What’s Our Story?
Merrimack College developed the Unity House to celebrate multiculturalism. The story unfolds as follows:
Fall 2001
Gay-Straight Alliance forms.
Fall 2006
2010
Upon his arrival, President Hopey initiates a renewed institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Spring 2013
Inaugural Social Justice Week.
Fall 2013
Interfaith Alliance forms.
Fall 2015
Black Student Association forms.
Winter 2016
The concept of a Unity House is born.
Spring 2016
- Initial efforts to build the house begin with students, faculty and staff allies.
- Gender Equality at Merrimack forms.
- Spanish and Latino Student Association forms.
Summer 2016
The multicultural initiatives office is created.
Fall 2016
- Unity House Task Force meets for the first time.
- Location is identified for the Unity House.
Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
The task force begins work on the team and the house.
April 27, 2017
The Unity House preview allows students to stop by and see updates to the house.
Summer 2017
Physical house renovations.
