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No. 19 Field Hockey Hosts Pride Game Friday

Field Hockey Oct 10

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – No. 19 Rutgers field hockey will host Pride Game for the game this Friday against
Indiana. The game will honor National Coming Out Day, which is the same day.

Rutgers is partnering with the Center for Social Justice Education as well as LGBT Communities from
across campus. The organization provides educational and social programs, leadership development,
and policy consultation for LGBTQIA and ally students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Both Transgender and Pride Flags will be given out at the game. Mulitple different student
organizations will be tabling at the event for spectators to receive information about the LGBT
Communities on campus.

"We are honored that field hockey will be hosting the first ever Rutgers Athletics pride game," head
coach Meredith Civico said. "The Rutgers Center for Social Justice and Education does an amazing
job and we are delighted to partner with them to bring awareness and show support for our LGBTQ
community."

For more information, people can visit the homepage for The Center for Social Justice Education and
LGBT Communities here. You can also follow the organization on twitter and Instagram @RUSJELGBT.