Elizabeth Chamberlain remembers transferring to Cal Poly in 2008 not knowing how to come out to her roommates, or what she was supposed to say or do. Coming out is so much more complex than people think, and there are not a lot of resources available at Cal Poly to help with the process, architecture […]
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Pride Center marches for equality
Same Gender Hand Holding Day will be celebrated on campus today with a march beginning on Dexter Lawn. The event is supported by Cal Poly Student Life and Leadership and the Pride Center on campus. “It’s an opportunity for queer and supportive students to get visible on campus,” said aerospace engineering senior Jason Bertels, who […]
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Pride Center looking for more elbow room
For the first time since SESLOC Federal Credit Union moved out last year, there will be a vacant room in the University Union (UU). UU Advisory Board (UUAB) vice chair Solomon Reda said Poly Escapes will relocate to the new Recreation Center, so the current room will be empty by winter quarter. The Cal Poly […]
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Gender-neutral housing in works for Cal Poly
There is a gender-neutral policy in the works that would help lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students feel more at ease in their living situations on campus, as well as individuals who simply feel more comfortable rooming with the opposite sex.
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I wanna hold your hand: LGBTQIA march crosses campus
To promote equality for the LGBTQIA community, a group of students participated in the 11th annual Same Gender Hand Holding March from Dexter Lawn to the University Union (UU) Feb. 15 during UU hour.
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Asking Cal Poly tough questions on gender and LGBTQIA
In a Mustang Daily Poll, 64 percent of students, faculty and staff said Cal Poly does a good job at addressing gender issues and 57 percent said the school does a good job at addressing LGBTQIA.
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Pride Center raises transgender awareness
This week the Pride Center hosted a series of events including movie screenings, discussions and a photo booth, which encouraged participants to dress up in any kind of colorful clothing imaginable.
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MCC and Pride Center present ‘Two Spirits’ documentary
The Pride and MultiCultural Centers are showing “Two-Spirits,” a film about transgender people in Native American culture, tonight in the University Union at 7 p.m.
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Suicide prevention workshop to be held today
The Pride Center is holding a workshop for suicide awareness and prevention today from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in room 219 in the University Union (UU).
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Facebook campaign recognizes national gay suicide problem
A Facebook group with over one million members is encouraging people to wear purple on Oct. 20 to remember the six gay teens who recently committed suicide and bring awareness to the issue of national gay suicide.
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Cal Poly’s Pride Center celebrates National Coming Out Day
Cal Poly’s Pride Center will celebrate National Coming Out Day in the UU today in an effort to stimulate conversation and tolerance toward the LGBTQIA community.