Being engaged in diversity at UNH is everyone’s responsibility. In the residence halls, we offer programs to explore the many aspects of diversity, and we also weave our commitment to diversity into conversations, bulletin boards, passive programs, trips to campus programs, and by also challenging bias and hate incidents. Being engaged in our diverse community is uplifting, challenging, and an important part of being a student at UNH.
Our Diversity Education Values
We want students to:
- Explore their social identities
- Participate in diversity programs and opportunities
- Understand, refrain from and challenge biased/discriminatory behavior
Josh Crary, Christensen RA:
“I feel that many students see diversity as being something that only relates to ethnicity and race. It is extremely important for them to realize that diversity goes beyond these two factors and dives into our life experiences as well as other situations or events that give us some type of perspective that perhaps no one else may have.”
Lori Taylor, Christensen RA
"Never have I had a true understanding of the meaning of diversity until I became an RA. It goes far beyond the statistics of the different skin colors or religions. It's even more than activities and looks; it's everything about a person. From being an RA I've been shown that each person is an example of diversity in their own way. It's what they willingly contribute as a person, to the community. It's acknowledging each little difference and being appreciative of the jewels each person holds as an individual person. This is what I hope to help my residents see: it's all about everyone." |
Shannon Marthouse & Richard Haynes Jr. at the Diversity Mural Unveiling
Matt Petersons, Upper Quad Hall Director
“We interact with diversity on
a daily basis. Because we see it and experience everyday,
it would make sense that we would know how to deal with effortlessly.
But, with diversity, that’s not the case. Instead, each
opportunity to work with diversity and all its parts is another
opportunity to learn more about ourselves. It’s not
easy and sometimes there’s slip-ups, but what you can
take away from those lapses can really change your thinking.”
Examples of Diversity Engagement
in Our Residence Halls
- Monopolies of Social Class game
- "Word choice Campaign"
- Conversations with residents about their identity development
- "Unchained Memories" discussion (HBO Special)
- Culture Nights
- “Gay? Fine By Me” T-shirt
campaign
- Free Your Mind, Invisible Knapsack
- Simpson’s Diversity
- The Hungry Planet
- Newsletter articles by hall directors,
RAs or students
Other helpful campus links:
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