Resources/Links
Virginia Tech Services
Safe Zone - The program that ensures certain areas on campus are safe for any person, regardless their color, race, gender, sexual preference, etc.
Safewatch - Patterned after the �Neighborhood Watch� program, SafeWatch promotes understanding of university policies related to harassment, discrimination or similar behaviors and provides a way to report violations of policies and community expectations that promote an inclusive campus environment.
Career Services for LGBT Students - This is the section of VT Career Services that aims to help LGBT Students.
Women's Center - Provides individual services, counseling, and advocacy. There are also numerous educational programs and other resources about sexual assault, violence against women, etc.
Cook Counseling Center - Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center provides individual counseling and group counseling for enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Consultation and outreach services are provided for Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and student organizations.
Multicultural Programs and Services at VT - Our organization is housed by the MPS and is also the location for the weekly meetings. MPS also advises other cultural student organizations, such as BSA, LASO, AASU, BOC.
LGBTQ Resources Website provided by Women's and Gender Studies- This page is designed to provide information and resources for those interested in LGBTQ programs and research.
LGBTQ Coordinator for Virginia Tech - Her name is Catherine Cotrupi and her goal is to maintain and nurture the interactions between all the different LGBTQ groups on campus (Undergraduates, Graduates, Professionals). Click the link to send her an email!
Graduate Student Ombudsperson - The graduate student ombudsperson helps graduate students resolve issues and address concerns that arise within the university setting. Acting as an advocate for fairness, the ombudsperson provides information about institutional policies and works to help graduate students manage conflicts, understand the university system, and learn more productive ways of communicating.
Unisex restrooms on campus - Locations of unisex restrooms on campus.
Other Resources/Links
(The following list of links are unaffiliated with the QG&A and are provided here as a community resource) Gender Education and Advocacy - Useful site; a national organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people in human society.
About.com: Gay Life - Great site that has tips for dating, help with coming out of the closet, HIV/AIDS, celebrity gays, and much, much more.
The HRC - "The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all."
Equality Virginia - "Equality Virginia is a statewide, non-partisan lobbying, education and support network for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight allied (GLBT) communities in Virginia."
Blacksburg Polyamory- This group is for people who question or reject the cultural presumption of monogamy (or, in some places, of polygamy) in favor of free and informed choice of relationship structure and transparency among partners. We welcome people of any identity, orientation and relationship status or preference.Glade Church is a member of the United Church of Christ and the Alliance of Baptists. We are an open and affirming community where all are welcome.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of New River Valley - "As a UU congregation we are committed to 'the inherent worth and dignity of every individual'- our First Principle. As members of society we know that gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals are often unwelcome in other churches."
LGBT Mortgages It explains the different approaches that same-sex couples can take in jointly owning property, getting a mortgage and other legal issues that lgbt couples may face.
Safe Zone - The program that ensures certain areas on campus are safe for any person, regardless their color, race, gender, sexual preference, etc.
Safewatch - Patterned after the �Neighborhood Watch� program, SafeWatch promotes understanding of university policies related to harassment, discrimination or similar behaviors and provides a way to report violations of policies and community expectations that promote an inclusive campus environment.
Career Services for LGBT Students - This is the section of VT Career Services that aims to help LGBT Students.
Women's Center - Provides individual services, counseling, and advocacy. There are also numerous educational programs and other resources about sexual assault, violence against women, etc.
Cook Counseling Center - Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center provides individual counseling and group counseling for enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Consultation and outreach services are provided for Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and student organizations.
Multicultural Programs and Services at VT - Our organization is housed by the MPS and is also the location for the weekly meetings. MPS also advises other cultural student organizations, such as BSA, LASO, AASU, BOC.
LGBTQ Resources Website provided by Women's and Gender Studies- This page is designed to provide information and resources for those interested in LGBTQ programs and research.
LGBTQ Coordinator for Virginia Tech - Her name is Catherine Cotrupi and her goal is to maintain and nurture the interactions between all the different LGBTQ groups on campus (Undergraduates, Graduates, Professionals). Click the link to send her an email!
Graduate Student Ombudsperson - The graduate student ombudsperson helps graduate students resolve issues and address concerns that arise within the university setting. Acting as an advocate for fairness, the ombudsperson provides information about institutional policies and works to help graduate students manage conflicts, understand the university system, and learn more productive ways of communicating.
Unisex restrooms on campus - Locations of unisex restrooms on campus.
Other Resources/Links
(The following list of links are unaffiliated with the QG&A and are provided here as a community resource) Gender Education and Advocacy - Useful site; a national organization focused on the needs, issues and concerns of gender variant people in human society.
About.com: Gay Life - Great site that has tips for dating, help with coming out of the closet, HIV/AIDS, celebrity gays, and much, much more.
The HRC - "The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all."
Equality Virginia - "Equality Virginia is a statewide, non-partisan lobbying, education and support network for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight allied (GLBT) communities in Virginia."
Blacksburg Polyamory- This group is for people who question or reject the cultural presumption of monogamy (or, in some places, of polygamy) in favor of free and informed choice of relationship structure and transparency among partners. We welcome people of any identity, orientation and relationship status or preference.Glade Church is a member of the United Church of Christ and the Alliance of Baptists. We are an open and affirming community where all are welcome.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of New River Valley - "As a UU congregation we are committed to 'the inherent worth and dignity of every individual'- our First Principle. As members of society we know that gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals are often unwelcome in other churches."
LGBT Mortgages It explains the different approaches that same-sex couples can take in jointly owning property, getting a mortgage and other legal issues that lgbt couples may face.