International Trans Day of Visibility Event on Campus March 31
International Transgender Visibility Day is on March 31, and there will be an event recognizing this on campus.
Celebrated annually, International Transgender Visibility Day was created to celebrate the lives and contributions of transgender people across the world. This event will be a chance to stand in celebration and solidarity with our trans community.
It will take place on the Union Mall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 31. There will be trans flags on display across the front of the Arkansas Union, along with giveaways of mini flags, stickers and support resources for trans community members and allies. Come out to support and celebrate our trans community on campus!
Contacts
Sarah Campau, PhD student
graduate assistant
479-575-8405,
sccampau@uark.edu
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