Transgender Activist to Speak at Reynolds Center for 30th Anniversary of National Coming Out Day
Thursday, Oct. 11, marks the 30th anniversary of National Coming Out Day.
In honor of this day, Pat Walker Health Center's Counseling and Psychological Services is pleased to host international transgender activist and author, Ryan Sallans, for a discussion on transitioning, LGBTQ inclusion, and campus inclusion.
Sallans, whose presented at more than 70 universities and colleges across the nation, will discuss his transition from female to male in his widely-popular and inspiring presentation, FTM: Scouting the Unknown.
Event Details
- 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11
- Donald W. Reynolds Center Auditorium
Starting at 5 p.m., Sallans will host a meet-and-greet reception and book signing in the Reynolds Center Atrium. Free food and refreshments will be provided.
The event is free and open to all University of Arkansas students, faculty and staff.
Since 2005, Sallans has been sharing his personal story on college campuses, while also exploring ways to increase access to health care and inclusion for transgender communities.
During his captivating, two-hour presentation, Sallans shares his physical and emotional journey related to his transition, as well as break down assumptions and misconceptions of what transgender identities look like by exploring language, terminology and conceptual thinking about sexuality.
For questions about the presentation or reception, contact Kendra Glasper, CAPS outreach coordinator.
For more information on Sallans, visit ryansallans.com or health.uark.edu.
Contacts
Zac Garrett Brown, assistant director of communications
Pat Walker Health Center
479-575-4649,
zacharyb@uark.edu
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