Greetings!
We hope this newsletter finds you well and that you are having a great start to the year. With our Flagship students well into their Spring semester and our Distance Education students kicking off a new Spring term, Unity College is bustling with excitement both inside and outside the classroom. We’re eager to share with you some of the fun things we’ve been up to, and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating Unity College’s successes as we continue to grow and advance our mission!
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“It is truly an honor for Unity College to be recognized as an institution committed to learners who are part of the military community,” said
Unity College President Dr. Melik Peter Khoury
. “At Unity College, we take pride in ensuring those who have served are given the tools they need to be successful, whether they’re receiving online credentialing, spending four years at our flagship campus, or serving overseas while working to earn their bachelor’s or master’s degree online.”
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The Dorr Foundation, The William P. Wharton Trust, the Davis Conservation Foundation, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, and the Wildlife Division of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, which has also served as a partner in the research, are supporting the project this year through grants totaling nearly $47,000. “It is truly humbling and an honor to receive these grants and to know that these organizations are taking note of the important work that Dr. Chatfield and his students are conducting at Unity College,” said
Unity College President Dr. Melik Peter Khoury
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On Tuesday, March 3, Unity College Career Services will host the most extensive environmentally focused career fair to take place in New England this year, in the Tozier Gymnasium on the Unity campus from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00. The environmental career recruitment event is free and open to the general public, though focused on recruitment of current students, recent or anticipated college graduates from across New England. Employers interested in attending can register
here
!
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In any corporate event, the experience matters just as much as the work and relaxation to be done. And nowhere in Maine offers an ambiance quite like
Sky Lodge
. Groups seeking a Western retreat experience—without the often-high price tag—can satisfy both desires at Sky Lodge. Unity College President Melik Khoury says, "If you look at pricing of similar places in Wyoming and Montana, for example, we are about half the price.”
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A multi-stop trip around Alaska and Manhattan. These are just some of the places that our Summer 2020 Travel Courses are going! Check out the link for full course details and descriptions.
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Check out the exciting degrees, certificates, and signature course offerings through Unity College Distance Education!
For more information, contact Distance Education Concierge Heather Stetkis at
hstetkis@unity.edu
or 207-509-7155.
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What's Happening at Unity
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Store hours are Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
You’re welcome to order online, visit us on campus in Founders Hall North, or contact us at 207-509-7208 or
campusstore@unity.edu
. You can also find us on
Facebook
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Check out our digital magazine with new features monthly. Keep up with all of the exciting things happening at Unity College!
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Visit McKay Farm year-round for gift items, locally produced foods and of course, plants!
All concrete statuary, birdbaths, benches, stepping stones and planters now 30% off!
Brand new, packed for 2020 organic vegetable seeds are now in - Alumni special - 15% off! (reg. $2.75/pack)
Plus, new Coast of Maine products and organic fertilizers too!
Follow us on
Facebook
and
Instagram
to see more special buys and sales announcements.
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We’d love to hear what you’ve been up to since Unity College! Did you find a job in your field? Did you continue your education? Was your Unity College education helpful in supporting your professional goals? Let us know, take the survey
here
!
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Denise will be one of three clinical social workers at the practice to assist patients with behavioral health needs across the life cycle. Denise obtained her Master of Social Work degree at the University of New England in 2015 and undergraduate degree in Wilderness Based Outdoor Recreation at Unity College in 1998. She brings experience in Maine outpatient and inpatient mental health settings. Her clinical areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness, domestic violence, geriatrics, mindfulness, and co-occurring disorders.
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For nearly 40 years The Maine Warden Service K-9 program has been assisting wardens with search and rescue missions and conservation law enforcement. To keep the K9s in shape and ready for emergency situations, they participate in hours of training. “Anything with a dog with a lot of drive and a lot of confidence, you can teach them just about anything. Everything is a game,” said Corporal Lucas Bellanceau of the Maine Warden Service.
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Congratulations to Maine Game Warden Dave Ross, who was named the 2019 Conservation Officer of the Year by the National Wildlife Turkey Federation. Warden Ross was honored for his ability to put a case together and apprehend the intentional fish and game violator to protect Maine’s natural resources, as well as his dedication to supporting landowners who have kept their land open for hunting.
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Unity College alumni are doing amazing work, and we want to share it! Career Services work-study students have been interviewing alumni to learn more about their Unity College experience and their professional path since graduation. These stories are featured on our social media pages and shared with current and prospective students. Are you interested in being a featured alum? Email Rachel Kahn, Director of Career Services, at
rkahn@unity.edu
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Connect with Career Services
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As a Unity College alum, you have lifelong access to our Career Services office.
Thinking about your next professional move? Jumping back into the job market after some time away? Just need an extra set of eyes to proofread your application materials?
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Update your Alumni Profile
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New job? Awards and accolades? New address? We’re excited to hear about your success, so let us know what you’re up to!
Submit your alumni notes and profile updates
here
, and keep us in the loop!
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How alumni can help at Unity College
As Unity College alumni, you are great resources and ambassadors. We would love your assistance as we discover and educate the next generation of America’s environmental leaders.
If you know of someone who might be interested in Unity College, please reach out and let us know.
Join us at events that we host including Community Weekend, athletic events, networking events, and special events like our Sky Lodge dedication celebration.
You make great recruiters! Would you be willing to attend a college fair or visit your local high school to represent Unity? We are always looking for volunteers!
Do you know of available internships at your business that could benefit our current students? Could you work with your employer to develop an internship opportunity for a Unity student? Let us know!
Would you be willing to talk with Unity College students and provide some career mentoring? Would you be willing to speak to a group of our students on your area of expertise?
You are such a valuable resource and could really make a difference in the life of a student!
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Unity College alumni receive a 10% discount on lodging and food.
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Alumni discounts with Liberty Mutual
As a Unity College alumnus, you may qualify for a special group discount on your auto, home, and renters insurance from Liberty Mutual. If you are interested in learning more about this, please call Andrew Gallant at 207-249-7172, email
Andrew.Gallant@libertymutual.com,
or get a quote in about 10 minutes by clicking here:
www.libertymutual.com/unitycollegeemp
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An investment in Unity College makes a powerful impact on students, the faculty. the College and ... the world! Gifts that support scholarship funds have a direct and meaningful impact on students. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive institution that attracts students from all sides of the environmental spectrum — huggers to hunters. Over 90 percent of Unity College students have some form of need-based financial aid. Your gift to Unity can ensure that students wanting to make an impact get the support they need.
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