OutFront is a speaker series connecting the biggest and brightest trendsetters to
the students of the LGBTQ+ Center at WVU and beyond. Students will join real-time
conversations with changemakers and industry leaders from healthcare to foreign
policy, entertainment to journalism, and more. Students may submit questions in
advance or during the Zoom meeting and may have their question selected for discussion
with these all-star speakers. Join the WVU LGBTQ+ Center for these one-hour conversations
and get front row access to industry icons and real world advice.
Sign language interpreting is available by request for participants who
are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. To request an interpreter, please contact
Jason.Kapcala@mail.wvu.edu at least 3 business days prior to the event.
Speaking Event: Alexis Michelle and Peppermint - Demystifying Drag
Alexis Michelle and Peppermint will be speaking on Diversity Week to break down barriers surrounding drag and drag queens.When: Tuesday, September 19th, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Where: Zoom (meeting registration required).
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Speakers: Alexis Michelle and Peppermint from RuPal's Dragon Race season 9.
- Alexis Michelle: RuPaul's Drag Race season 9 top 5, TLC's Dragnificent!, photo and bio
- Peppermint: RuPaul's Drag Race season 9 runner-up, Broadway musical Head Over Heels, photo and bio
see "photo and bio" links for photo credits
Speaking Event: Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Stef Shuster - LGBTQ+ Healthcare Past-Present-Future
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Stef Shuster will be speaking about LGBTQ+ Healthcare in the tenses of Past, Present and Future from the challenges people face to resources.When: Tuesday, October 24th, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Where: Zoom (meeting registration required).
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Speakers: Healthcare professionals Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Stef Shuster.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci: former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), photo and bio
- Dr. Stef Shuster: author of Trans Medicine: The Emergence and Practice of Treating Gender, photo and bio
Speaking Event: James Conlon, TJ Chang - LGBTQ+ Politics and Policy
James Conlon and TJ Chang have a special interest in fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in the political sphere. Join them in their discussion about how to make positive change for the LGBTQ+ communities in Politics and Policy.When: Tuesday, November 7th, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Zoom (meeting registration required).
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Speakers: LGBTQ+ advocates James Conlon and TJ Chang.
- James Conlon: LGBTQ+ Finance Director at Democratic National Committee, photo and bio
- TJ Chang: Entrepreneur and National Board of Directors of the Log Cabin Republicans, photo and bio