UMaine, UMM holding Class of 2020 Recognition Weeks

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.

May 4, 2020 Student Life

The University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias will hold Class of 2020 Recognition Ceremonies to honor the success and achievements of graduates.

In-person ceremonies for both universities are tentatively planned for the fall, and will be determined based on health and safety guidance from the federal and state Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“The Commencement Committee desired to plan a virtual recognition event that would be special, meaningful and memorable for the Class of 2020,” says Kimberly Whitehead, UMaine Chief of Staff and Commencement coordinator. “We are excited to celebrate and honor the achievements of our Class of 2020 graduates, outstanding students and faculty members through the student recognition weeks. We extend best wishes and congratulations to our graduates.”

UMaine’s Class of 2020 Recognition Week is May 4–9, featuring congratulatory messages and videos on the Commencement website. The daily postings at 10 a.m. will include messages from President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Chancellor Dannel Malloy, UMS Board of Trustees Chair James Erwin, student leaders, administrators, faculty members, alumni and friends of the university. Videos include highlights of the past year, interviews with valedictorian Sierra Yost and salutatorian Grace Smith, and the popular Alfond Stadium scoreboard with the running list of Class of 2020 graduates. A virtual yearbook also will be online.

UMM Class of 2020 graduates will be celebrated with an online Recognition Ceremony on May 30 at 1 p.m. The event will feature brief remarks from President Ferrini-Mundy, Head of Campus Dan Qualls and Rep. Will Tuell, an alumnus. Information about how to access the virtual ceremony will be posted online.