Student Resources
Explore the following links to find additional diversity and inclusion resources at Lasell and beyond.
Student Resources
Student Organizations
For more information on these clubs and all other clubs on campus, please visit Laser Involvement (requires MyLasell login).
Active Minds
Active Minds is made up of students who are passionate about mental health advocacy and education. Active Minds' mission is to change the way students address mental health and giving a voice to this important issue by eliminating the stigma of mental illness.
DREAM (Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring)
DREAM is one of Lasell's newest student organizations and its description will be posted soon!
Her Campus Lasell
Her Campus Lasell is a small branch of a large online community. Each school has its own online publication that is operated and written by students that cover subjects such as inspiring and motivational members of the Lasell community and the surrounding Boston area.
Lasell University International Club
Our primary goal is to help international students make a smooth transition to Lasell to adjust easily to American culture. Also, we want to encourage domestic students to learn about other countries.
Peer Health Educators
Peer Health is an organization on campus dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle (ie. sobriety, self-care, mental/physical health, etc). Students have the opportunity to become Peer Health Educators and act as a resource for their peers.
Lasell University Chapter of Ninos de Veracruz
The club is located at Lasell University and raises money for micro-loans and scholarships for children in Veracruz, Mexico, so they can further their education and build a brighter future for themselves and their families.
Multicultural Student Union
The Multicultural Student Union (MSU) aims to unite students of all backgrounds and celebrate diverse cultures.
The Naturals
Our mission is to promote empowerment and self-love with the natural, POC (people of color), and WOC (women of color) community. We invite anyone within the Lasell community regardless of age, gender, sex, or race, we hope to provide a safe, judgment-free zone for Lasell students to discuss, share, and learn about various POC heritage, caring for natural hair, and related topics in current events and pop-culture.es cultural awareness on campus throughout the community building.
Newman Club
The mission of the Newman Club is to create fellowship through a group of people who share similar ideas and beliefs. We hope to facilitate discussions to strengthen one's belief and help students in their faith journey. Open to all students, the Newman Club is a welcoming community that is affiliated with the Catholic church that is a great group that enjoys fun and empowering meetings.
PRIDE
PRIDE is an open, accepting group of people dedicated to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights throughout the Lasell community. PRIDE welcomes the entire Lasell community to discussions on a variety of issues pertinent to the LGBTQ+ community to create a supportive, welcoming community.
Saudi Student Association at Lasell University
The purpose of this organization is to promote support services for the Lasell community to provide professional development to our members and to offer a social outlet to all those interested in Saudi Students Association.
She's The First
She's the First is represented on high school and university campuses all over the country by independent chapters under the direction of trailblazing student leaders. She's the First Lasell campus chapter hosts fundraisers throughout the year to sponsor girls at She's the First partner schools while spreading awareness and creating dialogue in residence halls, student centers, the local community ad through social media.
Umoja Step Team
The Step Team represents unity, pride, precision, attitude that shows off dancing skills and the ability to create beats using our hands and feet. The club rests on a foundation of teamwork, encouragement, collaboration, and diversity.
Campus Resources
Bias Education and Support Team - Online Reporting Form
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Ensures students affected by a bias related incident have timely access to appropriate resources.
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Responds to situations that may impact the campus climate in terms of diversity and inclusion.
Online Reporting Form
Campus Police
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Ensures the safety and security of our entire community through crime prevention and community policing activities.
Location: Winslow Academic Center, First Floor
Website: Campus Police
For more information, contact:
Robert Shea - Chief of Police
RShea@lasell.edu
(617) 243-2279)
Disability Services
- The mission of the Office of Disability Services is to assist all students, including individuals with disabilities, to fully access the academic, residential and social aspects of student life at Lasell University.
Location: Academic Achievement Center, Brennan Library
Website: Disability Services
For more information, contact:
Dolores Radlo, Director of the Academic Achievement Center & Learning Disabilities Services
dradlo@lasell.edu
(617) 243-2474
Donahue Institute
- Appreciates diverse, global perspectives and recognizes that students from a range of backgrounds make our campus greater
- Provides resources to foster an inclusive environment
For more information, contact:
Jesse Tauriac - Assistant Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
JTauriac@lasell.edu | (617) 243-2173
Thomas Morgan - Assistant Director
TMorgan@lasell.edu | (617) 243-2388
Gender-Neutral Restrooms
The buildings of Lasell University contain a number of single-stall gender-neutral restrooms that are available for use by all members of the Lasell community. Some of these include:
- Athletic Center
- Brennan Library
- Donahue Center for Creative and Applied Arts
- Hamel House- Visitor Center
- Intercultural Center and Commuter Cottage (IC3)
- Mott House (Counseling Center)
- Science and Technology Center
- Valentine Dining Hall (Edwards Student Center)
- Winslow Academic Center (upstairs from de Witt Hall)
All gender-neutral restrooms in public buildings or office buildings are shown here:
Student Affairs
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Works to create and implement a vibrant co- and extra-curricular life.
Location: Edwards Student Center, Third Floor
Website: Student Affairs
For more information, contact:
David Hennessey - Assistant Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs
DHennessey@lasell.edu
(617) 243-2124)
Title IX and Sexual Respect
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Maintains a conductive learning environment for all students
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Prohibits all forms of discriminatory and harassing behaviors including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and any type of sexual misconduct.
Location: Eager House
Website: Title IX and Sexual Respect
For more information, contact:
Jennifer OKeeffe - Assistant Vice President for Legal Affairs
JOKeeffe@lasell.edu
(617) 243-2077
Community Resources
The following links will take you to external sites. Lasell University does not endorse or monitor any of the content contained within.
Asian-American Resources
Asian American Civic Association
Asian Sisters in Action (ASIA)
Asian American Policy Review (AAPR)
Asian American Resource Workshop (AARW)
Asian Community Development Corporation
ASPIRE (Asian Sisters Participating in Reaching Excellence)
Coalitions for Asian Pacific American Youth (CAPAY) C/O Asian American Studies Program, UMASS Boston
Massachusetts Asian and Pacific Islanders for Health (MAP for Health)
National Association of Asian American Professionals/Boston Chapter (NAAAP Boston)
Asian American Civic Association
Viet-AID (Vietnamese American Initiative for Development)
South Cove Community Health Center (Largest Asian community health center in Massachusetts)
Vietnamese-American Civic Association (VACA)
Chinese Progressive Association
Disability Resources
Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM)
Asperger's Association of New England (AANE)
Autism Alliance of MetroWest, Inc. (AAMW)
Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL)
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts
Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) / UCEDD
Mass Advocates Standing Strong (MASS)
Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change
National Autism Center at May Institute www.nationalautismcenter.org Autism NOW
Massachusetts Network of Information Providers
Perkins School for the Blind - Braille & Talking Book Library (BTBL)
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE)
Food and Housing Insecurity Resources
Department of Health and Human Services
Massachusetts 2-1-1 or dial 2-1-1
FoodSource HotlineCall: 1-800-645-8333 Text: 1-800-377-1292
SNAP Application Assistance or dial (617) 348-6000
Locate Affordable Fruit & Vegetable Sources or dial (617) 288-6185
WIC 1-800-WIC-1007
Bristol Lodge Women's Shelter 781-893-0108
Mary's House 781-647-9957
Bristol Lodge Shelter 781-893-0108
Bristol Lodge Men's Shelter 781-893-0108
Economic Mobility Pathways 617-782-7600
More emergency housing here
More hot meals here
More food pantries here
International Student Resources
Please visit Lasell's International Student Services page for more information.