The University of Illinois Springfield is celebrating National Coming Out Week on campus by showing its pride. A group of students, faculty and staff gathered in front of the Public Affairs Center to raise a rainbow-colored flag Monday, October, 5, 2009.
The first pride flag raising ceremony was held three years ago on campus and the celebration has been growing ever since. UIS Chancellor Richard D. Ringeisen issued a statement in support of the LGBTQ community at UIS calling them "important members of the entire university community."
“I think for an institution to display our pride flag so publicly is very important and it really says we’re not ashamed to have you here, we’re proud of you,” said UIS student Renee Rathjen.
“This is just another example of showing this is a very inclusive university that everyone has value to us,” said Ringeisen
The flag will fly over campus for the entire week.
Other National Coming Out Week Events:
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Meet the Author, Dr. Pierceson Book Signing, 4:00pm PAC Lobby
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Speak Out 1:00-5:00 UIS Quad
Friday, October 9, 2009
Safe Zone Training Phase 1 - 1:00-4:00 pm, PAC C/D (registrations reqd.)
Safe Zone Training Phase 1 - 1:00-4:00 pm, PAC C/D (registrations reqd.)
For more information contact the LGBTQ Resource Office at 217/206-8316 or e-mail: LGBTQ@uis.edu.
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