April 10, 2014: SafeZone Celebration Launch and Dessert Reception

Thursday, April 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Union, Cafeteria

Join us in launching UAA's third annual SafeZone Celebration Week with a lunch and dessert reception. The presentation will feature a welcome from The Family, UAA's LGBTQA student club; opening remarks by Chancellor Case; keynote speaker Drew Phoenix, executive director of Identity Inc.; and more. This event is free and open to the UAA and Anchorage communities.

UAA SafeZone is a campus-wide program designed to increase the overall campus community's understanding and awareness of issues faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, allies (GLBTQA) and other marginalized persons. We offer a visible message of inclusion, support and advocacy through two-hour ally trainings, which engage participants in activities aimed at expanding horizons and cultivating thoughts. Ally trainings help participants examine their thoughts and views while prepping them to become better allies for the GLBTQA community.

UAA SafeZone also offers eight-hour Train-the-Trainer courses and a bi-weekly Lavender Lunch program. In addition, we hold bi-weekly meetings to encourage awareness, discussion and participation for those who wish to become more involved. All our events, including Ally and Train-the-Trainer trainings, are open to UAA students, staff and faculty, as well as members of the surrounding communities.

SafeZone became a part of the UAA community in November 2010, and now has more than 100 trained allies and 30 trainers, comprised of current and former students, staff, faculty and members of the Anchorage and Fairbanks communities.

For more information about the UAA SafeZone Celebration Launch, Celebration Week activities or SafeZone training, please contact (907) 751-SFZN (7936) or SafeZone@uaa.alaska.edu. You may also visit us on the web or on Facebook for a complete list of event details and updates.

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