GLBTA Ally Trainings
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally (GLBTA) Programs Office invites staff, department, class or organization to attend their free Ally Trainings! These are important, no-cost professional development opportunities to gain knowledge and skills about gender & sexual diversity, and to ask questions and engage in conversations we don't often have the chance to explore.
Ally Training participants learn about GLBTA communities, think critically about gender and sexuality, discuss language and privilege, and explore how we can be allies to each other across identities and experiences. Attendees leave the training with newfound awareness and concrete steps they can take to help make our campus and larger communities more welcoming and affirming for everyone.
The GLBTA Programs Office is offering the following free, open sessions in Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. Educational materials and Ally stickers & buttons will be provided, and cookies and beverages will be served.
Ally Training I
Thursday, October 29, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Coffman Memorial Union
Presidents Room 332
(Bi)Sexuality 101
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Coffman Memorial Union
Presidents Room 332
Ally Training I
Thursday, February 18, 2010
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Comstock Hall Ballroom
(Trans)Gender 101
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 PM
St. Paul Student Center
MN Commons Room
Ally Training II
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 PM
West Bank TBA
Note: It is encouraged that Ally II participants have attended Ally I, but not required.
** Please RSVP to glbta@umn.edu and specify which session(s) you plan to attend. Feel free to RSVP for multiple people with a single email, and contact them with any questions! They are also able to present tailored trainings to staff and classroom groups. Coming soon: our 2009-10 Ally Lunch Discussions series!
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For updated information on all our trainings, programs and events, please visit our website:
http://www.glbta.umn.edu
