Hear from those fighting for LGBT Equality in the 49th state! This community panel will explore the issue of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender rights as it relates to the Alaska and United States Constitutions, and will feature leaders who have advocated for equal rights in front of Alaska's courts, the Anchorage Assembly, and the University of Alaska Board of Regents.
The evening's panel will include:
= Jeff Mittman, Executive Director for the ACLU of Alaska
= Trevor Storrs, One Anchorag...
Hear from those fighting for LGBT Equality in the 49th state! This community panel will explore the issue of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender rights as it relates to the Alaska and United States Constitutions, and will feature leaders who have advocated for equal rights in front of Alaska's courts, the Anchorage Assembly, and the University of Alaska Board of Regents.
The evening's panel will include:
= Jeff Mittman, Executive Director for the ACLU of Alaska
= Trevor Storrs, One Anchorage
= UAA staff and students who successfully advocated for UA's Board of Regents to include "sexual orientation" in UA's non-discrimination policy.
This is a UAA Constitution Week event. Constitution Week Sponsors include: Student Union and Commuter Student Services, Residence Life, Disability Support Services, Diversity Action Council, UAA Bookstore, UAA Consortium Library, UAA Center for Community Engagement and Learning, Native Student Services, UAA Multicultural Center, Student Activities, Career Services, Dean of Students Office, and Advising and Testing.