A Truly Diverse Dartmouth?
Recent events on campus, including the rally to support immigrant rights, the uproar over a set of satirical, but racially insensitive posters and the election of Student Body President-Elect Tim Andreadis ‘07 on a platform that advocated greater inclusion of minorities, show that diversity and the place that minorities have on this campus are important issues that deserve continued discussion and visibility. In addition, since May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I personally thought that it was an appropriate time to reflect on some of the struggles we as students are still facing in regards to integration, self-segregation and the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive, pluralistic Dartmouth. In the interest of conciseness, I have made the issue of race and racial diversity the main focus of this article. I feel this is apt because race is extremely visible and often lies at the heart of debates about Dartmouth’s minority populations. However, my thoughts and words extend to all minority groups, not just those defined by their race or ethnicity. More »
