How some Tommies reacted to their prez’s remarks about homosexuality

http://youtu.be/GdBQO-7zT5o

Alfonso Wenker, a University of St. Thomas alumnus who founded the Minnesota Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Campus Alliance tells the Pioneer Press about campus reaction to President Julie Sullivan's convocation remarks supporting inclusiveness of homosexuals:

"It was a pretty pointed statement. It's no secret that St. Thomas has climate issues for gay students and staff. She took that head-on."

The paper reports: "... There are signs the climate is changing."

You can read the full story here about schools' attitudes toward homosexuality.

Sullivan's remarks regarding her campus start at 24:15. The transcript can be found here.

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