2014 SafeZone Celebration Week

SafeZone Celebration Week is a time to celebrate the UAA and Anchorage communities' gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally (GLBTQA) populations. Through the launch, we hope to showcase UAA's inclusive community and the great work that the Anchorage community is doing. It's also a time to show the great partnership between UAA and outside entities. The programs will be both educational and social in nature, giving UAA staff, faculty, students and community members an opportunity to learn, support and shine. All events are free and open to the UAA and Anchorage communities.

Third Annual Celebration Launch Thursday, April 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Union, Cafeteria

Day of Silence Friday, April 11, all day

Lavender Lunch Discussion Friday, April 11, 12-1 p.m. Student Union, Leadership Lab

Night of Noise Friday, April 11, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Cama-i Room (inside the Gorsuch Commons) and between the Gorsuch Commons and MAC-6 apartments

Rainbow Fun Run Saturday, April 12, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Check in at the tents adjacent to the Gorsuch Commons to register. Race begins at noon.

Ally Training Monday, April 14, 6-8 p.m. Student Union, Lyla Richards Conference Room

Ally Training Tuesday, April 15, 3-5 p.m. Student Union, Lyla Richards Conference Room

Documentary Viewing: "Stonewall Uprising" Tuesday, April 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Student Union, Den

LGBT & The Media Wednesday, April 16, 2-3 p.m. Student Union

Documentary Viewing: "Edie & Thea: A Very Long Engagement" Wednesday, April 16, 7-9 p.m. Student Union, Den

Drag Queen Bingo Thursday, April 17, 7 p.m. (start) Student Union, Cafeteria

Family Move Night: "Frozen" Friday, April 18, 6 p.m. (start) Student Union, Cafeteria

Question of the Day Monday-Friday, April 14-18, all day Student Union, Gorsuch Commons and University Center Hallways

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.

For more information about Celebration Week activities or SafeZone training, please contact (907) 751-SFZN 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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