News
April 24, 2014
The Girl with the Golden Locks at the UCCPA
The drama troupe will present The Girl with the Golden Locks, April 26 – 27, at the Unity College Center for the Performing Arts. The performances are free and open to the public.
April 23, 2014
The Inconvenient Impervious Truth
Steve Kahl, Director of Sustainability, will be giving a talk on stormwater management Thursday, April 24 at 12:00 p.m.
April 21, 2014
Lapping Lecture Featuring 2014 WE Lead Award Recipient
The WE Lead group at Unity College will present the 2014 Women’s Environmental Award to Dr. Lara J. Hansen, Chief Scientist and Executive Director, at EcoAdapt on Tuesday, April 22, at 6 p.m.
April 21, 2014
One of the “greenest” Commencements
Perennially among the “greenest” commencements in the United States, Unity’s 2014 exercises will feature Green Weaver regalia, gowns made from 100% recycled bottles.
April 21, 2014
Growing Popularity and Reputation of Unity College leads to Unprecedented Expansion
With the popularity of Unity College surging nationally and internationally, the College has announced an unprecedented expansion of faculty and staff.
April 21, 2014
American Canoe Association to offer Grant Supported Instructor Certification Workshop
A grant from the American Canoe Association (ACA) reduces the cost per participant to $200 for a comprehensive, three-day canoe instructor certification, June 6-8.
April 19, 2014
ALVAH MALONEY ’99
Now in its 15th year, Maine Kayak gives Alvah the opportunity to share his love of the outdoors and the beautiful paddling environments of the great state of Maine every season.
April 18, 2014
Space and Waves and Tendencies
The opening reception of Heather Lyon’s “Space and Waves and Tendencies” will be on Friday, April 18 at 4:00 p.m. at the Leonard Craig Gallery. Entry is free.
April 18, 2014
Divestment Movement Crosses $100 Million Endowment Line, Unity College praises Pitzer Decision
Pitzer’s decision validates the idea that the movement to divest from fossil fuels is not limited to small colleges, and that the rest of higher education should consider following suit.
April 16, 2014
Unity College poised to Host Historically Large Incoming Class
On Saturday, April 19, new students and their families will attend a day of events designed to ease the transition to college life.
April 14, 2014
Permanent Resident Screech Owl at Unity College
Unity College has a new addition to the animal room, an Eastern Screech Owl from the Southeastern Raptor Center affiliated with the Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine.
April 11, 2014
33rd Annual Spring 5K on April 19
The 33rd Annual Unity College Spring 5K will be held on Saturday, April 19, on the campus of Unity College, 90 Quaker Hill Road, Unity, Maine.
April 10, 2014
Unity College to host Earth Week Activities, April 14-24
The first college in the nation to divest from investments in fossil fuels and adopt sustainability science as a focus for teaching and learning will hold a week of Earth Week events.
April 09, 2014
Travis Wagner digs through garbage
Travis Wagner, a teacher in the University of Southern Maine’ Department of Environmental Science and Policy, recently had his students spend seven weeks digging through the garbage of Portland households.
April 09, 2014
Celine Cousteau to speak at Unity College
Céline Cousteau, a young luminary of nature documentary filmmaking and conservation advocacy, will serve as Unity College’s 2014 commencement speaker.
April 07, 2014
Sportsmen’s Conference and Wild Game Dinner
Food lovers will soon line up to participate in a gourmet tradition at one of the nation’s premier environmental colleges, with proceeds to benefit Maine’s Operation Game Thief and the Unity College Bear Study.
April 03, 2014
Unity College will host Imagine Unity Slam
Unity College will host Imagine Unity Slam for the Future, the first-ever Earth Week Poetry Slam on April 26. Poets from across the nation will compete for prizes totaling $1,000.
April 01, 2014
Wildlife Student Perspective
Mariana Rivera Rodriguez of Unity College reflects upon her experience investigating colonizing black bear populations in central Maine. Originally published in “The Maine Wildlifer – Spring 2014.”
April 01, 2014
The Coloradas and Kelly Ravin
The Coloradas and Kelly Ravin will be performing at the Unity College Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, April 4 at 8:00. Tickets are $10 in advance.
March 28, 2014
Unity College to voice concerns over proposed bill
Officials at Unity College are voicing profound concern over the proposal to remove the Unity College sign from the Maine Interstate.