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The following is a list (in no particular order) of various LGBT themed organizations and groups. Click on the name of a group in order to read its description and ways to get involved. This list is not exhaustive, please click here to do a search of your own for student groups. Click here for more information on how to start your own organization. LGBTIQ identified student groups may seek policy and leadership skills advising by appointment with the coordinator of LGBT Programs and Services.
Queer Council
While a student need not be affiliated with a student group to join the Queer Council, student groups are encouraged to participate by sending a representative to the weekly meetings. The Queer Council serves as a voice of the student LGBTIQ community, plans events, and manages the resources of the Queer Resource Center. Questions? Email council@queer.berkeley.edu.
Boalt Hall Queer Caucus
We are a student organization at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall). The Queer Caucus is comprised of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender variant, and queer law students and our friends, families, and allies. We strive to provide social opportunities and support for our members, to develop an academic environment that supports queer scholarship, and to organize events relating to political, social, and legal issues affecting the queer and transgender communities.
Since its founding in 1978, the Boalt Hall Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Caucus has worked to eradicate the legal, political and social oppression of LGBT people, and to provide an affirming, supportive base for students of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. The Caucus is comprised of a diverse group of individuals. Ultimately, the true mission of the Caucus is drawn from the interests, concerns, and passions of its membership. Our membership has risen to over 50 students and our work has been increasingly instrumental, effective, and visible in the hallways of Boalt and the wider legal community. For more information, please contact queercaucus@boalt.org.
Cal Queer & Asian
305 Eshelman Hall Wednesday 7:30PM - 9:00PM
We are a social group, dedicated in strengthening the Cal Queer and Asian Community. Whether you're still questioning, seeking friends, or looking for activism opportunities, Cal Queer and Asian is a great group to involve yourself in. You don't even have to be queer or Asian - anyone who has a genuine interest in our cause is considered family :)
Cal Queer and Asian is dedicated to providing a safe support space to discuss different queer and Asian topics in our community and to hold social events such as clubbing trips, banquets, movie nights, and storytime. Our meetings are casual and relaxed, and we invite students to come in at anytime and bring a friend if they like.
Respect and confidentiality are two things that Cal Q&A commits to whenever we meet. For many of our members this could be the first time that something about their past or present is revealed in a social setting, or sensitive stories and experiences can arise, and we strive to make sure that our members feel comfortable and safe in participating with Cal Q&A.
Cal Queer Womyn
305 Eshelman Hall Mondays 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Cal Queer Womyn is a recently restarted group working to create a more diverse community within Berkeley's already thriving LGBT community. We welcome anyone who ever has, will, or does identify as a womyn. As a group, we strive to create a safe space for discussion and a fun place for socializing. We seek to empower womyn individually; foster awareness and knowledge about health, safety, and sexuality; and create an atmosphere of sisterhood. We have a lot of fun and spare no expense for s'mores and cookies! For more information, please contact cait_kil@berkeley.edu.
Outlet Peer Advising
It’s not always easy being a queer student on campus, but we’re here to help. Outlet Peer Advising is a safe, completely confidential online peer advising service for LGBTQQIA Cal students to ask questions about coming out, being out, relationships, sex, being an ally, gender identity or other issues that may come from being a sexual minority on the Cal campus. For more information, please contact outletpeeradvising@gmail.com.
Q@Haas
Haas, like Berkeley and the greater Bay Area, is famous for its diverse, inclusive, and affirming spirit - and Q@Haas is no exception. We are one of the campus' most active clubs sponsoring socials, educational panels, mentoring programs, workshops, recruiting events, alumni mixers, and so much more for both LGBT students and the entire Haas community. Q@Haas actively encourages all students to participate in events, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Queer Alliance
305 Eshelman Hall Mondays 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Queer Alliance is a student activity group oriented to plan and implement large-scale LGBTQQIA community social, networking, and awareness events. In the past, our events have included the 'Big Queer Dances' and the 'Big Queer Events,' a community fair like social and networking program for queer groups and individuals. Queer Alliance is open to all Berkeley students and staff. For more information, please contact cerdaan@berkeley.edu.
Queer Continuum
The Queer Continuum is a caucus of the Social Welfare Graduate Assembly (S.W.G.A.) Graduate students at the School of Social Welfare created Queer Continuum to organize social events as well as panel discussions, workshops, and advocacy around queer issues. For more information, please contact sharon.papo@berkeley.edu.
Queer Diversions
305 Eshelman Hall Tuesdays 8:00PM
Queer Diversions is a queer social group open to all. Activities include: Hiking, Outdoor Games, Movies, Parties, Board Games, Camping, Party Games, City Trips, and many other things.
Queer People of Color
305 Eshelman Hall Tuesdays 6:00PM
QPOC - We unite ourselves with one rainbow flag- a symbol for communal unity, yet all too often we neglect the individuals that come together to form that one symbol. As a community we find empowerment through unity, but at what cost? The amazing diversity here at Cal allows for everyone to bring their own individual perspective to the table, but very often we don't feel welcome to dinner. "There is no racism in the queer community" is a frequent dismissal to us, a denial of the basic fact that we are a very diverse and heterogeneous community that finds commonality in identifying with queer issues. Queer People of Color aims to acknowledge our community's immense diversity. Let's find empowerment as individuals and as a community. Let's work towards a community that lives up to our pre-college expectations that were more often than not, disappointed by the time we got here... it is time for queer people of color to be acknowledged and recognized... this is OUR opportunity to stand up and be heard. For more information, please contact ucbqpoc@gmail.com.
Queer Resource Center
305 Eshelman Hall Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00PM
The students running the Queer Resource Center (QRC) in 305 Eshelman work together to provide a safe, community hang-out space. QRC has movies, a TV, a computer, fridge, microwave, magazines (queer and general news), flyers, pamphlets from Campus and community resources, chairs, couches, tables, staples, etc. for you to enjoy. Drop by if the "Open" sign is visible on the 3rd floor window of Eshelman from Lower Sproul. And look for the QRC Facebook group!
Sigma Epsilon Omega
Sigma Epsilon Omega (SEO) is one of the few Gay Fraternities in the country. Established Feb. 22, 2007, Sigma Epsilon Omega offers an awesome opportunity to make lifelong friendships, have a lot of fun, exercise some Cal spirit, and make history one day at a time. SEO offers the traditional fraternity experience with a professional and political edge. As a Brotherhood, SEO is a great place to make lifelong memories. Past events include: Weekly Pledge Events, Dating for Dummies, LGBT Professionals Panel, and nights out to the Castro. Future events include: SEO Big Game Tailgate, Fall Rush Week, Fall Formal, and more. For more information, please contact president@sigmaepsilonomega.com.
Student Coalition for Marriage Equality
Student Coalition for Marriage Equality began as an organization committed to gaining equal marriage rights for same sex couples. Our mission has grown since our founding and we now engage the entire campus in the fight for a number of rights of the queer community--from the right to give life at blood drives to the right to have bully-free schools. To increase visability and awareness of issues facing the queer community as well as to work toward a more equitable America, SCME holds a number of marriage demonstrations, fundraisers, campaigning events, and social gatherings throughout the year. E-mail us at CalSCME@gmail.com or check out our blog at CalSCME.blogspot.com to learn more about how you can get involved in the fight for equal rights.
Young Queers United for Empowerment
305 Eshelman Hall Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00PM
Young Queers United for Empowerment is a student group for those who identify as queer and Latino and Latina. The group primarily focuses on providing a safe space, creating a social environment, and being active in the community. The group openly welcome allies and people of different ethnic groups. For more information, please contact rafadelgado@berkeley.edu.
LavenderCal Staff & Faculty Network
LavenderCal is an organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer staff and faculty at UC Berkeley. We are a network for Cal's LGBTIQ staff and faculty, offering networking events throughout the year. Our goal is to promote the inclusion and well-being of our LGBTIQ employee community, and to establish a network for sharing resources and experiences on campus..
Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the LGBT Community at Cal
The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Community at Cal is a standing committee reporting to the Chancellor, comprised of UC Berkeley staff, faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. To promote a tolerant and inclusive campus environment, the committee regularly identifies, analyzes, and advises the Chancellor and senior administration on needs and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer faculty, staff, students, alumni, and affiliates at UC Berkeley. For more information, please contact cac_lgbt@berkeley.edu.
University of California Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Association
The University of California Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex Association (UCLGBTIA) exists for the purpose of supporting and promoting the University of California community with respect to diverse sexual and/or gender orientations. The Association exists to create a positive environment conducive to the well-being of the members of the community. Membership of the UCLGBTIA includes, but is not limited to, faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, staff, and alumni of the University of California campuses.
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