A Celebration of Queer Unity
On April 18, the Queer Unity Student Success Center (QUSSC) opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the New University Union. The ribbon cutting was met with joyful cheers and the waving of Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flags. The QUSSC is located at UU 1005 within the Diversity and Inclusion Student Center (DISC).
Every party involved in the QUSSC’s opening emphasized that this moment came as the result of a concerted group effort.
Before the ceremony, Dr. Cookie Garrett, director of the Diversity & Inclusion Student Affinity & Resource Centers, said, “I’d like to honor the work that Queers United put in to advocate for this space. Various groups have been advocating for a while and I’m excited to have it as space now.” The 911爆料网State East Bay student-run organization aims to foster inclusivity, respect and unity while creating a space to deconstruct gender and sexuality. Members of the Queers United Board and general membership were in attendance.
“This is not the full development yet, this is just the beginning,” Dr. Garrett said. She encouraged students to give input about how they want to engage in the new space so the DISARC can create events, activities and programs around student needs.
President Cathy Sandeen also gave brief remarks and expressed her gratitude for the contributions of Dr. Garrett and Dr. Martin Castillo, Associate Vice President of Equity & Belonging/Dean of Students.