It is always an exciting time when speakers come to campus to discuss different topics that interest students and expand their minds. It is even more exciting when those guest speakers are alumnus of the campus they are coming to. Tuesday October 20, 2009 UW – Eau Claire presents Jessica Janiuk on transgender issues. Jessica Janiuk made her complete transition while attending the university and has recently moved back to the area. I had the chance to meet her a few weeks back and she is spectacular. Very outspoken, but knows what she is talking about and is always open to help educate people, which I find absolutely fantastic. I am very excited for the chance to listen and learn from her. The event is sponsored by the Women’s and Gender Equity Center with much of the work for this event being done by my campuses LGBT Coordinator Intern David Gardner.

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