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Purple Friday 2021
This Friday, December 10 2021 it's Purple Friday! On this day you show your solidarity and support for the LGBTQIAP+ community by wearing something purple. Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning and working environment!
Special Teams background for Purple Friday
Are you working or studying online today? You can use the special Teams background for Purple Friday, made by artist Jacquelina Alsina Santos (scroll down to see). Besides that, Purple Friday merchandise such as masks and stickers are available at various locations on campus (Huygens, Lipsius and Wijnhaven) and pride flags will be shown on university buildings.
Tag us at @universiteitleiden
Are you wearing something purple today and would you like to share it with the outside world? Send a photo of yourself to news@leidenuniv.nl or share it via social media. Don't forget to tag @universiteitleiden.
Annetje Ottow discussed LHBT+ issues with students and staff
Annetje Ottow, President of Leiden University, discussed the issue on Thursday with students and staff, including Andrew Shield, Assistant Professor of History and chair of the LGBT+ network. Annetje Ottow: ‘I found it very informative to talk with students and staff and to hear about their experiences of inclusion within Leiden University and the activities the networks are undertaking to offer support to the LHBT+ community. Leiden University wants to offer an inclusive environment where students and staff can be open about who they are, and where they can be themselves, irrespective of their gender identity, sexual orientation or other aspects of their identity. Everyone has a role to play in an inclusive environment.’
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Annetje Ottow (center): 'Leiden University wants to offer an inclusive environment where students and staff can be open about who they are.' (Photo: Monique Shaw) -
Jacquelina Alsina Santos about het artwork, the Teams background : “To me, the 90s imagery I've used are playful, naive, and nostalgic. My message is that whatever shape or colour you identify with, that colour and shape are beautiful the way they are. People can give their own story to the image and each colour is an important part of this beautiful community. Together they form a whole.”