Biama Charles
- 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 all 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: Mon–Thu, 8:30 am–6 pm
Fridays, 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Lavender Lounge: Mon–Thu, 11 am–6 pm
Fridays: 11 am–4:30 pm
(Summer: Monday–Friday: 8 am–4 pm)
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Advancing Opportunity and Access
The Unity Center partners with campus and community stakeholders to cultivate a campus climate where all students feel respected, recognized, and empowered. Through thoughtfully designed programs and initiatives, we foster a sense of belonging, promote critical learning, and provide resources that deepen connection, broaden cultural understanding, and support students in thriving both personally and academically.
Students Served
The Unity Center provides support and services for all students, with intentional care for students of color, LGBTQ+ students, women, and those with diverse immigration or citizenship statuses.
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Support the Unity Center
Help the Unity Center in their efforts to build community, provide education, and support students through programs and services.
Our Staff
Danii De La Rosa
- Assistant Director
- Unity Center
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 provide services applicable to all students, such as workshops; interfaith services; and Bias Incident support. We also offer guidance for several populations, like LGBTQ+; International, Immigrant, Undocumented, DACAmented & Refugee students; and students with children. We also collaborate with student organizations to build community, connection, and engagement.
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."
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