Category: Memos
November 11, 2022
In Honor of our Veterans
Colleagues, As we take a moment to recognize Veterans Day, I reflect on the absurdity of war, but honor the bravery and fortitude of the women and men who answer the call. Right now, there are more than 19 million veterans living just in the United States, and on this Veterans Day, we honor every… Read more »
April 22, 2022
In Recognition of Earth Day
“Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth … these are one and the same fight. We must connect the dots between climate change, water scarcity, energy shortages, global health, food security, and women’s empowerment. Solutions to one problem must be solutions for all.” B-KM April 22, 2022 Greetings Unity College Colleagues,… Read more »
February 03, 2022
Highlighting Inspiring Pioneers during Black History Month
Dear Unity College Colleagues, As we begin the month of February, we have many things to celebrate here at Unity College including our growing enrollment and making sound progress in providing access to a more diverse student body. I agree with the great Morgan Freeman when he said “Black history is American history,” but sometimes… Read more »
January 17, 2022
In Honor of MLK
Dear Unity College Colleagues, As we celebrate Martin Luther King Day today, it is important to reflect on his legacy and the lasting impact he had on not just the United States, but the world. It is also important that we actively honor his legacy by modeling the values he lived by. Like many of… Read more »
September 10, 2021
20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 – A moment of reflection
Dear Colleagues, Tomorrow will be the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that forever changed not only the United States, but the world. It is paramount, now more than ever, to remember that on a day when outside forces worked to tear our country apart, we rose together as one nation. Now is the… Read more »
August 31, 2021
I’m glad our Path Forward is bucking the trend yet again – THANK YOU!!!
Happy Belated Monday all, As we work to support or students, clients, customers, critics, etc. I wanted to take a moment and thank you all for your continued commitment to our Path Forward. I have embedded this article because it is yet another barometer of the disruption in our industry: https://www.highereddive.com/news/nearly-200000-fewer-transfer-students-enrolled-in-college-last-year-repor/605812/. I believe we are bucking the… Read more »
April 23, 2021
Reimagining Sustainable Ventures!
Dear Unity College, I write to you today to share yet another exciting step on Unity College’s Path Forward. In a time of such disruption in our industry, I am glad I have a team daring to be bold. One of my favorite quotes from Brendon Burchard states “I would rather be a hot mess of… Read more »
April 21, 2021
Earth Day: Save the Planet Through (Higher) Education
The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970, as a college teach-in about the state of our planet. The organizers chose the date because it was a weekday and fell between spring break and final exams, an ideal time to mobilize the nation’s college students, who were and continue to be the best… Read more »
April 21, 2021
Earth Day: Save the Planet Through (Higher) Education
The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970, as a college teach-in about the state of our planet. The organizers chose the date because it was a weekday and fell between spring break and final exams, an ideal time to mobilize the nation’s college students, who were and continue to be the best… Read more »
April 01, 2021
I wish Every day was Earth Day – Spring 2021 Challenge
Dear Unity College Colleagues, Spring has finally arrived at Unity College and that means Earth Day won’t be far behind, then it’s Commencement – an annual cycle that while busy, provides a comforting rhythm – one that is needed even more this year as we, like the flowers next to our buildings, start to emerge… Read more »
March 30, 2021
Unity College Technical Institute for Environmental Professions SEBU
Dear Colleagues, I write to you with exciting news regarding the next step on Unity College’s Path Forward. Today, I am pleased to share with you the formal announcement of the Unity College Technical Institute for Environmental Professions, set to open in Fall 2021. This is a new Sustainable Education Business Unit (SEBU) located at… Read more »
December 22, 2020
Wishing you a healthy and happy holiday season!
Dear Unity College Colleagues, As January 1, 2021 approaches, I am sure some of us think it can’t get here fast enough – I understand and respect that view. 2020 is almost over but some of the changes it brought will live on, because honestly – they have not all been that bad even if… Read more »
November 23, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving to One and All
Dear Unity College Colleagues, As we work our way through November and the coming holiday season, it is important to reflect on the things we are grateful for during these unprecedented time. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order,… Read more »
November 11, 2020
In Honor of our Veteran Heroes!
Dear Unity Community, Today is a special day, one that is set aside to honor those who have served in our military and those who continue to serve – a day of Thank You. Unlike Memorial Day, today we celebrate those who have served and are still with us, while we honor those that… Read more »
November 03, 2020
Criminal Investigation Requested by Unity College – Update & Conclusion
Dear Unity College Employees, You may remember my email below from November 2019 addressing a credit card fraud investigation regarding a former employee. The College is grateful to the FBI and US Attorney’s office for the diligent investigation of this matter and swift resolution of the criminal process upon our request. Law enforcement and the… Read more »
October 13, 2020
December 2020 Commencement
October 13, 2020 This year has been one of change, uncertainty, and resilience. We will not, however, allow these unexpected challenges to stop us from recognizing a very important moment and celebrating the Unity College students completing their degrees with us this year. It is something we all look forward to! As we move quickly… Read more »
October 07, 2020
November 3rd Election 2020
Dear Unity College, With the election coming up in a few weeks I thought it was time to reflect on the history and importance of participating in the electoral process. Voting [in our nation’s elections] is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world. Sharon Salzberg . The United… Read more »
October 01, 2020
SV In the Time of COVID 19
Dear Colleagues, As we end the first quarter of our fiscal year, I want to say thank you for your perseverance and ingenuity during the chaos of 2020. In January of 2020 we all had high hopes for Sustainable Ventures, everyone was on track to have a great year financially and we were expanding and… Read more »
September 29, 2020
Distance Education a Key investment to Unity College’s Path Forward.
Dear Unity College Colleagues, Congratulations on another undergraduate term in the history books! I know there are still two weeks left in the graduate term, but it is exciting to be wrapping up yet another Fall 1. When we started this journey five years ago, I knew we would get to where we are today… Read more »
September 28, 2020
Fall Term One & The Path Forward!
Dear Unity College Enterprise Colleagues, As we complete the Fall One term in Distance Education and Hybrid Learning, I want to say thank you for your hard work and dedication to Unity College. We have been through a lot as a team in the last six months and I know it has not been easy. … Read more »