Faculty and staff are welcome to participate in the Creating a Safe and Welcoming Campus webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in room 103B at the ITDC building at 301 S. Main. The webinar, which is sponsored by Diversity Advocacy, is free and open to the public.

The webinar focuses on how to create a safe and welcoming campus for LGBTQ students. A number of national stories have informed the public about bullying, discrimination and suicides in relation to LGBTQ individuals on college and university campuses. The webinar will address the emerging issues and concerns impacting LGBTQ people within institutions of higher education.