Danii De La Rosa
- Interim Director of the Unity Center
The Unity Center, an office within the Division of Student Success, is a warm and welcoming space that affirms and promotes equity for historically marginalized and disenfranchised students.
What We Do
The Unity Center serves as a brave space on campus for all students to engage in meaningful and critical conversations that challenge systems of oppression.
Contact Information
- emailunitycenter@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8791
- placeGround Floor of Donovan Dining Center
Hours
Unity Center: Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am–6 pm
Fridays, 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Lavender Lounge: Monday–Thursday, 11 am–6 pm
Fridays: 11 am–4:30 pm
(Summer hours: Monday–Friday: 8 am–4 pm)
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Working for Belonging and Equity
We work with campus and community partners to create a climate where all students belong and have equitable opportunities and outcomes. We build community, provide education, and support students through programs and services in order to foster this space and environment.
Populations Served
The Unity Center facilitates many services that are applicable to all students, while also providing several supports tailored to specific populations:
- students of color
- LGBTQ+ students
- women
- students with compromised citizenship status
Our Staff
What We Do
Social Identity Observances Programming
The Unity Center, in partnership with ODEI, compiles and presents a variety of resources to support the college community in celebrating important observances throughout the year. This includes heritage months, history months, special observances, and annual stole celebrations.
Our Services
We offer services/guidance tailored to several populations, like LGBTQ+; International, Immigrant, Undocumented, DACAmented & Refugee students; multicultural and identity-based student organizations; and students with children. We also provide services applicable to all, such as workshops; interfaith services; and Bias Incident support.
Useable Spaces and Materials at the Center
Spend time at the Unity Center and make use of what our space has to offer. From snacks to spaces for reflection – the Unity Center is welcoming and supportive.
We Honor the Land We Occupy
"Every community owes its existence and vitality to generations from around the world who contributed their hopes, dreams, and energy to making the history that led to this moment. Some were brought here against their will, some were drawn to leave their distant homes in hope of a better life, and some have lived on this land for more generations than can be counted. Truth and acknowledgment are critical to building mutual respect and connection across all barriers of heritage and difference. We begin this effort to acknowledge what has been buried by honoring the truth. We are standing on the ancestral lands of the Narragansett and Wampanoag People. We pay respects to their elders past and present. Please take a moment to consider the many legacies of violence, displacement, migration, and settlement that bring us together here today."
Featured News & Stories
Rhode Island College is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
“As an Afro-Latino I feel that this is a celebration for me as well.” — Julio Berroa ’21
Related Events
Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility by going on a scavenger hunt to find famous trans individuals and learn about trans history and representation. You could win an Amazon gift card!
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Join us for a voguing class (instructors to be announced) and dance party to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility (which takes place on March 31). Food and drinks will be provided!
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Rhode Island College faculty, staff and students were invited to anonymously and voluntarily share brief descriptions of what they were wearing when they experienced sexual violence.
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Rhode Island College faculty, staff and students were invited to anonymously and voluntarily share brief descriptions of what they were wearing when they experienced sexual violence.
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