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*April 15: Day of Silence
*April: Queer Pride Days
 
== Other LGBTQIAA Student Resources ==
 
'''The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center'''
* [http://queer.williams.edu/?page_id=36 Anything But Str8 In Athletics] a support group for LGBTQIA athletes. Completely confidential, the group meets every other week on the second floor of the MultiCultural Center (Jenness House) from 9-10 P. M. on Wednesdays
*W-Talk - a support and discussion group on a variety of topics pertaining to gender and sexuality, meets alternating Wednesdays 9-10pm in Justin's Office.
* [http://queer.williams.edu/ queer.williams.edu], a site that places all queer resources in one location. For any books in the library of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, any queer groups on campus, any random queer articles or news, plus more go an take a visit.
 
'''Other Campus Resources'''
 
There are several other resources which provide an outlet for private discussion regarding issues of personal concern. These resources include: free, professional counseling at the '''Williams College Health Center'''; the '''College Chaplains''', who are readily available to talk with interested students; '''Peer Health''', a student-run organization which offers confidential advice, health education, and referrals; and the '''Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition''' committed to creating a safer and more inclusive locale.
 
*'''Keeping the Faith''' is an open discussion space for spiritually-oriented queers and their supporters to explore, affirm and seek to integrate the totality of who we are. Confidential drop-in meetings occur 8-9pm every Sunday in the Chaplain's office. People of all faith backgrounds and sexual orientations/gender identities are more than welcome to attend.
 
'''Social and Political Space'''
 
The houses in Morely Circle (Rice, Jenness, and Hardy) provide study spaces, kitchen facilities, TV rooms, and computer stations for MINCO groups and all students. Hardy House contains a library of books, magazines, and videos which focus on lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gay themes and issues. All the houses are accessible with card access 24/7 for study and socializing.
 
LGBTQ students also make themselves visible in other spaces on campus. In the Spring of 2007, the MCC’s Canvas Project presented: ‘Fearless’, a well-received exhibit of LGBTQ athletes in the impressive new student-center on campus. Each year during Queer Pride Days and Coming Out Days, the college posts large Queer-friendly banners on the library and student center. Also, once a month, the ERA hosts ‘Queer Table’, a lunch-time opportunity for people to come together and talk about current topics pertinent to the BLTGQ community.
 
'''Academic and Alumni Support'''
 
There are a good number of gay and lesbian faculty and staff at Williams. Many professors are open about their sexuality, helping to challenge misunderstandings and ignorance about queer people in general. A number of classes explore the subject of sexuality in depth and offer opportunities to learn about and explore LBGTQ history and issues in an academic setting. These classes appear in departments ranging from Political Science, to Comparative Literature, Religion, and Art History.
 
* ''The Dively Committee:'' Mike Dively, Class of '61, has endowed a fund for Queer programming. This generous gift, managed by the Dively Committee, has helped fund trainings for staff around the needs of transgender folk, drag shows, academic presentations, discussion forums, and queer theater performances.
* ''LGBT Advisory Committee:'' The LGBT Advisory Committee was started by Stephen Collingsworth in 2002 as an informational conduit for students, faculty and staff. This group is chaired by the Queer Life Coordinator and meets monthly for lunch in Hardy House. The group is purposefully comprised of people across campus to make sure that a variety of voices are being heard. The committee also advises the Queer Life Coordinator and helps form suggestions for policy changes and campus wide initiatives. If you are interested in joining the LGBT Advisory Committee contact justin (justin.adkins@williams.edu)
* [http://www.williamsbiglata.org/ Williams Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgendered Alumni (BiGLaTA)] an alumni network. Reasons given to join:
*#It's free!
*#You gain access to an inner circle network of Williams alums great networking opportunity and access to jobs, housing, and more
*#Invitations to BiGLaTA events across the country
*#Invitations to BiGLaTA Reunions on campus
*#Invitations to BiGLaTA events at your class reunions
*#Invitations to other schools' LGBT alumni group events a great way to connect with other LGBT people in your community
*#Great way to keep in touch with your classmates
*#Great way to get to know people from other classes that you might never otherwise get to know
*#Annual newsletters
*#Keep in the loop with what's going on on campus
*#Help improve the experience of current and future LGBT students
*#Find out about BiGLaTA student internships
== History ==
'''Spring 2010''' Organized the 1st annual New England Small College Queer Summit
== Other LGBTQIAA Student Resources ==
 
'''The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center'''
* [http://queer.williams.edu/?page_id=36 Anything But Str8 In Athletics] a support group for LGBTQIA athletes. Completely confidential, the group meets every other week on the second floor of the MultiCultural Center (Jenness House) from 9-10 P. M. on Wednesdays
*W-Talk - a support and discussion group on a variety of topics pertaining to gender and sexuality, meets alternating Wednesdays 9-10pm in Justin's Office.
* [http://queer.williams.edu/ queer.williams.edu], a site that places all queer resources in one location. For any books in the library of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, any queer groups on campus, any random queer articles or news, plus more go an take a visit.
 
'''Other Campus Resources'''
 
There are several other resources which provide an outlet for private discussion regarding issues of personal concern. These resources include: free, professional counseling at the '''Williams College Health Center'''; the '''College Chaplains''', who are readily available to talk with interested students; '''Peer Health''', a student-run organization which offers confidential advice, health education, and referrals; and the '''Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition''' committed to creating a safer and more inclusive locale.
 
'''Social and Political Space'''
 
The houses in Morely Circle (Rice, Jenness, and Hardy) provide study spaces, kitchen facilities, TV rooms, and computer stations for MINCO groups and all students. Hardy House contains a library of books, magazines, and videos which focus on lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gay themes and issues. All the houses are accessible with card access 24/7 for study and socializing.
 
LGBTQ students also make themselves visible in other spaces on campus. In the Spring of 2007, the MCC’s Canvas Project presented: ‘Fearless’, a well-received exhibit of LGBTQ athletes in the impressive new student-center on campus. Each year during Queer Pride Days and Coming Out Days, the college posts large Queer-friendly banners on the library and student center. Also, once a month, the ERA hosts ‘Queer Table’, a lunch-time opportunity for people to come together and talk about current topics pertinent to the BLTGQ community.
 
'''Academic and Alumni Support'''
There are a good number of gay and lesbian faculty and staff at Williams. Many professors are open about their sexuality, helping to challenge misunderstandings and ignorance about queer people in general. A number of classes explore the subject of sexuality in depth and offer opportunities to learn about and explore LBGTQ history and issues in an academic setting. These classes appear in departments ranging from Political Science, to Comparative Literature, Religion, and Art History.
 
* ''The Dively Committee:'' Mike Dively, Class of '61, has endowed a fund for Queer programming. This generous gift, managed by the Dively Committee, has helped fund trainings for staff around the needs of transgender folk, drag shows, academic presentations, discussion forums, and queer theater performances.
* ''LGBT Advisory Committee:'' The LGBT Advisory Committee was started by Stephen Collingsworth in 2002 as an informational conduit for students, faculty and staff. This group is chaired by the Queer Life Coordinator and meets monthly for lunch in Hardy House. The group is purposefully comprised of people across campus to make sure that a variety of voices are being heard. The committee also advises the Queer Life Coordinator and helps form suggestions for policy changes and campus wide initiatives. If you are interested in joining the LGBT Advisory Committee contact justin (justin.adkins@williams.edu)
* [http://www.williamsbiglata.org/ Williams Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgendered Alumni (BiGLaTA)] an alumni network. Reasons given to join:
*#It's free!
*#You gain access to an inner circle network of Williams alums great networking opportunity and access to jobs, housing, and more
*#Invitations to BiGLaTA events across the country
*#Invitations to BiGLaTA Reunions on campus
*#Invitations to BiGLaTA events at your class reunions
*#Invitations to other schools' LGBT alumni group events a great way to connect with other LGBT people in your community
*#Great way to keep in touch with your classmates
*#Great way to get to know people from other classes that you might never otherwise get to know
*#Annual newsletters
*#Keep in the loop with what's going on on campus
*#Help improve the experience of current and future LGBT students
*#Find out about BiGLaTA student internships
== LGBTQIAA Terminology ==
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