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Welcome to the Balfour Center for Multicultural Affairs! As the new Dean of Multicultural Affairs, I am pleased and privileged to become a part of the Providence College community.  I believe this community strives to provide bridges to opportunity, investments in futures, and help to individuals to realize that dreams do have many colors.

The Center is a place where students of all backgrounds convene to study, work, explore cultural competence issues and have fun.  We make very special efforts to let prospective and enrolled students know that diversity enhances the learning environment and enriches the campus community. We also strive to provide all of our students with opportunities for intellectual stimulation, social development and interaction with a diversity of people, ideas and experiences. Upon graduation, we want to make sure that Balfour students are fully prepared to become creative citizens in a global society.

I invite you to explore our Web site  to learn more about our vision, mission, values, programs and some of the dynamic and supportive people who are deeply committed to your education and success. But even more, I want to hear from you about your experiences on campus and how I can help to enrich or enhance those experiences. Stop by the Balfour Center for Multicultural Affairs located in Room 310 of Harkins Hall.  We are open for browsing resources, checking e-mail or just relaxing. You can also reach me by e-mail me at etwyman@providence.edu or telephone at 401.865.2738.

Best wishes for a successful college experience,

Edward Twyman
Dean of Multicultural Affairs
Balfour Center for Multicultural Affairs