The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ joins in celebrating the diversity of the LGBTQ+ communities in Â鶹´«Ã½ on National Coming Out Day, Monday, October 11. The center is a co-sponsor of a community resource fair as part of , 5–7 p.m. via Zoom. Learn about LGBTQ+ resources, reconnect with friends and make new connections. .
The resource fair will feature more than 40 community organizations, local drag talent including Haus of Del Rey, and a chance to win various prizes. There will also be breakout sessions for various topics and groups, including:
- Advocacy, law and politics
- Faith and spirituality
- Health and wellness
- Jobs, industry and inclusion
- Parents and families
- Social and fun
- Transgender and M¨¡h¨±
- Youth and education
“It can take courage to live with pride in our LGBTQ+ community. Sometimes people might try to make us feel like we don’t have the right to be ourselves. At UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ you have protections as a member of the LGBTQ+ community,” said Camaron Miyamoto, director of the LGBTQ+ Center.
The center is part Office of Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity and offers direct services and advocacy appointments via Zoom and by phone, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Call (808) 956-9250, or email lgbtq@hawaii.edu.
Zoom Pride backgrounds
The LGBTQ+ Center invites the UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ community to celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. You can show your support and download UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ Zoom Pride backgrounds.
More UH events, LGBTQ+ resources
Other UH campus National Coming Out Day events and systemwide resources:
- : Presentation and Q&A with Kumu Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu on October 11 and campus table events throughout the week.
- UH System Commission on LGBTQ+ Equity: Find a list of UH campus LGBTQ+ websites, and local and national resources. More information.
- : The training program fosters a safe and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff to promote social justice in the UH System.
This event is an example of UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹¡¯s goal of (PDF), one of four goals identified in the (PDF), updated in December 2020.