PRIDE Event Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community at CHC - Crafton Hills College

Publish Date: July 25, 2022

The Crafton Hills College Psychology and Research Club hosted an extraordinary campus PRIDE event on April 28.

The goal of the event was to engage with students and provide information while creating a safe space for all. The club had the idea after attending a Gay-Pril event in the Quad. There they saw real interest and felt the need to do more to help students struggling with their identity and/ or sexuality.

The event also honored and celebrated the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. The club handed out educational materials on topics like terminology, coming out, being an ally, LGBTQ+ history, timelines, trans remembrance, and additional resources available to Crafton Students online or on campus.

Participants were entered into a raffle where they had the opportunity to win a gas card, monitor and television as prizes. The event was created, coordinated, and executed entirely by students under the tutelage of Dr. Diane Pfahler showing great initiative and follow-through. Dr. Pfahler shared how proud she was of the group for their perseverance and accomplishments. Several students shared what an impact Dr. Pfahler and being a part of the club have had on their self-acceptance.