UMaine accepting applications for after-school art program

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.

January 4, 2019 Arts, Outreach

The University of Maine Department of Art is accepting applications for the after-school ArtWorks! Program.

The program for students in grades K–8 provides opportunities to explore art through hands-on experiences with a variety of visual media, as well as the history of art and viewing of artistic works.

The five-week spring ArtWorks! sessions will be held on Fridays beginning Feb. 8 from 3:30–5 p.m. in Lord Hall on the UMaine campus. The program culminates with an exhibition of the children’s works on March 8.

Classes are organized by grade level and taught by art education majors who are preparing to become art teachers. The program is supervised by Constance Albertson, an associate professor of art.

A $25 per-student fee covers the cost of materials; a limited number of scholarships are available. The application deadline is Jan. 31. To apply, contact Albertson, 581.3251; constant@maine.edu. More information also is available by calling the UMaine Department of Art, 581.3245.