Advocacy

The LGBTQ Student Center works to record Gay, and report instances of conflict related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression on campuses, as well as all our Lesbian, global site and study abroad programs. The Center Bisexual, staff works with other University departments

to facilitate fast and effective responses to such and Queer incidents. Transgender Transgender We ensure that all students have equitable access to available campus services. The Student Center is especially committed to advising and counseling Check Us Out! Center Student transgender, gender nonconforming and gender- questioning students, faculty and staff in how to navigate the University. The NYU LGBTQ Student Center is a place where students can meet, discuss, learn and voice the LGBTQ issues they encounter on a daily basis. We exist to create campus environments that are inclusive and supportive of student diversity in the Anti-Harassment areas of sexual orientation and gender identity and Policy expression. • The David Bohnett Cyber Center features four desktop computers, free printing and a scanner.

• The LGBTQ Lounge serves as a second home for our New York University is committed to maintaining students with comfy chairs, coffee and a big TV. a learning and working environment that is free of • Our lending library offers an extensive collection of books, bias, prejudice, and harassment—an environment magazines and DVDs. that supports, nurtures, and rewards career and • OUTPost is our electronic newsletter that compiles events educational advancement on the basis of ability and announcements from the NYU, New York City and national LGBTQ communities. and performance.

Harassment based upon race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, get age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran or connected military status, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, NYU LGBTQ citizenship status, or any other legally protected STUDENT CENTER basis is prohibited by law and undermines the character and purpose of the University. Such harassment is illegal, against University policy, and will not be tolerated. Drop-In Clubs Application-Based & Organizations Leadership Opportunities

first year queers & allies (FYQA) Breathing Room | [email protected] A leadership program dedicated to students who have A weekly discussion group for students who want to just transitioned to NYU. It conducts community-building, explore identity issues in a supportive space. service-learning and leadership development activities for first year students. FYQA is also proud to participate in one of the country’s only LGBTQ-themed Alternative Spring Campgrrl | [email protected] Break programs to Washington D.C. A biweekly discussion group for lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer women and their allies. Outspoken peer educators A student group devoted to campus peer education, outreach, and advocacy regarding issues of sexual Fluidity | [email protected] orientation and gender identity and expression. Outspoken A biweekly discussion group for those who identify with Peer Educators are provided a rigorous training process genders and sexualities that fall outside the gay/lesbian through which they become certified to facilitate Safe Zone and gender binaries and their allies. Programming trainings for their peers at New York University. The LGBTQ Student Center creates and facilitates programs that reflect the interests of a diverse set of Men’s Group | [email protected] identities. Some of our programs include: A biweekly discussion group for gay, bisexual, queer and transgender-identified men and their allies. Education & Training Ally Week A yearly celebration in which Queer Grads | [email protected] we call on all NYU students, REAding Rainbow staff and faculty to pledge to be Book Club A social group for LGBTQ and ally graduate students an ally to people of a different A book club that meets twice seeking cross-departmental solidarity. identity than their own. Safe Zone I: LGBTQ 101 a semester and discusses a queer novel or piece of A 3-hour training that visibly identifies students, staff and Quench: writing of the group’s choice. faculty who are supportive of LGBTQ issues, and introduces Queer Union | [email protected] Queer + Free Lunch basic information and techniques in being a good Ally. A biweekly group for LGBTQ students and their allies who A mini-lecture series exploring Queering Faith are interested in social and political advocacy. intersectional LGBTQ and ally Queering Faith is a series Safe Zone II: Dismantling Heterosexism topics. that provides opportunities A campaign to combat heterosexism, including trainings for all people to participate and online resources that raise awareness about the SHADES | [email protected] Reel Queer Film Series in dialogue and explore negative effects of heterosexism within the NYU community. the intersections of faith, Participants work to transform campus culture into one that A biweekly discussion group for LGBTQ students of color A monthly film screening and non-faith, spirituality, gender, values all relationships and forms of sexual expression. and their allies. discussion on current LGBTQ and sexuality. and ally issues. ‘LGBTQ Movements & Advocacy Alternative T-Party | [email protected] Pride Month / Winter Break Storytelling & October A biweekly discussion group for transgender and gender Performance Series An Alternative Break trip to an international location available Trans Awareness non-conforming students and allies. A showcase of performance to undergrads, to explore gender and sexuality-based social and multimedia perspectives Week / November justice movements, non-governmental organizations and on diverse LGBTQ and ally HIV Awareness Week / queer cultures around the world. identities and experiences. December

See the LGBTQ Student Center’s online calendar and find us on for more information on club meeting times and locations.