Hey everyone, As many of you know, we have and have had members of our department who identify outside of the gender binary<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_binary>. If you are interested in being a better ally to your friends and colleagues, please feel free to check out one of these webinars hosted by lawyers and experts in the legal field. Also a reminder – if you ever feel alone or need to talk to someone at any time please know I am LGBT-identified and I am always here to help. From the site: this webinar will clarify the legal rights and options that transgender and non-binary employees have when dealing with workplace harassment, including how to get help when harassment happens. https://forge-forward.org/event/workplace-harassment-1/ Event Information Date: September 17 and 22nd Time: 1-2:30pm EST Link to Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2030640048094715148 Here are the learning outcomes from the website: 1. identify what workplace harassment is and what legal rights transgender and non-binary employees have when dealing with it 2. recognize workplace actions and conduct that are considered harassing because of gender identity or expression 3. respond effectively to workplace harassment because of gender identity or expression 4. advocate for enforcement of the right to work without harassment because of gender identity or expression, including getting free legal assistance and support from Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund Your ally always, Matthew Korey<https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewkorey> National Science Foundation Graduate Research (GRFP) Fellow Materials Engineering - Purdue University Armstrong Hall - Room 2213 email: mkorey@purdue.edu<mailto:mkorey@purdue.edu> Pronouns: He / Him / His —