Diversity Initiatives at Washington University

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Undergraduate Student Organizations | Student-run Resources | Community Partners

Undergraduate Student Organizations

Pride Alliance
Pride Alliance is a multi-focus LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, genderqueer, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, ally, asexual) group open to all Washington University students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Its goals are to advocate LGBTQIA-friendly public policies through activism and greater awareness, to educate the WU community about LGBTQIA issues, and to build a supportive social network for LGBTQIA students. Pride Alliance also maintains a library of both printed and audio/visual materials open to all University students, faculty, and staff.
http://pridewu.blogspot.com
pridewu@gmail.com
Room 300, Women's Building

Safe Zones
Safe Zones is an organization dedicated to the education of the campus community regarding LGBT issues. Safe Zones Educators dedicate themselves to forming a network of allies who will be knowledgeable in these issues and show support for the LGBT community.
http://safezones.wustl.edu
wusafezones@gmail.com

Alternative Lifestyle Association
The ALA is open to all races, religions, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions of sexuality. Dedicated to the exploration of non-traditional sex, its goal is to provide students with support, encouragement, educational materials and various, extensive resources on sexual expression.
http://www.alternativelifestyleassociation.org/
altlife@sugroups.wustl.edu

Keshet
Keshet is the pluralistic association of Jewish LGBTQIA students, promoting full religious and social equality for Jews of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
http://www.washujsu.com
jsu@sugroups.wustl.edu

Social Justice Center
The Social Justice Center is a student-run organization that promotes awareness and understanding of social justice and diversity issues by providing education and resources. The SJC holds open meeetings every Sunday at 8pm in the Social Justice Center - located in Umrath Hall on the South 40 - to discuss current issues and to participate in weekly facilitations covering a variety of topics. Walk-in hours are from 6pm-10pm, Sunday-Thursday.
http://sjc.wustl.edu
sjc@restech.wustl.edu

Student-run Resources

Sexual Assault and Rape Anonymous Hotline
S.A.R.A.H. is a 24 hour/day, 7 days/week helpline that offers counseling, resources, and referrals on rape, sexual assault, abuse, relationships and more. S.A.R.A.H. is completely student-run, anonymous, confidential, and open to all members of the Washington University community.
Call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week: (314) 935-8080

Uncle Joe's Peer Counseling Service
Uncle Joe's is a student-run, free, and confidential peer counseling service available to the entire University community. All counselors receive 80 hours of intense training and have access to numerous and extensive resources. Call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week to page a peer counselor. Uncle Joe's Office - located in the basement of Gregg House - is staffed for walk-in hours 7 days/week, between 10pm and 1am.
(314) 935-5099
http://sugroups.wustl.edu/ ~unclejoe
unclejoe@sugroups.wustl.edu

Community Partners

LGBT Community Center of Metropolitan St. Louis
This center’s web site features a thorough and regularly updated list of involvement opportunities and affinity organizations in the St. Louis area.
http://www.findmycenter.com

Pride Fest
The mission of PrideFest is to celebrate the diversity of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) culture and community.
http://www.pridestl.org/

Project Ark
This group provides HIV support and prevention services, as well as social discussion groups for gay and bisexual men.
http://projectark.wustl.edu

St. Louis Gender Youth Group
The St. Louis Gender Youth Group provides support and resources to young people ages 13-24 who are self-identified as transgender or gender variant or wonder if they might be.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stltransyouthgroup

Growing American Youth
This group supports and empowers gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) youth throughout the Metro St. Louis Area.
http://www.growingamericanyouth.org

For more information and resources, visit the Office of Student Activities at http://getinvolved.wustl.edu/.

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