Pride Month 2022: Breaking Out of the Shell
"Breaking out of the shell” is more than overcoming inhibitions. It is an empowering act that recognizes the transformative process that so many LGBTQ+ individuals experience in their discovery of self-authenticity. It is a moment of visibility that presents a mosaic of intersecting identities that fortifies the heart of UMD’s community. As we use this moment to gather, this month’s theme poses the question: what “shells” have you broken out of? What “shells'' remain - as either shelter or confinement?
Learn more: stamp.umd.edu/pridemonth
APIDA Heritage Month 2022: The Rest of Us
Our theme this year is The Rest of Us, which aims to inspire discussions and actions addressing the layers of invisibility around and within the APIDA community. What parts of the community and ourselves have been privileged? And what about the rest of us, those who have been left at the margins? There’s also the other meaning of rest. What can healing look like in response to xenophobia, racism, and other forms of oppression? This theme, then, is also a reminder for all of us to create intentional spaces for renewal, recovery, and reflection.
Learn more: stamp.umd.edu/apidahm
