Andrew Stuart, Gay
Assistant Head Librarian, Reference Department of Alden Library

INVOLVEMENTS AT OU:
Secretaryof Administrative Senate, Library Diversity Committee, Out@Work 

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO BE OUT or TO BE AN ALLY?
So that students and other staff know that they are not alone, and that there are folks on campus who can be supportive. 

WHY ARE YOU “PROUD”? WHAT ARE YOU MOST “PROUD” OF?
I’m proud of my 21 year relationship. 

WHAT WAS THE MOST DIFFICULT PART OF COMING OUT?
Just coming to terms with who I was and being willing to share that with other people. 

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHERS WHO COME OUT?
Think about who really needs to know and have a support system in place before you come out.