The LGBTQ+ Center is excited to lead a break-out session at the Fourth Annual Prevention Summit, hosted by WELLWVU and the Office of Compliance and Prevention Education. We’re working with them to provide mental health services at WVU by joining in the collaboration driven by an amazing collection of people from across the University to tackle tough problems, here and afar. This Summit provides students with opportunities to think critically about how Mountaineers can proactively work to prevent negative outcomes, act with integrity and accountability to themselves and their community, and voluntarily participate in further education to support their career.
Our interactive SOGIE 101 Training, scheduled from 11:00-11:50a.m., is designed to give you new tools to help you broaden your mind. We know that Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) {soh-jee} are key elements of one’s identity that impact their experience in higher education, and that a lack of information and support relating to these characteristics can make it exceptionally difficult to nurture a sense of belonging. With this program, we can foster participants’ personal growth by producing creative, critical, and analytical thinkers ready to address these complex challenges. This training gives approachable, entry-level information about SOGIE and how it relates to the experiences of today’s students, and incorporates activities designed to help our students tackle the real-world problems that they face; from preventing sexual harassment to overcoming personal and institutional barriers. Don’t forget to register for the summit (lunch cards will be provided for all-day attendees). We can't wait to see you there!
