FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Contact:
Christina Gilgor, Kentucky Fairness Alliance Executive Director, (859) 420-6677

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO RALLY FOR DOMESTIC PARTNER BENEFITS

Richmond --- Students at Eastern Kentucky University will rally Wednesday in support of domestic partner benefits for university faculty and staff.

Earlier this month a group of EKU students presented a domestic partner benefit proposal to University President Doug Whitlock, who responded positively. Wednesday’s rally will raise visibility for the proposal ahead of its possible consideration by the EKU Board of Regents.

Kentucky Fairness Alliance Executive Director Christina Gilgor will address the assembly. Gilgor’s remarks will emphasize the role of fair workplace policies, such as domestic partner benefits, in creating a strong campus community.

WHAT: Eastern Kentucky University rally for domestic partner benefits

WHO: University students, faculty, staff, and allied community members

WHEN: Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Eastern Kentucky University Ravine

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With over 10,000 members, the Kentucky Fairness Alliance seeks to advance equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people through leadership development, public education and by encouraging participation in the democratic process.