Intersections of Equality Symposium


from Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE)


On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, the Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE) is sponsoring "Intersections of Equality: An Educational Symposium" at the Black Conference Center on the campus of Penn State Behrend. The symposium will take place from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The symposium is co-sponsored by Penn State Behrend and the D&I Department of Erie Insurance.


Our keynote presentations will include: 


Session 1: "Lives of LGBT People in PA" a panel presentation on the successes and trials of LGBT life in PA.


Session 2: "Bullying and Anti-Bullying," by Dr. Charisse Nixon (Penn State Behrend) and The Crime Victim Center of Erie County.


Session 3: "Intersections of Race, Gender, and Sexuality," by Dr. Theresa Vescio (Penn State University, State College)


Session 4: "Equality Legislation in PA," by The Honorable Brian Sims, PA House Representative (Pennsylvania's first openly gay state representative).


Registration is online at: http://greatereriealliance.com/purchase-event-tickets-2/ . For a $25 donation, you receive one seat at the event, access to a continental breakfast, and lunch. Each keynote presentation includes Q&A with the speakers. The symposium will provide a table fair for area organizations who work at the intersections of sexuality, gender, race, education, and/or social services. If you would like to have a table, please register for the symposium. 


We are limited to 200 seats in the venue, so please secure your registration today! (Continuing education credit is available through Penn State for an additional $35 at the door.)


Questions? Please reach GEAE at geaeinfo@gmail.com or call 866-229-1974