Annual PRIDE Symposium Student-Oriented and History Driven

ELMIRA, NY (11/15/2018) This past week, the Elmira College campus came together to learn more about the LGBTQ community during the annual weeklong PRIDE Symposium. The week of events included a student-run drag show, a documentary and discussion session, a walking history tour of the LGBTQ community, and a panel discussion with keynote speaker Luca Maurer.

Maurer is an author, consultant and trainer on a variety of themes, including LGBTQ topics, global health, disability, diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality. Mauer works and speaks throughout the U.S. and internationally. In addition, Mauer is a recipient of the 2011 Mary Lee Tatum Award for exemplifying the qualities of an ideal sexuality educator, and has several publications that cover topics including gender diversity, gender identity, transgender knowledge, and HIV/AIDS.

The PRIDE and Women and Gender Studies (WAGS) student organizations hosted the Symposium, with support from the Women and Gender Studies Program.

Posted Thursday November 15, 2018 at 03:39 pm by Elmira College
Last Updated Thursday November 15, 2018 at 03:39 pm