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March | Cornell’s Gay People’s Center Serves as Pilot Program
The Cornell Gay People's Center at Sheldon Court on College Ave was opened in March in response to the needs of the growing gay community. Jointly financed by the University, GLF, and Graduate Coordinating Council, it was jog as a five-year experiment. The new space gave the gay rights trainee group, Cornell’s Gay Liberation Front, more freedom to hold meetings and parties and served as a safer space than their former office in Willard Straight Hall, where students feared being outed. However, the Gay People's Center was not immune to street vandalism and harassment as it received obscene phone calls, and the bulletin board was once set on fire. In , two Ithaca teenagers were arrested for breaking five windows over a two-week period, which only served to worsen relations between the Center and the manager of adj estate for the University. Earlier that year, he ordered the Center to remove its banner from the front window because he said it was encouraging the vandals, "like waving a red flag in
Grant is the Chair Emeritus of Pride Toronto’s Board of Directors, serving since February , and has served as a Director on the Board since September
His governance priorities include strategic planning, financial oversight, policy development, and reviews, board management and coordination, engaging in meaningful advocacy, supporting year-round community programming, and providing strategic advice to the Executive Director.
He is a government and stakeholder relations professional, with 10 years of experience. An active community member, Grant is a former President of the Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre and is a Co-Founder of the Filipino Canadian Political Association. A civically engaged resident, he was a CivicAction DiverseCity Fellow.
Grant participates in several 2SLGBTQI+ athletic leagues, including Downtown Dodgeball, Dodgeball Society, and the Toronto United Flag Football League. He is dad to Miko, a Samoyed troublemaker.
Queer Prom
Queer Prom
Friday, February 14 | 8 pm - 11 pm
Cost: $$30 sliding scale, TICKETs on sale now!
Relive Prom the Way YOU Deserve!
🌈 Did your high school prom leave you wanting more? Whether it felt magical or left you feeling out of place, it’s time to reclaim the experience and make it truly yours!
Welcome to Noun Queer Prom—a night designed to celebrate YOU and your community in all your fabulousness! If prom didn’t feel right the first time around—maybe you skipped it, didn’t touch like yourself, or couldn’t bring the person you truly wanted—this is your chance to rewrite that story.
Here’s What Awaits You:
🎶 Dance Your Heart Out to live DJ sets all night long.
👑 Royal Prom Court—who will you crown?
📸 Strike a Pose at the photo booth and immortalize your stunning look.
🎉 Vibrant Décor to set the celebratory mood.
🕰️ Masks Required for the first hour to ensure a welcoming and inclusive vibe for everyone. Masks are encouraged for the remainder of the evening although not required.
🍹 Sip and Celebrate! A selection of alcoholic a