Blackboard Jungle 12 Symposium
Engaging Inclusivity, Practicing Civility, and Shaping Learning Communities for Today and Beyond
March 21 and March 22, 2019

Transphobia on the Trail: A Community Conversation on Gender Discrimination in Vermont and at UVM

When Christine Hallquist hit the campaign trail, she faced discrimination and transphobic responses, where other candidates just had to worry about their political platform. She will discuss her experience as a transwoman running for governor in Vermont and share how transphobia impacted her. Then, the panel will discuss how transphobia manifests in our classroom and our campus community. Strategies for dealing with anti-trans bias, including prospective problem solving and resilience, will be discussed. The session will finish with a Q&A and time for conversation on these issues.

Panelists: Dr. A. Evan Eyler, Dr. Jason C. Garvey, Christine Hallquist, Benjamin C. Kennedy, and Jeane Robles

Facilitator: Christa Hagan-Howe

Host: Meryl St. John