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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices1-26-2005UNH Alumni Association Adds Its Support toResponsible Student CelebrationsMeg TorbertFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationTorbert, Meg, "UNH Alumni Association Adds Its Support to Responsible Student Celebrations" (2005). UNH Today. 1556.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/155610/2/17, 11(35 AMUNH Alumni Association Adds Its Support to Responsible Student CelebrationsPage 1 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2004/january/mt_20040126alumni.htmlRelated LinksUNH AlumniAssociationUNH Alumni Association Adds Its Support to ResponsibleStudent CelebrationsContact: Meg Torbert603-862-0707UNH Alumni AssociationJanuary 26, 2004DURHAM, N.H. -- A resolution endorsing the actions by the University of New Hampshireadministration to promote responsible student celebrations was passed unanimously by theAlumni Association’s board of directors Saturday, Jan. 17, at the board’s winter meeting.Elibet Moore Chase, a 1981 graduate of UNH and president of the UNH Alumni Associationboard of directors, notes that the association’s position is “an important part of the unifiedresponse to these events coming from all leadership segments of the university. If theparticipants in the riots get a single unified message, they will begin to understand that there isno room for negotiation on this issue.”In the statement, the board noted that the alumni association advocates for UNH and its alumni,and helps to promote the university’s historic land-grant mission of teaching, research and publicservice. As a result, the association and its board of directors are “dedicated to protecting andpreserving the ideals and reputation which have made our alma mater one of the country’s toppublic institutions of higher learning.”The board expressed its concern that “the student disturbances from last spring and again last fallbring great discredit to our University.” The resolution continues, “This behavior is not inkeeping with the traditional ideals of a college learning and social environment and this behaviorgrossly violates our status as a good neighbor with the surrounding community.“Therefore, be it resolved that the UNH Alumni Association Board of Directors endorses theactions taken by the University administration to promote, through prevention and interventionstrategies, responsible behavior by members of the UNH community,” the resolution concludes.The resolution is in response to the riots last spring and fall by UNH students and nonstudents indowntown Durham. Last fall, UNH students leaders organized the first-ever student-led summitpromoting responsible celebrations, held Sept. 19-21, 2003. Actions taken by the UNHadministration to curb further misconduct by UNH students includes suspensions, fines and othersanctions; a revision to student rules extending the purview of the student conduct process tocrimes committed in the downtown area; letters to students and parents urging good citizenshipand reiterating the consequences of illegal behavior; and planning for university-sponsoredactivities around campus during high-visibility weekends, such as homecoming.The resolution in its entirety is below.10/2/17, 11(35 AMUNH Alumni Association Adds Its Support to Responsible Student CelebrationsPage 2 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2004/january/mt_20040126alumni.htmlUNH Alumni Association Board of DirectorsJan. 17, 2004Special Resolution in Support of Campus and Community CivilityThe UNH Alumni Association advocates for both the University of New Hampshire and itsalumni and promotes the University’s historic land-grant mission of teaching, research andpublic service. Through its programs and services, the Alumni Association develops a spirit ofloyalty to the University, engaging and serving alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff, andthe public. As such, the Alumni Association and its Board of Directors are dedicated toprotecting and preserving the ideals and reputation which have made our alma mater one of thecountry’s top public institutions of higher learning.The Board of Directors is concerned that the student disturbances from last spring and again lastfall bring great discredit to our University. This behavior is not in keeping with the traditionalideals of a college learning and social environment and this behavior grossly violates our statusas a good neighbor with the surrounding community.Therefore, be it resolved that the UNH Alumni Association Board of Directors endorses theactions taken by the University administration to promote, through prevention and interventionstrategies, responsible behavior by members of the UNH community.

UNH Alumni Association Adds Its Support to Responsible Student Celebrations

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1-26-2005
UNH Alumni Association Adds Its Support to
Responsible Student Celebrations
Meg Torbert
Follow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/news
This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It has
been accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For more
information, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.
Recommended Citation
Torbert, Meg, "UNH Alumni Association Adds Its Support to Responsible Student Celebrations" (2005). UNH Today. 1556.
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Contact: Meg Torbert
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UNH Alumni Association
January 26, 2004
DURHAM, N.H. -- A resolution endorsing the actions by the University of New Hampshire
administration to promote responsible student celebrations was passed unanimously by the
Alumni Association’s board of directors Saturday, Jan. 17, at the board’s winter meeting.
Elibet Moore Chase, a 1981 graduate of UNH and president of the UNH Alumni Association
board of directors, notes that the association’s position is “an important part of the unified
response to these events coming from all leadership segments of the university. If the
participants in the riots get a single unified message, they will begin to understand that there is
no room for negotiation on this issue.”
In the statement, the board noted that the alumni association advocates for UNH and its alumni,
and helps to promote the university’s historic land-grant mission of teaching, research and public
service. As a result, the association and its board of directors are “dedicated to protecting and
preserving the ideals and reputation which have made our alma mater one of the country’s top
public institutions of higher learning.”
The board expressed its concern that “the student disturbances from last spring and again last fall
bring great discredit to our University.” The resolution continues, “This behavior is not in
keeping with the traditional ideals of a college learning and social environment and this behavior
grossly violates our status as a good neighbor with the surrounding community.
“Therefore, be it resolved that the UNH Alumni Association Board of Directors endorses the
actions taken by the University administration to promote, through prevention and intervention
strategies, responsible behavior by members of the UNH community,” the resolution concludes.
The resolution is in response to the riots last spring and fall by UNH students and nonstudents in
downtown Durham. Last fall, UNH students leaders organized the first-ever student-led summit
promoting responsible celebrations, held Sept. 19-21, 2003. Actions taken by the UNH
administration to curb further misconduct by UNH students includes suspensions, fines and other
sanctions; a revision to student rules extending the purview of the student conduct process to
crimes committed in the downtown area; letters to students and parents urging good citizenship
and reiterating the consequences of illegal behavior; and planning for university-sponsored
activities around campus during high-visibility weekends, such as homecoming.
The resolution in its entirety is below.
10/2/17, 11(35 AMUNH Alumni Association Adds Its Support to Responsible Student Celebrations
Page 2 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2004/january/mt_20040126alumni.html
UNH Alumni Association Board of Directors
Jan. 17, 2004
Special Resolution in Support of Campus and Community Civility
The UNH Alumni Association advocates for both the University of New Hampshire and its
alumni and promotes the University’s historic land-grant mission of teaching, research and
public service. Through its programs and services, the Alumni Association develops a spirit of
loyalty to the University, engaging and serving alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff, and
the public. As such, the Alumni Association and its Board of Directors are dedicated to
protecting and preserving the ideals and reputation which have made our alma mater one of the
country’s top public institutions of higher learning.
The Board of Directors is concerned that the student disturbances from last spring and again last
fall bring great discredit to our University. This behavior is not in keeping with the traditional
ideals of a college learning and social environment and this behavior grossly violates our status
as a good neighbor with the surrounding community.
Therefore, be it resolved that the UNH Alumni Association Board of Directors endorses the
actions taken by the University administration to promote, through prevention and intervention
strategies, responsible behavior by members of the UNH community.


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