Tag Archives: LGBT*

Gender & Sexuality Questions on UC’s Admission Application

The University of California has added questions pertaining to gender identity and sexual orientation to all college applications in an effort to collect demographic data. Not many colleges and universities have any data relating to its LGBT* community, which could … Continue reading

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Exciting Day for LGBTQ* People

Message from Cindy Konrad, Chair, LGBT* Committee and LGBT* Coordinator: Hello LGBT* Committee members and friends, This morning the Supreme Court released it’s decision about same-gender marriage rights, making same-gender marriage the law of the land. “Under the Constitution, same-sex … Continue reading

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Gender-Neutral Prefix “Mx.” Has Been Added To The Oxford English Dictionary

Not everyone is a Mr. or a Ms. With gender identity bringing to light that not everyone adheres to the binary, the Oxford English Dictionary announced it will add “Mx.” to its dictionary. This is a huge step to bringing … Continue reading

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Rainbow Celebration of Excellence Award 2015 Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2015 Rainbow Celebration of Excellence Awards: Outstanding LGBT* Student Leader – Rachel Nepper and Ban Ahmed Outstanding Student Ally – Mercedes Durán and David Kroeze Outstanding LGBT* or Ally Faculty or Staff Member – … Continue reading

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EEOC ruled in favor of gender inclusive restrooms

Last week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) delivered a landmark ruling that employees must have access to restroom facilities consistent with their gender identity. In other words: transgender people can’t be forced to use the wrong restroom AND they … Continue reading

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