SUNY Pride Student Workshops, Speakers, Panels
With a goal to “inform, empower, and inspire,” SUNY is sponsoring two workshops, a panel discussion, and a session with DJ Zeke Thomas, at its “Celebrate Pride” event in Manhattan. Register for the workshops here. Register for the keynote session here. All events are free.
SUNY VIOLENCE REDUCTION RAINBOW BOOTCAMP
led by Joseph Storch and Elizabeth Brady
The Violence Reduction Rainbow Boot Camp is designed for student leaders to better understand methods of reducing the impact of violence against LGBTQI+ identifying students.
CAMPUS CULTURE CHANGE THROUGH AN INTER-SECTIONAL LENS
led by Courtney D’Allaird and Robyn Ochs
The fight for LBGTQI+ equality moves at different paces for different populations. Understand how you can change campus culture, working with allies and campus administration to continue the progress of acceptance.
At the keynote session, DJ Zeke Thomas will share his story and discuss issues affecting the LGBTQI+ community.
Next, a SUNY alumni panel will discuss their work inter-generationally and provide a personal, historical context on LGBTQI+ issues.
Panelists include:
- Martin Dresner – Binghamton University
- Jerome Lamaar – FIT
- Robyn Ochs – Purchase College
- Courtney D’Aillard – University at Albany
Finally, there will be a block party with music by DJ Zeke Thomas, food from around the neighborhood, a PRIDE confetti photo booth, SUNY Pride student drag queen show, SUNY’s Got Your Back bag assembly event, and free resources from various NYC organizations.
Published on June 3, 2019
