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The Chancellor’s Committee on LGBT* Issues
The Chancellor’s Committee on LGBT Issues is a campus committee whose members are representative of campus constituencies. Its function is to offer advice and assistance to the Chancellor, Provost and Equal Opportunity Officer ensuring that the voices of LGBT employees and students are heard and that equal opportunities for LGBT employees and students continue to be carried out as fundamental responsibilities of the institution and are carried out appropriately in all aspects of employment and student life.Topics
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Progress for Transgender Students, But Barriers Still Exist
According to a newly-published UW-Madison study, transgendered Wisconsin high school students believe a shift is taking place within the educational system, from more awareness and acceptance about transgender identity to producing solutions which benefit transgender students’ needs and accommodations. In … Continue reading
Marriage Equality Coming to Wisconsin?
Some brave couples in the state of Wisconsin are fighting for marriage equality. This is the courageousness we need to get this state moving forward and towards achieving equality and civil rights for all state residents! Check out the entire … Continue reading
Health Care Law
With all of the discussion about the new health care law, it can be overwhelming and confusing. The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence has provided two resources to find out about the new health care law. The Simplest Explanation of … Continue reading
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 2013 Community Education E-Bulletin (2) is a link that provides information about October events relating to domestic violence, including Hope House of Central Wisconsin (a haven for those escaping domestic violence in their lives), Respect! Challenge 2013, local news … Continue reading
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Tagged domestic violence, Hope House, respect, Wisconsin
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