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The LMU community encompasses students from many states and countries. There are large Filipino and Hawaiian populations, along with a significant number of Latinos and African Americans. More importantly, these groups are very vocal in campus affairs. Each group has one or more clubs to represent its unique culture, interests, and history. Additionally, many clubs seek to unite the various ethnicities and establish dialogues. Groups like the Middle Eastern Club, De Colores, Soul Food, and others welcome all students into their memberships. The University administration prides itself on creating this diverse, open campus. However, students disagree on whether or not the university is as diverse as the administration claims. The numbers show that Caucasians are still a strong majority on campus with 59 percent represented, while other ethnicities have less than 20 percent total. Many students feel that these numbers accurately reflect the racial breakdown of the campus. Regardless of the percentages, LMU offers students of every race, culture, and ethnicity a community on campus. The students, not the University, deserve the credit for improving the diversity on campus. Students Speak Out
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Diverse? Not here. Everybody is...
Diverse? Not here. Everybody is blonde and wealthy. |
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Racially, I think the campus is...
Racially, I think the campus is diverse, but economically, we’re not. Everybody comes from the same upper middle-class background. The school doesn’t seem to do much to get families with less money here even though they claim that we’re so diverse. |
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It seems pretty diverse to me. You...
It seems pretty diverse to me. You have your share of blonde Abercrombie models, but you also have a ton of people who are from different backgrounds. |
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LMU strives to keep a diverse...
LMU strives to keep a diverse campus, and I believe that through certain programs and events, such as the Bellarmine Forum, they are very successful. However, there is never too much diversity! |
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The campus is very diverse. There...
The campus is very diverse. There is a club for every race, color, shape, size, and sexual orientation you could imagine. |
FactsEconomic Status
There is a wide gulf between the “haves” and “have nots” on campus. Many students come from wealthy families, so expensive cars and clothes are the rule rather than the exception. However, for every new Mercedes in the parking lot, there are a few Toyotas. There does seem to be some tension between the upper- and middle-classes.
Gay Pride
While there is no active anti-gay sentiment on campus, this is a Catholic institution, and therefore there are certainly a number of people on campus who are not entirely accepting of alternative sexualities. There are, however, a couple of organizations on campus working to improve people’s attitudes regarding the GLBT community on campus.
Minority Clubs
The students are a diverse bunch. Whatever your ethnicity or culture, there is an organization for you. De Colores, Black Student Union, and professional groups like Chicanos for Creative Medicine draw a lot of students.
Most Common Religions
Most students are Roman Catholic and hail from parochial schools. However, the school supports other religions and cultures. There is a strong Jewish community on campus that hosts celebrations for Passover and other religious holidays. Also, there is a significant Muslim population, but there is no active organization. The Christian Life Community (CLC) is extremely active on campus and offers students religious, academic, and social support. Students view them as one big, happy family.
Political Activity
Even though the school is Roman Catholic, the Jesuit mission of promoting social justice attracts many liberals. Most students are politically active, and both College Republicans and Young Democrats are visible presences. It is not unusual to see protests and memorials on campus, sponsored by the Center for Service and Action. Amnesty International and the Human Rights Coalition have a presence on campus. Whether you’re liberal, conservative, independent, or just apathetic, the school promotes participation in the political system with activities like voter registration, speakers, and protests.
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