Coming Out Day Events
National At Nazareth College Nazareth
Coming Out Have Been Sponsored College
Day By:
National Coming Out Day
is an internationally-
Nazareth College:
observed civil awareness
Office of Multicultural Affairs
day for coming out
Lambda Association
discussion about lesbian,
Center for Spirituality
gay, bisexual, and
Women Studies Program
transgender (LGBT)
issues. It is observed on Women’s Studies Club
October 11 by members of Student Health Services
the LGBT communities and
their supporters.
Gay Alliance of the
Nazareth College is
Genesee Valley
pleased to sponsor CampusOUT Coming Out Day
opportunities for
Events
education and discussion.
October, 2009
4245 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Gaynelle Wethers, Director 585-389-2073
gwether9@naz.edu
Belinda Brasley, Executive Secretary
bbrasle8@naz.edu
RESOURCES
Lambda Association Richard Ognibene: Film and Discussion
Lambda Association provides the Nazareth
community with resource information
concerning human sexuality, and to provide
support for gays, lesbians, bisexuals,
trans-gendered people, and their friends.
Lambda deals primarily with issues
surrounding homosexuality and awareness of
alternative lifestyles.
Contact: lambda@naz.edu
Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley Coming Out Strong: Sunday, October 11 GAC 38
The Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley is a
The Power of Visibility for the 3:00 Milk
non-profit agency, dedicated to cultivating a
healthy, inclusive environment where gay, The story of Harvey Milk, and his
lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT)
LGBT Community
struggles as an American gay activist
people are safe, thriving and enjoying equal Tuesday, October 13 who fought for gay rights and became
rights. We educate and advocate for civil
California's first openly gay elected
rights for all and for the eradication of 7:00pm
homophobia. official.
Contact: 585-244-8640 or Shults Center Forum Facilitator: Faculty and Student Leaders
www.gayalliance.org
Rochester Transgender Group Rich Ognibene is a recipient of the 2009 Horace
Contact: http://rnytg.turnquist.name/
Mann Award for Teaching Excellence. He is also
the 2008 New York State Teacher of the Year.
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