Campus Organizations
LGBTA CAMPUS GROUPS:
Ally
Serving as OU’s version of a Gay-Straight Alliance. Open-minded people striving for the equal treatment of LGBT people and other minorities. ALLY hosts the Annual Queer Prom in winter. Meeting information: Tuesdays, 6:00pm, 235 Baker Center. Contact allyohiou@gmail.com or visit http://www.ohio.edu/~ALLY.
Asterisk: Athens Area Trans* Advocates
This newly-formed group advocates for trans* and gender variant people and concerns. They also work to educate the campus about trans* and gender non-confirming individuals. The name Asterisk comes from the asterisk in trans* which is added to signify the wide variety of identities contained under the transgender umbrella. Their meetings are Mondays at 7:00pm in the LGBT Center (Baker 354). For important updates, check Asterisk's Facebook Page. Please address questions to Jes Beckholt at jbeckholt@gmail.com.
LGBT Commission of Student Senate
Providing the voice for LGBT concerns on Student Senate. The commission has enhanced the LGBT experience at OU over the years. The LGBT Commission coordinates the annual Pride Week in spring. Contact the commissioner Liam Pal at ap281709@ohio.edu.
LGBT Commission of Graduate Student Senate
Providing the voice for LGBT concerns on Graduate Student Senate. Contact the commissioner at. Lance Poston at lanceposton@gmail.com
Open Doors: Ohio University's LGBTIQQA Student Union
Acting as the driving force for OU LGBTA community for 4 decades. Open Doors hosts a weekly meeting and discussion and the monthly Dance Parties at Casa. Meetings have been held on Wednesdays at 8:00pm at UCM, 18 N. College Street since 1988. Meeting information: Wednesday, 8PM, UCM 18 N. College Street. Contact Natalie Hansen at natattack49@gmail.com and Sarah Chadwell at sc282708@ohio.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/OUopendoors/
OUT@Work
OU’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Employee Network
Connecting employees for social events, information and progressive efforts. Contact co-chairs Cindy Anderson at andersc2@ohio.edu and Mickey Hart at hartm@ohio.edu.
Connecting employees for social events, information and progressive efforts. Contact co-chairs Cindy Anderson at andersc2@ohio.edu and Mickey Hart at hartm@ohio.edu.
OUTgrads & Non-Trads
Networking LGBTA grad students and non-traditional undergrads (23+) for social events. Join OUTgrads for dinners, social hours, and other social gatherings. Contact Katherine.E.Steven.1@ohio.edu and Jared.A.McCathren.1@ohio.edu.
SHADES
Fostering connections between the multicultural Same-Gender Loving, LGBT community, SHADES welcomes all who are at various stages of understanding the coming out process, questioning or accepting their sexuality and/or understanding the LGBTA community. SHADES provides a safe space where members can speak freely. Meetings are every Wednesday (more details coming soon). Contact shades@ohio.edu.
LGBT SUPPORT GROUPS:
The RAINBOW Room: An LGBT Support Group
Providing a safe place to explore, discuss, and clarify the complicated and sometimes messy issues related to identity, community, belonging, what to call yourself, when and how to come out, and dealing with the reactions of others. There is a support group of OU's Counseling & Psychological Services. Contact Jonathan Mosko at 740.593.1616 or mosko@ohio.edu to express interest in joining the group.
Spectrum: Gender Variant-Transgender-Gender Queer Support Group
Creating a safe place for individuals, both student and non-student, wanting to explore and discuss their gender identity ranging from questioning to gender queer to those who need practical help and support in changing their name, seeking medical treatment, communicating with family members, and adjusting to the change in their gender identity on campus and elsewhere can benefit from this support group. This is a support group of OU’s Counseling & Psychological Services. Contact psychologist Susan Young at 740.249.4159 or youngs2@ohio.eduto express interest in joining the group.
LGBT RELATED GROUPS:
Empowering Women of Ohio (EWO)
Bridging the gap between LGBT issues and Women's Rights concerns. EWO actively participates in LGBT events and coordinates the Empowered Woman’s Week in the winter. Contact Lacey Rogers at Lr270306@ohio.edu.
OU Little Monsters
Love Lady Gaga and charity? Then consider joining OU Little Monsters! OULM is a one-of-a-kind charity organization here at Ohio University. The group raises funds for charities such as The Born This Way Foundation, The Trevor Project, PFLAG, PassionWorks Studios, and more. We hold events such as drag shows, dances, dance workshops, and bake sales- all with a Gaga twist! Contact lilmonsters@ohio.edu or visit our website, http://oulm.weebly.com/
People Acting for Gender Equality (PAGE)
Promoting gender equality by raising awareness about issues that affect the collegiate atmosphere such as sexual assault, positive body image and the promotion of being socially aware and responsible. Meeting information: Mondays, 6:00pm, Women’s Center-403 Baker. Contact Mackenzi.L.Bentley.1@ohio.edu/
