Campus budget discussion March 22

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.

March 13, 2018 News

A public forum has been scheduled 11 a.m.–12:20 p.m. March 22 in 102 Murray Hall to discuss the balancing of the University of Maine’s fiscal year 2019 budget.

UMaine President Susan J. Hunter, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Jeffrey Hecker, and Chief Business Officer Claire Strickland will present the continuing efforts of the administrative team to finalize an FY19 budget that reflects the university’s shared goals of providing a quality, affordable education; advancing new knowledge; and serving the state.

The session will be recorded and posted on the President’s website for those who cannot attend. Comments are welcome and can be submitted online after the presentation.