"What's In a Name?": Why Name Changes and Pronouns Matter [S-25-47]

This workshop will discuss the importance of name changes and pronouns in the LGBTQ+ community. Learn how respecting someone's name and pronouns can lead to better relationships and communication. We encourage attendees to ask questions and come prepared to be vulnerable in this space. We will have several activities and thought exercises during the session. This workshop pairs well with the ABCs of LGBTQ+ workshop.

Emily Hamilton-Honey is Co-Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Professor of English and Humanities at SUNY Canton. She leads diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops both on campus and in the community and teaches Intro to Gender Studies annually.

Nick Hamilton-Honey is the Sustainable Energy and Natural Resource Educator in the Ag and Food Systems Program at Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County. In 2015, Nick had the opportunity to join the first CCE 4-H Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion co-hort. They have been working ever since as a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion facilitator here in SLC and across New York State. 

Special Instructions:

1. Visit https://pronouns.org/what-and-why/
2. A map of the SUNY Canton campus can be found on the SOAR homepage http://soarnorthcountry.com half way down in the panel on the right labeled "Documents."

Cap: 30