Students at the University of Texas at Dallas want action taken against a faculty member who is defending his comments calling for “cure for homosexuality.”...
University of Texas at Dallas officials said they are investigating the complaints made against the computer science professor.
LGBT student organizations quickly denounced Farage’s comments as homophobic and dangerous to the campus community. “We know that LGBTQ+ students, staff and faculty already face challenges in their lives that can negatively impact their mental and physical well-being,” UT-Dallas officials wrote on Twitter.aimed at affirming and assisting the school’s LGBT community. “UT Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living and working environment that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive,” officials added.
Robert Lonergan, a junior majoring in information technology and systems, gathered with others on Monday to write chalk messages on the pavement in protest of Farage’s comments. UT-Dallas’ Galerstein Gender Center, a longtime campus resource dedicated to supporting “women, LGBTQ+ people and all communities facing oppression,” displayed a rock with the colors of the rainbow and a message that noted “Here to stay!”called “Embrace Space: Affirming & Supporting Our Diverse Community at UT-Dallas” on Wednesday to share campus resources.
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