New Ecology Journal Club

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 26, 2012 News and Announcements

flower with insect New Ecology Journal Club to meet biweekly at the Bear Brew Pub for relaxed scientific banter and good humor. The club is interested in discussing science, understanding how to effectively critique articles, and how to take the best lessons away from articles. The club offers a place for PhD students to run ideas by other people and to present a summary of an article or theme. The club will discuss a new scientific paper each meeting.

All are welcome to the meetings. New members are encouraged to come ready for a relaxed discussion, with ideas for articles and themes, and an open mind.

The first meeting took place Thursday Sept. 13th at 4:30 pm.

For more information contact Sheryn Olson, sheryn.olson@umit.maine.edu.

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School of Biology and Ecology

New Ecology Journal Club

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