MBS to connect students, professionals at Experience Business Casually

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 5, 2019 News

The Maine Business School will host an inaugural Experience Business Casually event Sept. 6 in the D.P. Corbett Business Building atrium.

The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., aims to kick off a new academic year. It will feature informational stations on business-related topics such as resume building, early career tips, professional handshakes, and building a personal brand.

Eleven local business professionals from a variety of fields, including banking and insurance, will host the stations and share their experiences and expertise with MBS students in a casual setting.

“We are looking forward to having our business community start our year with networking and career development tips,” says Faye Gilbert, interim executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Maine and dean of the Undergraduate School of Business. “This is a relaxed event that will also enhance skills that make a difference in a career search process.”

The event is free and open to all MBS students.