April 24, 2008

The library is happy to announce a new web exhibit entitled “Investing in Diversity at UNH: The Turbulent Years, 1968-1972.”

The exhibit chronicles the beginnings of conscious inclusion of diversity in the community and curriculum at UNH from 1968-1972. It is a virtual extension of a display created by the library last year. Included in the exhibit is Mrs. Myrna Adams, UNH’s first black administrator, who will be the keynote speaker at the UNH Diversity Banquet on May 3.

The exhibit was created by Jody Fernald, Amie Familgetti, and Jennifer Carroll.

The exhibit creators thank Mylinda Woodward, Rob Wolff, and Meredith Ricker for their assistance. We also thank Elizabeth Slomba for hosting us on the Archives webpage.

January 30, 2007

The UNH Mural Project: What Does Diversity Mean to Your Generation?
University Museum, Level 1, Dimond Library
Feb. 2- March 2, 2007
Opening reception Friday, Feb.2, 5-7:00PM

Last semester, thirteen students representing several campus residence halls participated in a unique project with Richard Haynes, artist and Associate Director of Admissions for Diversity, and the Department of Residential Life. They designed a mural for Devine Hall based on the question: “What does diversity mean to your generation?” From the finished drawings, the students chose one to represent their efforts. Together, with Richard Haynes, they painted the final mural that was installed in Devine Hall on December 8. The University Museum’s display of all thirteen drawings shows the exquisite variety of student responses to the diversity issues of our day.

Campus Journal story on the murals