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Campus Groups

The following groups are queer-related or work with the queer UConn community.

Organizations
Cultural Centers
Institutes And Academic Programs
Departments

Organizations

Among Men

Among Men is a safe and confidential space for men who love other men, or think that they might. For more information on when this group meets, please contact the Rainbow Center.

AQUA (Allies and Queers Undergraduate Association)

AQUA is a student group that addresses the more social aspects of the queer and ally UConn community. AQUA is a student group that addresses the more social aspects of the queer and ally UConn community. Sign up for AQUA's mailing list.
AQUA meets on Tuesday nights at 9:00 PM in Student Union 303

Between Women

A discussion group for women who love women, or think they might. Come and discuss fun topics, movies and more with women who share your feelings and experiences. For more information regarding this group, please call 486.4738 or e-mail betweenwomen@hotmail.com.

Graduate Pride: Grads and Non-Trads

Graduate Pride is a group for LGBT, Questioning, and Ally graduate and non-traditional students, faculty, and other members of the campus community. For more info in the group, send an email to UConnPRIDE@hotmail.com

My Pride My Soul-UConn

MPMS-UConn is a new and exciting, confidential haven for minority men and women of the GLBT community. The group will offer a combination of discussions, activities, and events. Meetings have ended for the semester but will return in the autumn. Interested parties should email mpms@elitempire.com or call (860) 778-8751 for more information and/or to be added to this group's email list.

QUAD (Queers United Against Discrimination)

QUAD is a student-run organization devoted to promoting equality among all individuals, regardless of sexual background, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, abilities, and political views.
QUAD meetings for the Fall 2007 semester is on Monday Nights at 9:00 PM in Student Union 312.

UConn Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Faculty/Staff Group

The UConn LGBT Faculty/Staff group plans social gatherings a few times per semester. If you would like to be added to its mailing list for future gatherings, please contact Doug Bradway at 486- 0986 or email him at doug.bradway@uconn.edu.

 

Cultural Centers

African American Cultural Center
The mission of the African American Cultural Center is to promote cultural preservation, quality leadership, and academic excellence through a unique approach to cultural advocay, academic support, and community outreach.

Asian American Cultural Center
The Asian American Cultural Center mission is to serve as an informational resource center regarding the Asian American experience and to create an appreciation and understanding of the diverse Asian cultures represented within the community. The Center aids and supports Asian American students in understanding and assessing the various resources available to them on campus. Another vital role is that the Center will also serve as a cultural liaison to the University community.

Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center
The Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center's mission is to improve the general welfare of Latinos and to promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the richness and diversity of Latin American cultures. The Center offers educational, cultural, and social programs, which enhance student, faculty, and staff recruitment and retention as well as the multicultural climate of our community. 

Women's Center
The mission of the Women Center is to advocate, educate, and provide support services for the achievement of women's equity at the University and within the community at large. Special attention is focused on women who face additional challenges due to their race, nationality, class, sexual identity, religion, age, and physical or mental ability.

Institutes And Academic Programs

Institute for African American Studies
Asian American Studies Institute
Institute of Puerto Rican & Latino Studies
Women's Studies

Departments

Dean of Students
Dean of Stuents - Community Response Team (CRT)
Health Education
Office of the Vice Provost for Multicultural and International Affairs
Residential Life
Student Health Services
Student Health Services - Counseling and Mental Health
University Police

Last Updated: August 2007