RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities will host a variety of diversity and inclusion events in recognition of “Outober,” a reframing of October in observance of the 30^th anniversary of National Coming Out Day.

Outober raises awareness of issues pertaining to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer and other underrepresented populations.

“For the past three years, the office of student affairs and the Associated Students of ���سԹ� have joined to together to celebrate Outober and to promote visibility and support of our LGBTQ+ students,” said Katie Banks, ���سԹ�’ instructor of politics and chair of the WSU President’s Commission for Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation.

Banks said these events present an excellent opportunity to learn more about diverse populations and serve to highlight resources and community that are beneficial for all demographics.

The following events will occur throughout the month of October:

• Raising the Pride Flag
  • 8:45 a.m., Monday, Oct. 8, outside the entrance to Floyd
• Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom (faculty development workshop)
  • 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 10, in Floyd 239
• LGBTQ+ 101 and Community Panel
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, in Student Union Building 120N
• Second Annual (register at )
  • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, in Student Union Building 120
• Using Power and Privilege for the Greater Good (staff and faculty development workshop)
  • 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, in Floyd 239
• Student Leadership and Diversity: Taking Action on Campus and Beyond (by invitation only)
  • 10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, Oct. 20, in Student Union Building 120
• – The ABCs of LBGTQIA+ in the Workplace (by invitation only)
  • 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Red Lion Hotel

For more information, contact Banks at 509-372-7119 or k.banks@wsu.edu.

 

Media contacts:

Katherine Banks, ���سԹ� instructor of politics, philosophy and public affairs, 509-372-7119, k.banks@wsu.edu

Jordyn Creighton, ���سԹ� director of campus student support services, 509-372-7433, jordyn.creighton@wsu.edu

Maegan Murray, ���سԹ� public relations specialist, 509-372-7333, maegan_murray@wsu.edu