Iowa Makes More History

Who knew that our neighbor to the west has set out to be the new liberal mecca of the Midwest? First, same-sex marriage. Now, the University of Iowa has made the groundbreaking change to their admissions application to include specific questions about sexual orientation and gender identity. This makes the university the first public institution to do so, as Elmhurst College in Illinois started the trend last year.

So, Wisconsin. Looks like you’ve got some work to do.

Read the full story on the Chronicle of Higher Education and Campus Pride

Thanks to Cindy for the story!

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I'm the library guy. No, seriously, I'm the only male reference & instruction librarian. I also have the pleasure of serving several campus committees, the Academic Staff Assembly and the Chancellor's Task Force on LGBT Issues, among others.
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One Response to Iowa Makes More History

  1. D. McCann says:

    Iowa a liberal Mecca? Now that’s funny 🙂

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