Hutchinson Center offers public speaking development 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.

November 5, 2019 Outreach

A professional development program, “Public Speaking for Business and More,” will be offered 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast.

Tom Dowd, a prize-winning speaker, award-winning and best-selling author, and trainer and coach, will facilitate. Program participants will be taught how to relieve the stress associated with speaking publicly; become skilled in speaking with or without notes; think quickly, speak logically and engage an audience; and use the power of personalized storytelling to increase information retention.

Nonprofit and business leaders, educators, municipal officials, members of the clergy and others interested in becoming a more effective speaker are invited to attend.

Cost is $150 per person, and includes a continental breakfast and catered lunch. Need-based scholarships are available. Registration is online.

For more information or to request an accommodation or scholarship application, contact Michelle Patten, 207.338.8002, michelle.patten@maine.edu.