Please note: faculty, staff, and students are invited to a viewing that will take place on the SUNY Poly Albany campus Thursday, November 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The event will be livestreamed to the NanoFab Central Boardroom.  (The Central Boardroom is located in the link between NFS and NFN). 

A SUNY Advisory is copied below with information about this event:

SUNY to Lead Conversation with Judy and Dennis Shepard

Parents of Matthew Shepard to Discuss Son’s Legacy, Attempts to Roll Back LGBTQ Rights, and the Recent Uptick in Hate Crimes in Inaugural SUNY Thought Leaders Forum

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Nov. 6
Contact: Jim Urso; Jim.Urso@suny.edu; 518-320-1311

New York City –  State University of New York Chancellor Kristina Johnson will lead a conversation with activists Judy and Dennis Shepard, the parents of Matthew Shepard, this Thursday, November 7, 2019, at SUNY Global Center. The Shepards have fought tirelessly for change, leading the charge to pass laws that better protect LGBTQ people. With that progress in jeopardy, Chancellor Johnson will facilitate a personal and impactful discussion about Matthew Shepard’s legacy, his parents’ brave and exhaustive advocacy efforts, and what’s still at stake today. SUNY Trustee Richard Socarides will join Chancellor Johnson along with educators, alumni, and students.

“The Shepard’s bravery in the face of unimaginable grief, and their determination to turn pain and loss into advocacy and action have made our world a safer, more inclusive, fair, and accepting place,” said SUNY Chancellor Johnson. “Their resolve is profoundly inspiring. I am looking forward to an impactful and personal conversation that highlights the continued importance of their work today.”

SUNY Thought Leaders: Erasing Hate with Judy and Dennis Shepard

When: Thursday, November 7, 2019. 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: SUNY Global Center - 116 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022

Media Availability at 6 to 6:15 p.m.

• SUNY Chancellor Johnson
• Judy and Dennis Shepard