Maine Day ‘going global’ through remote service April 29

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.

April 22, 2020 Outreach, Student Life

Maine Day, inaugurated by President Arthur Hauck in 1935, is traditionally held on the last regular Wednesday of the spring semester at the University of Maine.

As part of the annual spring cleanup tradition, UMaine students, faculty and staff take part in a day of service and complete volunteer projects to spruce up campus.

This year, for the first time, Maine Day looks different. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UMaine students and community members are spread across several continents with stay-at-home orders and lockdowns in place.

To keep the tradition alive, the Division of Student Life is helping Maine Day go global with service projects that can be completed from home.

A list of projects is online, with categories ranging from major-based service and spring cleaning, to making cards for essential workers or helping staff the national crisis text line.

If you participate in a service project, fill out this form to let the Division of Student Life know how you’re giving back, and send pictures of you doing service to um.getinvolved@maine.edu and tag them on social media (@um.getinvolved) to receive a fun surprise gift.

For more information, contact Ben Evans at um.getinvolved@maine.edu.