The President's Commission on the Status of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and
Transgender Issues exists to help make UNH a place that is welcoming and
inclusive of its gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
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Students in the DNP attend three (3) career seminars throughout the year to learn about career development and planning, internship opportunities and networking skills. In addition to the three seminars, there are three (3) Networking Lunches where career mentors dedicated to the value of diversity in the workforce, connect with students to provide an opportunity to practice their career skills and gain advice from those in the "real world." For more information about the program and/or to register go to: http://www.unh.edu/uacc/diversitynetlunch.html
We encourage students of color, international students, glbt students, students with disabilities, low-income/first generation college students, and students in fields traditionally under-represented such as women in the sciences and engineering, to join us for this program.
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For additional information on sexual orientation and gender identity education (counseling, resources, special programs) - contact the Office of Health Education and Promotion |
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The Presidential Commissions include the:
- President's Commission on the Status of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues;
- the President's Commission on the Status of People of Color; and the
- President's Commission on the Status of Women.
The Presidential Commissions are advisory bodies to the President of the University. Individually and collectively, these Commissions serve to ensure an equitable and inclusive campus community.
Help us improve our campus and community climate
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If you have observed or experienced an incident of bias, discrimination or
harassment, please report the incident by either calling the Affirmative Action and Equity Office at TEL # 862-2930 (voice/TTY)
or logging on to the Reportit website.
The Commission's Bylaws, which were adopted in May 2004,
are now available online. Read them here
WHAT'S HAPPENING...
Equality Awards Heart of 16th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Mark Rubinstein, Cari Moorhead, 2008 Student Winner of the Kidder Fund Award Jennelle DeVits, and Judy Spiller.
Students and staff were recently honored for their efforts to foster equality and greater understanding of sexual orientation at UNH during the 16th annual pancake breakfast where the Kidder and Pink Triangle award winners were announced.
On Tuesday, April 1, Judy Spiller and Cari Moorhead, co-chairs of the GLBT Commission, addressed more than 200 attendees, honoring those who are building a safer and more inclusive community for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
Rep. Bette Lasky, NH House Judiciary Committee, delivered the keynote address titled “On the Road to Civil Union.”
Vice President for Student and Academic Services Mark Rubinstein presented the 2008 Kidder Awards to faculty member Delia Konzett; graduate student Mick Walsh; undergraduate students to Jenelle DeVits and Susan A. Metz and staff member Shannon Marthouse.
Pink Triangle Awardees Jay Tifone (L) and Elizabeth Russell (R). At center is Shannon Marthouse, the 2008 recipient of the Kidder Staff Award.
The Kidder Fund Awards are named for alumnus William “Bill” Kidder, former dean of students, who died from complications of AIDS. The fund was established to continue his work and to encourage further understanding of, and advancing opportunities for, individuals whose sexual orientation differs from the majority of our culture. The first awards were given in 1994.
This year’s recipients of the Pink Triangle Award include hall directors Jay Tifone and Elizabeth Russell and undergraduate students Benjamin Justice and John Reilly-Mallon. Additionally, for their support of the Civil Union Law (HB 437), the GLBT Commission honored Bette R. Lasky, chairman of the NH House Judiciary Committee, Rep. James R. Splaine, sponsor of the bill; Rep. Dana Hilliard, co-sponsor; and the State of New Hampshire House of Representatives, for the passage of the bill into law.
Pink Triangle awards honor individuals and leaders who have made outstanding contributions to efforts for equity and visibility for the GLBT community. Faculty, staff, students and community members are eligible for the awards.
Seattle film producer and director Drew Emery introduced “In-laws & Outlaws,” a film that weaves together the stories of straight and gay relationships with honesty and humor. Emery describes his film as one that gives viewers time to laugh, cry and have hope about equal marriage and equal rights.
With money raised through UNH community donations, Moorhead presented a $1,800 check to Seacoast Outright for providing support during the last 15 years to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, and questioning youth 21 years old and younger in the greater New Hampshire, southern Maine, and northern Massachusetts Seacoast region.
Information and photos on past Pancake Breakfast