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• A fascinating article about how Missou has responded since their student protests in 2015. Good lessons for all universities here.
• When you find yourself thinking about the amazing students who used to work for you and graduated in May. You are still with us in spirit.
• Remember that you don't have to be perfect to be amazing! :) <3
• Thanks to our friends in the Chaplaincy we will have a chance as a campus to mourn the deaths of all we lost to hate last week and to lift each other up in hope. Please join us.
• Learn about the services being offered to students, staff, and faculty over Thanksgiving break here: https://commonground.richmond.edu/programs/thanksgiving.html
• In the wake of another tragedy it can be hard to find the words to convey the depth of one's sorrow. Common Ground stands in solidarity with our Jewish friends on campus and throughout the world on this tragic day.
• Read here about some important work that Common Ground is doing.
• We hope to see you at this conference! Register now!
• Happy National Coming Out Day! 🌈❤️😃
• We are fortunate not to have high drop out rates of first-gens here at UR but their experiences can be different than their peers. Common Ground is pleased to offer them support and the resources they need to be their very best.
• We believe women and we acknowledge the pain of survivors. But we will stand with you.
• It's You Can Sit With Me day in D-Hall tonight for dinner. Join the Cultural Advisors in making D-Hall feel more inclusive.
• Applications are now open for the LGBTQ Mentor Program! This program matches LGBTQ-identified students to LGBTQ-identified alumni to create unique mentor opportunities. The program lasts for one academic year and focuses on supporting LGBTQ students while they are at the University and also on how students can join the workforce as openly LGBTQ people. The program is a partnership between Common Ground, LGBTQ Spiders Alumni Group, and Alumni & Career Services. Students apply here: https://richmond.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3PH3QshLmT5IE8l Alumni interested in mentoring can apply here:https://richmond.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zs9t4lrfHEXpIx. Deadline to apply is Monday, October 15! Please send any questions to Mary Alice Wallmeyer atmwallmey@richmond.edu.
• Happy VA Pride Spiders! Wishing you all a day of wonderfulness filled with glitter and unicorns! Please be aware that there will be photographers and videographers at the Pride Celebration. Per VA Pride's policies , your presence at Pride will be assumed as permission for VA Pride to post your pics and vids on their website. If you do not wish to be photographed or videoed: (1) watch out for cameras and (2) Kindly tell the photographer or videographer you do not want to be in the photograph or video. As you all take pics and videos to post to social media, please make sure everyone in your pics and videos are comfortable with the media being shared. It is important to keep in mind that not everyone is out, and part of celebrating Pride is protecting those who have to live closted. Rainbows & Unicorns, E. Lee Dyer IV Associate Director of LGBT Campus Life
• Happy VA Pride Week!
• Join us on Thu., Sep. 27, 2018 at 12:00 p.m., in the LGBTQ Lounge (THC 3rd floor) for Grounds for Support, a general support group devoted to LGBTQ issues. Coffee and tea will be served!
• Any UR students interested in joining the MLK Day Committee? Please e-mail Shani Buchholz (sbuchhol@richmond.edu) if you're interested in joining!
• All are welcome to attend the processing space tonight from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in THC 329 to be in solidarity with folks coping with the presence of today's anti-queer and trans speaker.
• The application period for the enVision Social Justice Retreat is open! The enVision Social Justice Retreat is an overnight getaway where students get to tell their own stories of identity, background, difference, or exclusion. They meet others with similar stories and who share a desire to make the campus more inclusive. The retreat is taking place on October 6 & 7. All expenses (including accommodations, food, and transportation) are included. The application period ends on September 23rd, so sign up now! https://commonground.richmond.edu/programs/envision/index.html
• To all of our Jewish friends... L'Shana Tova! Peace, Prosperity, Contentment, Health, and Happiness to you and yours!