Education
Workshops
The LGBTQ Center currently offers three workshops for University faculty, staff, students, and community members who are committed to learning more about LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Safe Space Foundations
This is a 2.5 hour, interactive training that includes a discussion of LGBTQ+ terminology, activities on privilege, and practicing allyship. Topics include sex, gender, and sexual/romantic orientation and a conversation on effective allyship. This is a great workshop for those who are just beginning their understanding of LGBTQ+ identity, for those who are hoping to refresh/deepen their commitment to advocacy, and even for those who are looking for an opportunity to reflect on their own identities and experiences.
A Primer on Pronouns
This is a 1 hour training that details the "What?" "How?" and "Why?" of gender pronouns. Participants will have the opportunity to practice using various gender pronouns and discuss different ways to thoughtfully use pronouns.
Trans*itioning
This is a 1.5 hour training that details different aspects of the transitioning process for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming folks, including social, medical, and legal transition. This training might be useful for someone considering different aspects of their own transition, or for advocates and allies who are looking to support transitioning friends/family/colleagues. It is highly recommended that participants complete the Safe Space Foundations workshop before attending this training.
Spring 2025 Open Workshops
Safe Space Foundations- Friday, February 7th from 2 PM - 4:30 PM in the UVA LGBTQ Center.
Primer on Pronouns- Thursday, February 13th from 4 PM - 5 PM in the UVA LGBTQ Center.
Trans*itioning- Friday, February 28th from 4 PM - 5 PM in the UVA LGBTQ Center.
Sign up for one or both of these open workshops here.
These workshops are open to all faculty, staff, students, and Charlottesville community members.
UVA Department/Unit Training Requests:
We will not be taking any additional training requests during Spring 2025. If your department/unit would like to attend an open workshop, please sign up above.