UMaine Campus Rec Center ranked No. 3 in nation

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.

February 12, 2019 Student Life

Great Value Colleges has ranked the University of Maine’s New Balance Student Recreation Center as No. 3 on its list of “50 Great College Gymnasiums and Recreation Centers for 2019.”

The article noted UMaine was featured on six different methodology lists and mentioned amenities including the $25 million rec center building, ice skating rink, challenge/ropes course, swimming pool and tennis courts.

The rankings are created based on a combined list ranking from 14 publications; evidence of commitment to future upgrades; evidence of supplementary facilities, such as outdoor spaces; and evidence of innovation. The full list is online.

Great Value Colleges is a website that assists students in finding the best degree, school and career options, and resources for a chosen degree and career, according to its website.