October 11 is National Coming Out Day
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Every October 11, thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and allies celebrate National Coming Out Day. For many people this day is a reminder of the importance of their decision to live their life proudly; for others an opportunity to take steps toward living more openly.
The Committee for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Faculty, Staff and Students would like to take this opportunity to inform the Towson community of the campus resources available for individuals that identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, their Allies and those questioning their identity.
Resources/Opportunities
The Queer Student Union is the student organization for LGBT students and Allies. QSU meets every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the University Union, Rooms 315-316. For more information, e-mail {towsonqsu@gmail.com} or call 410-704-2340.
The Committee for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Faculty, Staff and Students is a group dedicated to providing programs, addressing campus and community concerns and oversees the Lesbian and Gay Studies minor. For more information, contact Steven J. Satta at 410-704-5993 or via e-mail at {ssatta@towson.edu} or Lisa A. Simmons at 410-704-2023 or via e-mail at {lsimmons@towson.edu}.
LGBT Student Panels: Students that identify as lgbt or allies to the community are willing to come to your classroom, department meeting, training or program to discuss their experiences as students. To schedule a panel, please contact Lisa A. Simmons at 410-704-2023 or via e-mail at {lsimmons@towson.edu}.
Safe Space Program: The Safe Space workshop is designed to give interested faculty and staff members some information and resources about lgbt issues, making them more confident to serve as a “friendly ear” to lgbt students or any student with lgbt questions or concerns. Workshop attendees receive a ‘safe space’ sticker for display on thier office door. For more information, contact Steve Satta – see contact information above.
The LGBT Cultural Center: Located in 307 Psychology and staffed by volunteers, the cultural center provides the campus community with resources on issues of the LGBT community and provides individuals with a safe environment in which to be themselves.
The Office of Diversity Resources, University Union, Room 232, 410-704-2051.
The Office of Diversity & Equal Opportunity, Administration Building, Room 206, 410-704-2360.
The University Counseling Center, Glen Esk Building, 410-704-2512.
