Safe Zone Training for AEC student staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025 4:00–6:00 PM
- LocationThe Gender and Sexuality Center
- DescriptionThe GSC will offer a 2 hour workshop to train on basic issues affecting the LGBTQ community and how to be an ally. This session is specific to AEC student employees. Employees should choose 1 session to attend and decline the other two events sent to them.PurposeTo increase awareness, knowledge, and support of LGBTQ people and issues.To build a visible support network of LGBTQ Allies on URI’s campus.To improve the campus climate for LGBTQ people at URI.Visit URInvolved for complete event details and to RSVP.
- Websitehttps://events.uri.edu/event/safe-zone-training-for-aec-student-staff
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