Advocacy and Outreach Programs (A&O) supports Montclair State University in building and enhancing an inclusive campus climate through intersectional and community-focused education, engagement and resource-sharing specific to queer, cultural, interfaith, and gender-based communities.<\/p>\n
Programs and Resource Centers are open to ALL members of the University!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
What We Do<\/h2>\n
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- Large-scale events celebrating culturally relevant holidays and observances including flag raisings<\/li>\n
- Small-scale identity-specific programs and peer-led discussion groups<\/li>\n
- Workshops and trainings geared toward greater understanding and exploration of identities and systems<\/li>\n
- Provide access to basic needs via the utilization of two resource centers: Red Hawk Pantry<\/a> and Rocky\u2019s Clothing Closet<\/a><\/li>\n
- Assist students with identity exploration, cultural immersion and leadership development<\/li>\n
- Build companionships amongst peers<\/li>\n
- Provide experiential learning on and off campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Culturally Relevant Holidays and Observances<\/h2>\n
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- Hispanic Heritage Month in September, hosted by the Latinx Caucus<\/a> and the Office for Hispanic Initiatives<\/a><\/li>\n
- LGBTQ+<\/a> History Month in October<\/li>\n
- Disability History and Awareness Month in October, hosted in partnership with the Disability Caucus<\/a><\/li>\n
- Transgender Awareness Week in November<\/li>\n
- Black History Month flag raising in February, hosted by the African American Caucus<\/a> and the African American Studies Program<\/a><\/li>\n
- Women\u2019s History Month in March<\/li>\n
- Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, observed at Montclair in April, but nationally in May, hosted by the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Our amazing campus partners in the Department of Religion have also provided the Montclair community with a Multifaith Religious Observances Calendar<\/a> in accordance with the Religious Holidays Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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