News
October 15, 2014
What Happens When Social Capital Trumps Hierarchy in an Organization?
I ask this question only because I was recently speaking to an ex-colleague from another institution that works at an “exceptionally relational campus” (his words). After some deliberation, the core of the discussion became about the relationships and social capital for getting things done that the traditional hierarchy could not; therefore, making the Social Capital… Read more »
October 14, 2014
Unique Bear Study Reaches Two Year Mark
The Unity College Bear Study reaches the two year mark, releasing a report on the lives and habits of the Maine black bears they have been tracking.
October 08, 2014
Does Conflict in Change Management influence Innovation?
Ok folks, this is my first attempt at my own post on LinkedIn. So forgive me if I do not get the approach just right 🙂 I have worked in higher education for a while now, specifically in colleges that have been through transition and change. One constant that I have observed is how a… Read more »
September 19, 2014
Historic Enrollment and Fundraising Success
The historic success of Unity College may come down to two words: sustainability science.
September 16, 2014
Richard Keen Exhibits at UCCPA
“Form Singularity: Paintings and Sculpture” featuring new paintings and sculpture by artist Richard Keen will be on display at The Leonard R. Craig Gallery, Unity College Center for the Performing Arts, from September 18 to October 31.
September 16, 2014
Climate Change Central to Convocation Address
Unity College President Stephen Mulkey delivers a stirring convocation address, with climate change as its central issue.
September 16, 2014
Richard Keen Exhibits at UCCPA
“Form Singularity: Paintings and Sculpture” featuring new paintings and sculpture by artist Richard Keen will be on display at The Leonard R. Craig Gallery, Unity College Center for the Performing Arts, from September 18 to October 31.
September 16, 2014
Climate Crisis Denial Continues, Psychological Factors Explain Avoidance
Despite overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the existence of human caused climate change, some still vehemently deny its existence.
September 16, 2014
Author Andrew Vietze to Discuss Work
Andrew Vietze, author of Becoming Teddy Roosevelt, will discuss his work on Friday, September 21 at 11 a.m. at the Unity College Center for the Performing Arts.
September 15, 2014
Unity College to Send Contingent to Largest Climate March in History
A contingent from the first institution of higher education in America to divest from investments in fossil fuels will be noteworthy participants in the largest climate march in history.
September 09, 2014
Author Don Lord Reads from Lastest Work
Author and former Unity College Professor Don Lord will offer a presentation and read from his latest work, The Gentle Revolutionaries, on Thursday, September 18, 7 p.m. at the Dorothy W. Quimby library on the campus of Unity College.
September 09, 2014
Mitchell Thomashow Book Discussion and Signing
Dr. Mitchell Thomashow, former president of Unity College, will discuss and sign copies of his new book, The Nine Elements of a Sustainable Campus, at the UCCPA on Tuesday, October 7 beginning at 6 p.m.
September 05, 2014
Foundation enables renovation of dining hall
The recently completed expansion and upgrade of the largest dining facility at Unity College has attracted significant support from a foundation, due to the College’s focus on serving locally sourced produce.
September 05, 2014
Unity College collaboration awarded 2.9M National Science Foundation Grant
$2.9M National Science Foundation Grant Awarded to Unity College and Collaborators for Mathematics and Biology Education.
August 26, 2014
Northeastern lakes recovering from acid rain
A nationally known Unity College researcher was part of a team whose long term research has determined that lakes in the Northeast U.S. are recovering from the effects of acid rain more rapidly than previously thought.
August 26, 2014
Unofficial Kickoff for 50th Anniversary a Success
They came from near and far to reminisce, reconnect, and learn about the many changes that have transformed the college they support into a borderless enterprise that sends graduates to all points of the globe.
August 26, 2014
Unity College Plays Leading Role in Bringing FrogWatch USA to Maine
A Unity College professor and the student president of the Herpetology Club worked to establish one of the first FrogWatch chapters in Maine.
August 26, 2014
Wyeth Family Foundation Partners with Unity College for Research, Educational Projects on Allen Island
The Up East Foundation is funding three Unity College projects to take place on Allen Island, the family retreat of famed painter Andrew Wyeth.
August 26, 2014
Three Students Awarded Nicholas Holt Challenge Scholarship
In a gift made possible by the Holt family in collaboration with the Maine Community Foundation, three Unity College students have been chosen as this year’s recipients.
August 26, 2014
Alumni Work to Secure Internships for the next generation of Federal Land Managers
The USDA Forest Service and Unity College have provided students an intensive introductory work experience with a federal public land management agency.
