The UI College of Education Diversity Committee is sponsoring a Thursday event on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues in the Main Library’s Shambaugh Auditorium.

At the panel discussion, high-school and college students, parents, and teachers will share their experiences and discuss creating safe, inclusive schools.

The discussion is part of a class in the UI College of Education for future educators and is free to the public.

Will Coghill-Behrends, who will facilitate the discussion, said that future teachers, faculty, and staff will benefit from hearing about the challenges faced in schools by these individuals.

— by Danny Valentine