Study Abroad Opportunities

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.

We encourage social work students to apply for a Study Abroad experience. We work with students to insure that you complete your degree on schedule. There are many opportunities for Study Abroad experiences — everything from a 2-3 week travel-study course to a full semester living in another country. We encourage students to start planning early. Students typically complete semester-study abroad during the Spring of the sophomore year or Fall of their junior year. Social Work students have studied in Italy, Ireland, England, Australia and a host of other locations around the globe. The Office of International Programs is a good place for information: International Programs – Study Abroad Information.