The
Lavender Student Conference is an experience for students, hosted by Sexual
Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE). This year, the theme is Visibility is Resiliency, and
the conference will highlight visibility,
activism, awareness and diversity. Students, faculty and staff are invited and
encouraged to attend the activities.
This programmatic one-day
summit is an educational and community-building opportunity for LGBTQ+ students
and allies at JMU.
Panels/sessions to include:
Queer Authenticity in the Workplace, Finding Your Community Outside of Campus
& Affinity Groups
Keynote Speaker – Dr. Monica Motley
Dr. Motley is a proud native of Danville, Virginia. She holds a MSEd in
community health education/physical activity, a MPH, and a PhD in Biomedical
and Veterinary Science. As a social and behavioral health researcher, she
studies individual, community, and environmental influences on lifestyle-related
health disparities in minoritized communities. She is also Senior Research
Faculty at Virginia Tech’s Center for Public Health Practice and
Research.
Registration
is required and closes April 4.