D.E.A.C. Allies is the central platform for education and skill building offered by the LGBTQ+ Center. The D.E.A.C. Allies approach centers LGBTQ+ voices across intersections of identity and focuses on the facilitation of narrative sharing, the generation and acquisition of knowledge, and the development of practical skills for participants.
D.E.A.C. Allies: LGBTQ+ 101
LGBTQ 101 is the first workshop in the core trio and offers a general introduction into the LGBTQ+ community, including expanding and questioning assumptions, discussing terminology, and analyzing the experiences of LGBTQ+ people within our communities.
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 10:00 – 11:30 am
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 9:00 – 10:30 am
D.E.A.C. Allies: The Gender Binary and Beyond
The Gender Binary and Beyond is the second workshop in the core trio and centers on gender, including gender identity, gender expression, and analyzing the myriad ways individuals may experience gender. Participants will develop skills for ensuring spaces and practices are inclusive for people of all genders.
Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 10:00 – 11:30 am
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 9:00 – 10:30 am
D.E.A.C. Allies: Skill Development + Practice
Skill Development and Practice is the third workshop in the core trio and is primarily focused on providing space for D.E.A.C. Allies participants to put their knowledge into practice. This highly interactive workshop will include opportunities for reflection, dialogue, practice, and more.