Honors Grad Thesis Published in Bangor Daily News

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.

August 5, 2015 News

In June, The Bangor Daily News published “Forward, not back: The odds are Millennial farmers will fail. Why they pursue the good life anyway,” an article written by 2015 Honors graduate, Danielle Walczak. The piece, explored the lives of five organic farmers on small farms in Maine and is based on Danielle’s creative thesis research. Danielle graduated in May with a degree in journalism and minors in creative writing and sustainable food systems. She is currently working as one of the Honors Associates and doing freelance writing.