Case unveils new Web site for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
community
Web site deepens the university’s commitment
to diversity
February 18, 2005 | For more information: Kimyette
Finley 216-368-0521
Case Western Reserve University’s Office of the Provost has launched
a new Web site specifically for current and prospective lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) campus faculty, staff, students, alumni,
and their allies.
The Web site, which can be viewed at http://www.case.edu/provost/lgbt/,
is currently up and running, but the official launch party is scheduled
for Thursday, March 3 at the Thwing Center Atrium, 11111 Euclid Ave.,
from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Already offering domestic partner benefits and campus support, the
Web site deepens the university’s commitment to encouraging and
appreciating diversity on campus.
“At Case Western Reserve University, tolerance and respect in
our widely diverse culture is a core value, one
we celebrate in many ways,” said Case president Edward M. Hundert,
M.D. “We encourage
and support diversity on this campus—and, in particular,
our members who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or
transgender. We are all privileged to live, work, and learn in this
environment.”
The Web site offers in-depth resources, including links to research;
campus and community organizations; information
on health and wellness; political initiatives; tools for reducing and
dealing with homophobia in the classroom; coming out support; local
and national events; and national news of interest.
Winnie Lai, a junior
psychology major, is on the planning committee
for the Web site and said it’s a major step.
This
is a resource for everybody, and other schools
will know Case is on board. It’s great that the administration
acknowledges that people need support and that
they are behind this project,” said Lai,
who is president of Spectrum, an organization that
works to provide an environment on campus where
those in sexual minorities can socialize, learn
and grow.
When asked about why there’s a
need for an LGBT Web site and resources, Lai said, “Our society
assumes heterosexuality and ignores lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender needs. To acknowledge
and address this is the first step in bridging
the gap.”
About Case Western Reserve University
Case is among the nation's leading research institutions. Founded in 1826
and shaped by the unique merger of the Case Institute of Technology and Western
Reserve University, Case is distinguished by its strengths in education, research,
service, and experiential learning. Located in Cleveland, Case offers nationally
recognized programs in the Arts and Sciences, Dental Medicine, Engineering,
Law, Management, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Work. http://www.case.edu.
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