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College campuses across the country take action for #SpiritDay<\/b><\/p>\n

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Thursday, thousands of students across the U.S. took a stand against bullying for GLAAD\u2019s annual #SpiritDay. These students are not only setting an example in their universities. By bringing bullying and harassment awareness from their campus to online spaces, they are demonstrating why they are\u00a0role models for over 87% of LGBTQ youth<\/a> in K-12 who experience with bullying.<\/p>\n

Click here to take the pledge to stand against bullying<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

From lighting their campus monuments purple, to inspirational photo campaigns, and speaking at elementary and middle schools to promote anti-bullying awareness, these student activists made their voices heard on\u00a0Spirit Day, and GLAAD is proud to amplify their stories.<\/p>\n

Check out below to see examples GLAAD Campus Ambassadors taking action on their campuses to end bullying.<\/p>\n

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Berkelee College of Music<\/strong><\/h2>\n

AJ Lawrence & Nicole Gemmiti<\/em><\/h2>\n

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AJ and Nicole teamed up with Berklee\u2019s student organization, Berklee LGBT+ United <\/em>to celebrate Spirit Day by encouraging all of their members to go purple! The students held a master-class about how to be an active bystander! They also talked about strategies that we can all implement to successfully reduce harm inflicted upon LGBTQ+ youth in their communities.<\/p>\n

University of California San Diego<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Andrew Auh<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Along with members of the UC San Diego community, Andrew created a photo campaign to send positive affirmations to LGBTQ youth on Spirit Day. Click here<\/a> to view the incredible photo series and messages of hope!<\/p>\n

University of California Santa Cruz<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Daniel Segobiano<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Daniel spent Spirit Day in the UCSC quad with his fellow Resident Assistants. Together, they asked students to stop by their table, learn the facts about bullying, and take a photo in their amazing Spirit Day frame!<\/p>\n

University of Colorado,\u00a0Boulder<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Briannah Hill<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Briannah and their furry friend, Purp the Sloth, traveled around Boulder\u2019s campus, spreading Spirit Day cheer. Click here<\/a> to watch the full video<\/a>!<\/p>\n

University of Houston<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jayson Bijak<\/em><\/h2>\n

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In addition to being a student at UH, Jayson serves as a student teacher in a Texas public school. Jayson proudly wore purple and taught a lesson about acceptance and being true to yourself using Michael Hall\u2019s book, Red<\/em>. Click here<\/a> to learn Jayson\u2019s tips on how teachers can support trans<\/a> students!<\/p>\n

Ithaca College<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Elena Piech & Avery Santiago & Rosey Mulvey<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Elena, Avery, and Rosey held a photo campaign at Ithaca College to promote Spirit Day and awareness for anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment. The IC GLAAD Campus Ambassadors tabled in the college’s campus center. As students walk past their table, they\u00a0asked them to take a photo with the purple Spirit Day props, and take GLAAD’s pledge against LGBTQ+ bullying. Fun fact: Ithaca boasts the most GLAAD Campus Ambassadors of any school in the country, so\u00a0everyday must feel like Spirit Day at IC!<\/p>\n

University of Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sara Warner<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Sara created a multimedia Spirit Day social media moment\u00a0to tell personal stories and foster awareness for Spirit Day at Indiana University. In addition to the incredible custom Spirit Day art, like the image above, she took to Instagram to share messages of support and encouragement from LGBTQ community members at IU. Click here<\/a> to see Sara\u2019s stories archiving Spirit Day.<\/p>\n

Kutztown University<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kylin Camburn<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Kylin tabled alongside the GLBTQ Resource Center at Kutztown University. They created an interactive “Learn the Facts” display that included information from the GLSEN National School Climate Survey as well as resources for Allies and LGBTQ+ people in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Marshall University<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gabe Brown<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Gabe created a photo campaign featuring quotes from the participants about their own story and an image of the participant going purple for Spirit Day. In addition to the photo series, the Marshall University LGBTQ+ office tabled to have students take the Spirit Day pledge.<\/p>\n

Ohio State University<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ose Arheghan<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Ose went back to their alma mater, Shakur Middle School to present a powerful speech about bullying. In their speech, Ose gave much needed advice to the young audience by saying, \u201cnever let someone’s position of power scare you into silence. Your lived experience and your truth is valid despite other people who may say it’s not and even if you\u2019re still figuring out what that truth may be.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ohio University<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Michaela Ashburn<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Michaela worked with the Ohio University LGBT Center to go purple and encourage students to take the pledge, wear purple, and learn the facts about bullying. Fun fact: Ohio University LGBT Center also celebrated their 20th anniversary on this year\u2019s Spirit Day!<\/p>\n

University of Tennessee<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Patrick Mardis<\/em><\/h2>\n

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This Fall, UT SGA Diversity Affairs Committee hosted the unity project: A public art piece that represents the interconnected identities on campus. Patrick used this event as a Spirit Day celebration to promote awareness for bullying. Click here<\/a> to watch the full video<\/a>.<\/p>\n

University of Wyoming<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Josiah Maisie<\/em><\/h2>\n

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Josiah and the University of Wyoming went totally purple for Spirit Day! Josiah teamed up with UW’s Gateway Center, and lit up the building in purple all day and through the evening in honor of Spirit Day.<\/p>\n

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University of California-Irvine, Niko Gonzalez<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Cascadia College, Mei’lani Eyre<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Grand Valley State University,\u00a0Rachael McCollum<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The Evergreen State College,\u00a0So\u2019le Celestial & Jonathan Leggette<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Kansas State University, Adam Carr<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Louisiana State University, Leigh Fresina<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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University of Minnesota,\u00a0<\/strong>Palmer Haasch<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

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Rhode Island College,\u00a0Liam Fifer<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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St. John\u2019s University,\u00a0Kayla Inman<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Texas Tech University, Parker Reyes<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Tulane University,\u00a0Justin Sandoval<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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About Spirit Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD\u2019s Spirit Day<\/a> to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Spirit Day draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you’ve got their backs at glaad.org\/spiritday<\/a>. Follow @GLAAD on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a> to follow all the #SpiritDay action.<\/p>\n

\"\"Clare Kenny is the Director of Youth Engagement at GLAAD.<\/strong>\u00a0She leads GLAAD’s\u00a0Campus Ambassador Program, Rising Stars Grants Program, and amp series. Clare is a graduate of Skidmore College.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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