This guided discussion will explore the complexities of dating while social distancing. As we move into the early stages of reopening (with anticipation of recurring lockdowns), what has your personal journey been like as a LGBTQIA+ person?

From finding people, connecting/meeting for the first time, to actually forming a relationship — or simply choosing solitude — we invite CUGALA members to share their stories with each other. How have you been creative in generating intimacy from a safe distance? Has your desire or behavior shifted from what it was pre-COVID… and sometimes day-to-day? You won’t walk away with a user guide to the wild and terrifying world of dating apps, but perhaps you’ll find solace, inspiration, and levity from other Cornellians’ experiences.

Cornellians of all sexual identities and gender identities welcomed!

WHEN:
Thursday, June 18th, 2020, 8:00-9:30pm EST

WHERE:
Zoom – link and password will be shared via confirmation email

QUESTIONS:
Olivia Tai ’08 at hey.oliviatai@gmail.com

About the Facilitator:

Anthony Sis (they/them/theirs) is a diversity and inclusion training specialist at Cornell’s Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity. They organize programs throughout the year as part of the Cornell Inclusive Excellence Academy, incorporating personal narratives from experienced speakers to engage participants in dialogue, self-reflection, and the development of action-oriented skills that foster a culture of belonging in the workplace.