Southern New Hampshire University
Southern New Hampshire University Ambassadors The Ambassadors is a student organization established in 1990. Southern New Hampshire University Ambassadors are selected student leaders who work for the betterment of the university. They develop meaningful communication between students, faculty, staff and alumni and work to enhance the relationships between Southern New Hampshire University and the community. Membership is open to full-time sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students who have maintained a 3.0 grade-point average.
Media Organizations The Observer is the student newspaper, which is published entirely by students through SGA funding. The newspaper offers experience for writers, editors, photographers, artists and advertising sales people on campus. The Enterprise is the SNHU yearbook, which is published annually through the efforts of the student body. It serves to chronicle the university years as a remembrance for all undergraduate students. RadioSNHU (http://radio.snhu.edu) is a student-run, Internet-based AM radio station. The radio station provides opportunities for students to be a part of promoting SNHU worldwide via cutting-edge technology.
Cultural Outreach and Involvement At Southern New Hampshire University, we educate intellectually and culturally enriched individuals to be successful in their careers and contribute to their communities in a diverse and ever-changing world. We believe diversity is integral to our university culture. Research has shown that a diverse population – in terms of background, talent and perspective – enhances the educational environment for all. The university’s diversity office, the Office of Cultural Outreach & Involvement, works with students, faculty and staff from across the university to create a welcoming and supportive campus environment and seeks to empower and promote respect, tolerance and civility for all. The diversity office also provides a place for AfricanAmerican, Asian, Hispanic, Latino and Native American students to connect with one another, get academic and social support, find resources and make connections (on and off campus) and to feel at home.
Dining Center The Southern New Hampshire University dining center offers a wide range of choices. From a made to order flatbread pizza at LaTrattoria to a sandwich, wrap or Panini made your way at the Ultimate Deli, one will find something to satisfy. In addition one can find many great options 132
at the Mill City Grill, quesadillas at the Fiesta Zone, and stir fry at Global Cuisine which features a Mongolian grill. The Toss Around salad bar is there for those salad lovers, and anyone in a hurry can swing by the Simply To Go area to grab a meal or snack on the run. The new dining facility has many great features whether it’s the food, multi-purpose room, atmosphere, or a quick cup of Seattle's Best coffee and a tempting dessert. The staff looks forward to serving you and sharing in the excitement. One can also find a coffee, breakfast sandwich, snack or a quick grab and go lunch at the Common Grounds Store in the Student Center or at the River Rd. Cafe in the Academic Center.
International Student Services International Student Services (ISS), located in Belknap Hall, assists and supports international students and scholars while they are at SNHU as non-immigrants. ISS provides orientation programs, immigration advising, travel documents, enrollment certification, information about applying for a Social Security number or a driver’s license, practical training assistance and cross-cultural adjustment counseling. ISS offers the Thanksgiving Hosts and International Friendship programs to connect SNHU international students with local American families for occasional meals or activities. An important aspect of the work of ISS is to foster understanding among our students, staff and faculty who come from all over the world; the annual International Education Week celebration and the Cousins program are two initiatives aimed at this. ISS staff also work with the student-led International Students’ Association to sponsor such intercultural events as International Night, which features fashion, music, dance and skits from around the world.
Public Safety Southern New Hampshire University public safety officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Officers patrol the campus in marked vehicles, on bicycles, Segways and on foot. Officers are trained in crime prevention, security patrolling, first aid, fire suppression and preliminary investigations. Officers also spend a good portion of their shifts providing general services for the campus community such as lockouts, roadside assistance and escorting students on campus during hours of darkness. In addition to patrol efforts the University has strategically placed throughout the campus 14 blue light emergency call phones which ring directly into the public safety office. Extensive exterior lighting of walkways and parking lots are in place. We also utilize a video surveillance system with camera coverage situated at strategic locations. Although a private university, Southern New Hampshire University’s Department of Public Safety continually works in concert with local Police, Fire and EMS. A spirit of cooperation is maintained as the department works hand-in-hand with these agencies to keep our campus safe.