The Safe Space Committee strives to reduce homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism in the Old Dominion University community. We are dedicated to a vision of a community that is open, safe, and accepting to all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning people and allies. We help cultivate this climate through awareness, education, and advocacy.
One Committee, Many Ways to Get Involved!
Are you passionate about providing a safe space for all LGBTQ members of the ODU community? There are many ways to join our efforts.
Faculty/Staff:
- Becoming a Safe Space Committee member
- Participating in Ally Training (and encouraging colleagues to do so)
- Attending or spreading the word about our special events
- Subscribing to our listserv, or following us on Facebook or Twitter
Self-identifying as an ally or LGBTQ on our website
Requesting an LGBTQ 101 presentation for your class
Joining the LGBTQ faculty/staff network
Co-hosting an LGBTQ-related event on campus
Supporting Gay Cultural Studies, ODU Out, and P.R.I.D.E.
Getting involved with community organizations such as the LGBT Center of Hampton Roads, ACCESS AIDS, and Hampton Roads Pride
Students:
- Educating yourself about LGBTQ concerns and current events
- Participating in our Student Ally Training (coming Fall 2012)
- Attending or spreading the word about our special events
- Following us on Facebook or Twitter
Joining ODU Out or P.R.I.D.E.
Signing up to live on the Lavender Floor
Getting involved with community organizations such as the LGBT Center of Hampton Roads, ACCESS AIDS, and Hampton Roads Pride
Safe Space is here for the Monarch Community!
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