Equity Collective: Reflections and Connection

Monday, November 18, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)
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The Graduate Student Association (GSA) and the Student Success Office (SSO) invite you to a new discussion series for equity-deserving graduate students. 

What to Expect: 

  • Guest facilitator: PhD Candidate Tyler Herrington will share their journey on identity and 2SLGBTQIA+ resources available on campus. 

  • Interactive discussion: Engage in meaningful conversations with fellow grad students. 

  • Art and social: Join us for a creative activity in the second half of the session! 

About the facilitator:

Tyler (they/them) is a PhD candidate in Geography and Environmental Management with interests in Arctic Climate Science, snow and permafrost! They are passionate about making climate science and statistics more accessible and understandable to a non-specialist audience, and enjoy science outreach work. Outside of the PhD, they work as a cofacilitator at Spectrum where they help run a peer support and discussion group for folks in the Ace and Aro communities. In addition, Tyler has recently started a podcast series where they explore the lived experiences of Asexuality and Aromanticism through a lens of intersectionality.