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OER Breakfast

OER Celebration & Awards Reception Breakfast

May 2, 2025

8:30 am - 9:30 am

Harold Alfond Forum, Room HAFORM 236

Join us in recognizing UNE’s faculty champions of Open Educational Resources at our OER Celebration & Awards Reception Breakfast. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast while celebrating the university’s commitment to accessible and affordable education! Nominate a colleague for an OER award!Deadline: April 19 For questions or more details, please contact Sonya Durney, sdurney@une.edu.

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 […]

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 […]

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: These reading lists […]

Expanding Open Access at UNE

Publishing Open Access (OA) offers significant benefits, including increased visibility, broader access to research, and higher citation rates. We now support Read-and-Publish Agreements, which combine reading access and OA publishing under one contract, helping redirect funds toward open scholarship. UNE’s Commitment to Open Access We are a member of Lyrasis, a consortium that supports open-access […]

OER Grants Awarded

The UNE Open Educational Resources (OER) Steering Committee is excited to announce the recipients of the OER Grants made possible by the Davis Educational Foundation. These awards highlight the university’s commitment to creating affordable, accessible, customized student learning experiences. These grants will play an essential role in expanding the open education community and promoting the […]

New Biddeford Library Furniture

We are excited about the new furniture in the Biddeford Campus library! Come check out our new curved sectional, comfy chairs and surround chairs! Love it or hate it? Have a different idea? Give us your feedback!