Unity College Announces Lapping Lecture Series for Spring 2007 at Unity Centre for the Performing Arts

Unity, Maine -- January, 2007 –  Unity College announces the Lapping Lecture Series at the Unity Centre for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot Street (off Route 202) in Unity, Maine.  The series is free and open to the general public.  The lobby is open at 5:30 p.m., with lectures beginning at 6 p.m. each Wednesday.  Light refreshments are available.

     The new lecture series first presentation of the Lapping Lecture Series, a new lecture series is named in honor of Dr. Mark Lapping, former Interim President of Unity College and distinguished Professor at the University of Southern Maine.

January 31

Why Hunting is Crucial for Conservation

Dr. Mitchell Thomashow

President, Unity college

February 7      

Theology of Ecological Identity                        

Constance Lasher

Director of Theology and Environmental Studies,

St. Joseph’s College

February 14    

Travel and Discovery                                       

Vanessa Paulman

Director of International Studies Office,

Hampshire College

February 21    

Intelligent Animals We Can Learn From           

Sy Montgomery

Investigative Journalist, Author

February 28    

Sustainability Through Community                    

Dr. David Oakes

Executive Director

Center for Ecological Learning and Living      

March 7          

The Biodiversity Imperative                              

Dr. Amy Arnett

Associate Professor,

Unity College

Spring Break – two weeks to discover and/or inspire!

March 28        

Women Explorers (We Lead Awards)            

Milbry Polk

Explorer and Photojournalist

April 4             

Saving Maine                                                   

Alan Hutchinson

Executive Director

Forest Society of Maine

April 11           

Wilderness is for Everyone                              

Dudley Edmondson

Outdoor Adventurer and Photographer

April 18          

Cultivating Hope (Earth Week)                         

Deb Habib

Director, Seeds of Solidarity

April 25          

The Next Leaders                                            

Inspired Unity Students

May 2             

Bringing the Biosphere Home                           

Dr. Mitchell Thomashow

President, Unity College

     Unity College is a small private college in rural Maine that provides dedicated, engaged students with a liberal arts education which emphasizes the environment and natural resources.  Unity College graduates are prepared to be environmental stewards, effective leaders, and responsible citizens through active learning experiences within a supportive community.