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UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Thursday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

What is an Internship?
An internship is a work experience that is related to the student’s major or career interests. It can be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time, for credit or not for credit.

What is Cooperative Education Experience (co-op)?
A co-op is an educational program that integrates academics with a particular career field of interest. It is generally completed over the course of more than one semester. It typically includes work assignments that are related to the student’s career and academic interests. It is a paid experience. Academic credit is given for these types of programs, and it is based upon a learning contract agreed upon in advance by the employer, the student, and the student’s faculty advisor.

How to Contact the Career Center
5748 Memorial Union
Orono, ME 04469-5748
Phone: 207-581-1359 Fax: 207-581-3003
Webpage: http://www.umaine.edu/career
EMail: umainecareercenter@maine.edu

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