Join the campus community next week in supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, transexual, two-spirit and intersex (LGBTQTTI) students, faculty and staff. This is the Okanagan campus’ fifth-annual Outweek, being held February 7 to 11. These events are intended to raise awareness of LGBTQTTI issues as well as celebrate the diverse population at UBC.
The week kicks off at 12:30 p.m., with a reception for the Outweek art exhibition in the FINA gallery, followed by the annual Pride flag-raising and Outweek opening ceremony in the campus courtyard. The week’s events also include:
TUESDAY, FEB. 8
Film screening and discussion: |
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 9
Outweek allies and supporters |
THURSDAY, FEB. 10
Positive space and ally workshop Trans workshop 101 Film screening: Dangerous Living |
FRIDAY, FEB. 11
Closing of Fine Arts Gallery exhibit Mas-queer-ade |
To find out more contact Chelsea Butchart, student events coordinator, at 250-807-9820.