Dr. Robert Mizzi: “Queer Flourishing: Why 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion in School Libraries Matters”

On Thursday October 26th, BU will see its second instalment in a series of talks supporting 2SLGBTQ+ content in libraries. It will take place in the Gathering Space at the John E. Robbins Library, and all are welcome to attend.

Dr. Robert Mizzi is the Canada Research Chair in Queer, Community and Diversity Education. He is also an Associate Professor in Education at the University of Manitoba. He has received a extensive variety of qualifications and awards for his work, including an induction into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame as well as the Royal Society of Canada.

Given the recent local importance of the topic, BU began this series in September. Its purpose is to give queer people a chance to share their experiences and inform the community about 2SLGBTQ+ perspectives. The first speaker was Professor Melissa Adler, who gave a talk entitled “My Queer Manitoba, in Books”. This talk was very well-received by campus and community members alike.