LGBTQ+ Initiatives

The Office of LGBTQ+ Initiatives’ mission is to build a sense of belonging and provide a support to everyone regardless one’s sexuality, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religious / spiritual / cultural background, ability etc.

We call our mission “Queering Belonging” that is reflected in the following triad:

Leadership = Allyship = Aspiration:

1. Leadership

Through the various programs, we support students in developing a set of skills that prepare them to become effective social justice advocates, community organizers, and 2SLGBTIQA+ ambassadors.

2. Allyship

Collaboration is a vital part in promoting the Office’s mission across the campus and beyond. Through collaborative projects and programming, we educate the communities on 2SLGBTIQA+ issues. By securing strong allyships with multiple campus actors, we provide our students with more avenues for their professional and personal development.

3. Aspiration

We encourage our students to share their authentic experiences with others and to empower those who are struggling and just beginning their journey. Our social and cultural mixers, workshops, fests, celebrations are the ways to affirm our intersectional identities, as well as to welcome our allies to get to know us better and to learn how they can be a support to the community.