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Students seem to be split on the diversity issue at OU. It’s true that OU may be a lot more diverse than other campuses, especially ones in rural Ohio, but when it comes down to it, most students feel that diversity is a weak point of the University. There is a huge gap between the population of whites and minorities, which the University is hoping to improve, especially with the election of a minority president. One good thing about the campus, when it comes to diversity, is the influx of students studying from abroad. Many students from all over the world come to OU to study, bringing their language and culture into the classrooms. It’s a great experience to share a class with someone studying abroad—definitely take the opportunity to ask questions and learn about their lives as students in another country. But, international students alone cannot make up for the lack of minorities, whether religious or racial, in the student population. The campus is open to sexual and political minorities, though. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Diversity on campus is like any...
Diversity on campus is like any other college in Southern Ohio, mainly white, but with a handful of diverse students. |
Anonymous says: |
Unfortunately, OU is not a very...
Unfortunately, OU is not a very diverse campus, but the new president is planning on having that change in the near future. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus is not very diverse....
The campus is not very diverse. There are about 18,000 white people and the rest are divided up into [small percentages]. The biggest population is probably African American, followed by Asian, then Middle Eastern. Although when I was in my last quarter, the administrators were trying to diversify the campus. |
Anonymous says: |
I think our campus is pretty...
I think our campus is pretty diverse. I guess it depends who you ask. But, I’ve been exposed to so many different people who have so many different backgrounds, and I think that’s what makes OU so interesting. |
Anonymous says: |
Just walking to class, I think...
Just walking to class, I think most people would agree that OU is a very diverse campus. It goes from one extreme to another. |
FactsEconomic Status
When it comes to economic status at OU, it’s basically the only area where diversity kicks in. You’ll meet students who receive a steady allowance from their rich daddies, as well as students from far away slums and tenament buildings.
Gay Pride
Ohio University has a somewhat visible gay, lesbian, and transgender community. Marches, benefits, and events take place throughout the year, and there are also gay, lesbian, and transgender organizations, including Open Doors and Swarm of Dykes. Learn more by calling the Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Students at (740) 593-0239 or visit the Web site www.ohiou.edu/lgbt. There is also a project, The Safe Zone, which works to increase awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. Safe Zone consists of a two-hour training session and is open to anyone in the Ohio University community.
Minority Clubs
There are currently 29 registered multicultural student organizations, including Black Graduate Council, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Muslim Students Association, Chinese Student Association, La Unidad Latina, Minority Affairs—Student Senate, Indian Students Association, Native Peoples Awareness Coalition, and Unified Sisters. For the complete list and organization descriptions, visit www.ohiou.edu/mcp/org.htm.
Most Common Religions
Though the majority of OU students are Christian, there are many clubs, organizations, and places of worship for a variety of faiths. Religious organizations include L.I.G.H.T. (Living in God’s Holy Truth), Hillel Jewish Student Programs, Jehovah’s Witnesses at Ohio University, and the Christian Science Organization. There are 22 campus ministries, which include Baptist, Catholic, Islamic, Jewish, Mormon, Unitarian, and Jehovah’s Witness faiths, as well as non-denominational places of worship.
Political Activity
There are a few political groups on campus, including the College Democrats, the OU College Republicans Club, and the Ohio University Libertarians, as well as groups that focus on the OU Student Senate.
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