Center for Diversity

Committed to Building a Diverse Community

We are known for being a family at Rose-Hulman. Just like the members of our other families, each member of our Rose-Hulman family has unique beliefs, values, characteristics and personalities—making us stronger by working together.

We are committed to building an inclusive community in which the multiplicity of values, beliefs, intellectual viewpoints and cultural perspectives enrich learning and inform scholarship.

We do this by:

Making diversity an integral component of campus life
Fostering respectful relationships among people of different cultures, lifestyles and perspectives
Expanding awareness among local and global constituencies of Rose-Hulman activities to enhance diversity and promote inclusivity

Learn more about our diversity programs and services below.

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ROSE-BUD Scholarship Program

Paying for college can be an intimidating prospect. Rose-Hulman’s ROSE-BUD program is designed to help minority students receive the financial and mentoring support they need to succeed. Learn more about this and other scholarships for minority students.

Learn More About ROSE-BUD

Student Diversity Professional Organizations

Our student chapters of national professional organizations provide support, host events and facilitate networking for their members at Rose-Hulman. They also play a key role in educating our campus about ethnic and cultural differences, and extend their reach into the local community through service and mentoring activities.

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National Society of Black Engineers

NSBE is dedicated to both the academic and professional success of African-American engineering students and professionals.

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

SHPE empowers the Hispanic community to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.

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Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

SASE exists to prepare Asian heritage scientists and engineers for success in the global business world.

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Society of Women Engineers

SWE supports women in engineering through professional development and networking opportunities.

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Unity

Unity is a student organization providing a safe place where people can be themselves without fear of prejudice or hate. We also promote a campus environment that is tolerant of all people.

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Photo Tour

Our Photo Tour will give you a good idea of the beauty of our storied campus. But we still want you to come see for yourself!

Photo Tour

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Featured Faculty: Dr. Carlotta Berry

Dr. Carlotta Berry is passionate about helping students reach their potential—that’s one reason why she helped establish the RoseBUD program to support women and minority students.

Meet Dr. Berry

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Featured Faculty: Dr. Gustavo Garcia

Making a difference is important to Dr. Gustavo Garcia. That’s why he’s served as a faculty advisor for Rose-Hulman’s student chapter of Engineers Without Borders.

Meet Dr. Garcia

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Featured Faculty: Sudipa Mitra-Kirtley

Recipient of Rose-Hulman’s Board of Trustees’ Outstanding Scholar Award, Dr. Sudipa Mitra-Kirtley is passionate about providing research experience to students.

Meet Dr. Kirtley

Featured Faculty: Dr. Craig Downing

Interim Dean of Lifelong Learning, Director of Graduate Studies and Head of the Department of Engineering Management

Meet Dr. Downing

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Featured Faculty: Daniel Chang

Dr. Daniel Chang is dedicated to his students. Outside the classroom, he is a faculty advisor for several clubs and organizations on campus.

Meet Dr. Chang

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Featured Faculty: John Aidoo

Recipient of the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher Award, Dr. John Aidoo is passionate about teaching and mentoring civil engineering students

Meet Dr. Aidoo

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Campus & Community Diversity Events

2018 Campus & Community Diversity Events

We educate the campus community on diversity issues with a variety of events, speakers and activities throughout the academic year. Check out this year’s diversity events below:

Money Matters! Session 2

Wed, January 10, 2018
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in M137
Campus Registration

Diversity Speaker Series: John Quinones
Mon, January 15, 2018
CONVOCATION SCHEDULE
11:05 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Hatfield Hall
Cupcakes & cocoa in the Hatfield Lobby from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Campus Registration
External Registration

Diversity Travels Abroad!
Wed, Jan. 31, 2018
5:30 – 7 p.m. in M137
Campus Registration

Marathon Plant Visit
Sat, March 10, 2018
Bus Trip to Robinson, Illinois Refinery
Campus Registration (EE, ME, CHE)

SPARK Competition
Sat, March 17, 2018
Noon – 5 p.m. in the Hulbert Arena
Info & Registration

Dance Theater of Harlem – Co-sponsored by The Center for Diversity
Tue, March 20, 2018
7 p.m. in Hatfield Hall
Tickets available at www.hatfieldhall.com

Money Matters! Session 3
Wed, March 28, 2018
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in M137
Campus Registration

Diversity Speaker Series: Hill Harper
Mon, April 2, 2018
CONVOCATION SCHEDULE
11:05 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Hatfield Hall
Cupcakes & cocoa in the Hatfield Lobby from 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
External Registration
Campus Registration

Diversity Success Accelerator
Tue, April 17, 2018
5:30 – 7:15 p.m. in the Hulbert Arena Balcony
Campus Registration

Tell Us What You Think! (Diverse Senior Focus Group)
Tue, May 8, 2018
5 – 7:45 p.m. at The Red Barn
Campus Registration

Diversity Events for Prospective Students

Find out what it’s really like to go to college at Rose-Hulman. Both NSBE and SWE host overnight visit events for prospective students, where you’ll stay in a residence hall, eat in the dining hall, attend special events and meet some really cool people.

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SPARK Competition

The annual SPARK competition for high school and college students promotes innovation and creative design through the use of teamwork, networking and mentorship in an exciting and challenging environment.

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Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Meadows

After earning her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering, Lauren stayed on to complete a master’s of engineering management before becoming a clinical engineering manager.

Meet Lauren

Alumni Spotlight: Thomas Reives

A 2008 mechanical engineering alumnus, Thomas says his best advice for students is, “Get to know what works best for you and define success for yourself.”

Meet Thomas

Alumni Spotlight: Jorge-Luis Leon

Jorge-Luis began his engineering career as a Certification Engineer on the 737 Airplane Program at Boeing.

Meet Jorge-Luis

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