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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.
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 with President Mulkey and the other new members of the AASHE Board,” noted Jacqueline Johnson, Chair and Chancellor of the University Minnesota at Morris. “Stephen… 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 the purview of Executive Vice President Dr. Melik Peter Khoury. Anderson will be responsible for: grant writing in service to college-wide goals; development of profiles… 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 31, 2013
Mike Wallace ’73
Dr. Mike Wallace ’73 has helped save the California condor from extinction. His innovative techniques and protocols of raising the baby birds have proven to be instrumental in the substantial increase in the population of a near-extinct species.
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.
December 13, 2013
Half Moon Gardens Donated to Unity College
Unity College has received a transformative gift that will enhance teaching, research, experiential learning and programs in sustainability science.
December 05, 2013
Mike and Rose Koutelis ’77 Donate Wind Turbine
In a gesture meant as a nod to the direction of their alma mater with its focus on sustainability science and divestment from investments in fossil fuels, Mike Koutelis and his wife Rose ’77 have donated a wind turbine.
November 21, 2013
Unity College to Showcase Internships
Unity College students will be offering comprehensive presentations on their recent internship experiences. The event is free and open to the general public.
November 20, 2013
Manifesto for Higher Education Reform
The visionary college President who touched off the growing movement for institutions to divest from investments in fossil fuels is offering a manifesto for higher education reform.
November 14, 2013
Dive Right In at Unity College
Unity College students enjoy hands on experiential learning from the moment they set foot on campus. If you like rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in making a difference, Unity is the place for you.
November 14, 2013
Unity Student Conference Celebrates Excellence
At the end of each semester, students gather at the Unity College Center for the Performing Arts to display their best work and compete for a variety of awards; works are judged by college faculty, staff, and community partners. Conference submissions are processed through a call for proposals that is forwarded to all Unity College… Read more »
November 13, 2013
Expert in Maine Agriculture and Food Systems Issues Speaks at UCCPA
As part of the Lapping Lecture Series, on Monday, November 18, Piotti will offer a critical overview of the challenges and opportunities related to farming in Maine.
November 10, 2013
Preparing Environmental Leaders
Employment of environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow by 19 percent from 2010 to 2020. Learn how Unity College prepares students not for their first job, but for their 5th.