Coming Out Week at UMaine Begins Sunday
Contact: Sierran Lucey at (207)581-143
ORONO- Several University of Maine organizations will host a week-long series of events in recognition of Coming Out Week, Sunday Oct. 26-Saturday Nov. 1 at UMaine. Wilde Stein, UMaine’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender( GLBT) organization, will sponsor activities, along with GLBT Services, the Division ofStudent Affairs, and Student Government
The purpose of the week is to educate the community on GLBT issues and to raise awareness. One highlight will be a ceremony to raise the Pride Flag in front of Fogler Library Monday Oct. 27 at noon. The flag will fly for the remainder of the week. Faculty, staff, students, and community members are welcome to attend any of the Coming Out Week events.
For more information about specific events please contact Sierran Lucey (sierran.luce@umit.maine.edu).