The Queer-Straight Alliance hosted a series of events in honor of Coming Out Week from Oct. 10-9. 

The events took place on campus and online to allow all students, virtual and in-person, a way to participate in Coming Out Week. 

The events were made to promote inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community on campus and make students feel safe, according to Queer-Straight Alliance President, Haley Warner.  

“I know many people are nervous to come to these events but it is a safe place on campus and I want to show the Iona community that this club can be a safe place for them,” Warner said. 

Coming Out Week consisted of four LGBTQ+ themed events: a trivia night, a history movie night, a flag diversity parade and a photo shoot and mass painting event.  

QSA collaborated with other organizations on campus in organizing and hosting the events.   

“A lot went into planning these events like meeting with SGA and other staff on campus to organize everything but my E-Board definitely he