Celebrating Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Pride all month long

by Jennifer Booz, Chief Diversity Officer  |   

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ student holds a rainbow flag during a festival at the Alaska Airlines Center plaza.
June is national Pride Month and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ invites you to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the LGBTQIA2S+ community through educational events and activities on campus and in the community. (Photo by James Evans / Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ)

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ is full of Pride and invites you to join in celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, non-binary, two-spirit and more (LGBTQIA2S+) communities. This month features entertaining and educational events and activities on campus, in the community and beyond!

June is national Pride Month, a month honoring the 1969 Stonewall Riots when patrons of a New York gay bar protested and fought for their right to gather peacefully. It recognizes the strength and resilience of LGBTQIA2S+ communities and raises awareness for equality. What began in the U.S. more than 50 years ago now spans the globe and welcomes millions of participants annually.

Pride itself refers to a celebration of LGBTQIA2S+, including the history, music, fashion, entertainment, culture and civil rights of these communities. You can learn more about the history of Pride movements on the .

At Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, we know diversity is key to excellence. It boosts our potential for innovation, educational excellence and outstanding service to our communities. We honor diverse experiences and perspectives — including differences in sex, gender identity and expression and sexual orientation — and strive to create welcoming and inclusive environments where everyone is treated with respect. We celebrate our community with pride everyday through...

  • The student organization  and employee social groups.
  • Pride and history month events in June and October.
  • Preferred name/gender pronoun selection for faculty/staff/students.
  • Gender neutral restrooms and student housing.
  • And an LGBTQIA2S+ Advisory Committee.

There are so many ways to celebrate Pride. Visit to find fun and meaningful ways to engage all month long. Highlights include:

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