SAFE ZONE is a national concept in which safe spaces are identified and marked with a symbol unique to each campus. By displaying the SAFE ZONE logo on a department door, office, or desk, allies show that they value a diverse campus community, are willing to foster a safe place for others, and are committed to offering support, resources, and guidance.
You can become a SAFE ZONE Ally by attending SAFE ZONE Ally Training. This training series provides a venue for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and participants to express concerns, ask questions, and learn about issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community on campus and in the surrounding community. After completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate, SAFE ZONE logo, and resources, and will be equipped with the tools necessary to:
- Respond appropriately
- Know resources and/or where to find them
- Show support and safeguard the rights of LGBTQ+ people
- Examine your own attitudes, behaviors, and values, and challenge others to do the same
- Appreciate and value the contributions of LGBTQ+ people
The Galerstein Gender Center provides a venue for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and participants to express concerns, ask questions, and learn about issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community on campus and in the surrounding community. For more information on SAFE ZONE Ally Training, please email alexander.leyva@utdallas.edu
This series will be delivered in person in Galaxy Rooms B&C, SU 2.602. Please note that in order to receive a certificate of completion, you must participate in all three sessions. For more information, please email Assistant Director for LGBTQ+ Equity, Alexander Leyva.
Session 101: Intro to LGBTQ+ Identities
September 15, 2023, 10 AM - 12 PM
Session 102: Knowledge is Power
October 13, 2023, 10 AM – 12 PM
Session 103: Allyship in Action
November 10, 2023, 10 AM - 12 PM
A valid UTD email address is required for registration and we will ask to see your Comet Card upon sign-in. This event is for current UTD students, staff, and faculty. Requiring UTD email addresses and Comet Cards help us ensure that this event remains accessible to our campus community. If you register with a non-UTD email address, we will cancel your ticket and reach out to you about re-registering. Thank you for your understanding!
