Public invited to summer seminars, public tours at DMC

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Thursday, 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.

June 9, 2017 Marine Sciences, Outreach, Research, Signature and Emerging Areas

Free, public science seminars and tours of the waterfront laboratories will begin Friday, June 23 at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center in Walpole.

At 10:30 a.m. Fridays through Aug. 11, a renowned marine science researcher will share their expertise on topics ranging from the Gulf of Maine studies to deep-sea exploration.

The hour-long seminars will be in Brooke Hall on the lower campus. The schedule and form to RSVP is online. Anyone requesting an accommodation can do so on the online form.

Wednesday Walking tours will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays from June 28 through Aug. 16.

The tour guide will give an overview about the DMC location on the Damariscotta River estuary, then lead attendees through the flowing seawater laboratories. Attendees are encouraged to engage with working scientists and students. They will answer questions, talk about their research and explain its significance to the larger community.

Tours generally last 90 minutes and begin at the waterfront campus. The form to RSVP and request an accommodation is online.

For directions and more information, visit the DMC website.