The University of Maine at Presque Isle will be hosting its summer American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 13 from Noon to 5 p.m. in the Campus Center. The blood drive is sponsored by the UMPI Dean of Students Office, Phi Eta Sigma—National Honor Society and the UMPI Red Cross Club. Walk-ins are welcome, both campus and community members, and door prizes will be given away. If donors wish to reserve a time in advance, they should call 1-800-RED-CROSS or sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org. Just click on “Search by Zip Code” and enter 04769. Each year, the campus helps the Red Cross coordinate three blood drives on campus, one in the summer, one in the fall, and one in the spring. Since 1987, nearly 5,100 pints of blood have been collected at UMPI. Volunteers are also needed to assist with the blood drive. This will be the 52nd and last blood drive that retired Dean of Students Jim Stepp will be coordinating. Anyone interested should email Jim Stepp at jimandbeckystepp@gmail.com.
