Official Graduate Student Government Statement on Immigration Executive Order

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 6, 2017 News, Student News, Students

Below is a message directly from the leadership of the Graduate Student Government concerning the Immigration Executive Order:

January 30, 2017

Good Morning,

We have received numerous requests for information from graduate students in regard to the Executive Order on Immigration signed by the President of the United States on Friday. This email is to assure you that the University of Maine administration, the Graduate School, the Graduate Student Government, and the University of Maine System leadership and Board of Trustees serve as allies, resources, and advocates for all UMS students.

UMS Counsel is in the process of determining next steps for students and organizing a forum for questions alongside the UMS campus Student Governments. Details about these meetings will be emailed soon.

We have been assured that Congress has not changed the immigration laws of the United States and that all legal guarantees of freedom and protection of religion, race, and country of origin are still maintained by the Constitution.

If there are any questions in regards to next steps, or if any graduate student has concerns about safety or comfort, please reach out to any of the GSG representatives https://umaine.edu/gsg/executive-committee/ or to the Graduate School (207) 581-3291 or graduate@maine.edu.

Below is a list of additional on-campus resources:

Counseling Center (Free & Confidential): (207) 581-1392
Office of Multicultural Student Life: (207) 581-1428
Office of International Programs: (207) 581-3437
Dean of Student’s Office: (207) 581-1406
University of Maine Police Department: (207) 581-4040
Office of Community Standards, Rights, & Responsibilities: (207) 581-1409

Again, please do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone.

Sincerely,
Shane J. Cushing, GSG President
Kimberley Rain Miner, BOT Representative