Celebrate National Coming Out Day with FSC

FSC prides itself on being a campus that is welcoming and accepting of everyone. That pride and those open arms will be on full display Oct. 11 as the college celebrates National Coming Out Day, an annual event to support and embrace the gay community.

“I think celebrating this day on FSC's campus is imperative,” said Dr. Christine Freaney, Assistant Professor of Nutrition Science and Health Promotion and faculty advisor of the Farmingdale Pride club. “Suicide and depression among college students is high, especially among LGBT+ students. By celebrating Coming Out Day on this campus, students that identify as LGBT+ feel welcome and it actively demonstrates that FSC is a safe and inclusive space.”

This year’s national theme comes from the Human Rights Campaign’s “Born to Shine,” slogan, and there will be plenty of opportunities to do just that. 

“National Coming Out Day means the world to me and my community members,” said FSC’s Student Government Association (SGA) President senior Jake Iaccino. “For me, when I came out, my true life began. I was finally able to live my truth, and I do it unabashedly. It was such a freeing feeling, coming out, and I am thankful and grateful for the love and support I have received from those around me, including friends and family.”