Biology Professor Julia Schmitz (left), former student Max Daves, and head of student support services Ineke Dyer (right) carrying the “Piedmont Pride” sign to the quad during the pride walk.
It’s all smiles at the 16th annual Pride Walk at Piedmont University. Hosted by Campus Activities Board, CAB, students and faculty members show up and show out to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community during the prideful event.
Students and faculty begin the event at the Commons and walk to the quad, carrying signs and flags to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.Student Government Association, SGA, made their attendance with Mackenzie Williams (left), Vice President of SGA and Erin Ervin (right), SGA President, at their table of bubbles, stickers, pins and pride bracelets.The annual Pride Walk at Piedmont University takes place every October and tends to draw in a large crowd.Lyric Rogers (left), Michael Chandler, Anthony Waters, Kinsley Hodges and Rachael Lollar (right) gather at the quad to enjoy a safe space for the queer community.Max Daves enjoys attending the Pride Walk every year following his departure from Piedmont University. Daves states he loves seeing the queer community and Piedmont students conjoin and express their support.The Market, located in the student commons, is in attendance each year, offering colorful necklaces and bracelets to students.Portrait of biology professor Rebecca Godwin is excited to show her pride with her “pan cakes” pin in support of the pansexual community.Cooper Williams (left) and public services specialist Colleen Kearney (right), formally apart of the DEI program at Piedmont University, showing their pride and support.Many clubs and student organizations are in attendance, handing out pride-themed stickers, snacks, tumblers and more.A portrait of theater professor Bill Gabelhausen attends the annual Pride Walk. “I love things like this and the (LGBTQ+) community as a whole” says Gabelhausen.Emma Hamilton (left) and Sydney Addison (right) grabbing their mix and match tumblers.Students and faculty begin the event at the Commons and walk to the quad, carrying signs and flags to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
