Black Bear Leadership Summit

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.

February 16, 2016 Fundraising

On Friday February 26th, at 11:30am-4:00pm, at the Wells Conference Center, the Golden Key International Honor Society and Sophomore Owls are presenting an inaugural Black Bear Leadership Summit. The purpose of the summit is to introduce you to some experts and let them show you the value in leadership so you can feel more comfortable taking a leadership role here at UMaine and beyond! Our Engineers Without Borders chapter is sending as many students as possible, and we encourage you to check it out as well!

Use this link for registration and more information:
Leadership Summit Information