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Due to the recent COVID-19 surge, the Office of LGBT Life physical space will remain closed until January 31st.
During this time we will continue to offer virtual programs and resources for our community, including our Queer Discussion Groups, mindfulness programs, LGBTeas, and weekly newsletters.
We miss you all, and we hope to see you in person later this spring!
Have questions? Looking for resources? Email Director Danielle Bruce-Steele at danielle.bruce.steele@emory.edu or Program Coordinator Jacqueline Veliz at jackie.veliz@emory.edu.
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Call for Discussion Group Facilitators
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Interested in leading one of our queer discussion groups this spring?
We are looking for facilitators for the following groups:
- Queer, Trans, Latinx
- Bi Pandemonium
- Blackout
- Transforming Gender
- Aces + Aros
Email danielle.bruce.steele@emory.edu to apply!
Applications are due January 31st.
(And stay tuned for more info about dates and times for this spring's discussion groups) |
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Safe Space Trainings:
Jan. 27 and Feb. 17
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LGBT Life's Safe Space trainings continue!
These 3.5-hour trainings help students, staff, and faculty provide better support for LGBTQ+ individuals at Emory.
Sign up for a virtual safe space training at tinyurl.com/emorysafespace or by clicking the image below! |
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The Office of LGBT Life is seeking nominations for this year's Pride Awards!
These awards recognize and celebrate members within our community for their incredible contributions and commitment throughout the year. Learn more about each award on our website and go to tinyurl.com/PrideAwards22 or click the flyer below to nominate before the deadline of Monday, January 31, 2022. |
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Since 2009, Emory University's LGBT Alumni Group, GALA (Gay and Lesbian Alumni), and the Division of Campus Life have awarded the $6,000 GALA Leadership Award to an undergraduate student who has demonstrated leadership to positively impact the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities at Emory University.
Undergraduate students must apply before Jan. 24, 2022 in order to be considered for this award.
Click the flyer to learn general information about the award. Download the application here. |
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Gender Affirming Items Initiative
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Need gender affirming items and clothing? Register for the Gender Affirming Items Initiative to discreetly receive items such as binders and tucking underwear. Visit tinyurl.com/9u7e4fam or click the image above for more info. |
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Studies in Sexualities Essay Prize
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Emory's Studies in Sexualities is hosting an essay contest! Submit a paper related to sexuality that you've written for any class at Emory University. The deadline to submit is Monday, January 24.
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LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference 2022
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The LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference is a three-day event for those who seek to understand the unique health considerations and barriers to health care in the LGBTQ+ population.
Attendees will learn how to provide respectful, patient-centered, culturally competent health care by developing skills to establish rapport, recognize barriers to medical care, offer LGBTQ+ patients competent primary care and/or referrals to such care and identify the unique health risks in the LGBTQ+ population.
The conference is free for students.
More information can be found here: https://lgbtqhealthcareconference.iu.edu.
To register, click on the image above or follow this link: https://lgbtqhealthcareconference.iu.edu/registration/index.html |
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Use our LGBTQ+ Leadership Funds to attend conferences and more!
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Speaking of the LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference, applications are open for both of Emory's LGBTQ+ Leadership funds! These funds can be used to attend leadership programs, conferences, networking events, and more!
The Dr. Daniel D. Adame Leadership Fund provides stipends of up to $1000 to support leadership opportunities for two LGBTQ+ students or allies each year. In keeping with the values of the fund's namesake, recipients will pursue opportunities related to physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, or environmental health.
The J. Michael Aycock Leadership Development Fund supports leadership opportunities and increases the leadership potential for LGBTQ+ students. Leadership opportunities can include but are not limited to attendance/participation in LGBTQ+ leadership retreats, LGBTQ+ leadership programs, LGBTQ+ networking events, and/or national, regional or state LGBTQ+ conferences. Awards are up to $1000.
More information about these funds, as well as application details, can be found by clicking on the image or the following link: https://lgbt.emory.edu/resources/leadership.html
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Add/Drop/Swap into a gender-affirming PE class!
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A PE class specifically designed for trans, gender non-conforming, and queer students? Sign us up! 😎💪🏽
Don't forget to add this class before Jan. 18, the last day of add/drop/swap!
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Thank you all for an amazing fall term, and here's to an even more amazing spring! We hope to be able to connect with you all in-person soon!
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