Congratulations Class of 2020 SOE Graduate Students

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Thursday, 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 8, 2020 News

Congratulations graduating Masters and Doctoral Students from the School of Economics. The SOE Faculty recognizes and celebrates the tremendous accomplishments of out graduate students. Special congratulations to Emma Fox (Ph.D. Ecology & Environmental Science); Taylor Lange (Ph.D. Ecology & Environmental Science, M.S. Economics) ; Sujan Chakraborty (M.S. Economics); Daniel Feldman (M.S. Economics); Hannah Merriam (M.S. Economics); Eric Miller (M.S. Economics, M.A. Global Policy); Mariya Pominova (M.S. Economics); George Voigt (M.S. Economics); Sarah Welch (M.S. Economics); and Jinhar Zahidi (M.A. Financial Economics). Also, special thanks to the SOE faculty who advised these students, including Dr. Andrew Crawley, Dr. Angela Daley, Dr. Keith Evans, Dr. Todd Gabe, Dr. Sharon Klein, Dr. Caroline Noblet, Dr. Jonathan Rubin, Dr. Phil Trostel, and Dr. Timothy Waring.

We are very proud of the cohort of SOE graduate students that are finishing up and very thankful for the critical roles they played in our School during their tenure as graduate students. By making intellectual advances, demonstrating professionalism, exuding enthusiasm for economics, and providing critical support of SOE undergraduate students and research programs, SOE graduate students are a key part of the SOE community.

Best wishes with all of your plans, we are here to help at this unusual time; and ask you to please stay in touch. Congratulations !

Click here to listen and view SOE Graduate Coordinator Sharon Klein’s supportive and celebratory message to your class.