The Kent State University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Student Center (LGBTQ) will host a farewell reception for students, faculty and staff on Friday, April 27, at 4:00 p.m. in the Kent Student Center. The event, hosted in The Nest, will provide a space for students, faculty and staff to relax and celebrate the end of the spring semester.
The Farewell Reception marks the LGBTQ Student Center’s first full year of programming at the University. With operations beginning in July, the Center has hosted and sponsored more than 30 events and programs on campus in its first year.
The Reception will feature a number of speakers including Dr. Alfreda Brown, Vice President of the Divison of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Kent State University, Sue Clement of Equality Ohio and Max Blachman, Northeast Ohio Regional Representative for Senator Sherrod Brown.
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“This is a great way for the LGBTQ Student Center to give back to the Students, Faculty and Staff at Kent State University,” Student Assistant Christopher Clevenger said. “We’ve been in operation for a full year now and have been fortunate enough to provide a number of great programs to the LGBTQ and Ally community.”
The Center’s Farewell Reception will feature a number of free snacks, including rainbow cupcakes, assorted rainbow candies and pink lemonade. Board games and music will also be available.