Help choose the next commercial dining experience at the Memorial Union

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.

June 5, 2023 Student Life

UMaine Dining is seeking input from students, staff and faculty on the next fully-branded commercial dining experience to feature in the Memorial Union.

Cast a vote for either Starbucks, Peet’s Coffee or Shake Smart by filling out an online survey by June 9. The chosen retail dining concept is expected to launch in spring 2024. The survey includes links to the menus from each company that would be available at the Memorial Union location.

A Starbucks concept would feature the coffee shop chain’s full menu and the ability to use its app. A Peet’s Coffee concept would offer a variety of hot, handcrafted beverages, while a Shake Smart concept would feature its shakes and all-natural sandwiches and bowls.