LGBTQ+ Education

The Ally+ Workshop builds a network of allies who enhance the campus and local community's understanding of gender and sexuality.

Allies can display a sign signifying their support, trustworthiness and affirmation of all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. By living the values of our commitment to community, allies invite others into the conversation so all UD faculty, staff and students feel valued, heard and seen.

Q*mmunity Leaders are a group of student peer educators who strive to cultivate a more welcoming campus environment for LGBTQ+ individuals at UD. Through intentional conversations, presentations, programs and events, we can continue to raise awareness of, and build a community of support for, the LGBTQ+ community.

Additional Student Groups

Spectrum
Spectrum's mission is to provide a strong, supportive community for UD's LGBTQ+ students with the hopes of further spreading awareness, acceptance and resources relating to queer issues and culture. To achieve its mission, Spectrum provides regular discussion forums about topics relevant to LGBTQ+ students and allies. Additionally, the organization hosts events and activities to provide an outlet for current students and other members of UD's LGBTQ+ community.

FOLX
The mission of FOLX is to support Queer, Transgender, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (QTBIPOC) students and provide a sense of community for those who otherwise feel their identities are not represented.

LGBTQ+ Ministry
Faithful Ally Retreat During this retreat, we will build understanding that all are created in the image and likeness of God and we all embody a spark of the Divine. Student leaders will share their experience and create open spaces for safe dialogue where participants can explore the intersection of identities as both people of faith and as LGBTQ+ Allies.

CommUNITY is what keeps us together. To celebrate the growing diversity of our community, we collaborate with folks all across campus to host, sponsor, and attend programs, events and conferences, including:

• Pride Week

• Living OUT Speaker Series

• National Coming Out Day 

• Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Trans Asexual Collegiate Conference

• Transgender Day of Remembrance

• Our Voices Matter

• Lavender Ball

• Rainbow Reception

• Belonging and Education Identity Weeks

The Kennedy/Baird LGBTQ+ & Allied student lounge is an emergent space that fosters a sense of belonging. The uniqueness of this space represents the growing diversity among our student body. Come build relationships with those who embrace all aspects of our community!