Celebrating LGBT+ History Month with our LGBT+ Officer, Leo...
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February has been LGBT+ History Month, and Leo, our LGBT+ Officer has been involved in the College's celebrations of the month. They have run an inclusive, gender-affirming make up and face paint stall at City campus, which was really successful and they are hoping to run more at different sites!
They have also visited a youth group run by Say IT and spoke to the teens who go there about what they would like to see the College doing to support LGBTQ+ students and got some amazing feedback that they have shared with staff.
Here's what Leo had to say about what LGBT+ History Month means to them...
"This month is important to me because it reminds me to honour all the fallen LGBTQ+ community members, it reminds us of all the things that have happened and what we can do to prevent it going forward. Whilst some things aren’t preventable or known its best to honour those who have passed on, not to dwell on the past because otherwise you can become it.
So I guess what I’m trying to say is people have fallen and will continue to fall, but we need to focus on how to stop or prevent those things from happening and look to the future or what the future could be.
I hope you all have learnt about something new over this month and I will hopefully see you all around the different campuses!"
An Update from Students' Union President, Amaan...
"We are preparing for the NUS National Conference where we are looking forward to representing and voice the views of all SheffCol students.
Our Well-being Cafès are still taking place, with some crafts, games and friendly faces. The dates of upcoming Well-being Cafès are below, it would be great to see you, and feel free to bring a friend!
We are hoping to host a TEDx event at the College in June, and have teamed up with members of the UK Youth Parliament to share ideas around all things well-being. The theme will be "Healthy Vision" and if you would like to contribute as a speaker or performer, please don't hesitate to get in contact!"
Here are the March and April dates for Well-being Cafès:
Tuesday 7th March 1-2pm - Peaks Campus (in the Attic)
Monday 13th March 1-2pm - Hillsborough Campus (in the HE study room in the Library)
Tuesday 14th March 12:30-1:30pm - City Campus (in Upper Student Central)
Tuesday 28th March 12:30-1:30 pm - Peaks Campus (in the Attic)
Tuesday 18th April 12:30-1:30pm - Peaks Campus (in the Attic)
Wednesday 19th April 12:30-1:30pm - Hillsborough Campus (in the HE study room in the Library)
Wednesday 26th April 12:30-1:30pm - Olive Grove Campus (in the Library area)
Don't forget you can always get in touch with the Students' Union by emailing studentsunion@sheffcol.ac.uk
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