The Safe Zone Resource Center and Student Lounge are located at 2418 and 2419 Student Center. Information: safezone@ua.edu or 205-348-7297.
NOVEMBER 2023
Rainbow Connection
Friday, Nov. 3, 10 and 17 | 2 p.m.-3 p.m. | Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
Open to UA students
The Safe Zone Resource Center hosts this weekly support and dialogue group for LGBTQIA+ identified students and their allies. This group provides an opportunity to form supportive friendships with other group members, learn resilience skills and strategies for self-care, and set personal goals. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.
Cinnamon Rolls Not Gender Roles
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 14 and 21 | 1 p.m. | Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
Open to UA students
The Safe Zone Resource Center will host its weekly Cinnamon Rolls Not Gender Roles program for individuals of all identities to come together, eat pastries and discuss topics concerning gender identity and performance in our current culture and climate. This program’s participants will learn about special topics as they pertain to our understanding of gender. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.
Home for the Holidays
Friday, Nov. 10 | 4 p.m.-5 p.m. | Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
Open to UA students
Home for the Holidays is a discussion and community-building event that occurs before students go home for the semester. With collaboration from the UA Counseling Center, students will reflect on what going home will mean and ways that they can share their experience at the University. Participants will learn strategies for effective communication, self-care and conflict de-escalation. Students will also be given resources from the Safe Zone Resource Center and community services. The center will provide snacks to attendees. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.
Transgender Awareness Week
Nov. 13-19 | Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
Open to UA students, faculty and staff
For Transgender Awareness Week, the Safe Zone Resource Center will have trans-inclusive resources and information available in the Student Lounge during business hours. Participants will learn about trans and nonbinary identities and strategies for being a better ally to the trans community. Trans and nonbinary pride flag print buttons will also be available for students in the center. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.
Gender Affirming Clothing Drive
Collecting clothes Nov. 13-17 | Residence Halls
The Queer Student Association and the Women and Gender Resource Center will host a Gender Affirming Clothing Drive to collect clean and undamaged clothing donations. Boxes are located in the lobby of residence halls.
Collected clothing will be offered at a free store Friday, Dec. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Intercultural Diversity Center.
Lavender Bingo: The Anatomy of Intimacy
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 5 p.m.-7 p.m. | Forum, UA Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
Open to UA students
This program is part of a health and relationship education series. In this session, the Safe Zone Resource Center will provide information on the anatomy and science behind intimacy. Participants will have the opportunity to play Bingo for prizes as an incentive for attending the event, and pizza and drinks will be provided. For more information, contact Safe Zone at safezone@ua.edu.
Ally Training Program
Thursday, Nov. 16 | 2 p.m.-4 p.m. | Zoom
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
Open to all UA students, faculty, staff and UA System employees
The UA Safe Zone Ally Training Program provides a visible network of allies for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) individuals. Safe Zone allies distribute information regarding sexuality, gender identity, campus and community resources, and methods for reporting harassment and/or discrimination. The training program is a two-hour session that allows participants to develop a working knowledge of appropriate and respectful LGBTQIA+ terminology; recognize the impact that campus climate has on individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+; and identify areas of personal growth as a member of the UA community. Following the training program, participants are invited to sign up to serve as UA Safe Zone allies. Registration is required. For more information, contact the Safe Zone at 205-348-7297 or safezone@ua.edu.
Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
Friday, Nov. 17 | 6 p.m.-8 p.m. | Student Center Lawn
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
Open to UA students, faculty and staff, UA System employees
The annual Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil allows the community to come together to remember the lives lost due to transphobic violence in the previous year. Members of the community will stand together as the names of those lost in the previous year are read. Participants will learn about the cost of transphobic violence and how they can support the trans and nonbinary community. After the vigil, light refreshments will be available in the Safe Zone Student Lounge, 2418 Student Center. All members of UA’s community are welcome. For more information, contact the Safe Zone Resource Center at safezone@ua.edu.