Programming & Services

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The GLBTA Programs Office is available to students, staff, faculty, administrators, alumni, and community members to consult on a case-by-case basis. Our services include consultation on program development, diversity training, advocacy, and community partnerships. To schedule an appointment with one of our staff, or for more information, please email us.

Education & Training Initiatives
Trainings, workshops, and facilitated dialogues are available to all University departments, colleges, units, and offices and can be customized to fit the attendees' needs.

GLBTA Alumni Network
The GLBTA Alumni Network is for all GLBTA alumni and those who are supportive of the University.

GLBTA Community & University Resource Initiative
Coming soon!

GLBTA Employee & Alumni Celebration Dinner
The Dinner, held each fall, is a gathering to honor University GLBTA staff, faculty, and alumni; celebrate the accomplishments of the GLBTA community over the past year; and fundraise for the GLBTA Student Scholarship Fund.

GLBTA International Initiative
This Initiative addresses understandings and experiences of "GLBTA" identities within a cultural context and facilitates open and honest dialogue about gender and sexual diversity in its many manifestations around the globe.

GLBTA Mentor Program
The program, a collaboration with the Minnesota GLBTA Campus Alliance, matches undergraduate and graduate students from Twin Cities colleges and universities with a mentor for one academic year.

GLBTA Parents, Family & Friends Initiative
Coming Soon!

GLBTA Student Leadership Retreat
The retreat is for student leaders on all five University campuses who are dedicated to working toward a more positive atmosphere and experience for GLBTA students.

Lavender Celebration & Awards Ceremony
This systemwide community building event and celebration is an opportunity to recognize and honor the cumulative accomplishments of GLBTA students, scholars, and graduates over the past year.

Lavender House
Lavender House is a Living and Learning Community open to students who are interested in issues of gender identity and sexual orientation.

Newsletter
The Newsletter is a weekly electronic publication that highlights GLBTA announcements, events, and programming at the University of Minnesota, as well as events in the greater community.

Pride @ Work
This employee network connects GLBTA staff and faculty across campus for educational forums, networking opportunities, and social events.

Saint Paul Campus
The GLBTA Programs Office provides programming and social opportunities for all students of the St. Paul campus community. Its office is located in 115A St. Paul Student Center.

Steven J. Schochet Endowment for GLBT Studies & Campus Life
The Schochet Endowment coordinates various GLBT academic programs, such as the Distinguished Lecture Series, the GLBT-Q Colloquia Series, and the GLBT Studies Awards.

Systemwide Standing Commission for GLBT Concerns
The commission is comprised of students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members from all five University campuses. It is charged with assessing the campus climate and makes recommendations to the Vice President and Vice Provost for Equity & Diversity.

Transgender Commission
The commission is a coalition of students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members working for institutional change at the University of Minnesota for trans communities and people of all genders through advocacy, education, community building and policy reform.