Features

10/09/2014


Everyone is Gay

Coming Out Week Activities

Wednesday, Oct 9
7:00pm, MUB Strafford Room

Keynote speakers: Danielle Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo
With 6 million page views, 60,000 Tumblr followers, 19,000 Facebook fans, Everyone is Gay began as an advice website for all with an emphasis on LGBTQ youth. Through an integration of humor, honesty, and endearing photos, founders Danielle Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo found that they were able to support youth, while promoting a message of equality. For additional information on speakers.  Event sponsored by MUB Lecture Series, The Alliance, Kidder Fund, and SHARPP.

More info on Coming Out Week activities GLBT Commission


10/25/2013


Black New England Conference

October 25 and 26, 2013
Huddleston Hall, (check back for schedule)

This year's 8th annual conference investigates the significant roles Black women have played and continue to play in shaping the history, culture, and image of New England as a region.  Using the theme of "Self-Invented Black Women: Navigating Race, Space and Place" the conference will explore ways in which Black women have transformed the American landscape through education, the arts, literature, politics, and notable historical movements and events.  This year's keynote speaker will feature Sheryl Lee Ralph, an award winning actress and activist to our New England communities.  Although most noted for her role of Dena Jones on the landmark Broadway musical Dreamgirls, Ms Ralph is also a health advocate and the director of DIVA (Divinely Inspired Victoriously Anointed) Foundation, focused on HIV/AIDS awareness.  More info on Sheryl Lee Ralph  


07/12/2012


ICARE 2013 Newsletter

2012-2013 A Look Back
Inclusive Community Advancing Respect & Excellence (ICARE)
The voice of the President's Commissions on Equity and Inclusive Excellence
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04/20/2012


Dr. Freeman Hrabowski

Making Excellence Inclusive NH SUMMIT: Building Engaged Learning Communities Throughout New Hampshire

On April 20, 2012, the 2nd Biennial Inclusive Excellence Statewide Summit was held in Bedford, NH with the theme "Building Engaged Learning Communities Throughout New Hampshire".  The emphasis of the Summit was to engage campus leaders in a dialogue on ways to sustain institutional change, develop institutional and community collaborations, and leverage networks while building engaged learning communities in the face of New Hampshire's changing demographics. Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, President, University of Maryland-Baltimore County, was the keynote speaker for this event.  To view the video (click here).

Summit Roundtables discussions featured NH higher education, business and community leaders exploring ideas and sharing exemplary practices and initiatives that foster access, diversity, and excellence on their campuses and in the external community. Topics included: Organization Structure, Campus Climate, Recruitment and Retention, Community Outreach and Engagement, Curricular and Co-Curricular.  For a copy of the Summit Program (click here)


05/17/2011


Alumni Excellence Through Diversity Lecture Program

Distinguished alumnus John Laymon '73, President and sole owner of JRL Enterprises, Inc., one of the largest Minority businesses in Pittsburgh, recently spoke about his UNH experiences as an engineering major and athlete. He also discussed his rise to business ownership and his continued efforts to promote diversity in his field, community, and personal work. Laymon was the first African American to graduate from UNH with a degree in Mechanical Engineering

 


01/25/2011


Ellis Woodward, UNH Class of ’74

Profile of Alum: Ellis Woodward

Ellis Woodward, UNH Alumnus, introduced the Pathways GLBT Mentoring Program at the 2010 Diversity Celebration Banquet. Both the Pathways Connect Mentoring Program and Pathways GLBT Mentoring Program provide students with insight into navigating the post-college world. Woodward and two student members, Justin Linxweiler and Kevin Linton gave examples of how the program helped them build networks and prepare for professional and leadership positions.