University Convocation

The University of New England celebrated its First Annual Convocation to honor and welcome the class of 2014 on Sept. 7, 2010. View a slide show of the event.

The featured address was given by Unity College President, Mitchell Thomashow, Ed.D., whose life's work and scholarship has centered on environmental education based on reflective practice that incorporates issues of citizenship, ecological identity, and civic responsibility.

The Convocation was the initiation of our newest members into the UNE Academic community.  Given the Core Curriculum's first-year focus on environmental awareness, this ceremony officially launched this theme.

A reception on the Alfond Lawn followed the event, which was open to the University Community and guests and provided a wonderful opportunity to meet the incoming Class of 2014.

This year's ceremony took place  in the Campus Center Gymnasium on the UNE Biddeford Campus.