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LGBT Voices: Zac’s Story
Zac Brokenrope (SED’12) discusses how he survived bullying and an attempted suicide in his home state of Nebraska and then found a new life and a supportive community at BU.
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LGBT Voices: Liz's Story
Liz Douglass, Marsh Chapel associate for LGBTQ students, talks about coming out, being accepted by her family, and finding renewed faith in her religion.
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LGBT Voices: Robert's Story
Robert Volk, a LAW associate professor, talks about being bullied in high school, coming out, and finding peace in his personal and professional life.
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LGBT Voices: Ted’s Story
Ted Anton (CFA’14) discusses how he learned to accept himself, the importance of a strong support network, and his proudest accomplishments.
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Reaching the Silent Ones in :60
elen Tager-Flusberg was born in England. She did her graduate work at Harvard in experimental psychology in the 1970s when B. F. Skinner still roamed the halls. But it's at BU that she's tackling one of the most baffling—and [...]neglected—areas of autism research. Reaching and testing children with no language skills.
Last fall, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded $10 million to establish an Autism Center of Excellence, giving hope to scientists and to the families of children on this dark end of the autism spectrum. Researchers put their number at 30 percent. Tager-Flusberg, a professor of psychology, will lead the effort.
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LGBT Voices: Paul’s Story
Paul Hughes, assistant director of Residence Life, talks about his struggle with religion, coming out, and embracing his identity.
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LGBT Voices: Tim's Story
Tim Hegan, area director of Residence Life, talks about coming out, finding a supportive community in Boston, and being proud of his identity.
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LGBT Voices: Emeri's Story
Emeri discusses how in spite of what her body, doctors, teachers, and society have told her, she is—and always has been—female. After undergoing sexual
reassignment surgery, Emeri (CAS'08) is a much happier woman today.
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LGBT Voices: Nick's Story
Nick Ferreri (CAS’12) discusses coming out (twice), talking about boys with his mother, and life in a supportive community at BU.
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