UMaine Hosting Summer Camp Fair for Kids

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, 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.

February 27, 2012 Student Life

Children, parents and guardians will have a chance Wednesday, March 7 to learn about more than 100 Maine summer camps for kids at the Summer Camp Fair being held from 4-7 p.m. at the University of Maine New Balance Student Recreation Center.

Admission is free and those who attend will receive a free day pass to the recreation center, according to the Foster Center for Student Innovation, a cosponsor and event organizer with the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Recreation.

Camps include Y camps, scouting camps, robotics camps, math and science camps, outdoor education camps, theater, art and space camps, and camps with a mountain guide, golfing and Chinese culture themes. Additional details are included on the Foster Center website at http://foster.target.maine.edu/the-center/events/88-2012-summer-camp-fai.

Contact: Jesse Moriarity, (207) 581-1427