This week, the second session in the CHILL series took place in the General Bartlett Room on Tuesday at 2:00.

This timely discussion took place just before PRIDE’s observance of the Day of Silence by hosting a silent lunch. Today, they ate their lunches together in silence to support our GLBT students, faculty, staff, friends and family members who may still feel they have to be silent at BCC or in our community.

At the CHILL session, with 15 attendees, Peg Cookson led students in a lively discussion around Berkshire County’s LGBT (Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender) Community. Of those in attendance, Sociology Faculty Member Colin Adams, brought his human sexuality class. While students expressed wanting to explore more about coming out and self-awareness, a majority of students appreciated the informative discussion and opportunity to learn more about the challenges and strengths of the LGBT community here in our BCC and County-wide community.