a student paints the LGBTQ+ pride flag crosswalk on campus

A new academic year calls for a fresh coat of paint! Students and staff repainted the Pride and Black Lives Matter crosswalks outside of the IDX Student Life Center earlier this fall.

The Student Government Association (SGA), Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Women’s & Gender Center, Include+, and Shades of Me joined together to celebrate the diversity of identities represented by students on the Champlain College campus.

“As someone who exists at the intersections of racism, transphobia, and
queerphobia, I’m proud to see these physical representations of our collective commitment to fighting systems of oppression, here on campus and beyond,” said SGA Director of Diversity & Engagement Jayy Covert ’21 (they/them) during the event’s opening remarks.

“Now, let’s ensure that our commitment is not just paint on asphalt, but is real, meaningful action,” they added.

group of students pose after repainting the sidewalk
Students and staff show off the newly painted LGBTQ+ crosswalk outside of the IDX Student Life Center.

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Hawa Adan ’21 // Social Work is all smiles while painting the Black Lives Matter crosswalk.

student and Liz refresh paint
We love when students and staff collaborate on campus projects. Here are Shelsea Henry ’21 // Marketing and Director of Student Engagement Liza Mazzariello.

having fun refreshing paint on pavement
A beautiful day to paint a crosswalk!

refreshing paint on pavement
Students from all class years participated in the painting.

refreshing paint on pavement
Teamwork makes the dream work! Pictured at the center is Jayy Covert ’21 // Secondary Teacher Education and Psychology.

refreshing paint on pavement
Teamwork makes the dream work, take two.

refreshing paint on pavement
Jadah Bearden ’22 // Law represented Shades of Me, Champlain’s women of color affinity group.

refreshing paint on pavement
The LGBTQ+ crosswalk showcases colors of both the Pride and transgender flags.

Nic carries a large bucket of paint
Thank you to Nic Anderson and all other Champlain staff that help make the annual crosswalk painting a success!

Kaylee Sullivan

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