Wilson Center Meditation Group to Resume September 11th

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.

September 8, 2017 Events, News

Interested in learning more about mindfulness meditation? Looking for a community with whom to build or resume a personal practice? You are invited to join the weekly meditation group at the Wilson Center. With an initial 6 week introduction to meditation and mindfulness in the style of Thich Nhat Hanh, this group is ideal for newcomers and those interested in exploring meditation for the first time but also open to those with an established practice. The group will meet weekly, every Monday during the term beginning September 11 , from 3:45-4:45 at the Wilson Center. It is facilitated by members of Still Water Sangha. Regular attendance is encouraged. For more information, contact Theodate Lawlor (theodate52@gmail.com).