Especially when the harassment begins, that's when I discovered who truly was there for me and who really wasn't. Danyelle Thompson, co-president of HOPE, said the purpose of the week is to educate and promote understanding. Rainbow Alliance for HOPE is a student organization that educates and promotes the understanding of students' lifestyle choices. The group of 10 to 25 members meets weekly. We do have some straight people who attend regularly to support their friends because they want to get involved.
Admission is free.
Friday is Jeans Day. Students and faculty are encouraged to support the national event by wearing denim to support human rights and gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered rights. Other events include a presentation by Bill Urbrock, a religion professor. His presentation, Homosexuality and the Bible, addresses contemporary interpretations and responses to homosexuality in the Bible.