UNE is uniquely positioned as an educational institution to contribute research, foster innovation, and provide a model for environmental sustainability to the University campuses and greater community. Teaching environmental stewardship, both by example and through living and learning experiences, ensures UNE’s contribution to a cleaner, healthier environment.
President Danielle Ripich, Ph.D. affirmed the University’s dedication to environmental sustainability on November 3, 2008 when she signed the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. The institutional structures, student involvement, faculty and staff guidance, campus initiatives and organizational vision signal the expansion of UNE’s reputation to include leadership in environmental health and sustainability.
From campus Zipcars to the growing recycling program and “green” conference offerings, UNE is embarking on new initiatives all the time to protect the environment and make the University community more aware of sustainable options.
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UNE Planetary Health Council hosts alum Charles Lubelczyk for “Tick Talk”
In April, the UNE Planetary Health Council hosted Charles B. Lubelczyk, M.P.H., for a "Tick Talk" lecture on the Biddeford Campus. The presentation was titled...
Students learn the growing business of aquaponics inside the Marine Science Center
Kale, oregano and basil are just some of the edible plants growing inside UNE’s aquaponics lab located on the ground floor of the Arthur P...
UNE-led cleanup of Old Orchard Beach nets 500 pounds of trash
More than 140 volunteers, led by Kiara Ann Frischkorn (Marine Science, ’22), recently spread out across Old Orchard Beach to collect trash. “The importance of...