Students one and all,

Pride Outside is back for another year and better than ever! As part of a collaboration between the Butler Center, Office of Sustainability, and Outdoor Education, join us for an afternoon on Yampa field to celebrate the end of the year and the LGBTQIA+ and ally community with live music, drag show, crafts, a gear sale, yard games, giveaways, information tables from a variety of queer & non-binary outdoor organizations, and many other activities!

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TOMORROW, Outdoor Education is hosting a free luncheon with special guest Denaya Shorter, BIPOC environmental leader and outdoor enthusiast, in Bemis Great Hall at noon to share her professional and lived experiences navigating the intersection of identity, equity, and environment.

In this interactive discussion, we will explore how race and identity shape career journeys and experiences and examine the obstacles and opportunities of challenging the status quo in the environmental industry. Denaya will provide insights and practical strategies for overcoming these barriers and building a lasting and fulfilling career. 

Sign up for the luncheon HERE.

And there’s more!

After the luncheon, students, staff, and faculty are invited to join Denaya a rejuvenating nature walk and talk at Bear Creek Nature Center to explore sense of place and take some time to reconnect with the campus spring wildlife and greenery, and each other.

Disconnect from the hustle and bustle of campus life to hold space for reflection, exploration, and conversation. Transportation is provided by Outdoor Education. Please register for the nature walk and talk HERE.

Read more about the events and Denaya here!

Feel free to out to us with any questions!

Kindest regards,