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.

Barbara Howard

Barbara Howard is the Director of the Bachelor of University Studies at the University of Maine, Division of Lifelong Learning (DLL). She has extensive experience with the adult learner both through practice and organizations. A member of the DLL team since 1990, she has supported the adult learner in several capacities ranging from advising to developing programming and policies for this population. She has served on University of Maine System, University of Maine, and State of Maine prior learning assessment work groups. Additionally, she has helped UPCEA New England as part of its administration including president of UPCEA New England and a national commissioner. She remains ever active in the adult learner realm through presentations and research. Barbara was also an instructor for the School of Human Development, Child and Family Studies and now an adjunct faculty for the College of Education and Human Development.