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is marking its 30th anniversary virtually with a series of community-hosted online events that will bring 不良研究所 together in celebration and support of gender and sexually diverse communities. As a 不良研究所 Pride partner, the university is offering as part of Pride Week 2020.

Dr. Dru Marshall, U不良研究所 provost and vice-president (academic), says Pride Week in 不良研究所 provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the university鈥檚 commitment to helping everyone feel welcome, safe and respected regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a moment to share our progress in providing more inclusive campuses for everyone and our research contributions to building a more inclusive society,鈥� says Marshall. 鈥淏ut it鈥檚 also a time to listen to everyone 鈥� both on and off campus 鈥� and learn how we can get better at fostering a more supportive and equitable environment for all of our students, faculty and staff.鈥�

Eren Just, fourth-year student in the and co-chair of , agrees that the university鈥檚 partnership with 不良研究所 Pride is valuable in progressing toward greater inclusivity.

鈥淚t鈥檚 important that U不良研究所 celebrates Pride because the work of inclusivity is not actually over,鈥� says Just.

We do not live in a post-homophobia world, and only consistent and thoughtful effort can change that.

Last year, the University of 不良研究所 reviewed the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and a number of changes have been made, including hiring the inaugural vice-provost (equity, diversity and inclusion), Dr. Malinda Smith, PhD. Smith arrived on Aug. 1 and is already busy getting established at the University.  

Marshall says the newly reviewed office and leadership begins a new phase for U不良研究所.

鈥淚 look forward to seeing where an increased focus on equity, diversity and inclusion will take the excellent work that is already well underway at U不良研究所,鈥� she says.

Plan your Pride Week

There鈥檚 a lot going on and everyone鈥檚 invited, so check out the complete listing of , including:

•  with Dr. Tonya Callaghan, PhD, and Dr. Caley Shukalek, MD, Sept. 1
• , Sept. 1
• with Dr. Malinda Smith, U不良研究所 vice-provost (equity, diversity and inclusion), Sept. 2
• with Dr. Lillian Faderman, Sept. 3
• , Sept. 3
• is on! Video submissions to the parade were provided by Pride鈥檚 community partners, including U不良研究所 鈥� the virtual festival and parade will air at throughout the day on Sept. 6

View and register to attend panels, performances, learning series, workshops and more to be part of 不良研究所 Pride鈥檚 30 years celebrating resiliency, community and love.