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LGBTQ+ Western works to advance the holistic thriving of diverse LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff at Western Washington University by collaboratively engaging the university community with transformational knowledge, resources, advocacy and celebration.
Upcoming Events
Affinity Centered Spaces
These spaces center certain populations. But like all Western Washington University and LGBTQ+ Western events, they are open for all. Anyone who does not identify with the affinity is asked to come open-minded and as an ally to support the people with the identity. If you are interested in starting another Affinity Centered Space, please email lgbtq@wwu.edu.
Black LGBTQ+ Thriving Collective
1st & 2nd Tuesdays 4-5pm VU 740
The Black LGBTQ+ Thriving Collective exists to advance the holistic wellness and academic success of Black LGBTQ+ Western students. We do this by:
- Fostering social connection among peers
- Providing leadership development opportunities, including through programming
- Mentoring and connecting students with resources across the university, and
- Maintaining a regular line of communication with the LGBTQ+ Director as they work across the university to advance support for Black LGBTQ+ students
The Black LGBTQ+ Thriving Collective is a collaboration between LGBTQ+ Western and the Office of Multicultural Student Services. Join us; we are excited to connect with you!
Spring Meetings
Join the BLTC for an interactive workshop where you get to see how your Black and Queer identities intersect with other identities. A great way to get to know your peers and even get to know yourself! 4-5:30 VU 735
The Color Purple is a reimagining of Alice Walker's beloved Black queer classic. Rated PG-13
Torn apart from her sister and her children, Celie faces many hardships in life, including an abusive husband. With support from a sultry singer named Shug Avery, as well as her stand-her-ground stepdaughter, Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood.
Content Warning: Brief sexual and domestic violence, racism, anti-blackness, implied but not directly shown sex.
4-5:30pm VU 740
Gay, Bi, and Queer Men's Gatherings
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 4-5pm VU 740.
These meetings are designed to support our Gay, Bi, and Queer Men on Campus. Empowering this community, establishing support systems, and networking is among many of the things we want to encourage! These spaces are inclusive for trans men and non-binary masculine people!
Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) Community Check Ins
2nd and 4th Tuesdays in Viking Union 740 at 4pm.
In collaboration with the Counseling and Wellness Center, we will host this affinity centered space focuses on queer and trans people of color as we discuss resources, current events, pop culture, etc that center Queer and Trans People of Color.
Trans Tea
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
4-5pm in Viking Union 462 unless otherwise stated below
Trans Tea is a space for trans-spectrum and non-binary students and allies to come together to discuss current events, learn about services and resources, and enjoy tea and snacks. Our longest running Affinity Based Program!