| Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgendered: Empowerment Group |
Offered by the UF Counseling Center This group will focus on the journey of being LGBT in college, as well as focusing on integrating an LGBT identity with other areas of life, such as work and family. Group is interactive and will explore issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, specially coming out, transitioning, connecting with family and friends, and creating relationships. A group screening is required. For more information, stop by the Counseling Center at 301 Peabody Hall, call (352) 392-1575, or visit the Counseling Center online. |
| Pride Student Union Executive Board Meeting |
| Mondays from 6-8pm The Pride Student Union executive board meetings are weekly organizing meetings for the PSU officers but are open to anyone who wishes to attend. Visit PSU online for more information. |
| Pride Student Union General Meeting |
| Mondays from 8-9pm, often with dinner following The Pride Student Union strives to provide and maintain an open, safe,
and inclusive atmosphere for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer,
Questioning and Allied (LGBTQA) individuals. In light of this, the mission
of the Pride Student Union is to support and educate members of the
University of Florida , allies and surrounding communities with regards
to LGBTQ issues and concerns. In order to accomplish this mission, the
Pride Student Union will facilitate social networking, discussions,
and the building of leaders, as well as provide programming, speakers,
and panels. Visit PSU
online for more information. |
| Gator Gay-Straight Alliance |
| Thursdays at 8pm The Gator Gay-Straight Alliance sprang into being in Fall 2000. The Alliance's purpose is to end homophobia (and indeed all forms of discrimination). The Alliance is 'outward-directed'; that is, our efforts are not for our members but for the community in which we all live. Our events fall into several main categories: Fundraising; Visibility, Publicity and Awareness; and Community Outreach and Involvement. To learn more about specific programs and events, visit GGSA online. |
| Outlaw |
| Thursdays at 4pm Outlaw is an organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) law students and their supporters at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. We offer our members a supportive environment by fostering a sense of community, socializing in a friendly and fun environment, and sharing information and resources on LGBT issues and concerns. For more information, visit Outlaw online. |
| LGBT Concerns Committee |
Every third Friday from 1-3pm Appointed by the Provost, this committee has the charge to, "serve as a vehicle for a systematic and periodic assessment of the quality of life of gay/lesbian/bisexual individuals at the University and make recommendations regarding the need for educational programming, establishment of specific services and programs, and other similar matters...examine and recommend revisions in university policies and procedures having potentially negative consequences for gay/lesbian/bisexual individuals...serve as a forum to which various individuals and groups can express concerns related to issues of homophobia." For more information, visit the LGBT Concerns Committee on the Office of the Provost web site, or read the minutes housed on the Rainbow Alliance's web site. |
* All meetings are subject to the University's schedule
and are usually suspended for holidays and school closings. * |