LGBTQIA+

The goal of this community is to offer a space for people who are interested in the diversity of sexual orientation. Because our personal experience and upbringing play a role in how we view and define sexuality, we have much to learn about how we can further value and support each other to reach our goals based on our diversity. This community offers connections, opportunities, resources and experiences to help navigate obstacles that may arise along your personal and professional journey. In addition, this community is designed to support diverse members of non-majority gender, gender-identity and sexual orientation groups who encounter unique challenges throughout their personal, social, academic and professional development. This community recognizes, appreciates, celebrates, promotes, and supports each individual because of their diversity and contributionsWe call these communities “rope teams” because they, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed. 

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Navigating the Automotive Industry as a Female LGBTQ+ Founder

Buckle up for an inspiring fireside chat with Lauren McCullough, the powerhouse Founder and CEO of Tromml, as she shares her journey of shaking up the automotive industry as a female LGBTQ+ entrepreneur. From breaking through the industry’s old-school barriers …

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Building a Legacy of Trans Inclusion in Professional Sports

Triathlete and duathlete Chris Mosier was the first trans person to compete in Olympic trials in the gender that he identifies with, and is sponsored by Nike, also making him the first trans athlete to land a sponsorship with a …

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Excelsior Volunteer Week in the News

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April 14, 2025

Thanks to the Community Engagement Group and all who participated in Excelsior Volunteer Week 2025. Excelsior volunteers were featured in a segment broadcast …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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The Life-Changing Magic Of Support: How Susan Betts Found A Home At Microsoft

Below is an article originally written by Candace Whitney-Morris at PowerToFly Partner Microsoft. Go to Microsoft’s page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

Susan Betts moved to the United States to follow her career dreams. A …

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Capital Pride Festival

https://www.518capitalpride.com/capital-pride-festival-2025

GENERAL GUIDELINES

The Pride Center of the Capital Region/City of Albany reserves the right to change the location, dates, hours, or to terminate entirely the operation of the scheduled event, at any time and without prior notice.

The Pride …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Trans Day of Visibility

By the Human Rights Campaign

By a general estimate, there are 3.3 million transgender adults across the United States. Trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth and adults are a part of every community. We are parents and family members. We are your …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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All rope teams are open to Excelsior students, faculty, staff, and members of the public. Even rope teams that specifically identify an identity or allyship are open to all member of the community and all are encouraged to visit, learn, and respectfully engage.   Todos los rope teams están abiertos a estudiantes, docentes, y personal de Excelsior, asi' como al público en general. Incluso los rope teams que identifican específicamente a una identidad o a una forma de alianza están abiertos a tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad. Alentamos a toda persona a visitar, aprender y participar de manera respetuosa.