Promising Practices Conference Showcases 2013 Fellows

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.

September 11, 2013 News

On July 11, over fifty UMaine students, local teachers, and Maine Writing Project members gathered at the Donald P. Corbett Hall on the University of Maine campus. MWP 2013 Institute Fellows were the centerpiece of this one-day conference presenting
teaching workshops on a wide variety of topics, including Digital Story Telling – It’s Not Just for Fiction Anymore, Peaceable Moments with Picture Books, Engaging Diverse Learners through Writing Stations, Using Social Media to Connect with Characters, and Composition, Turnitin.com and Developmental Learners.

Along with the practical demonstrations, Writing Project participants caught up with old friends who came to support fellow teachers as writers and presenters. The day included lots of time for reflection and writing. Participants were treated to door prizes and lots of great food.

Organized by MWP’s Kris McBean, Promising Practices will be a yearly event. Check back here for information on Promising Practices 2014 and join the learning and fun.