Penn State’s Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) will host a variety of events this fall, with topics including pronouns, sexuality, and empowerment.
The first event is “Game Time” beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, in the HUB. That’ll be one of two events to take place in September.
The two events in September will be followed up with four in October, which is LGBTQ+ History Month, and three in November, which is Transgender Awareness Month.
The CSGD strives to create an inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and alumni can all feel supported. Within the CSGD, Penn Staters everywhere are able to access support, connect with others, and expand their knowledge on gender and sexual diversity.
Additionally, the CSGD has resources that span many different communities, including those who identify as queer and transgender and those who belong to the Commonwealth Campuses.
In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month in October and Transgender Awareness Month in November, the CSGD will host various speakers so students can learn more from members of their respective communities.
For more information, reach out to the Penn State Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity through Instagram or email.
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Pride returned to Churchill Square in Edmonton this weekend with a diverse lineup of musical acts, comedy shows, drag performances and more.
It’s been four years since the city has held any major Pride events following issues around diversity and the inclusion of police officers. In 2019 the Pride Festival was cancelled just 10 days before events were scheduled to begin.
Trevor Watson, executive producer of Edmonton PrideFest which is hosting the weekend event, said he was happy to see Pride return to its “home” in Churchill Square.
“Once we announced that Pride was coming back home to Churchill Square, I think it brought tears to a lot of people’s eyes in the community,” he said.
Teens Phoenix Phillips (right) and Onyx Ellis attended their first Pride event on Saturday in Edmonton’s Churchill Square. (Julien LaTraverse/Radio-Canada)
In light of concerns over diversity and inclusion in the local LGBTQ community, organizers issued a statement encouraging people to wear red to support queer and/or trans people who are also Black, Indigenous and/or people of colour (QTBIPOC).
PrideFest asked attendees to bring non-perishable food donations for Raricanow, an Edmonton non-profit dedicated to helping the QTBIPOC community.
After several years with no events, Watson said it was great to be back.
Edmonton PrideFest took place June 24 and 25 in Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton. (Emily Fitzpatrick/CBC)
“We haven’t had a big Pride celebration now for a number of years,” he said. “So what’s so exciting about today [is] this is the first pride for so many people.”
Two young people experiencing their first Pride were teens Onyx Ellis and Phoenix Phillips.
Ellis said it was great to be in a positive environment where different sexual identities are respected and included.
That feeling was shared by another first time attendee.
After four years with no Pride events, Watson said he expected this would be the first Pride for many people. (Emily Fitzpatrick/CBC)
Chloe Savard said it’s important to have events like PrideFest where the LGBTQ community can come together and offer each other support and acceptance.
“I think it was just a part of finding a community and also feeling understood,” Savard said. “So to just find people who are so open to just having conversations I don’t feel like I have to explain myself all the time.”
Crowds gathered in Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton to celebrate Pride on Saturday afternoon. More events are scheduled for Sunday. (Emily Fitzpatrick/CBC)
Savard’s mother also attended the event on Saturday — a sign of support that meant a lot.
“I think that’s what I appreciate the most is that even if she doesn’t know, she’s trying.”
Plans for next year are already underway, and Watson has high hopes for Pride 2023.
“I don’t want to announce that quite yet, but we are working on something that starts with the letter P that goes down the street, but I can’t say what it is.”
Effective decision-making, improved risk management, focus on social values and overall successful governance – these are attributes that every corporate board strives to attain. Board diversity within the mining industry, including a focus on gender, visible minorities, cultural background, Indigenous heritage, are important factors in achieving these goals. This session will provide a range of perspectives on the importance and meaningful impact of diversity on corporate boards from corporate directors and industry leaders who have seen the evolution, progress and struggles in addressing board diversity.
Priya Patil, B.Sc., J.D., ICD.D, Corporate Director
Moderator
Virginia Schweitzer, Partner | Co-Managing Partner, Ottawa, Fasken
Agenda
11:30 – 13:00 ET Webinar and Q&A
Cost
This webinar is complimentary
Type
This event is only available via webinar
1.5Hours
Available Via Webinar
This program is eligible for up to 1.5 Substantive Hours with the Law Society of Ontario.
This program contains 1.5 hours of accredited content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “Fasken’s Looking for an Effective Corporate Board? Focus on Diversity – June 2022”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.
A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.
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