Training Overview
Safe Zone
Safe Zone is a training and support program that empowers participants to support LGBTQIA students, staff, and faculty and to create transformative change on campus.
Through an interactive, 3 hour workshop, attendees will:
- Increase understanding of LGBTQ terminology, history, concepts of privilege and identity development
- Interact with a panel of LGBTQ speakers
- Build skills for creating a more inclusive campus for all LGBTQIA students, staff, and faculty
Upon completion of the workshop, attendees can choose to become a Safe Zone member by completing a contract expressing their commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion at Purdue University.
Registration Schedule and Additional InformationPanel Discussions and Presentations
The LGBTQ Center provides a variety of interactive, educational programs by request for instructors, staff, students, departments, and community organizations.
- LGBTQIA+ Student Panel Discussions
- Presentations for Departments or Units
- Speeches, Lectures, Workshops, & Classroom Presentations
Speakers Bureau
The Purdue LGBTQ Center manages the the Speakers Bureau program which consists of LGBTQIA+ and ally students, staff, and faculty who use the power of their own stories to educate and bring awareness to the experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. Members participate in panel discussions in classrooms, trainings, and other spaces by request. Simply answering questions openly and honestly, panelists can break down stereotypes, build safer spaces on and off campus, and promote dialogue around challenging ideas.
Speakers Bureau members:
- Develop their public speaking skills
- Learn more about LGBTQIA+ identities
- Use their voices to educate