Gannett Hall

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.

Welcome to Gannett Hall

Gannett Hall is named after James Gannett, who served as registrar at UMaine from 1913–1953.

Located on the northwest side of campus, Gannett Hall is near Hilltop Dining, the athletic fields, and the New Balance Student Recreation Center.

Gannett Hall

Send mail and packages to this address:
Gannett Hall, Room Number
Orono, ME 04469

Physical address:
12 Hebron Road
Orono, ME 04469

Room Dimensions

Single: 15’11” long, 9′ wide and 7’3″ high
Single room sizes vary.
Double: 16′ long, 11’5.5 wide and 7’3″ high

Amenities

Double rooms have four dressers, two closets, two bookshelves, two desks, and two chairs. There is a built-in counter top between the two desks, with a built-in dresser on each side.

Windows

Single: 24″ wide, 15.5″ deep and 42″ high
Double: 87.5″ wide, 10″ deep and 42″ high

Closets

46″ wide, 16.5″ deep and 82″ high
Rod to floor: 64 inches.

Bookshelves

20″ wide, 9.5″ deep and 46.5″ high

Desks

46″ wide, 22″ deep and 31″ high
Maximum height underneath: 24 inches
Standard chair included

Dressers

Small built-in: 19″ wide, 22″ deep and 38″ high
Larger built-in: 23″ wide, 31″ deep and 47″ high with vanity top

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