The Safe Zone Resource Center and Student Lounge are located at 2418 and 2419 Student Center. Information: safezone@ua.edu or 205-348-7297. The Center is open to all students, faculty and staff.
APRIL 2024
International Asexuality Day Discussion
Friday, April 5 | 3 p.m.-4 p.m. | Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
Open to all UA students
For International Asexuality Day, the Safe Zone Resource Center will have information on asexuality, and asexual pride pins will be available in the lounge all day. The drop-in event promotes asexuality awareness and allows students, faculty and staff with asexual identities to see their identities celebrated. To wrap up the day, Safe Zone will host a discussion on the nuances of asexuality. Attendees will learn about asexuality as a sexual orientation. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.
Day of Silence
Monday, April 15 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Education Engagement)
Open to all UA students, faculty and staff and UA System employees
Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies around the country and the world take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ people in schools. Safe Zone Resource Center will provide participants with printed Day of Silence cards that outline why they are taking the vow of silence for the day. Participants will learn about LGBTQIA+ bullying and harassment, as well as ways they can support LGBTQIA+ youth. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.