Category: Memos
September 23, 2020
Completing the Inaugural Hybrid Learning Term
Dear Unity College Hybrid Learning Colleagues, As we near completion on our inaugural Hybrid Learning term, I want to say both congratulations and thank you. The pivot to HybridLearning and five-week terms was a huge challenge and I know it stretched your professional skills, inspired local criticism, but it was inspiring to watch you lean… Read more »
August 01, 2020
Our Friend, our Mentor, our Colleague – Barry! You will be missed.
Dear Unity College, It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to inform you that Barry Woods has passed today after a battle with cancer. It goes without saying that we will all miss him dearly. He served as a faculty member here for more than 40 years and inspired thousands of students… Read more »
July 02, 2020
My Reflection for the July 4th Long weekend
Hi all, It is the 4th of July holiday weekend and I know are all ready for the break and since the 4th is on a Saturday that means we have a little extra time to celebrate and relax this year. The 4th of July is a holiday I wasn’t really familiar with growing up… Read more »
June 19, 2020
Reaffirming Our Commitment This Juneteenth
Dear Alums, Faculty, Staff, and Students of Unity College, As you all know, today is Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. On this 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, and with the Black Lives Matter movement, this is a time for us to reflect, and to look deep within… Read more »
June 02, 2020
Finding Unity In a Time of Grief
To Alums, Faculty, Staff, and Students of Unity College, In this moment of national grief sparked by racism, inequality, and tragedy, it is vital for us to reaffirm our core values of honoring diversity and treating all individuals with respect and dignity. Unity College stands in solidarity with everyone who seeks to make our shared… Read more »
March 03, 2020
2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) & Flu Season in General!
Dear Unity College Students, faculty and staff. We are a few weeks into the spring semester and while it is not yet spring, it is definitely winter! Cold days and even colder nights bring with it an increase in common colds and the flu. These respiratory viruses can wreak havoc on the infected and those… Read more »
November 08, 2019
Criminal Investigation Requested by Unity College
Dear Unity College Employees, On October 11, 2019, our credit card company detected unusual activity associated with the college credit card account. The Chief Business Officer, Controller, Director of Human Resources and Director of Public Safety acted quickly to begin an internal investigation. They learned that credit card fraud may have occurred, they secured all… Read more »
May 13, 2019
May 2019 Board Meeting
TO: Employee-News FROM: Dr. Melik Peter Khoury DATE: May 13, 2019 SUBJECT: May 2019 Board Meeting Update ATTACHMENTS: None Unity College Colleagues, As many of you are aware, we had our May Board Meeting on Friday with special presentations from faculty, staff, and students. The day began with an overview of the progress made on… Read more »
April 22, 2019
Earth Day Recognition
Earth Day Recognition! April 22, 2019 Dear Unity College Community, This morning, the mist was alive with the sounds and scent of a Maine spring, a perfect start to this Earth Day. As America’s Environmental College, we are all committed to the future — of this College, of our community, of our nation, and of… Read more »
January 10, 2019
State of the College – Spring 2019
Powerpoint Presentation: Unity-College-State-of-the-College-Spring-2019 (1) State of the College Part 1: State of the College Part II:
October 16, 2018
October 2018 Board Meeting
TO: Employee-News FROM: Dr. Melik Peter Khoury DATE: October 16, 2018 SUBJECT: October Board of Trustees Meeting Update ATTACHMENTS: None Unity College Colleagues, I’m writing to share some notes and highlights from the recently concluded board of trustees meetings that took place in Founders Hall South this past Friday. Board members enjoyed the full range… Read more »
October 16, 2018
October 2018 Board Meeting
TO: Employee-News FROM: Dr. Melik Peter Khoury DATE: October 16, 2018 SUBJECT: October Board of Trustees Meeting Update ATTACHMENTS: None Unity College Colleagues, I’m writing to share some notes and highlights from the recently concluded board of trustees meetings that took place in Founders Hall South this past Friday. Board members enjoyed the full range… Read more »
September 19, 2018
In reflection of President Emeritus Karstetter
From: Melik Khoury Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 11:27 AM To: Employee-News Subject: In reflection of President Emeritus Karstetter Unity College Community, Now that the family has had some time, it is with mixed emotions that I reflect today in honor and gratitude on the life of Dr. Allan Karstetter, Unity College President Emeritus 1972-1978.… Read more »
