August 2015 Issue
 
  

We are excited to launch our new alumni newsletter "Alumni Connect with U" to keep you informed of College news and events and regular updates we receive from you. If you have an update or idea for a story please email alumni@unity.edu . 
 

Join Us at Community Weekend
September 25-27

Alumni are invited to attend Community Weekend September 25-27 . Highlights of the weekend include an alumni reception in Quimby Library, an Alumni Brunch in the Student Activities Center ("tavern"), Grand Opening of McKay Farm and Research Station,
 Common Ground Fair , and student athletic events.

View schedule of events and register


Recap of Unity's 50 Year Celebration  
1965 - 2015

Unity College welcomed more than 500 alumni and friends back to campus on July 24-25 to celebrate 50 years of the College.
Shout out to the alumni members who served on the 50th Committee: Michael Allen '70, Mark Alter '70, Donna Bancroft '85, Hauns Bassett '97, Sue Chapman '72, Brian Fisher '17, Liz McMahon '73, James Pickett '18, Michael Rossi '17, and Richard Saltzberg '72. 


 


Incoming Class Sets New Record
Class of 2019


 

The Class of 2019 will be the largest incoming class at Unity College. As Unity winds down the celebration of the 50 th anniversary in 2015, we are thrilled to welcome 250 students. Abigail Karter, a Russell Libby Agriculture Scholar, is one of Unity's incoming students. Karter plans to study wildlife biology.  Read more about Abigail .
 
Alumni who might be sending kids off to College soon might enjoy this recent New York Times piece on advice for students from students. What advice would you give our incoming Unity students? Email you advice to Jlynn Frazier at jfrazier@unity.edu . 

 


 

Alumni News

  • Jeff McCabe '00 helped rescue a drowning person on Lake George.
  • Cody Lounder '11 was recent featured as North Woods Law's Warden of the Week.
  • Rob Garabedian '77 along with many federal agents and warden volunteers ran Unity's inaugural Jr. Game Warden Camp with 35 campers participating and a wait list for next year.
  • Ericka Buckreis '15 gave more than 4,000 volunteer hours and just received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the President Volunteer Service Award Program.
  • Andrew Durgin '09 recently started his new position as Freeport's first marine resources conservation officer.
  • Chris Schoppmeyer '77 delivered testimony before Congress in July on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigation. Read his testimony here.
  • Deputy Wiley McVety '12 was recognized recently by Senate President Michael Thibodeau of Winterport with a legislative sentiment recognizing his achievement of graduating Valedictorian from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

    If you have updates to contact information or want to share ideas for content you would like to see in the "Alumni Connect with U" newsletter email Jlynn Frazier at jfrazier@unity.edu. 
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Upcoming Events 
Mark your agenda

August 31 2015-2016 School Year Begins
September 7 Founders' Day
September 25-27  Family and Community Weekend

More alumni events coming soon! 

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Contact Us

 If you have updates to contact information or want to share ideas for content you would like to see throughout the academic year email Jlynn Frazier at jfrazier@unity.edu.

 
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