Resources for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning and Allied (LGBTIQA) Communities at the University of Denver
DU Offices/Programs
Center for Multicultural Excellence - www.du.edu/cme
Sarah J. Nickels, Assistant Director and Coordinator for LGBTIQA and Social Justice Initiatives
Email: sarah.nickels@du.edu
Phone: 303-871-4614
Dr. Jesus Trevino, Associate Provost of Multicultural Excellence and Director of the Center for Multicultural Excellence
Email: jesus.trevino@du.edu
Phone: 303-871-2591
Contact CME for:
Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Susan Lee, Director; susanlee@du.edu; Phone: 303-871-7436
The Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity works to prevent discrimination and harassment through consultation and education and to correct problems when they occur. Contact Susan Lee for information on prevention or to discuss your options, including filing an informal or formal complaint, if you have concerns about possible discrimination or harassment.
Citizenship and Community Standards - www.du.edu/ccs
Dan Kast, Director; Phone: 303-871-4851
A new initiative by the Division of Student Life During the fall 2004 quarter, the Division of Student Life embarked on a journey to better understand how it respects difference and promotes an appreciation for diversity to the DU community. This journey is called the Diversity Action Team (DAT) because individual identities and cultural traditions "matter" to the members of the Division of Student Life. For more information contact Dr. Afeni Cobham, Assistant Provost of Student Life at: bcobham@du.edu.
Division of Athletics and Recreation Diversity and Community Relations
Tony Daniels, Associate Athletic Director for Diversity and Community Relations Anthony.Daniels@du.edu
The Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate (SASA) Network
The DU Sexual Assault Survivor Advocate Network (The SASA Network) exists to assist DU students who have been sexually assaulted on or off campus; and staff, faculty, or visitors who have been sexually assaulted on campus. Trained Victim Advocates provide emotional support and referral information for victims/survivors of sexual assault. The SASA Network Victim Advocates have all received training on supporting LGBTIQ survivors of sexual assault and serve people of all gender identities.
Trained advocates will assist all survivors, and any family or friends to cope with the physical, psychological, judicial and/or legal aftermath resulting from a sexual assault. Although the advocates will undergo an intense 30 hour training program, they are not trained or certified counselors and their role is to listen to the victim/survivor and to explain options rather than offer crisis counseling. Please contact the DU Health and Counseling Center at 303-871-2205 for counseling information.
To contact the Network during the academic year, call 303-871-3456 and leave a message. An advocate will then call you back. On call hours for the fall 2007 quarter are Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm.
If you would like to apply to become an advocate, please visit http://www.du.edu/studentlife/Sexual_Assault/SASA.htm for information on training dates, how to apply, and deadlines.
The Gender Violence Resource Center
The Gender Violence Resource Center is a new initiative from the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Office (soon to be Gender Violence Prevention and Support Services) and the Center for Multicultural Excellence. It is located in room 102 of Nelson residence hall and comprises books, articles, and DVDs on gender and gender violence. The Center has a strong commitment to inclusiveness and the provision of diverse resources. Free copying is available for book chapters and articles and the DVDs are available for rent. The GVRC is still in production as of August 2007, so please contact Lisa Ingarfield (lingarfi@du.edu) for information on the availability of resources for the fall 2007 quarter. If you have resources you would like to donate to this initiative then please also contact Lisa Ingarfield.
Cross-Campus Groups
DU Queer and Ally Commission
The Queer and Ally Commission represents the culmination of efforts from across campus and a commitment to ensure that DU is a place where all faculty, staff, and students are represented and included, regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender. The DU Queer and Ally Commission is open to everyone. The Commission hosts the annual LGBTIQ and Allies Celebration Gala and is currently working to expand DU’s Queer Ally Training program. For more information, contact Sarah Nickels at: sarah.nickels@du.edu or 303-871-4614.
Trans/Allies
Trans/Allies is an active network of students, staff, administrators, faculty, and community members who are working to make DU an inclusive campus community for people of all gender identities and expressions. For more information, contact Sarah Nickels at: sarah.nickels@du.edu or 303-871-4614.
DU Student Groups
The DU Queer Straight Alliance is an organization that is open to all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, straight, or other people inside the DU community. Regardless of who you are, we invite you to join us for meetings and events. Our events range from meetings, to movies, to community service, to Days of Awareness (Such as National Coming Out Week), etc. QSA is a group that is focused on serving not only as a social circle and a chance to relax after midterms and papers, but as a support group to help those seeking answers find them, and as an activist entity with a focus on queer rights in America. Wherever you are on your path, our meetings and events are open to you. For more information, contact Christopher Turner, QSA President, at cturne22@du.edu or 719-321-7594 or Leighanne Regan, Advisor, at lregan@du.edu.
Queer Equality Alliance (Graduate School of Social Work Student Group)
The Queer Equality Alliance (QEA) seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and questioning students, staff, faculty and alumni of GSSW; heterosexual allies; and any additional status or orientation. QEA works to raise awareness and promote an accepting and supportive campus environment for persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities through outreach, education and work with other organizations. QEA also addresses educational, political and social needs, provides advocacy for the GLBTQIA community and works toward dismantling oppression in all its forms.
For more information, contact maren.matthias@du.edu or mjenkins8@du.edu.
GLAMA (Graduate Leadership Association for Minorities & Allies)
The mission of G.L.A.M.A. shall represent and serve all graduate students of color, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (GLBTQI) and graduate student allies at the University of Denver who are interested in creating a safe and inclusive campus climate
For more info, contact: baryan@du.edu
All Undergraduate Student Association (AUSA) Diversity Committee
The Diversity Committee is a part of the All Undergraduate Student Association Senate and has been allocated a set amount of funds set aside yearly from the Student Activity Fee. Its’ purpose is to promote the cause of certain campus community members whose voice is not being heard, as well as, to promote a campus community that is welcoming to everyone. Diverse organizations are encouraged to fill out applications. For more information, visit:
https://iris.cair.du.edu/ausasenate/committees/DIV/index.cfm
DU Outlaws (Sturm College of Law Student Group)
The OUTLaws at the University of Denver is a group of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex, and Ally law students committed to legal education, social interaction and positive change. The group is open to all members of the university community, regardless of orientation or identity. The OUTLaws organize educational programs on topics such as the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, hate crimes, and same-sex marriage, coming out and parenting issues. In addition, the group hosts social events to give students the opportunity to network with each other, members of Colorado’s GLBT Bar Association, faculty, and LGBTQIA students from other graduate schools at DU and CU.
If you would like to become involved with our group or would like more information about any of our programs, the atmosphere at DU, the GLBT community in Denver/Colorado or anything else, please email us at du.outlaws@gmail.com.
Out for Business is an educational and professional forum designed to further the interests of Daniels College of Business graduate students who identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Out for Business members comprise an important social network and represent the GLBT community to the college. The group is especially interested in connecting with Daniels' alumni and friends who are interested in connecting with the college’s new GLBT student group. For more information or to become involved, please visit: http://daniels.du.edu/Out4Biz/index.cfm or contact Kyle Bemis at kyle.bemis@gmail.com.
DU Staff and Faculty Groups
DU Queer Faculty Association
The DU Queer Faculty Association supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning-identified faculty on campus through advocacy, scholarship, and social networking. The DU QFA works to connect queer faculty across the university and insure that DU is an affirming space for all queer students, staff, and faculty. Currently, the QFA meets once a month and the focus of meetings varies from discussing issues related to teaching challenges facing queer faculty; sharing queer studies research; holding social potlucks; and developing queer-friendly policies for tenure and promotion. The QFA also values and supports the work of queer allies and queer staff on campus and at various times plans meetings or events to connect with them. For more information, contact Prof. David Shneer dshneer@du.edu or Prof. Nancy Wadsworth nwadswor@du.edu.
DU Queer University Employees (QUE)
Queer University Employees (QUE) is a professional organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, and ally (LGBTIQA) employees at the University of Denver who join together to promote a welcoming and affirming university community. QUE meets monthly for social, networking, advocacy, and educational opportunities. For more information, contact Kate Burns at kate.burns@du.edu.
DU Alumni Group
Coming soon: If you are interested in being contacted about the LGBTIQ Alumni group that is forming at DU, please contact lpittari@du.edu or 303-871-4614.
Community Resources
Colorado Anti-Violence Program - www.coavp.org
The Colorado Anti-Violence Program is dedicated to eliminating violence within and against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities in Colorado, and providing the highest quality services to survivors. CAVP provides direct client services including crisis intervention, information, and referrals for LGBT victims of violence 24 hours a day. CAVP also provides technical assistance, training, and education for educators, community organizations, law enforcement, and service providers on violence issues affecting the LGBT community. The most common types of violence that CAVP works with are hate crimes and partner abuse. We also have cases that involve random violence, sexual assault, and HIV-motivated violence.
Office phone: 303-839-5204; Fax: 303-839-5205
24 hour crisis Line: 303-852-5094/ Toll Free: 1-888-557-4441
Email: info@coavp.org
El Futuro Community Center - www.elfuturoprogram.org
Mission: To support Latino gay and bisexual men by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions that promote health, diversity, strength, and pride in our community.
El Futuro provides educational, social, and counseling interventions to the gay and bisexual Latino community at risk or living with HIV/AIDS, including gay, bisexual and transgender Latino men, their partners, family and support systems.
Services include:
General questions: elfuturoprogram@yahoo.com call or send us a fax!
El Futuro Community Center Office: 720.904.7125
GLBT Center of Colorado - www.glbtcolorado.org/
The Center is the only statewide, nonprofit community center dedicated to providing support and advocacy for Colorado’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) population. We serve as a catalyst for community organizing, support services, social activities, and cultural events. Office Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday
Our programs:
Email: info@glbtcolorado.org
Rainbow Alley (a program of the GLBT Center of Colorado)
Rainbow Alley is a drop-in center designed to support GLBT youth and their allies ages 12-21. The Alley provides health services, counseling and referral, youth-lead events and activities, and life resources in a safe and supportive space. Youth who access our facility are welcome to use our free services which include a medical clinic, computer lab, library, kitchen and open hang-out space. We also have a dance floor, pool tables, ping-pong table and a VCR/DVD player.
Our drop-in center is drug, alcohol, tobacco and hate free. All Rainbow Alley activities are created and run by youth-participants with trained adults providing supervision.
For more information, e-mail rainbowalley@glbtcolorado.org
Phone: 303-831-0442 (Drop-In Center number)
Gender Identity Center - www.gicofcolo.org/
The Gender Identity Center of Colorado, Inc., (GIC) is a non-profit corporation organized to provide support to transsexuals, or those people who cross dress, or are non-traditional in their gender identity. The Center is also an informational and educational resource to the community at large. The GIC is available to anyone, male or female, who can benefit from its services or resources, including spouses and significant others, parents, and siblings.
Email: info@gicofcolo.org
Phone: 303-202-6466
Two Spirit Society of Denver - www.denvertwospirit.com/
The Two Spirit Society of Denver is non-profit organization comprised of a dedicated group of GBLT Native Americans and their partners in the Denver area who are united by their struggle to restore Two Spirited people to their rightful place in the sacred circle. The Two Spirit Society of Denver seeks to achieve this goal using the following methods:
The Two Spirit Society of Denver generally meets on the first Monday of every month at the GLBT Community Center of Colorado. Meetings will typically run from 6pm to 8pm including drum practice.
Email: joeynco@hotmail.com
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