Mission Statement for
Direct Action to Stop Homophobia (DASH)
Cornell University has always had, and always
will have, Queer students, staff and faculty. Efforts to ignore or threaten
them, or their contributions, should not be tolerated. Direct Action to Stop
Homophobia (DASH) is a group composed of all those -- Queer and straight --
who oppose oppression and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation
and/or gender expression.
DASH is committed to creating a more democratic
university. We have a vision of a university in which Queer voices,
as well as other voices which have been historically silenced, will be present
in both dialogue and decision making. We will challenge the University
to live up to its non-discrimination policies, and will actively work to make
Cornell a safe and just environment for people of all genders, sexes, and
sexual orientations.
Beyond the University, we will work to combat
local, state and national movements that promote discrimination and violence.
We will actively work to educate both ourselves and others. We will
embrace every opportunity to agitate for justice and equality.
DASH meets every Wednesday, from 6 to 7 PM,
in 164 Goldwin Smith Hall.
