There are many events going on around campus in celebration of Pride Week. Come along and celebrate with the LGBT* community! Events include:
Zumba/Dance against Bullying fundraiser: An hour of Zumba and an hour of dancing with the TIFU Cultural Ensemble will take place Thursday, April 3, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Hamilton Room. Admission is $2 at the door with a canned good or $3 without. Raise more funds if you choose — the top five fundraisers will get to have dinner with Tuaolo on April 9. Proceeds support LGBT of Walworth County’s efforts to prevent bullying.
Ally Open House: A reception to bring together LGBT students with supportive faculty, staff, and students will take place Tuesday, April 8, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Warhawk Connection Center. If you are LGBT or an ally, stop in for food and conversation and to show your support. “It’s a chance for people who are supportive to connect with our LGBT students,” said Cindy Konrad, LGBT coordinator. “It is also a chance for our LGBT students to recognize who some of those supportive people are on campus.”
Taking Pride in the History: IMPACT will host a learning activity about LGBT history, with a debriefing and social afterwards. The event takes place Tuesday, April 8, at 6 p.m. in the University Center, room 68. All are welcome.
Former Green Bay Packer speaks: Come hear the story of Esera Tuaolo, who played in the NFL for nine seasons, and is one of the very few openly gay athletes. He will speak Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in the Hamilton Room.
