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.

Campus Recreation

Outdoor Leadership Program

Maine Bound is hosting our bi-annual Outdoor Leadership Program Fall 2018. The program is designed to provide participants a foundational understanding of outdoor leadership. To complete the program candidates must complete the eight 1.5 hour educational clinics and participate in 2 Maine Bound Trips/Clinics. Upon completion, you will be invited on a capstone backpacking and canoe expedition with your graduating cohort and receive a certificate in Outdoor Leadership.

Topics Include:

History of Outdoor Education
Facilitation & Debriefing Skills
Teaching & Lesson Planning
Leadership Styles
Group Dynamics
Decision Making
Risk Management
Communication & Feedback

Applications Due: September 10th, 2018
Please submit the application online on this Google Form.