A group of Michiganders is forming a new organization in Ann Arbor specifically for gay student-athletes. The new Michigan Athletes and Allies Partnership aims to build a “new group at U of M working to raise awareness and give voice to the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied student-athlete.” Paul Farber, a former college athlete and co-founder of Penn’s Athletes and Allies Tackling Homophobia, is one of the organizers. You can reach them at [email protected] or on Facebook.
The group is holding its first meeting this Wednesday in Ann Arbor, and everyone is welcome. Info on that meeting after the jump.
A group of Michiganders is forming a new organization in Ann Arbor specifically for gay student-athletes. The new Michigan Athletes and Allies Partnership aims to build a “new group at U of M working to raise awareness and give voice to the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied student-athlete.” Paul Farber, a former college athlete and co-founder of Penn’s Athletes and Allies Tackling Homophobia, is one of the organizers. You can reach them at [email protected] or on Facebook.
The group is holding its first meeting this Wednesday in Ann Arbor, and everyone is welcome. Info on that meeting after the jump.
Please join us for our first meeting:
Wednesday, September 23, 7:30 PM
3512 Haven Hall
***Open to All and Everyone is Welcome***
Michigan Athletes and Allies Partnership (MAP) is a student group committed to addressing the mutual concerns of U of M's LGBT and student-athlete communities. MAP gives voice to the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied student-athletes. Our goals are:
1) To create awareness around LGBT issues in athletics at U of M
2) To establish permanent resources and a support system amongst student-athletes, coaches, the Athletic Department, and the greater University community
3) To foster a safe environment for all student-athletes regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity
Join us for our first meeting! We welcome all students and student-athletes interested in hearing more about MAP or helping us give a voice to LGBT issues in athletics.
(For Student-Athletes: If concerned about study table hours, please see your academic adviser.)
