Dixie Turner

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.

About Me

I am originally from the Shenandoah Valley in northwest Virginia. I have always been an animal lover and currently have 4 cats, 3 dogs, and 2 aquariums full of fish and aquatic frogs. I enjoy spending time with family, hiking, and travelling to new places. Zip lining above the rain forest in Costa Rica has been the highlight of my travels so far. When at home I like to curl up on the couch with one of my furry children and binge-watch crime shows.

What has been your most embarrassing moment (that you are willing to share)?

My first job was being the unit secretary of the Med-Surg floor of our local hospital. Part of my job was to shred the carbon-copies of each patient’s medication record at the end of each day. One night, I accidentally shredded the original record by accident and the security guard had to spend the whole night digging through the shredder and taping it back together. Needless to say, I have been a lot more careful since then.

What is your favorite food?

A turtle sundae from Freddy’s custard.

If you could take a trip anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Honestly I would love to visit any place I have never been. I love thrifting in small local towns and travelling to other countries.

Professional Credentials and Interests?

I earned my PhD in Counseling Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and a certificate in Multicultural Counseling during my internship year at Michigan State University. I work from a multicultural/feminist framework and enjoy using techniques from a variety of perspectives including mindfulness-based, cognitive, and psychodynamic approaches. I have training and experience working with individuals from different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and enjoy working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ community as well. In recent years I have particularly enjoyed working with transgender students in various stages of the transition process.