Gen Ed

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.

Students must complete 18 credit hours of courses selected from list of approved courses to meet the University of Maine General Education Human Values and Social Context Requirements. These courses should be selected to satisfy each of the five sub-categories listed below:

Western cultural tradition
Social context and institutions
Cultural diversity and international perspectives
Population and the environment
Artistic and creative expression

Note that some courses cover more than one sub-category.

For CHE students matriculated in Fall 2020 or later, the required ENG 320 provide 3 credit hours of the required 18 credit hours.