1972 WKU alum Karen Stewart grew up in Beaver Dam, which she described as “about the most religious place you could ever land in your life.” As a child, Stewart always felt more like a boy than a girl, had more traditionally masculine interests and hated traditionally feminine clothing. She realized her attraction to girls.
WKU students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members were invited to the second Intergenerational LGBTQIA+ Friendsgiving Supper hosted in the Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center on Tuesday, Nov. 14. In the event posting, organizers said the event aims to combat feelings of marginalization and isolation, as well as to promote a more inclusive community.
Students, staff and faculty members were welcomed by campus pride organizations to the South Lawn on Thursday, Sept. 7 for the annual Pride on the Lawn ice cream social. The event featured tabling from various organizations that support LGBTQ+ life on campus. The Pride Center, Hilltopper Pride Network, Topper Pride Alumni, Out in Honors, the.