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.

Nicole Cloud

Nicole Cloud is the Peer Services Coordinator and Advisor in TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). In her role, Nicole oversees both the Peer Advising and Academic Coaching programs.

Nicole joined the College Success Programs team in August of 2018, transitioning from her position as Assistant Director of Student Service in the Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Maine. Prior to joining the University of Maine in 2016, Nicole worked for five years in the Enrollment Services Division at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Bangor campus where she was a member of the Student Success Collaborative, served as the Navigator for adult students returning to school, and had the opportunity to be a Class Steward for students learning in the online modality. She initially joined the UMA Bangor community as an Adjunct Instructor of Communication in 2010.

Originally from Spring Valley, New York, Nicole made Maine her home over 20 years ago, with her turtles in tow. Interested in becoming a writer, she attended the University of Southern Maine to pursue a bachelor’s in Media Studies. Following this, she studied Communication at University of Maine, where she had the opportunity to be a graduate assistant and fell in love with teaching. As a first-generation college student herself, Nicole recognizes the value of higher education, and is deeply dedicated to supporting the success of students.