LGBTQIA2S+: Safe Zone Trainings I and II Available in March
Safe Zone Training I
Date: March 6th
Time: 11 – 1 PM
Place: CMU 203
Registration: https://mnstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11092378
Our Level I Safe Zone Training serves as an introduction to LGBTQIA2S+ identities, experiences, and issues, providing a foundation of knowledge and skills for participants to become qualified Safe Zone Contacts. Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to earn a Safe Zone Sticker for their office showing that they are a resource and ally for LGBTQIA2S+ students. Topics covered include: LGBTQIA2S+ definitions, privilege, heteronormativity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, coming out, how to be an ally, campus and community resources, and real-life scenarios to apply your knowledge. Facilitated by the Women’s and Rainbow Dragon Center Coordinator Erienne Fawcett and is open to MSUM and M State employees and students. RSVP on Dragon Central is required.
MSUM is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this event, please contact Chuck Eade at Charles.Eade@mnstate.edu to discuss further. You will be contacted individually to discuss your request.
Safe Zone Training II
Date: March 20th
Time: 11 – 1 PM
Place: CMU 203
Registration: https://mnstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11104647
This training will focus on transgender identity and student support and will be facilitated by Faye Seidler. Registration is required, please RSVP on Dragon Central to be able to attend. All MSUM students, faculty, staff and community are welcome to attend. MSUM is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this event, please contact Chuck Eade at Charles.Eade@mnstate.edu to discuss further. You will be contacted individually to discuss your request.
WHO IS FAYE SEIDLER you ask?
Hi! I’m a suicide prevention advocate that specializes in LGBTQ+ populations. I do this work because I’m a suicide survivor and I want to do everything I can to build hope and resiliency in North Dakota and surrounding areas. While I do serve all populations, my focus is making sure our LGBTQ+ youth in particular have hope, love, and safety. This is so important to me I’ve committed the rest of my life to this cause. My work involves educating others, making connections, researching outcomes, writing grants, developing resources, publicly speaking, breaking barriers, de-siloing services, and ultimately doing everything I can to build hope. At the end of the day never forget you matter. And if you ever struggle, dial 988 for our suicide crisis lifeline or 211 to find general help, support, and a friend to talk to.