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Student org takes on transphobia

Started by Shana A, November 05, 2009, 08:39:01 AM

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Shana A

November 05, 2009, 08:39:01 AM
Student org takes on transphobia
Juliane Casey
Issue date: 11/5/09

http://www.smithsophian.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrinterFriendly&uStory_id=8bf00e6a-d223-4fab-951c-1e330a3c0cd8

The student group "Transcending Gender" provides an opportunity for transgender, queer and allied students to discuss pertinent issues, provide support and plan educational projects for the broader campus. The group also works directly with the Smith administration to make the school more trans-friendly.

Co-Chair Kai Devlin '10 helped revamp the group that had previously existed on campus but had fallen into inactivity. "We renamed the group and then altered the focus," said Devlin.

At last week's meeting, the group discussed updates on collaborations between the administration and Transcending Gender. One success the group mentioned was a recent addition to college medical forms that will ask students what pronouns they prefer. Co-Chair Wiley Reading '10 announced various trans-related events that will be happening in the area and relayed information about resources students can use to find queer-friendly jobs after college.
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