by Rachel Terzo
A new organization through Social Justice is forming soon, thanks to the voices of WVU Parkersburg students.
WVU Parkersburg serves a wide array of organizations whose sole purpose is to create an understanding, ethical and virtuous comfort level for students who attend the college. Awareness and acceptance of different beliefs has become paramount in successful businesses and schools alike. As society advances, so does the goal of eradicating prejudice and advocating understanding.
The newest forming group is the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) organization. Ideas and concepts for the LGBTQ organization will be introduced on National Coming Out Day, which falls on Oct. 11, via a presentation in room 2211.
Guest speaker Dwayne Steward, whose works were featured in the book ‘‘It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living,” will be speaking on behalf of National Coming Out Day.
LGBTQ - in conjunction with the Safe Zone program, will host a program to help students and their allies understand challenges faced by members of the program, and brainstorm ways to overcome those challenges. The group will also encourage students’ allies to attend, to show support or learn about issues these students are facing.
Social Justice representative Debbie Richards said, “My goal as an ally and as our campus social justice representative is to provide social justice support where it is needed. Educational awareness can help to reduce prejudice and oppression and will make WVU Parkersburg a safe and friendly environment for everyone.’’
LGBTQ Advisor and Social Justice Ally Kurt Klettner said, “We want to help create a supportive and safe student-based organization, with a constant focus on social justice. Our goal is for students and allies to be able to express themselves comfortably.’
A new organization through Social Justice is forming soon, thanks to the voices of WVU Parkersburg students.
WVU Parkersburg serves a wide array of organizations whose sole purpose is to create an understanding, ethical and virtuous comfort level for students who attend the college. Awareness and acceptance of different beliefs has become paramount in successful businesses and schools alike. As society advances, so does the goal of eradicating prejudice and advocating understanding.
The newest forming group is the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) organization. Ideas and concepts for the LGBTQ organization will be introduced on National Coming Out Day, which falls on Oct. 11, via a presentation in room 2211.
Guest speaker Dwayne Steward, whose works were featured in the book ‘‘It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living,” will be speaking on behalf of National Coming Out Day.
LGBTQ - in conjunction with the Safe Zone program, will host a program to help students and their allies understand challenges faced by members of the program, and brainstorm ways to overcome those challenges. The group will also encourage students’ allies to attend, to show support or learn about issues these students are facing.
Social Justice representative Debbie Richards said, “My goal as an ally and as our campus social justice representative is to provide social justice support where it is needed. Educational awareness can help to reduce prejudice and oppression and will make WVU Parkersburg a safe and friendly environment for everyone.’’
LGBTQ Advisor and Social Justice Ally Kurt Klettner said, “We want to help create a supportive and safe student-based organization, with a constant focus on social justice. Our goal is for students and allies to be able to express themselves comfortably.’