Institute Conditions

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.

Exploration de la Péninsule acadienne

Conditions

Payment of Program Fees

I agree to pay all program fees by the stated deadlines. I understand that failure to make full payment may result in the cancellation of my participation in the program.

Insurance

I understand that having health, accident and travel and insurances is my own personal responsibility. The Canadian-American Center and the University of Maine strongly encourage all participants to check with their insurance carriers to ascertain that coverage remains in effect while traveling in Canada.

Personal Health and Safety

I understand that The Canadian-American Center and the University of Maine cannot guarantee my health and safety during my participation in this institute. I am responsible for acting prudently and exercising caution and common sense at all times. I also understand that I may be using different forms of transportation in order to participate in this program. I agree that The Canadian-American Center and the University of Maine is not responsible for any personal injury, death, and/or loss or damage to personal property suffered by me during my participation, including periods of travel, with and independent of, the program. I release The Canadian-American Center and the University of Maine, their officers, trustees, employees, and agents from any and all liability, damage, and claim of any nature arising out of, or in any way related to participation in this program, the transportation, or in any independent activities undertaken as an adjunct thereto.

Travel

I acknowledge and understand that in the event that I become detached from the travel group, fail to meet a departure van, bus, airplane, or train, or become sick or injured, I will bear all responsibility to seek out and connect with the travel group at the next destination, and that I shall bear the costs involved in contacting and reaching the travel group at the next available destination. I acknowledge and agree to accept all responsibility for loss or additional expenses due to delays or other changes in the means of transportation, other services, sickness, weather, strikes, or other unforeseen causes.

Hold-Harmless

I understand that my participation in the institute on Exploration de la Péninsule acadienne is voluntary. I understand that The Canadian-American Center and the University of Maine does not make any warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, regarding participation in the program, including quality of the experience or services rendered. I further understand that The Canadian-American Center and the University of Maine assumes no responsibility and disclaims any liability for any injury, loss, damage, or expense (personal, academic, financial, or other) suffered by me by reason of my participation in this program.