Queer Alumni Chapter: Past, Present, and Future event recording

�ʹ��’s Queer Alumni Chapter (QQAC) presented its inaugural event 'Queer at �ʹ��’s: Past, Present, Future' on Dec. 1, 2021. This moderated virtual event focused on the journeys of 2SLGBTQ alumni and students over the past 30 years, to reflect on the importance of resilience, chosen family, and the power of coming out and working out.

Speaker

Dr. M. Nancy Tatham, Artsci'86 - �ʹ��'s Department of Family Medicine

Nancy arrived at �ʹ��'s in 1981 and studied within the faculty of Arts and Science. She has been an educator and activist on queer, HIV, AIDS issues on campus and in Kingston since 1983. Nancy was also the student services director from 1991 to 1997. She returned to studies in 1999 and then attended McMaster University for medical school. Nancy is now a faculty member at �ʹ��'s School of Medicine and established the Dr. N. Nancy Tatham & Donna Henderson Lectureship with her partner to support bringing speakers to campus on issues related to diversity and inclusion.

Speaker

Dr. Mark Richardson - Co-Chair, �ʹ�� Association of Queer Employees

Mark is the Education and Outreach Officer in the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute, and the co-chair of the �ʹ�� Association for Queer Employees (QUAQE), a new employee resources group for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ employee community. Mark joined �ʹ��'s in 2018. In working with QUAQE, he has helped to connect with the various queer groups at �ʹ��'s, including a joint Kingston Pride showing, and is working to achieve other advocacy goals for the queer community.

Speaker

Chad, Com'23 - Chairperson

Chad is the co-chair of Q+, an LGBTQ2S+ professional development committee, and a consultant at Smith Business Consulting. He is very passionate about fostering safe spaces for queer students.

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