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January 26, 2021
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Greetings! As always, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy as we wrap up the first month of 2021. During the holiday season, it was a pleasure to reconnect with many of you as you engaged with Unity College in a variety of ways. It is always exciting to… Read more »
January 26, 2021
How to Work… In Abundance
Abundant leaders are decisive, creative, collaborative, reflective, consistent, and empathetic. While the style of leadership they bring is often counterintuitive within higher education, it is crucial to the success of the Enterprise Model and Unity Environmental University. How does “leadership in abundance” look in practice at Unity Environmental University? The list below outlines our approach…… Read more »
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January 19, 2021
Are You SMART? How SMART Goals are the Key to Success
Every person has a different definition of what success looks like. Whatever that definition may be, to set yourself up for that success, you need a plan. To achieve that plan, it helps to have goals. “Writing down vague, unattainable goals can derail motivation very quickly. To make sure your goals are motivating and effective,… Read more »
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January 14, 2021
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Greetings! On this day, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. While many are familiar with Dr. King’s leadership in the 20th century American civil rights movement, his influence reaches far beyond this important work. Dr. King was a change agent for good and dedicated his life to be… Read more »
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January 12, 2021
A Moment of Reflection, A Feeling of Hope
Greetings! As I begin my ninth year with Unity College, and in the spirit of a new calendar year, I would like to use this week’s letter as an opportunity to reflect on where Unity College came from and where it is going. Most importantly, I would like to make note of how we’ve arrived at… Read more »
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January 11, 2021
Navigating Zoonotic Diseases and Their Role in Human Health
Zoonotic diseases are shrouded in mystery—which means it’s an active branch of science where more researchers are needed in order to determine the origins of these diseases and to look at other factors such as how they spread, how to prevent the spread, and how to treat these diseases in both animals and humans. Working in… Read more »
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January 06, 2021
New Year, New Opportunities!
Greetings! I hope that you and your loved ones had a healthy, happy holiday season. A new year is officially upon us! Last year we often heard, or maybe even said ourselves, that we could not wait for 2020 to be over along with all the uncertainty and changes that came with it. The reality is, this… Read more »
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December 22, 2020
Wishing you a healthy and happy holiday season!
Greetings! Thank you for all you do to serve our students! As parents, alumni, employees, partners, donors, students, and friends of the College, your belief in our mission is the reason we continue to thrive. Unity College experienced an unprecedented year in many ways. And yet, during the pandemic, we are proud to finish… Read more »
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December 22, 2020
Wishing you a healthy and happy holiday season!
Dear Unity College Colleagues, As January 1, 2021 approaches, I am sure some of us think it can’t get here fast enough – I understand and respect that view. 2020 is almost over but some of the changes it brought will live on, because honestly – they have not all been that bad even if… Read more »
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December 08, 2020
Unity Magazine 2020
Greetings! Each year, Unity College publishes an institutional magazine called Unity which addresses new initiatives within the College, environmental topics, issues, and other new and noteworthy items. The magazine also includes an alumni notes section. I invite you to read the 2020 Unity Magazine, which focuses on Unity College’s Path Forward and many of the… Read more »
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December 08, 2020
Unity Magazine 2020
Greetings! Each year, Unity College publishes an institutional magazine called Unity which addresses new initiatives within the College, environmental topics, issues, and other new and noteworthy items. The magazine also includes an alumni notes section. I invite you to read the Unity Magazine 2020, which focuses on Unity College’s Path Forward and many of the… Read more »
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December 07, 2020
How to Leverage a Degree in Fisheries for a Rewarding Career
Love the great outdoors and looking for career that lets you pursue your passion for nature? Consider a career in fish farming or in fisheries. What is a fishery? A fishery is a body of water in which sports or commercial fishing occur. It can be a freshwater or saltwater environment. Generally, a fishery has… Read more »
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November 25, 2020
How to Land Your Dream Job Working with Wildlife
For students who love animals and are interested in a career that supports environments and local ecosystems, a career in the field of wildlife may be the right path to take. This is a diverse area that includes both jobs that involve working directly with wildlife along with some careers—like managing wildlife preserves or organizations—that… Read more »
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November 24, 2020
A Message of Thanks
As we move into this Thanksgiving week, a non-traditional one for many of us this year, I want to share my thanks for you, our alumni. We are proud of our alumni and the incredible work you’re doing to tackle critical environmental challenges, big and small, across the country and the world. This week, I… Read more »
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November 23, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving to One and All
Dear Unity College Colleagues, As we work our way through November and the coming holiday season, it is important to reflect on the things we are grateful for during these unprecedented time. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order,… Read more »
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November 23, 2020
Unity College XR Innovation Lab excited to host first ever EcoHack
24-hour event to inspire, empower next generation of environmental leaders For years, Unity College has earned a reputation as America’s Environmental College, leaning into sustainability sciences while also breaking new ground in higher education by rejecting traditions to prioritize accessibility, affordability, and flexibility for learners. Challenging the very idea of how students want to… Read more »
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November 20, 2020
Hybrid Learning – Notable Moments of 2020
As we move into the holiday season, a time of reflection and thanks, I am excited to share with you a report from Zach Falcon, our Vice President of Hybrid Learning. In this message, VP Falcon shares some of the highlights from Hybrid Learning this year and the ways Unity College faculty have engaged students… Read more »
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November 17, 2020
Unity College Receives National Recognition in 2020
Dear Unity College Community, This week, I would like to share with you some of the ways in which Unity College has been recognized this year. 2020 has certainly been a year of challenges, however that has not stopped us from forging ahead to ensure the survival and long-term viability of Unity College. With all… Read more »
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November 13, 2020
What is Hybrid Learning and How is it Changing the Face of Education
Online learning is becoming a popular choice for colleges and universities across the country, yet many students are not willing to completely forgo the in-person learning experience. A hybrid learning model lets students have both. Through hybrid learning, students and faculty can embrace the benefits of online education while retaining the perks of in-person instruction in a flexible format that meets… Read more »
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November 13, 2020
How a Gap Year Can Help Change the World and Your Career
What is a gap year? Gap years first became common back in the 1960s. Though it has changed quite a lot over the years, they still often serve a valuable purpose. Once, gap years were all about taking a holiday, and people would travel around the world to enjoy life and experience new things. Nowadays, gap… Read more »