UMaine Dining Offers Annual Taste of the World Event April 2

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.

April 1, 2015 Student Life

University of Maine students can enjoy authentic cuisine from Mexico, South Korea and Jamaica at three on-campus dining locations during UMaine Dining’s Taste of the World event April 2.

During the annual event, menus, decor and music of each dining facility will spotlight a different culture, often in consultation with students or other resident experts from the university’s international community.

This year, Mexico will be at Hilltop featuring various salads, quesadillas, fish, steak, rice, beans and salsa; with churros, flan and cakes for dessert. South Korea will be showcased at Wells Central complete with a Dim Sum station, sushi and spring roll station, Pho bar, and other entrees with beef, chicken, rice and noodles; with desserts made with rice or green tea. York will highlight Jamaican fare filled with jerk chicken, soups, plantains, vegetables, salads, soups, and — for dessert — pineapple upside-down cake and coconut banana and chocolate bread pudding.

UMaine Dining uses local foods and produce in their recipes including the international cuisine for the Taste of the World event. A part of UMaine Dining’s mission is raising awareness of the value and sustainability of supporting locally sourced produce and products from Maine.

Although aimed primarily at resident students, anyone in the UMaine community can enjoy any of the all-you-care-to-eat menus for $11.50 per adult and $5.75 per child 12 or under. The international fare in the three dining facilities will be served during dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. To prepare of the event, the three locations will close at 2 p.m.