Safe Zone Training, Spring 2008!
Safe Zone is a symbol of the University of California, Irvine‘s commitment to diversity and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community on campus. Open to any campus affiliate, the program will train individuals to identify as Allies that are informed, supportive, and affirming to our LGBT communities at UCI. Safe Zone will create a more welcoming campus climate for LGBT and Ally faculty, staff, and students. Sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center, the program will foster a community that can network and embrace sexual and gender identities.
Goals for the program:
– Identify Safe Spaces and Allies for the LGBTQ Community at UCI.
– Provide Awareness and Education about the LGBTQ Community at UCI that will empower Allies and transform the campus climate to better support UCI‘s LGBTQ population.
– Establish a Social, Supportive, and Visible network of Allies.
– Provide Resources from campus, local, and statewide agencies related to the LGBTQ Community.
The following are the dates that Safe Zone will take place during Spring Quarter.
* Tuesday & Thursday, April 8 & 10, 2-4p (WEEK 2)
* Tuesday & Thursday, April 22 & 24, 12-2p (WEEK 4)
* Monday & Wednesday, May 12 & 14, 4-6p (WEEK 7)
If you are interested in participating in this program, you can register at http://www.lgbtrc.uci.edu/programssafezone.html
If you have any questions please feel free to call at (949) 824-3277 or e-mail lgbtrc@uci.edu.