Check-In

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.

Location for check-in / opening ceremonies:

Collins Center for the Arts (CCA)
2 Flagstaff Rd.
Orono, ME 04469

Conference Parking:

Across from the CCA.

When checking in:

CHECK-IN STARTS AT 3PM.

Please park your vehicle in the CCA lot (look for the signs). Parking permits will be distributed at check-in.

Your entire delegation may come into the CCA with all of your materials to turn in (banner, displays, pins, etc), but must wait in the main lobby.

Only the NCC’s and Advisors will be able to proceed into the check-in area without a name tag / lanyard.

Once the institution is all checked in, all delegates may enter the check-in area to turn in your materials. Delegates will be free to sit in the auditorium once the doors are open, get snacks from the cafe, or head back to the hotels.

Checking in at hotels:

In order to check in at your hotel, your institution must already be paid, as well as all waivers signed. If you have any questions if your institution may check in at your hotel, please email the Conference Chair, Aiden Ciaffaglione, at ne_springconf@nacurh.org.

Travel by plane or bus:

If you are travelling by plane or bus, please make sure the Conference Chair knows when you are arriving and departing. The conference staff will coordinate transportation to and from the airport and terminals.

Early arrivals (prior to 3pm):

Any institutions arriving early may hang out in the Memorial Union or in downtown Bangor (pronounced bang-gore). Institutions arriving by plane or bus prior to check-in will be brought straight to the Memorial Union.

Late Check-in:

If your institution is arriving after 6pm, the location of check-in will be in the front entrance of the Memorial Union.