Unity News
February 25, 2014
President Stephen Mulkey to Participate in Climate Solutions Expo and Summit
Mulkey will serve as the keynote speaker and will co-moderate a panel of Maine college presidents who will consider climate change mitigation within higher education.
February 24, 2014
Spring Open House – March 1
As the green economy continues to expand across the United States and internationally, Unity College is offering a slate of environmental majors that are preparing students for the 21st century marketplace.
February 24, 2014
Michele Leavitt and three local poets to hold reading
Michele Leavitt, Unity College Special Assistant for College Outreach, Honors Program Co-Director and Instructor, will be joined by Karie Friedman, Judy Kaber, and Shelley Johnson, for a public reading of their work.

February 21, 2014
Leeann Reid ’13 Receives Award from the Appalachian Mountain Club
The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization awarded Unity College graduate Leeann Reid the 2014 Young Conservation Leader Award.
February 21, 2014
Unity College Students at 2014 Camden Conference
A group of Unity College students has been invited to facilitate a World Café event during the 27th Annual Camden Conference.

February 20, 2014
Holli Cederholm and Brian St. Laurent ’07
When asked, Why Unity College? Holli replied, “I came to Unity because I wanted to change the world.”
February 18, 2014
Outlook for North American Energy
Sharon Reishus, Senior Director for IHS CERA North American Power Advisory Service will be giving a talk entitled “Outlook for North American Energy” today, Feb. 18th, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in PW 204.
February 13, 2014
Roots and Branches : Works by Simon van der Ven
Simon (Siem) van der Ven’s ceramic art engages the senses. An opening reception will be held February 27th from 5-7pm.
February 12, 2014
Professor Mick Womersley Elected a fellow of the RSA
Recently, Professor Mick Womersley was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (formally the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce), abbreviated RSA.
February 10, 2014
Captive Creatures inspire Conservation
Is captivity harmful to animals? Assistant Professor Sarah Cunningham offers her opinion on captive wildlife and conservation efforts in places like SeaWorld. Originally published in the Orlando Sentinel.
February 06, 2014
Sydney Lea Reading at the UCCPA
Noted writer and environmentalist Sydney Lea, described as “a man in the woods with his head full of books, and a man in books with his head full of woods,” will read and discuss his work on Monday, February 10 at 7:30 pm.
January 28, 2014
Reanimated Creatures Worthy of Frankenstein the Subject of Unity College Study
Students conduct research on Tardigrades, tiny organisms that can lay parched and dormant for years, only to be brought back to life with a single drop of water.

January 24, 2014
Unity College Bear Study Releases One Year Report
At the one-year mark, a groundbreaking bear study has released a report that offers some new insights into the lives of Maine black bears in central Maine.
January 24, 2014
Stephen Mulkey Named to the AASHE Board of Directors
Unity College President Stephen Mulkey has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). “I look forward to working… Read more »
January 23, 2014
Unity College to host Maine’s largest environmental Career Fair
An annual tradition of connecting employers with job seekers looking for work in the growing “green” job market will once again take place at Unity College.
January 23, 2014
Kurt Alan Anderson Named Development Officer/Grants Writer
Kurt Alan Anderson, a professional with extensive development, non-profit, project management and grant writing experience, has been named Development Officer/Grants Writer at Unity College. This newly created position falls under… Read more »
January 13, 2014
How We Learn
Ron Chandler, the newest member of the Center for Experiential and Environmental Education, will give a talk on January 23rd at 12:00 pm.
January 09, 2014
Unity College Set to Break Ground on 70 Bed, LEED Silver Standard Suite Style Residence Hall
In response to a trend of increasing enrollment and the popularity of campus living, Unity College will soon begin construction of a 70 bed, suite style residence hall.
January 08, 2014
Dar Williams to perform at the UCCPA in January
American singer-songwriter and pop-folk artist Dar Williams will be performing at the UCCPA on Thursday, January 23rd at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door.
December 19, 2013
Family of Unity College Professor Honored with Endowed Scholarship
The family of Unity College Professor Gerry Saunders has been honored with a gift that will create an endowed scholarship in their name.