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National Coming Out Week, Ends Oct.14
Each year on Oct. 11, National Coming Out Day promotes a safe world for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning) individuals to live truthfully and openly. Here at Nova Southeastern University, the Pride Alliance has partnered with S.E.A. Board, GLMA (Gay & Lesbian Medial Association), PRISM (formerly known as the Gay-Straight Student Alliance), The Pride Center and many more organizations here at NSU and throughout the community to create National Coming Out Week.
Beginning Monday October 10, there will be events and workshops that will entertain and most importantly educate the NSU community about the LGBT community.
Monday October 10
- Sex Ed Workshop: Don Taft University Center 2nd Floor Lounge, noon – 1:00 pm
Presented by the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association at NSU HPD and The Fort Lauderdale Pride Center - Coming Out Week Backyard Kickoff Party: Don Taft University Center Flight Deck 6:00-8:00 pm
Music, Giveaways, University Organizations in Support of LGBT Community and Local LGBT Businesses
Tuesday October 11 (Coming Out Day)
- NOH8 (“No Hate”) Campaign: Don Taft University Center Spine Noon – 1:00 pm
Co-Hosted by S.E.A. Board; Come Have Your Picture Taken and Receive Giveaways and Chances to Win Prizes - LGBTQ History Seminar: Don Taft University Center 2nd Floor Lounge 6:00-8:00 pm
Presented by Professor Fred Fejes Ph.D. of Florida Atlantic University in the Multimedia Studies Program and in the Gender and Sexuality Program
Wednesday October 12
- Gender & Orientation Education Workshop: Don Taft University Center 2nd Floor Lounge Noon – 1:00 pm
Presented by The YES Institute - Diversity Panel: Don Taft University Center 2nd Floor Lounge 6:00-8:00 pm
Moderated questions to diverse panel then opened to floor
Thursday October 13
- DIVAS LIVE: Drag Show. Don Taft University Center Spine 7 :00-9:00 pm
Professional Drag Queens perform live at NSU for the first time promoting diversity here on campus
Friday October 14
- Trip to Wilton Manors: Don Taft University Center Shark Circle: 6:00 pm Shuttle Departs and Runs to Midnight
Tour will start at Pride Center, Equality Park, Stonewall Museum and Dinner and Nighttime Entertainment Planned
Please email NSUPrideAlliance@gmail.com to RSVP for trip.
All Coming Out Week Events are free to NSU students and the public. Ask your professors regarding extra credit for attending events. For more information on events or membership please contact us at NSUPrideAlliance@gmail.com
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- Don Taft University Center Spine 7 PM – 9 PM Professional Drag Queens perform live at NSU for the first time promoting diversity here on campus
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- Don Taft University Center 2nd Floor Lounge 6 PM – 8 PM Moderated questions to diverse panel then opened to floor
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- Don Taft University Center 2nd Floor Lounge 6 PM – 8 PM Presented by Professor Fred Fejes Ph.D. of Florida Atlantic University in the Multimedia Studies Program and in the Gender and Sexuality Program
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- Don Taft University Center Spine Noon – 1 PM Co-Hosted by S.E.A. Board; Come Have Your Picture Taken and Receive Giveaways and Chances to Win Prizes
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- Don Taft University Center 2nd Floor Lounge, noon – 1 PM Presented by the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association at NSU HPD and The Fort Lauderdale Pride Center
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- Don Taft University Center Shark Circle: 6 PM Shuttle Departs and Runs to MidnightTour will start at Pride Center, Equality Park, Stonewall Museum and Dinner and Nighttime Entertainment PlannedPlease email NSUPrideAlliance@gmail.com to RSVP for trip
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- Don Taft University Center 2nd Floor Lounge Noon – 1 PM Presented by The YES Institute
