Tag: Pride Center
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Telling Our Stories exhibition opens in Neville Public Museum
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Neville Public Museum Thank you to our educational partner University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Archives and Area Research Center and our numerous community committee members for collaborating on the “Telling Our Stories” exhibition. Thank you State Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner for the presentation of the official Citation by the Wisconsin Assembly. To see the full post, click…
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Pride Center Coordinator Nicole Kurth tells inspiring story of alumna and staff member Joseph Ray Torres
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Each Phoenix has a unique story of overcoming adversity, but alumna (’23) and the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity staff member Joseph Ray Torres stands out. Joe is a two-spirit Oneida advocate and presenter with an incredible journey, told beautifully by Pride Center Coordinator Nicole Kurth. To read the full piece, check out the link below.…
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Our Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories of Northeastern Wisconsin Digital Collection Launches
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After years of preparation, the UW-Green Bay Archives unveiled Our Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories of Northeastern Wisconsin Wednesday night. This digital collection, curated by students and volunteer staff with the Archives over the course of four years since 2020, makes LGBTQ+ history in Northeast Wisconsin come alive through an interactive database with more than 40 interviews…
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Kids in Crisis: Wisconsin trans youth benefit from affirming spaces
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Joey Bliss always did his best to smile for class pictures, tugging at the cloying blouse or dress he felt was required of him, doing his best to hide his discomfort. In retrospect, his mother, Ann Bliss, saw in her child a strained sadness when looking at those pictures, a sadness that contrasts sharply with…
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Listen: Creating safe and welcoming college campuses for LGBTQ+ students | Wisconsin Public Radio
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Two University of Wisconsin System schools received the highest grade for creating LGBTQ-safe and welcoming campuses. UW-Green Bay and UW-Eau Claire were recognized for their inclusive practices by Campus Pride, a national nonprofit. The UW-Green Bay Pride Center coordinator joins us. Please listen to the full interview via the link below. Source: Listen: Creating safe…
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N.E.W. Pride returns to Green Bay area to empower LGBTQ+ community | Green Bay Press-Gazette
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DE PERE – Green Bay and northeastern Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ community said N.E.W. Pride 2023 could not come at a more important time. The 14th annual gathering, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, takes over the Brown County Fairgrounds at a time when nearly 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in the United States even though 80%…
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UW-Green Bay: Named one of the top 30 schools in the country for LGBTQ+ students | WisBusiness
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GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has been selected again for Campus Pride’s “Best of the Best” list. In order to receive this designation, UW-Green Bay has achieved 5 out of 5 stars on the Campus Pride Index (CPI), the definitive national benchmarking tool measuring LGBTQ-friendly policies, programs, and practices. “The UW-Green Bay community recognizes the positive…
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UW-Green Bay named one of the top 30 schools in the country for LGBTQ+ students
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2023 The university has been chosen for its inclusive campus community for the past nine consecutive years GREEN BAY – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has been selected again for Campus Pride’s “Best of the Best” list. In order to receive this designation, UW-Green Bay has achieved 5 out of…
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Justis Tenpenny ramps up LGBTQ+ advocacy in Green Bay – Blueprint365
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When Justis Tenpenny left Milwaukee after high school to attend the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, he decided he would no longer lie about his identity. At just 18 years old, he began advocacy work for LGBTQ+ students on campus. He was ready to create change for himself and other members of the LGBTQ+ community at…
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Stacie Christian, a Phoenix who converted her biggest challenge into her life’s mission
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Written by: Ben Wendorf, Editorial Student Intern The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay prides itself on creating a welcoming environment for everyone that steps foot on campus. The reason why—to solve problems and provide educational access to anyone seeking to learn. Assistant Vice Chancellor of Inclusive Excellence, Stacie Christian has been at the forefront of this…