We have three different LGBTQ specific workshops. They are the Safe Space Workshop, the Trans 101 workshop, and the Safe Space 2.0 continuing education sessions.
For the Safe Space Workshop schedule, click here.
For the Safe Space 2.0 sessions schedule, click here.
For the Trans 101 Workshop schedule, click here.
The Safe Space Program seeks to create a safer and more inclusive campus environment for all members of the campus community by reducing heterosexism, homophobia, and transphobia. Through the training program and the display of Safe Space placards & buttons the program creates a visible and supportive network of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and ally members of the campus community who have basic knowledge about issues of sexual orientation and gender identity and are able to provide support and referrals to members of the campus community.
Registration
If you have trouble registering for one of the above workshops, please contact the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at cdi@american.edu or 202-885-3651.
If you would like to request a specific Safe Space workshop for your office or organization, please contact the Director of Programming, Outreach, and Advocacy at cdi@american.edu or 202-885-3651. All requests need to have at the minimum 8 participants.
The Safe Space 2.0 series goes more in depth about specific LGBTQ topics and issues. They are usually between 1 and 1.5 hours and vary between panels, workshops, and outside presentations.
These sessions are open to anyone regardless of your participation in previous Safe Space workshops. All are welcome!
Past Safe Space 2.0 workshops have included:
Combating Homophobia & Heterosexism on Campus
This Safe Space 2.0 will look at how homophobia and heterosexism (along with transphobia and biphobia) present themselves on campus. Participants will also learn how to mitigate these things from happening on campus and how to interrupt them when they see them. Please feel free to bring your lunch!
Breaking Binaries: Exploring Bi, Pan, Fluid, Queer Identities
This Safe Space 2.0 will break apart traditional binaries of sexual orientation and behavior and will present them as fluid spectrums. Come out and join us as we touch on asexuality, pansexuality, queer, fluidity, and more in this interactive discussion.
How do LGBT people express their spirituality? Where do they find a faith tradition or a spiritual community that is inviting and inclusive? These questions and more will be discussed during this discussion. Some food will be provided.
Checking Up on Healthcare: Trans Specific Disparities |
A panel featuring representatives from AU, Center for American Progress, and the DC Trans Coalition will discuss the ways in which trans folks are explicitly/implicitly denied healthcare and how healthcare practices impact the trans* community.
Registration is not necessary, but for us to get a sense of how many people are coming please click on each event above to go to our Facebook page to say you are attending.
What content are you interested for the Safe Space 2.0 sessions?
We are looking for suggestions on what to include in our Safe Space 2.0 sessions. Please take a few minutes and fill out this survey or contact the Coordinator of LGBTQ Programming at cdi@american.edu or 202-885-3651.
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| CMS Operation Meeting | 10:00 am |
| PrOCo | 10:00 am |
| Waterworks | 10:00 am |
