LGBTQ+ – University of Hawaiʻi System News

Being an ally of LGBTQ+ community focus of UH Hilo National Coming Out Day panel

October 17, 2017
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The panel made clear that conversing about the social issues facing the LGBTQ+ community raises awareness and solidifies that these issues are dynamic, real, and relevant.

UH Hilo LGBTQ+ Center celebrates one-year anniversary

October 3, 2017
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The focus of the celebration was “what it means to be an ally.”

Jamaica Osorio awarded Ford Foundation Fellowship

June 20, 2017
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The Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship provides a $25,000 stipend to individuals working to complete a dissertation.

UH Hilo flag display creates awareness of sexual assault

May 1, 2017
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A flag display was set up as a visual of national assault statistics if applied to the UH Hilo student population.

UH committed to discrimination-free environment

February 24, 2017
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UH remains steadfast in our commitment to nondiscrimination and prevention of sexual harassment, including protections for transgender, gender non-conforming and LGBTQ+ individuals.

New LGBTQ+ Center opens at UH Hilo

December 22, 2016
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The purpose of the center is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all regardless of identity or sexual orientation.

UH campuses now provide all-gender restrooms

August 16, 2016
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Each all-gender restroom is a lockable, single-stall and provides both ADA accessibility and privacy.

LGBTQ+ Center, SEED office mourn Orlando shooting victims, warn against Islamophobic bias

June 14, 2016
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The UH Mānoa LGBTQ+ Center and the SEED office issue a statement following the tragedy in Orlando and provides support contacts for the UH community.

Award-winning author and #GirlsLikeUs founder Janet Mock gives public lecture

April 10, 2015
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UH Mānoa graduate and award-winning author Janet Mock presents free public lecture on April 16.

Women’s History Month celebrated at Windward CC and UH Hilo

March 11, 2015
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UH Hilo and Windward CC to celebrate Women’s History Month with a series of March events