University of New England - Innovation for a Healthier Planet

Sexual Assault Awareness

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we engage in meaningful learning and reflection on the impact of sexual violence and how we can contribute to a culture of support and prevention. Together with UNE's Office of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, we have created a reading list with a diverse selection of resources to deepen [...]

April is National Poetry Month

And we're celebrating with haiku! Take a moment out of your day to write a simple verse or two. As a reminder, a haiku consists of three lines of verse with five syllables, seven syllables, and five syllables. Stations are set up in the libraries for you to use if you wish. Here are some [...]

Open Education Research Grants

UNE faculty interested in researching the impact of Open Educational Resources (OER) on teaching, learning, and institutional policy are encouraged to submit a proposal to the UNE OER Steering Committee. Research Grants made available by the Davis Educational Foundation, provide faculty with funding to explore the effectiveness, challenges, and broader implications of OER adoption at [...]

Circle of the Sun

Circle of the Sun Opening

March 7, 2026

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Portland Campus Art Gallery

March 7-June 8, 2025 Circle of the Sun investigates the work of three alumni of the Arctic Circle Residency, all of whom have ties to Maine and visual vocabularies related to photography. Artists Justin Levesque, Katie McElearney, and Shoshannah White create work that poses questions about our ongoing relationships with the land, emphasizing the critical point of Arctic ecosystems’ impact on our [...]

March is Women’s History Month

To recognize and highlight the invaluable but often undersung contributions of women, we have created a reading list of resources to explore and examine women's diverse stories. Choose from books, articles, films and more which amplify the stories that have shaped our history, and foster deeper conversations about gender equality, empowerment, and the ongoing journey [...]

Open Education Week

March 3 kicks off Open Education Week. OE Week is an annual platform to show the world what’s happening in Open Education, encompassing resources that are free of barriers and can be fully shared. OE Week activities and events are free and open to all. Join throughout the week and meet the wonderful community behind [...]

As Above, So Below

As Above, So Below Opening

February 20, 2025

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Biddeford Campus Art Gallery

As Above, So Below Workshop

April 16, 2025 - April 16, 2026

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Girard Marine Science Center

February 20 - May 4, 2025 As Above, So Below is a two-person show featuring the work of painters C. Michael Lewis and Liz Awalt.  A study in contrasting perspectives on our planet, from a starting point of opticality and encompassing both the scientific and the sublime, “As Above, So Below” focuses on artwork by two [...]

Open Textbook Workshop

March 5, 2025

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Zoom

Join UNE Library Services Scholarly Communication Librarian Sonya Durney March 5 at 2 p.m. for an interactive Zoom workshop on open textbooks. Learn how open educational resources (OER) can enhance student learning, reduce textbook costs, and provide customizable course materials. Whether you're new to OER or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will equip [...]

Black History Month

Because Black history is American history, but has often been overlooked or undervalued, we have created reading lists of recommended resources to expand your understanding and deepen appreciation for the diverse stories within the Black community. Choose from books, articles, websites, film and podcasts from our Race & Ethnicity Resource Lists on: African American History [...]

Pop-Up Workshop

February 13, 2025

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Portland Campus Library Reading Room

March 12, 2025

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Portland Campus Library Reading Room

Need help with your paper? Finding the right sources? Formatting citations? Come by one of our pop-up research and writing workshops We will be available to help you in the Portland Campus Library main reading room together with SASC on Thursday, February 13 and Wednesday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. And of [...]