News
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 14, 2014
Jacob McGinley, Solar Installer
“The best part about my job, aside for the gorgeous views, seeing a great deal of the state, wonderful people and the green title, is the feeling that I am a forward-thinking and positive contributor to my own community, environment and economy.” – See more at: https://unity.edu/alumni/jacob-mcginley-solar-installer#sthash.ITqACK95.dpuf
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.
February 04, 2014
Kazuhiko Hemmi ’92, Joya Kobu ’93, and Ryoko Kawakami ’10
In the 1990s, a number of college-bound students from Japan chose to attend Unity. Some arrived here through the Sakae Institute for Study Abroad, and others found Unity on their own while looking for specialized environmental programs.
February 03, 2014
ANDREA MILLER ’13
Miller studied abroad as an undergraduate and noted that her previous international travel experiences better prepared her for post-graduate experiences abroad.=
February 03, 2014
ERIN SCHOPPMEYER ’11
Battling Sandy, government shutdowns, and an often just-out-of-reach dream to becoming permanent in the park service.
February 03, 2014
Sara Trunzo ’08
When seeking examples of the creativity, intelligence, drive and perseverance so common to Unity graduates, Sara Trunzo ’08 is at the top of the list.
February 03, 2014
JULIE KOZAK ’09
“Unity provided me with the knowledge of natural history and environmental issues that served me well as an environmental youth group leader.”
February 03, 2014
Stephenie MacLagan ’07
“Work study jobs, internships for credit and not for credit, and other volunteer and extra-curricular experiences provided and introduced many skills that I wouldn’t have gained simply from classes,” MacLagan said.
February 03, 2014
Catherine Haase ’07
“Unity College students possess passion, drive and a determination to save the environment,” said Catherine Haase ’07, a wildlife major who is pursuing a Ph.D. in wildlife ecology at the University of Florida.
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.
