Trans* Affirming Statement and Declaration of Inclusion
February 28, 2019
A Statement from the University’s Women’s and Gender Studies Department:
Transgender, gender non-binary, gender-queer, and intersex individuals deserve full protection under the law. We in Women’s and Gender Studies and the signatories below stand in opposition to administrative and legislative efforts seeking to erase transgender protections through the creation of new policies, the reinterpretation of existing regulations, and the revocation of legal recognition. The proposed federal policies that intend to define gender “on a biological basis that is clear, grounded in science, objective and administrable” threaten the citizenship, efficacy, and safety of trans*, gender non-conforming, and intersex individuals.* This proposed policy of erasure is part of a larger attack on various vulnerable and disenfranchised communities, especially targeting those among us with multiple marginalized identities.
Given recent events—the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the deaths of children at the southern border, to name just a few—we feel it is important to publicly affirm our commitment to inclusion for all. The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies seeks to create a productive learning environment for all students, in which difference is recognized and our intersectional contributions valued. We draw our inspiration and politics from Audre Lorde: “We have been taught to either ignore our differences, or to view them as causes for separation and suspicion rather than forces for change. Without community there is no liberation, only the most vulnerable and temporary armistice between an individual and her oppression. But community must not mean a shedding of our difference, not the pathetic pretense that these differences do not exist” (from “The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House”). We intend to foster a community derived from the recognition of difference in which our individual liberation depends upon the liberation of everyone. We invite all those in the Bucknell community to join us in our efforts.*
* The scientific community disputes the supposed “science” behind the proposed gender redefinition.
* Thanks to the Trans Studies Initiative, University of Arizona: their statement acted as a model for ours.
Signed:
Erica Delsandro, WGS
Coralynn Davis, WGS
Jenna Christian, WGS
Nikki Young, WGS
Sue Reed, WGS
Martha Shaunessy, WGS
Ann Tlusty, History
Bill Flack, Psychology
Stephanie Larson, Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Vanessa Massaro, Geography
Collin McKinney, Spanish
John Bravman, President
Karen Altendorf, Sociology/Anthropology/WGS
Anna Paparcone, Languages, Cultures and Linguistics (Italian Studies)
John Rickard, English
Sheila Lintott, Philosophy
Janine Glathar, Library & IT
- Cymone Fourshey History and International Relations
Beeta Baghoolizadeh, History and Africana Studies
Carrie Pirmann, Library & IT
Joseph Scapellato, English
Julie Gates, Biology
Abby Flynt, Mathematics
Will Kerber, Chemistry
Richard Kedzior, MIDE
Deirdre O’Connor, Writing Center
Loren Gustafson, Writing Center
Tom Solomon, Physics & Astronomy
Carl Kirby, Geology
Ashli Baker, Classics
Mehmet Dosemeci, History
Tammy Bunn Hiller, Management and Organizations
Meenakshi Ponnuswami, English
Polly Doyle, Mathematics
Barry Long, Music
Karline McLain, Religious Studies and Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office
James Baish, Biomedical Engineering
Courtney Paddick, Library & IT
Virginia Zimmerman, English
Eric Martin, Management
Katharina Vollmayr-Lee, Physics & Astronomy
Alan Cheville, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Lucas Waddell, Mathematics
Paul Barba, History
Chris Magee, Economics
Laura Lanwermeyer, Teaching & Learning Center
Sarah Smith, Chemistry
Doug Hecock, Political Science
Matthew Baltz, Sociology & Anthropology
Katie Faull, Comparative Humanities and Languages, Cultures and Linguistics (German Program)
Kevin Daly, Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Jamie Hendry, Management & Organizations
Wendy Wright, Mechanical Engineering
Lea Wittie, Computer Science
Greg Pask, Biology
Yunjing Xu, EAST
Keith Buffinton, Office of the Provost and Mechanical Engineering
James A Van Fleet, Library & IT
Sharon Garthwaite, Mathematics
Katie Hays, English
David Kelley, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Ira Brown, English
Dee Casteel, Chemistry
William Kenny, Music
Alicia Hayashi Lazzarini, Geography
Gary Steiner, Philosophy
David Kristjanson-Gural, Economics
Karl Voss, Arts & Sciences Deans Office
Bernhard Kuhn, LCL, Italian Studies
DeeAnn Reeder, Biology
Dan Heuer, Library & Information Technology
Adam Schwartz, ACFM
Liza Williams, Political Science
Amy Golightly, Education
Adrian Mulligan, Geography
Reggie Gazes, Psychology and Animal Behavior
Daniel Heifetz, Religious Studies
Kenny Mineart, Chemical Engineering
Kelly Bickel, Mathematics
Emily Stowe, Biology
Mary Beth Gray, Geology and Environmental Geosciences
David Rojas, Latin American Studies
Janet VanLone, Education
Sabrina Kirby, Writing Center
Tim Kracker, Registrar’s Office
Kate Toner, Biology
Joe Hass, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Owais Gilani, Mathematics
Eliza Congdon, Psychology
Nancy Frazier, Library & IT
Jennifer Kosmin, History
Michelle Johnson, Sociology and Anthropology
Georgina Dodge, Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Clare Sammells, Sociology and Anthropology
Kris Trego, Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Ken Field, Biology
Karen Castle, Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office
Sue Ellen Henry, Education
Rachel Landsman, Economics
Roger Rothman, Art and Art History
Vivienne Wildes, Management
Sarah MacKenzie-Dawson, Education
Abe Feuerstein, Education
John Penniman, Religious Studies
Michael Krout, Chemistry
Eric Santanen, Markets, Innovation, and Design
Marie Pizzorno, Biology
Kylie Seward, Accounting and Finance
Xiannong Meng, Computer Science
Matt McTammany, Biology & Environmental Studies
Sarah Lower, Biology
- Felipe Perrone, Computer Science
Steve Jordan, Biology
Ben Vollmayr-Lee, Physics & Astronomy
Andrea Leithner Stauffer, Office of Financial Aid
Soundarya Chidambaram, Political Science
Dabrina Dutcher, Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Stuart Young, Religious Studies
Mai-Linh Hong, English
Nina Banks, Economics
Jennie Stevenson, Psychology
Robert Rosenberg, English
Jim Lavine, Linguistics
Tulu Bayar, Department of Art and Art History
Erik R. Lofgren, East Asian Studies
Stephen Appiah-Padi, Global Education
Rosalie Rodriguez, Multicultural Student Services
Debra Balducci, Library & IT
Pam Benfer, Provost’s Office
Ellen Chamberlin, Geology and Environmental Geosciences
Matthew Higgins, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Janet Jones, Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies
George Exner, Mathematics
Greg Clingham, Bucknell University Press
Adam Burgos, Philosophy
Morgan Benowitz-Fredericks, Biology
Bethany Collier, Music
Kevin Myers, Psychology
Daniel Temkin, Music (Lecturer)
- Laura Beninati, Mechanical Engineering
Saundra Kay Morris, English
Harold Schweizer, English
Chris Boyatzis, Psychology
Hasan Arslan, Chemistry
Dustyn Martincich, Theatre and Dance
James T. Pearson, Biology
Paul Susman, Geography & Latin American Studies
Erdogan Bakir, Economics
Margaret Cronin, Writing Center
Greg Adams, Mathematics
Molly McGuire, Chemistry
Bryan M. Vandevender, Theatre & Dance
Brian Utter, Physics & Astronomy
Michael James, Political Science
Anna Kell, Art & Art History
Mihai Banciu, Freeman College of Management Dean’s Office
Peter Wilshusen, Environmental Studies and Sciences
KB Boomer, Mathematics
Eddy A. López, Art & Art History
Lisa Perrone, Languages, Cultures and Linguistics (Italian Studies)
Margaret Marr, Provost’s Office
Anjalee Hutchinson, Theatre and Dance
Karen M. Morin, Provost’s Office
Nathan Ryan, Mathematics
Kathryn Maguet, Weis Center for the Performing Arts
Elizabeth Durden, Sociology & Anthropology
Deborah Abowitz, Sociology & Anthropology
Heather Haynos, Spanish
Andrea Halpern, Psychology
Peter McNamara, Mathematics
Ellen Herman, Geology
Bill Conley, Enrollment Management
Isabella O’Neill, Library & IT
Benjamin Wheatley, Mechanical Engineering
Fernando A. Blanco, Spanish & LAMS
Ronald D. Ziemian, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Judith Grisel, Psychology & Neuroscience
Katelyn N. Allers, Physics & Astronomy
Moria C. Chambers, Biology
Elena Machado, English
Mark Spiro, Biology
Lindsay Herling, Psychology
Lynn Breyfogle, A&S Dean’s Office
Mizuki Takahashi – Biology & Animal Behavior
Missy Gutkowski, Freeman College of Management
Duane Griffin, Geography
Amanda Wooden, Environmental Studies
Gretchen Croteau, University Advancement
John Westbrook, Languages, Cultures & Linguistics
Nathalie Dupont, French/Languages, Cultures and Linguistics
Abbey Scheckter, University Advancement
Steven Stumbris, Small Business Development Center
Matthew Slater, Philosophy
Heather Fowler, Office of Accessibility Resources
Brianne Croteau, University Advancement
Amy Bennett, Freeman College of Management
Hava Turkakin, Physics & Astronomy
Katy Koser, Housing and Residential Education
Cynthia Peltier, President of Senior Bucknellians
Jay Goodale, History
Lynn Pierson, Office of Civic Engagement
Kaitlin Wagner, Office of Alumni Relations
Jennifer Holdren, Office of the Provost
Kari Conrad, Student Affairs
Brenna Powell, Outdoor Education & Leadership
Emily Paine, Communications
Evelyn Baca, Education
Jason Leddington, Philosophy
Kacey McKnight, Office of Civic Engagement
Andrew Ciotola, Stadler Center for Poetry / Bucknell
Kim Thompson, University Advancement, Office of Alumni Relations
Arts Council
Elaine Williams, Theatre and Dance
Chris Camuto, English/Creative Writing
Erin Jablonski, Chemical Engineering
- Guerrero, Spanish and LAMS
Robert Gutierrez, Sponsored Projects
Elizabeth Capaldi, Biology and Animal Behavior
Patti Flannery, Alumni Relations
Ryan LeBreton, Communications
Emily Dietrich, Career Development Center
Kim Daubman, Department of Psychology
Amy McCready, Dept. of Political Science
Brent Papson, CAP Center
Sarah Bell, Career Development Center
Todd Leister, Alumni Relations
Kelly Knox, Theatre and Dance
Gary Grant, Professor of Theatre Emeritus
Benjamin Hoover, Library & IT
Megan Adams, Career Development Center
Jill Hallam-Miller, Library & IT
Mala Sharma, Mechanical Engineering
Jasmine Mena, Psychology
Andrew Stuhl, Environmental Studies and Sciences
Robert Nickel, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Andy Hirsch, Communications
Renée Gosson, LCL, French & Francophone Studies
Kathleen Graham, University Advancement
Kevork Horissian, Institutional Research & Planning
Ann DiStefano, University Advancement
Michelle Richardson, Office of Sponsored Projects
Cynthia Ray, Library and IT
Tom Cassidy, Mathematics Department and Provost’s Office
Joshua Wilkinson, Admissions
Maria Balcells, Philosophy
Jason Snyder, Library and IT
Elif Miskioglu, Chemical Engineering
Carmen Gillespie, English and Griot Institute
Mary K. Schramm, Facilities
Richard Alexander, Athletics
Sue Conway, Provost’s Office
Matthew Heintzelman, Biology
Julie Guinn-Bailey, Spanish & East Asian Studies
Kristen Rarig, Accessibility Resources
Pam Dailey, Bucknell University Press
Martha H. Verbrugge, History (Emerita)
John Hunter, Comparative Humanities
Bonnie Smith, Music
Emily Dryden, Mathematics Department
Ned Searles, Sociology & Anthropology
Tanya Williams, University Dietitian
Amy H Baker, University Advancement
Ali Karjoo-Ravary, Religious Studies
Tonya Walter, Bucknell Student Health
Crystal Bucher, Bucknell Student Health
Catherine O’Neil, Bucknell Student Health
Matt Gardzina, Library & IT
Kim Councill, Music
Michael Drexler, English
J.T. Fry, Mathematics
Rebecca Meyers, Film/Media Studies
Bill McCoy, LGBTQ Resources
Dave Surgala, Finance and Administration
Kelly Kettlewell, Counseling & Student Development Center
Jeff Trop, Geology and Environmental Geosciences Department
James Mark Shields, Comparative Humanities
Joe Meiser, Art and Art History
