"... you are at a very unique and special university. This is a place where we not only embrace people who may not look like us, but also we embrace people who think differently from us, who have different world views, different perspectives, but it doesn't end with diversity. We are diverse, UNC Pembroke is a diverse place, what we are striving to do, most importantly, is to become an inclusive space, an inclusive place, a place where everyone feels invited, feels a part. And whether you're from Pakistan, or from Pennsylvania, or from the Prospect community, right down the road, I want you to know that you're part of this campus community and you, as a person, your views are valued, and you are welcome here.
And, as a member of #BraveNation, each of you, I ask you to be ambassadors for those values. You are creating a world that is more like UNC Pembroke, a world that celebrates American Indians, white, black, Hispanic, international, all people. A world that is diverse but, more importantly, a world that is inclusive. And, because of that, our future is bright.
Students, enjoy your time here at UNC Pembroke, get your education, learn to appreciate all people.
Thank you. I’m proud of you. I’m glad you’re here. I look forward to being your chancellor.“
-- Dr. Robin Gary Cummings, Chancellor, UNC Pembroke
An address at UNC Pembroke's Night of All Nations
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