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Outspeaking: Panels and Workshops for Those Interested in LGBTQA Issues

Mission of OutSpeaking:

Increase awareness and understanding of the LGBTQA community and LGBTQA issues by providing the UNL and Lincoln communities with educational workshops and panels.

Educational Panels

Personal perspectives on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Ally experiences are shared by students, parents, and/or faculty/staff members. Educational panels can be arranged for classes, residence hall floor, fraternity/sorority chapter, athletic team, student organizations, or community organizations. The goal of the panel is understanding; many students who have attended panels state that they were able to get common questions answered and found the panels to be a great way to break stereotypes and assumptions about LGBTQA issues.

Workshops and Presentations

"Creating Safer Spaces" helps participants learn ways to create and provide safe space for all individuals of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expression. Learning is interactive, relaxed and informal; participants are encouraged to engage new ideas without shame while being challenged to remove the barriers that limit the success of others.

Why should you join OutSpeaking?

You will gain:

• Public speaking experience
• Leadership and role modeling skills
• A chance to display courage
• Empowerment
• Opportunities to meet and interact with positive LGBTQA community members like yourself
• Expanded knowledge of the LGBTQA life experience

• Learn the mission of OutSpeaking and your role as a panelist
• Participate in meetings and discussions to further develop your public speaking skills
• Promptly respond to panel requests received via e-mail
• Update contact and availability information when changes occur
• Support the goals of OutSpeaking - found in the Speaker's Bureau manual
• Follow the guidelines of OutSpeaking - found in OutSpeaking manual
• Cooperate with and support the other panelists
• Provide feedback to LGBTQA Programs and Services