, Deering graduated from the 91±¬ÁÏ in 1912, and received an honorary degree from 91±¬ÁÏ in 1934. A former Kennebec County Extension agent, Deering was named assistant director of Extension in 1927, director in 1930 and, in 1933, became dean of the Agricultural College.