Race and Ethnicity Programs (REP) at Unity House is a multicultural center that contributes to the educational mission of the College by providing leadership and support in the College's commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. REP is a part of the Division of Equity and Inclusion.
Our mission is to empower underrepresented college students through mentoring and culturally relevant programming. We support our students on their journey to academic and personal growth by providing holistic advising. To create an additional layer of support, we collaborate with various offices and departments to foster campus-wide awareness and open dialogues on diversity issues.
Our mission allows us to serve three distinct constituencies:
Underrepresented students: We provide academic, cultural and personal support to students of color, first generation, low-income and other underrepresented students on campus, while helping them develop intellectual, social, and leadership skills.
The larger campus student body: We collaborate with other college departments and offices to educate the larger student body on issues of diversity and multiculturalism.
Faculty, staff, and alumni: We provide support for and collaborate with staff, faculty, and alumni of color.
Various Events
The Class of 2022 gathered at the 2018 Genesis Pre-Orientation Luncheon: Let the journey begin!Genesis is a year-long program designed to acclimate, support, and empower first-generation and/or first-year students of color at Connecticut College.
Eclipse - Our most anticipated and expected yearly showcase of culture and unity. Student dancers perform "Sankofa", choreographed by Bempa Ashia '20 and Nifemi Olugbemiga '20.Student dancers performing “Across Waters” during Eclipse 2019: Stronger Together, choreographed by Darriana Greer ‘21 (center).
Student dancers seek to encompass the evolution of Mexican dance in their piece "Across Generations"."The Frailty of Strength and Viceversa: A Year of Love and Deaths"
Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
"The Frailty of Strength and Viceversa: A Year of Love and Deaths"
Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
Art ExhibitThe Women of Color Conference at Lafayette College in PA.
The Women of Color Conference at Lafayette College in PA.Our first student-of-color and alumni-of-color conference: Unpacking, Redefining and Reclaiming: Students of Color Maximizing the Connecticut College Experience
Our first student-of-color and alumni-of-color conference: Unpacking, Redefining and Reclaiming: Students of Color Maximizing the Connecticut College ExperienceMLK Jr. 2019 Commemoration Event: Out of the Shadows.
Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion Dr. John McKnight gives closing remarks during the 2019 MLK Commemoration Address.“As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others” - Marianne Williamson
Daniel Mark ‘20, Bempa Ashia ‘20, and Cheikh Gaye ‘19, brothers standing in solidarity.Christina Cruz ‘20, Mariel Ozoria ‘20, and Ericka Lagrange ‘20: We strive and we survive, we prosper and we succeed.
