The Spurlock Museum (600 S. Gregory, Urbana) presents the panel discussion “Looking Back, Looking Forward” on Thursday, November 15 at 4:00 p.m. The discussion is held in honor of the 25th anniversary of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Resource Center at the University of Illinois.
The Center’s mission is to foster an environment that is open, safe and inclusive for people of all sexualities and gender identities. Panel members, including former directors/alumnae, the current director, and representatives from the Uniting Pride Center of Champaign County, discuss the history and evolution of the center and the challenges and opportunities of LGBTQ activism on the University campus and in the community.
The events are part of the Third Thursday University of Illinois History Series and is held in conjunction with the Spurlock Museum’s temporary exhibit Knowledge at Work: The University of Illinois at 150. Join former director of the LGBT Resource Center, Curt McKay, current director Leslie K. Morrow, and William Blanchard, president of the Uniting Pride Center of Champaign County.
Thanks to Leslie Morrow of the LGBT Resource Center for this information item.
