Ithaca College Reminds Students: "It Gets Better"

Written by Conor Harrington
10/21/2010Share this story on Facebook!

Ithaca College raises a rainbow flag every year during LGBT Pride Month.

Ithaca College's It Gets Better Video in the News

Senior Matt Timmons wrote a behind-the-scenes account of the making of Ithaca College's "It Gets Better" video for The Huffington Post. Timmons and senior Rob Engelsman both spearheaded the project.

Read Timmons' blog post here:

www.huffingtonpost.com/matthew-timmons/it-gets-better-the-ithaca_b_770903.html

Engelsman wrote a similar piece for the local web site, 14850.com. Read it here:

magazine.14850.com/articles/1010-it-gets-better

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Resources on Campus

If you or someone you know needs help dealing with feelings of depression or suicidal thoughts, or could use some help adjusting to the academic and social challenges of college, there are a variety of resources available on campus at the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Center for LGBT Education, with qualified professional staff who are ready to talk to any member of the IC community on a confidential basis.

The Trevor Project

The leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Support is available 24/7 through their toll-free Trevor Lifeline: 866 4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)

The Trevor Project

It Gets Better

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The It Gets Better Project

It started with a simple idea that soon spawned a YouTube video with over 13,000 views in just a few days.

In light of the recent tragedies surrounding the LGBT community, a group of Ithaca College students decided to use the media resources Ithaca College has to produce a video for columnist Dan Savage’s “It Gets Better” campaign.

Ithaca College President Tom Rochon, Park School Dean Diane Gayeski, along with professors, staff, and students from across the college, gathered in the Park School of Communications on October 11 -- National Coming Out Day -- and filmed a six-minute video promoting the acceptance of the LGBT community, and offering hope to anyone struggling with the pressures of finding a place to belong.

Watch the video below and be reminded it gets better, whether it’s here at Ithaca College or anywhere else.