Call for proposals for the Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series

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.

January 12, 2022 Arts, Student Life

The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine to enhance the artistic, cultural, and intellectual life of the campus of the University of Maine and to support speaking engagements or lectures at the University of Maine at Machias.

Grants support up to 50% of expenses associated with cultural events and speaking engagements and lectures.

The CA/DLS committee accepts applications four times a year. The next application deadline is Jan. 31, 2022.

Grant applications submitted by the above deadline are for projects starting on or after Feb. 22, 2022.

Proposals must be submitted online using the CA/DLS Grant Application Form at umaine.edu/president/culturalaffairs/application.

Past awards have supported lectures and lecture series; Culturefest, the International Dance Festival; exhibits, performances and guest artists.