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| Unity in the News - July 2011 |
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| Unity in the News - March 2011 |
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| Unity in the News - December 2010 |
| Unity in the News - November 2010 |
| Unity in the News - October 2010 |
| Unity in the News - September 2010 |
- Is Obama Afraid of Solar Power? (The Nation, 9/10)
- A Little Missed Sunshine (Truthdig, 9/10)
- White House Says 'No' to Solar Panel (NPR, 9/10)
- Unity College Awarded Grant by The Kendeda Fund (Village Soup, 9/10)
- This Is How They Treat Their Friends? (LA Times, 9/10)
- Sustainability 101: The Greenest Colleges and Universities in the Country (EcoSalon, 9/10)
- Jimmy Carter's Dream (Boston Globe, 9/10)
- White House Won't Put Solar On It, But We Will (Grist, 9/10)
- Solar Likely To Be As Elusive for Obama as Carter (Sun Journal, 9/10)
- The White House Will Not Use Solar Energy (Adnumundo.com, 9/10)
- Barack Obama: 'No' to Solar Panels on the White House Roof (Guardian.co.uk, 9/10)
- '350' Group to Return Solar Panel to White House (Village Soup, 9/10)
- Solar Dreams and the Reality at the White House (New York Times, 9/10)
- Bring Solar Power Back to the White House (Washington Post, 9/10)
- White House Agrees to Talk About Solar Panels on the Roof (The Atlantic, 9/10)
- Environmentalist Bill McKibben's Quest to Bring solar Panel to White House (Washington Post, 9/10)
- A Road Trip to the White House to Reinstall Jimmy Carter's Dream (Globe.com, 9/10)
- A Symbolic Solar Road Trip To Reignite a Climate Movement (Yale Environment 360, 9/10)
- Carter Panels May Find a New Home on Obama Roof (WCSH6.Com, 9/10)
- Activist from Unity College Brings Solar Panel to D.C. (WABI-TV 5, 9/10)
- Field Trip for White House Solar Panels (Green Investing, 9/10)
- Obama Lobbied to Add Solar Panels Atop the White House (USA Today, 9/10)
- Solar Panel Traveling from Maine to White House (Kennebec Journal, 9/10)
| Unity in the News - August 2010 |
- Unity College Solar Panel Heading to White House (Morning Sentinel, 8/10)
- Unity College Named to Washington Monthly Top 30 List
- Favorite Places in Maine: Field of Dreams in Unity (Bangor Daily News, 8/10)
- Home Energy Economics 101 (New York Times, 8/10)
- Unity College Bestows a Solar Gift (Morning Sentinel, 8/10)
- Former White House Solar Panel goes to chinese Museum (EnergyBoom, 8/10)
- The Princeton Review Names the Greenest Colleges in U.S. (GreenBiz.com, 8/10)
- White House Solar Panel Given to Energy Mogul (Bangor Daily News, 8/10)
- One Bright Future (Village Soup Editorial, 8/10)
- Chinese Entrepreneur Accepts White House Solar Panel with Humility, Vision (Village Soup, 8/10)
- Where Did Carter White House's Solar Panels Go? (Scientific American, 8/10)
- Renewable White House Solar Panels Represent Bygone Effort (Electric Light & Power, 8/10)
- Unity Gives White House Solar Panel to China (Village Soup, 8/10)
- Unity College Gives Solar Panel from White House to China (Chronicle of Higher Education, 8/10)
| Unity in the News - July 2010 |
| Unity in the News - June 2010 |
| Unity in the News - May 2010 |
| Unity in the News - April 2010 |
- Above and Below the Water (Village Soup, 4/10 RE: Instructor of Pottery Randy Fein)
- Colleges Lauded for Campus 'Greenery' (Morning Sentinel, 4/10)
- Unity Serous About Energy Use (Kennebec Journal, 4/10)
- Energy Issues in Focus (PennEnergy, 4/10 RE: Gubernatorial Candidate Forum)
- The Food We Eat Might Be Killing Us (Troy Media, 4/10 RE: Professor Doug Fox)
- Energy Issues Power Forum for Candidates (Bangor Daily News, 4/10)
- Unity College Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Amy Knisley Chosen for National Leadership Program
- College Graduation to Go Green with Eco-Friendly Caps and Gowns (The Christian Science Monitor, 4/10 RE: Kate Grenier, Unity College Alumni Relations and Events Coordinator)
- GOP Candidates Get Behind Drill, Baby, Drill (SanLuisObispo.Com / The Tribune, 4/10 RE: Unity College Associate Professor Mick Womersley)
- Credit-Score Query Elicits Range of Replies (Portland Press Herald, 4/10 RE: Unity College and Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce Gubernatorial Candiate Forum)
- Unity College Chosen for The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges
- Unity College to Host May 3 Student Conference
- Go Eco to the Extreme, How the Truly Committed Embrace Sustainability (Morning Sun.Net, 4/10 RE: Unity House)
- Unity College Recognized by Maine Development Foundation
- Gubernatorial Candiate Forum on April 26 UPDATE
- Earth Day: More Than Just Recycling (Portland Press Herald, 4/10)
- Fences Offer Privacy, Security and Beauty (The Valley Breeze, RI RE: Unity College Professor Doug Fox)
- Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on April 26
- Thoughts on the Passing of Ann Dailey
- Thoughts on the Passing of Leonard Craig
- Online Ways to Cash in on Going Green (Associated Press, 4/10 RE: Associate Professor Mick Womersley)
- Unity College and MCI to Hold Sustainability Day on April 16
- Zane Preparing for Unity College 5K (Morning Sentinel, 4/10)
- Rachel O'Brien '11 Wins Maine Campus Compact Award
- President Mitchell Thomashow Named to AASHE Board of Directors
- Going Solar Good for Biz (Grand Junction Free Press, CO 4/10 RE: Unity College Sustainability Coordinator Jesse Pyles)
- Mitchell Thomashow Delivers Earle Bates Lectures (WASHINGTON and LEE University, 5/10)
- Does Buying Carbon Credits Really Do Any Good? (Life and Beauty Weekly, 4/10 RE: Unity College Professor Mick Womersley)
- Pond Skimming (Photo of Unity College Student; The Commercial Appeal 4/10)
- The Trail Creator (Kodiak Daily Mirror, 3/31/10)
| Unity in the News - March 2010 |
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| Unity in the News - December 2009 |
| Unity in the News - November 2009 |
| Unity in the News - October 2009 |
| Unity in the News - September 2009 |
- Unity Winery Launches Cranberry Blend (Morning Sentinel, 9/09 RE: Unity College support)
- 'Going Green' Movement Catching on with Anglers (ReadingEagle.com, 9/09 RE: Unity College
- Smaller Footprints at UMA (9/09, Kennebec Journal; RE: Jesse Pyles, Sustainability Coordinator at Unity College)
- Unity College Supports 2nd Annual Operation Game Thief "Harvest Fun Shoot"
- College Athletes Make Old-Time Logging Their Sport of Choice (9/09, Appalachian Mountain Club RE: Richad Russ '09)
- Unity College Fall Sports Schedule (9/09, Village Soup)
- Full Slate of Concerts at UCCPA Through Fall
- 5 College Majors on the Rise (9/09, Chronicle of Higher Education, RE: Unity College)
- In College Admissions, Green Has An Allure (9/09, Yale Daily News, RE: Unity College)
- Solar Power, Energy Savings Focus of Meeting (9/09, Village Soup)
- Adopt-a-Senator: Where Does Senator Collins Stand on the Climate Bill? (9/09, Congress Matters RE: Unity College)
- Experts Point to 5 Emerging Majors (9/09, New York Times, RE: Unity College)
- Maine Colleges Welcome Returning Students (9/09 Channel 8, RE: Unity College)
| Unity in the News - August 2009 |
| Unity in the News - July 2009 |
- Get Hooked on Unity Weekend Breaks Record
- Irish fiddle star at Unity College Centre (Village Soup, 7/09)
- Unity College Staff Member Saves a Life in Baxter State Park
- Unity College Fishing Contest Set for Weekend (Morning Sentinel, 7/09)
- Festival Offers Three Green Day Films (Morning Sentinel, 7/09)
- Unity Class to Study Levels of Chromium in Sebasticook (Morning Sentinel, 7/09)
- Texas-based Trio Del Rio to Make Maine Debut Saturday (KJ / Morning Sentinel, 7/09)
- Eddie Rocks Unity College Centre (Village Soup, 7/09)
- Unity College Sponsors Green Day at the Maine International Film Festival
- Unity College Campus Awash in Colors
- Unity Scholars to Go Fishing for Dollars July 26 (Village Soup, 7/09)
- Unity College is Spotlight Campus in AASHE Bulletin (7/09)
- The Janks to Perform at UCCPA on September 3
- Peggy Seeger Interview (Morning Sentinel, 7/09)
- Quimby Library to Hold Book Sale on July 11
- Unity College Bucks Trend of Employee Melt in Higher Education, Hires in Response to Popularity of Environmental Majors (Yahoo News, 7/09)
| Unity in the News - May 2009 |
| Unity in the News - April 2009 |
- Enjoying Springtime on Unity College Campus (Morning Sentinel, 4/09)
- Study: Soft Plastic Lures Harm Trout, Salmon (Village Soup, 4/09)
- Obama Must Focus on Energy Independence (Capitol Hill Blue, 4/09)
- Always Fun at the Unity College 5K Race (Village Soup, 4/09)
- Waterville Market to Open (Kennebec Journal, 4/09)
- Earth Day Celebratin in Medicine Wheel Garden (Morning Sentinel, 4/09)
- Colleges Take on Drinking Issues (WABI-TV Channel 5, 4/09 RE: Dean's Cup)
- Earth Day a Big Deal on Big Wheels at Unity College (Village Soup, 4/09)
- Unity College Band Aims to Grow Support for Maine Farmers' Markets
- Dean's Cup Program Supports Positive Environment
- Unity College to Host Nicaraguan Culture Night on April 27
- Unity College Professor Earns Service Learning Award (Village Soup, 4/09)
- Unity College Professor Receives Teaching Award (Bangor Daily News, 4/09)
- Unity Groups Pitch In (Morning Sentinel, 4/09)
- Rural Living Workshop at Unity College (Portland Press Herald, 4/09)
- Unity College to Host Therapeutic Adventure Events in April
- Fein Directs Art Mural at Unity (Village Soup, 4/09)
- Sportsman's Conference Set (Morning Sentinel, 4/09)
- Giving a Gift That Keeps Giving (Morning Sentinel, 4/09)
- Unity College Hosts Earth Day Events (Morning Sentinel, 4/09)
- MIT, Unity Partner in Monitoring Project (TMC, 4/09)
- Unity Plans Green Commencement (Central Maine Newspapers, 4/09)
- Senator Collins to Speak at Green Unity College Commencement (Village Soup, 4/09)
- Giving a Hoot About Owls, Unity College, MIT Partner in Monitoring Project (Bangor Daily News, 4/09)
- Unity College Announces Green Commencement 2009
- Earth Day Schedule of Events at Unity College on April 18
- Unity College to Host 3rd Annual Sportsman's Conference and Wild Game Dinner April 10
| Unity in the News - March 2009 |
| Unity in the News - February 2009 |
| Unity in the News - January 2009 |
- Will Obama Restore Solar Panels to the White House? (Peak Oil, 1/09)
- Bring Back the White House Solar Panels (Earthfirst,1/09)
- Unity College to Host Maine's Largest Environmental Career Fair
- Lapping Lecture Series 2009 at the Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts
- Cold Doesn't Chill Olympic Fever (Morning Sentinel, 1/09 RE: Unity College student volunteers at Maine Special Olympics)
- Google Grabs One of Jimmy Carter's Legendary Solar Panels (Ecorazzi, The Latest in Green Gossip, 1/09)
- Whatever happened to ... Jimmy Carter's solar panels? (GreenBang -- clean tech and business news 1/09)
- Potter to Speak at Waterfall Arts (Village Soup, 1/09 Re: Associate Professor Ben Potter)
- Sun Shines on Unity House (Village Soup, 1/09)
- Google Brings Back Carter Panels (V1 Energy Blog, 1/09)
- Back to the Energy Future (Tech News AM, 1/09 RE: Jimmy Carter Solar Panels at Unity College)
- Inauguration Draws Solar Panel to D.C. (Central Maine Newspapers, 1/09; RE: Unity College and Google Partnership)
- Unity College to Host Presidential Inauguration Event
| Unity in the News - December 2008 |
| Unity in the News - November 2008 |
- UMF, Unity Called 'Colleges of Distinction' (MaineToday.Com, 11/08)
- MPBN to Broadcast Webcast of Strangefolk Concert at UCCPA (11/08)
- Report Cites Hunter Rise in Waldo County (Morning Sentine, 11/08 RE: also photo essay from Empty Bowls event)
- Big Weekend at UCCPA -- Strangefolk, Carlene Carter to Take Stage (Village Soup, 11/08)
- Is a Family Foundation Right For You? Five Questions to Ask Yourself (Razoo.com 11/08 RE: Vice President for College Advancement Robert Constantine)
- For the Tech-Forward White House, a Reverse (New York Times, 11/08 RE: Unity College and Carter solar panels)
- Unity Recognized for Sustainability Leadership (Foster's Daily Democrat, NH 11/08)
- Unity Students Release Hunger Report
- Unity College Supporting Lobstermen (WLBZ2, 11/08)
- CIFF Announces Film Award (Village Soup, 11/08)
- Memories of The Brew at the Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts
- Unity College Volleyball Ninth in United States (Village Soup, 11/08)
- Unity Students Investigate Energy Plans (Morning Sentinel, 11/08)
- Trick or Treat at Unity (MaineToday.Com; RE: Halloween Moose)
- Unity College Partners with K2 Family Foundation
| Unity in the News - October 2008 |
- Volunteers Winterize Neighbors' Homes (Bangor Daily News, 10/08)
- Unity College to Sponsor Voter Parade on November 4
- Unity Vollebyall to Host Breast Cancer Awareness Event
- Unity College to Host 14th Annual Empty Bowls Event
- Schools' Turbines Power Learning (USA Today, October 15)
- Colleges Seek Best Weapons to Battle Climate Change (ClimateBiz News, October 15)
- Unity College Volleyball, Soccer Squads Among Best (Village Soup, 10/08)
- Unity Helps Weatherize Homes
- The Incredible, Flexible, Moveable House (Boston Globe, 10/08 RE: Unity House)
- Centre Gallery Turns Art Inside Out (Village Soup, 10/08 RE: Charlie Kraus, Unity College Student Center Manager / Catering Chef)
| Unity in the News - September 2008 |
- Favorable Conditions Greet State's Moose Hunters (Morning Sentinel, 9/08 RE: Unity students)
- Monmouth Recycles to Fight Violence (Kennebec Journal, 9/08 RE: Unity alum Evan Franklin)
- Unity Group Shares Tips on Safety, Keeping Warm (Morning Sentinel, 9/08)
- Dr. Amy Arnett Wins Prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award
- Chosen As A 'Cultural Ambassador' (Morning Sentinel, 9/08 RE: Associate Professor Amy Arnett)
- Unity College Partners with Camden International Film Festival
- Unity's Gardens Growing Greener, Closer to Home (Bangor Daily News, 9/08)
- Going Trayless and the Greening Process (Kennebec Journal, 9/08 RE: Letter to the Editor by Rob Beranek, Sustainability Coordinator, Unity College)
- Unity College Professor Wins Fulbright Award (MaineToday.Com, 9/08)
- Maine at the Big E -- The Eastern States Exposition (dBusinessNews, 9/08; RE: Unity College)
- Public Invited to Plug In, Generate Energy Solutions (Village Soup, 9/08 RE: Unity College Associate Professor Mick Womersley)
- Unity College to Present Exhibition Featuring Work of Diana Petrillo
- No Trays in College's Cafeteria Results in Green Savings (Morning Sentinel, 9/08)
- Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts 2008 Fall Music Series
| Unity in the News - August 2008 |
| Unity in the News - July 2008 |
- Unity College Leading the Way With New Recycling Program
- Fishin' for Tuition: Unity College Anglers Try to Reel in Full Boat (Village Soup, 8/08)
- Unity College and The Orion Society Sponsor Film on July 30
- In Maine, A College Recycles Chicken Coops -- As Offices and Dorms (Chronicle of Higher Education, 7/08)
- Local Graduates Tackle 740-Mile Northern Forest Trail in Handmade Canoe (Morning Sentinel, 7/08)
- Where Conservation Begins (Morning Sentinel, 7/08)
- Unity President Gets a Sustainable House, and a One-Shower Limit (Chronicle of Higher Education, 7/08)
- Maine International Film Festival Makes World Travelers of Us All (Bangor Daily News, 7/08)
- Unity College in Film's Focus (Morning Sentinel, 7/08)
- The Road Not Taken (Bangor Daily News, 7/08)
- Anticipation Builds for Movie Event (7/08, Maine International Film Festival and Unity College Professor Pat Clark)
- In Partnership with the Maine International Film Festival -- Unity College to Host Pre-Party and Documentary Film Preview on July 10
| Unity in the News - June 2008 |
| Unity in the News - May 2008 |
- Tedd's Rules -- A Commencement Address (Free Press Online, 5/08)
- Benson to Unity College Graduates: 'Be Happy, Buck Convention, Save Your World' (Village Soup, 5/08)
- Unity Has 'Greenest' Event for Graduates (Morning Sentinel, 5/12)
- College Graduations Aren't What They Used to Be (Morning Sentinel / Kennebec Journal, 5/08)
- Who's the Greenest? Colleges Vie for Title (Centre for Energy, 5/08)
- Senior Bar BQ a Success
- Second OPEN Prototype House in Progress (Residential Architect Online, 5/08)
- Unity to Celebrate Green Graduation (MaineToday.Com, 5/08)
- Unity College to Hold Commencement Exercises Saturday May 10 at 1 p.m.
- When in Doubt, Shimmy (Village Soup, 5/08)
- Unity College Commencement Overview and Citations (Village Soup, 5/08)
| Unity in the News - April 2008 |
- The OPEN Prototype Initiative Unveils Unity House -- A Mass Producible, Customizable, Sustainable, and Adaptable Green Home (National Media Story, 4/08)
- Young Woodsmen Keep Maine Tradition Alive (WLBZ-TV, 4/08)
- Unity House: Prototype for 21st Century Building to Be Featured on 'This Old House' (Village Soup, 4/08)
- Elementary Classes Study Science with Unity College Students (Morning Sentinel, 4/08)
- Unity Student Builds Hand-Crafted Canoe with History of Durability (Kennebec Journal, 4/08)
- Environmentalism for the Real World: Unity College to Purchase Carbon Emission Reductions (Village Soup, 4/08)
- Housing Authority Sells Carbon Credits, Unity College Makes 250-Ton Purchase (Bangor Daily News, 4/08)
- Unity College Inks Carbon Emission Deal (Morning Sentinel, 4/08)
- Unity College and MaineHousing Sign Historic Contract
- Unity College to Purchase Carbon Offsets from MaineHousing (MaineToday.Com, 4/08)
- Canadian Centre for Architecture Features Carter Solar Panel
- Cake Surges to Fast Win (Villate Soup, 4/08)
- Earth Day Starts Early (MaineCoastNow.Com, 4/08)
- Solar Panels Star in Movie (MaineCoastNow.Com, 4/08)
- Outdoor Adventure Center to Hold Auction on April 19th
- Lawn Reduction Can Benefit All Species Including Us (RE: Matthew Dedes '08; MaineCoastNow 4/08)
- Radical Reptiles: Pastika Brings Zoo to Unity (Village Soup, 4/08)
- Unity College Earth Day Rocks (Village Soup, 4/08)
- Unity College to Premiere Documentary Film on Tennessee Tornado Relief Efforts (Republicans Journal / Waldo Independent / MaineCoastNow.Com, 4/08)
- Are You Game Enough (Bangor Daily News, 4/08)
- Colby Hosts Young Lumberjack Games (RE: Unity College Woodsmen Team)
- Unity College to Hold Sportsmen's Conference and Wild Game Dinner on April 14
- Unity College to Premiere Disaster Relief Documentary on April 14
- Unity College Students Participate in Whitewater Races (Village Soup, 4/08)
- Town Conference on Using Local Food (Bangor Daily News, 4/08)
- Reptile Specialist Visits Unity (MaineCoastNow.Com, 4/08)
- Unity College to Host Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast on April 8
| Unity in the News - March 2008 |
| Unity in the News - February 2008 |
| Unity in the News - January 2008 |
- Hard Work Equals Big Payoff (The Maine Sportsman, 1/08 RE: Justin Blouin '09)
- Unity College Cafeteria Serving Up Food From Maine (WLBZ-TV Channel 2, 1/08)
- Tardif Wins Award from Unity College (Sun Journal, 1/08)
- Unity College Promotes Locally Grown Produce, Dining Program Works with Maine Farmers, Co-Ops (MaineCoastNow, 1/08)
- Suicide Intervention Workshop to be Held at Unity Centre for the Performing Arts
- Tardif Leads Largest Team in History of U.S. National Toboggan Championships (Twin City Times, 1/08)
- Tanglewood Teams With Unity College in Unique Student Experience (MaineCoastNow, 1/08)
- Unity College Announces Lapping Lecture Series for Spring 2008
- Unity College Bird Count Shows Migration Change (Morning Sentinel, 1/08)
- Unity Hopes Bigger's Better at U.S. National Toboggan Championships (Village Soup, 1/08)
- Green Car a Well Oiled Machine (RE: Unity College student Jake Harr, PhillyBurbs.Com, 1/08)
- Ecological Strategies in Today's Art (RE: Documentary Featuring Unity College; Life Changing, 1/08)
- Presidents of Liberal Arts Colleges Discuss Dealing with Disasters and Other Topics at Annual Meeting (Chronicle of Higher Education, 1/08 RE: Unity College President Mitchell Thomashow)
- Turkeys Take Flight Over Unity College
- Todd Wolfe Band to Perform at Unity Centre for the Performing Arts
- Efficiency, Flexibility Highlight New Unity College President's Cottage (Morning Sentinel, 1/08)
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