U of L's Office for LGBT Services and several LGBT student organizations
will once again join with the surrounding Louisville community to
celebrate Transgender Week of Awareness November 14-20, 2010. The week
is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of transgender people
and to remember those who were killed during the year because of their
gender identity/expression. Transgender Day of Remembrance is
celebrated internationally on November 20 each year.
Community
partners that are collaborating with U of L include Sienna, the Women's
Center at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, the
Transgender Education Center (TEC), and Diversity Consultants. Student
organizations such as commonGround, BlkOut, Transformations, and T2 are
all planning events.
For a full schedule, visit http://louisville.edu/lgbt/news-and-events/transgender-week-of-awareness.ics.
The
university has made great strides in the last few years in creating a
welcoming, inclusive environment for all people regardless of gender
identity or expression. A nondiscrimination policy that includes gender
identity, more gender neutral restrooms, nationally-recognized
transgender keynote speakers, and two active organizations for trans
students are just a few of the milestones from the last few years. Join
us for this important celebration!
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