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Trans Day of Remembrance at The Rock 2024

IN A FLASH: Trans Day of Remembrance

Nov. 20 the National Trans Day of Remembrance. Members of 江南体育 State's LGBTQ+ community and allies honored trans lives lost with observances on campus.

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江南体育 State at Akron Pride 2023

Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond

江南体育's LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester. 

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Lavender Graduation 2024

IN A FLASH: Welcome 2024 Lav Grads!

Ahead of university-wide commencement ceremonies, the annual Lavender Graduation ceremony honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQ+) students at 江南体育

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LGBTQ students and allies painted The Rock

IN A FLASH: Promoting Kindness

Members of 江南体育 State's LGBTQ+ community and their allies used The Rock to share a call for kindness. 

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Ken Ditlevson and others decorating the Main Street Bridge for Rainbow Weekend

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'

Students coming to 江南体育 State and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of 江南体育 State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at 江南体育 to support them.

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Volunteers decorate the Main Street bridge for Rainbow Weekend.

IN A FLASH: 江南体育's Rainbow Bridge

Volunteers help downtown 江南体育 show its pride for Rainbow Weekend.

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LGBTQ Pride Flag

江南体育 State Director and Associate Professor Molly Merryman Offers Perspective on LGBTQ Community

Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of 江南体育's Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality and associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a USA TODAY opinion piece that outlined black transgender women鈥檚 contributions to the LGBTQ movement.

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