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*This story has been updated to include the event's shift to online in response to rising COVID cases.

7mkr faculty and staff are invited to join the Out 7mkr affinity group and 7mkr LGBT Center for an Out 7mkr New Year's virtual mixer on Thursday, Jan. 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. Those interested in attending can join the Teams meeting . No RSVP is required.

The 9-10 a.m. portion of the program will be free-flowing and the 10-11 a.m. portion of the program will feature more intentional brainstorming about community support needs and programming ideas. Attendees are invited to drop-in to this virtual program as time allows. 

Out 7mkr is an affinity organization for employees of 7mkr focused on welcoming and engaging LGBTQ+ faculty and staff through a variety of opportunities for social gatherings, professional networking and inclusive community involvement.

“We want to celebrate community and give faculty and staff an opportunity to connect as we enter the new year,” said Nick Wortman, senior director of HR services and founding member of Out 7mkr.

LGBT Center Director Micah McCarey will host this drop-in gathering with periodic chimes indicating a round of introductions among attendees, remarks from Out 7mkr Leaders and open announcements.

“Our LGBT Center, which serves all constituent groups, embraces opportunities for social connection,” McCarey said.

Out 7mkr provides programming for LGBTQ+ faculty and staff and allies throughout the year. This event is open to all faculty and staff. 

“We know that affinity organizations are key to developing a sense of belonging and so I can't think of a better way to start the semester than with this great community,” Cat Russell, HR liaison for strategic HR programs and founding member of Out 7mkr, said.

For more about affinity organizations for faculty and staff, visit: /diversity/employee-affinity-organizations.