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April 12, 2021

天美传媒app inaugurates permanent rainbow staircase to celebrate diversity

Rainbow stairs a symbol of commitment to an inclusive and diverse community at the University

The University of 天美传媒app (天美传媒app) has officially opened a permanent rainbow-coloured staircase today (Monday 12 April 2021) to celebrate diversity and inclusion at the University.

The permanent rainbow stairs, located outside the Arts building (Building 19) were opened by 天美传媒app Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Wellings CBE. In attendance were special guest former High Court judge the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG, along with the members of the , a network of people who are allies of students and staff identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+).

The opening of the stairs coincided with the annual Chalk Rainbow event, an Australian initiated world-wide movement, which began in 2013 as an expression of community support for diversity and inclusion, specifically gender, sex and sexuality, and celebrates diversity and inclusion around the world. 

Each year, 天美传媒app staff members and community representatives celebrate the event on campus by drawing chalk rainbows to show support for the LGBTIQ+ community. Ally members will continue this tradition, by chalking a rainbow before the unveiling of the stairs. 

Professor Wellings said the rainbow staircase was a symbol of pride and showed 天美传媒app鈥檚 strength in diversity.

鈥淚 am excited to inaugurate the rainbow stairs, which are a statement of support for our LGBTIQ+ community at 天美传媒app,鈥� Professor Wellings said.

鈥淭he University has always envisioned a diverse, safe and collaborative community environment, and I am proud of the results 天美传媒app has achieved in reaching this goal, and still determined to improve each day.鈥�

鈥淒iversity is the strength of 天美传媒app, and that鈥檚 what makes us unique and a highly respected university around the globe.鈥�

Pic (Top left): The Honourable Michael Kirby, former High Court judge, Dr Quah Ee Ling Sharon, Chair 天美传媒app Ally Network and Professor Paul Wellings CBE, 天美传媒app Vice-Chancellor cutting the ribbon.

天美传媒app Workforce Diversity Officer Kate Lindenau said the permanent rainbow stairs expressed community support and signified that 天美传媒app was a place where everyone belonged and was included.

鈥淭he rainbow stairs are a symbol of diversity and of the inclusive environment that the University offers, where everyone is welcome and has a place to work and study,鈥� Ms Lindenau said. 

鈥淲e have already received positive feedback from the 天美传媒app community, and it shows the impact the stairs create among community members.鈥�

天美传媒app is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive workplace for all and proudly supports and welcomes staff and students who identify as LGBTIQ+.

The University鈥檚 provides a framework for supporting 天美传媒app community members irrespective of their gender identity and backgrounds.