Blends of Traditional Heritages (B.O.T.H.)
A Biracial Discussion Group at Penn State

About B.O.T.H.

Blends of Traditional Heritages (B.O.T.H.) is a discussion group for students of biracial backgrounds, specifically those with one parent of African American descent and the other parent of White, Asian, Hispanic, or other ethnic background. B.O.T.H. is an outreach program sponsored by the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC). Other MRC outreach programs include Knowledge, Excellence, Wisdom, and Learning (KEWL), and MRC Awards.

Our Goal

Members of B.O .T. H. enjoy the supportive environment and openness of members in exchanging opinions, offering support, and learning from each other's perspective of the biracial/multiracial experience. The group has a hand in determining the agenda every other week. Viewing documentaries and films, taking part in activities that promote conversations about contemporary topics or current events that impact their world view, and socializing (barbecues, bowling, game nights etc.) are just a few of the many activities.

• Listen to what members have to say about BOTH - A report by Emily Dunbar (Journalism major, Fall '04 graduate and former BOTH member).

Contact Information

If you would like to participate in BOTH, or get more information about the program, please contact:

Diane Farnsworth <dgf1>
Multicultural Resource Center
220 Grange Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 865-1773
Fax: (814) 863-0704

Use the BOTH Directory to the right to navigate through BOTH program Info.