Hey Engineers! Midterms are hopefully almost or completely done for almost all of you! Now that you have a bit more time on your hands, why not celebrate getting through the past two weeks by going to one of the biggest EngSoc events of the term: Toronto Pride Parade! The parade is taking place on Sunday June 28 in downtown Toronto, where people gather from all over to celebrate the history and culture of LGBTQ+. The Engineering Society is showing it’s support and appreciation by marching in Pride and would love to have you sign up to march behind our float with us; it’s an absolutely amazing time!
Tickets are currently on sale in the Orifice, CPH 1327. A ticket including Pride swag to wear while marching in the parade, lunch, water, snacks, and a seat on the bus to and from Toronto costs $20 for undergraduate students, and $25 for alumni and staff. Tickets for everything except the bus ride to and from Toronto is $15 for undergraduate students and $20 for alumni.
Leading up to the event, our lovely EngSoc president Leila will be running a booth in the CPH Foyer over lunch on Tuesday June 23 to raise LGBTQ+ awareness as well as providing information on the resources, services and support available on campus. She will also be selling tickets for Pride at her booth, so I’d strongly recommend stopping by and chatting with her, and if you haven’t done so already, maybe (definitely) picking up a ticket for Pride Parade while you’re at it! After stopping by the booth on Tuesday, go to POETS patio to tie dye the white Pride t-shirts for the marchers. After tie dying, head over to the multipurpose room in the SLC at 4 PM, where GLOW will be hosting a Pride Speak event. This workshop is geared towards allies and involves discussion on on LGBTQ+ issues and all students across campus are welcome to attend.
These events are important because raising awareness on sexual and gender diversity and resources that are available creates a more inclusive environment for students at Waterloo. So come to these events and show your support! Buy a ticket to march in Pride! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to find me in the Orifice or send me an email at vpexternal.a@engsoc.uwaterloo.ca.
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