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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.

Liz’s Story

February 12, 2019 B.A. in Political Science

Photo pf Elizabeth Theriault “I started my freshman year working towards a Journalism major and Political Science minor. However, after taking a few classes and engaging with the Political Science faculty and program, I changed to a double degree in both Journalism and Poli Sci.

Attempting to obtain two separate degrees means I have a busy schedule. Each semester is jam-packed with credits, on top of my part-time jobs and extracurricular endeavors. Because of this, room for flexibility is extremely limited— but the option to take online classes allows me to fit everything I need into a semester. Online classes free up my time during the day to finish homework, write for my job, and take other classes that are less flexible.

As I am wrapping up my junior year, my time in the political science department has shaped my personal and career aspirations. The support and opportunities I have received from the faculty and staff have encouraged me to weave politics into my career. The faculty here has taken time whenever I have asked to sit and meet with me to answer my questions and talk about my future goals. Moving forward, I feel that I am prepared to take on a role in a government or advocacy organization— writing stories on how government decisions are impacting and shaping our communities.”

– Liz Theriault