Safe Ally Training
The First step to Allyship
Contribute to positive change in the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Safe Ally Training is a free educational opportunity that is open to UW-Green Bay students, faculty and staff. Three sessions introduce ways to support members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community then dive deeper into advocacy and education. Need to brush up on your knowledge? Sign up as many times and as often as you'd like.
Intro to Pride
Learn about pronouns, what an LGBTQIA2S+ ally is, how to be supportive and basic terminology. Attendees will receive a Safe Ally badge upon completion.
Pride Law & News
Cover State of Wisconsin and Federal laws, how they apply to the queer community and current local and national news topics.
Pride History
Learn about hidden LGBTQIA2S+ history covering the time period of World War II through 2015.
Fall 2024 Schedule
| Safe Ally Session | Dates & Times |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Pride | Monday, September 30 from 9-10:30 a.m. or Tuesday, October 15 from 1-2:30 p.m. |
| Pride Law and News | Tuesday, October 1 from 9-10:30 a.m. or Wednesday, October 16 from 1-2:30 p.m. |
| Pride History | Thursday, October 3 from 9-10:30 a.m. or Thursday, October 17 from 1-2:30 p.m. |
All training sessions are free and are presented online via Zoom and in-person on the Green Bay campus. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation with Zoom log in instructions or directions to an on-campus location. It is recommended to take the training in order by level.
Community Members
While Safe Ally Training is only open to UW-Green Bay students and staff, The Pride Center is proud to offer educational presentations for businesses and organizations. Presentations can be tailored to your organization's interest and needs. Reach out to the Pride Center for more information and to schedule your training!
Accessibility Accommodations
If you have a disability and would like to discuss accommodations, please contact the Pride Center at 920-465-2467 or email pridecenter@uwgb.edu.
Need Some Help?
The Pride Center has many LGBTQIA2S+ history presentations available in addition to Safe Ally Training classes. Folks can look for posters with QR codes or email the Pride Center using a UW-Green Bay email address to be added to class.