Hi all,

We are presenting our SafeZones as a pre-conference in Boston. If anyone is willing and able to review content with me, please reach out and we can set up a time to discuss the best way to go about the review. If you are interested in co-presenting the pre-conference I’m happy to discuss that as well. Our content covers… Read more

Hi friends!
Welcome to October. It’s LGBTQIA+ History Month in the US. What events stand out in your mind?
For me I was in undergrad when marriage equality was making its way through court systems across the country. I remember working at a summer camp in Texas when Obergefell v. Hodges was decided on 6/26/2015 and literally bursting into tears… Read more

I read this article to begin my day and it got me to thinking how lucky I was to attend a university that provided resources for me as an out LGBTQ+ individual. From 10 free counseling sessions a semester (I only wish I took advantage sooner), an LGBTQ+ support and advocacy student group, Diversity & Inclusion office who helped us… Read more

Hi friends!

I hope you are able to join us for our monthly meet-up tomorrow (9/7) at 2 PM EST. What are some of your favorite moments from the beginning of the fall semester, if you have begun? What are you looking forward to most this fall in your areas? Can’t wait to spend an hour with you all!

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Hi y’all!

Summer is flying and it fills me with mixed emotions. I’m ready for the hustle and bustle of students frequenting our spaces at Central Missouri again, but I also know there is so much to do within the next month before their return. I hope you can spare an hour tomorrow and join us at 2pm EST for the return of our monthly…

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Hey y’all,?

Another ally tip from Karen Catlin (she/her), Author of Better Allies. Today she shares with us to refrain from saying people identify as. I thought it was definitely interesting because I use this verbiage frequently and thought it was a way to be inclusive. Her suggestion definitely has me rethinking how I refer to people. Here is… Read more

Good morning and Happy Pride Month!

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion working group in conjunction with the LGBTQIA+ Community of Practice is looking for volunteers that would like to participate in a podcast about Pride on Thursday, June 23 at 11:00 am (Mountain). This is meant to be a very informal conversation, and we want to ensure there… Read more

Hey all,?

I follow this newsletter that I receive weekly from Karen Catlin (she/her), author of?Better Allie, where she shares various tips on how we can better ally ourselves with various communities. This week one of her tips influenced by Pride Month was on what it means when someone uses she/they or he/they pronouns. I thought it would… Read more

Hello everyone!

Did you that June is PRIDE Month? Beyond that, do you know why PRIDE is celebrated in June?

Sometimes the history of an event is lost in the revelry and celebration and it’s important to look back and remember the origin story.?

The Stonewall Inn was a bar in Greenwich Village, owned by a known crime family, and soon became… Read more

Hey all,?

It’s that time again. ACUI is looking for volunteers to lead the Community of Practices. I have definitely enjoyed my time with Clayton and Caleb but think it is time to let someone else enjoy this role. If you are interested in leading this CoP please see the information below.?

“Just wanted to send a reminder to reapply to be…

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