Southern New Hampshire University seeks to create and connect with the community of color on and off campus. The Office of Cultural Outreach & Involvement work with students, faculty and staff from across the university to create a welcoming and supportive campus environment.
We believe diversity is integral to our university culture. The ideas, cultures, practices and religions brought by each student enhance the entire college experience, from the classroom to residence halls and athletics to campus organizations.
Research has shown that a diverse population -- in terms of background, talent and perspective --enhances the educational environment for all.
The diversity office provides a place for African-American, Asian, Latino and Native American students to:
- connect.
- find resources on and off campus.
- get support – academic and social.
- make connections on and off campus.
- feel at home.
"The efforts of this office have made me into a better student and person, one more well-rounded, involved, driven and focused. I feel very much at home"
- Radmary Bernabel, student
"The office has created a place not only for people of color, but for all students to go to. This office provides me with an extension to my son, even though we are hundreds of miles apart, which gives me peace of mind. The Office of Cultural Outreach & Involvement is a extension of the classroom, where all students will benefit greatly."
- Blossom Bridges, parent
The diversity office partners with university offices and programs to empower and promote a respectful and embracing environment for all students.
Diversity and culture extend beyond our campus borders into neighboring cities, such as Manchester, Nashua and Boston.
We have sponsored events to promote diversity and cultural awareness. These have included:
- “Precious” screening and discussion
- Battle of the DJs
- Sunday Soul Food Dinner
- Get Ur Laff On -- weekly comic movie showings
- Trip to hear poet and activist Nikki Giovanni
- A Native American Pow-Wow
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day events