Lyndon Cudlitz
TRANScending Expectations: A Transgender Perspective on Gender and Finding Home in Oneself
Thursday, Oct. 11
6:30—8 p.m.
Emerson Hall
Curious about what "transgender" or "non-binary" really mean? Looking for tips on how to support trans friends and peers? Questioning your own gender? Through storytelling and engaging visuals, this presentation will introduce concepts of gender identity and expression, give clarification on terminology, and share tips for communicating with and about trans people. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and get candid answers!
Improving College Experiences for Transgender Students
(Training for Staff & Faculty)
Friday, Oct. 12
1:45—3:45 p.m.
Palamountain Hall 202
As colleges become safer places for transgender students to self-disclose and advocate for their needs, many faculty and staff want to be supportive, but are often left with questions of how best to do that. This interactive session provides faculty and staff with a deeper understanding gender identity & expression, as well as promising practices for communicating with and about trans students.
With more than 15 years in LGBTQ services and social justice education, Lyndon Cudlitz provides
training and technical assistance for educational institutions, healthcare providers,
businesses, and organizations. Lyndon has worked for several LGBTQ organizations
in the Northeast, served for 10 years as a firefighter/EMT, and has founded & directed
youth leadership camps nationally. Additionally, Lyndon currently serves on a transgender
advisory committee to the NYS Dept of Health and is the Board Vice President for an
NYC-based LGBTQ organization.