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The LBGT Resource Center is a branch of the Center_for_Student_Involvement that works to provide a safe space and act as hub for organizations, resources, services, and programs of interest to the LGBT and Allied community at Northwestern.   Our aim is to increase visibility and awareness of issues surrounding gender and sexuality by uniting existing community entities and developing our own educational and outreach-oriented programming.  
 
 
The LGBT Resource Center is looking for work-study students. Apply online here.
 
Advocate College Guide The Resource Center is proud to be named one of the 100 Best Campuses by the Advocate's College Guide for LGBT Students.
 
LGBT Resource Center Awards & Lavender Graduation


The LGBT Resource Center Awards & Lavender Graduation is an annual event held during Spring Quarter to recognize those who have made substantial contributions to the both the national and NU LGBT communities. This year the reception will be held on Wednesday, May 13th from 4:30-6pm.

We are asking for award nominations for those outstanding members of the NU family who have gone over and beyond to address the needs and concerns of the Northwestern LGBT community this past academic year. You may nominate as many people as you would like, but may nominate the same person for only one award.

Award Descriptions:
The Gregg Kindle Ally Award (faculty, staff or student) Named for a former Director of Undergraduate Residential Life and a founding member of the LGBT Support Network, this award is presented to a member of the Safe Space program who embodies a full commitment to supporting members of the LGBTQA community at NU.

Outstanding Rainbow Alliance member This award is presented to a member of the Rainbow Alliance who has consistently been a dependable and reliable member of their team. The recipient does not need to be a member of the executive board to receive this award.

The Vince McCoy Honorary Leadership Award (NU student) Named for the first African-American president of the NU Gay Liberation Front and long-time NU library staff member, this award will be given to a student who has shown excellent leadership skills within the LGBTQA community as well as a strong commitment to their academics, campus involvement and community service.

The Elisabeth Lindsay-Ryan Honorary Activism Award (faculty, student or staff) Named for the long-time LGBT Support Network co-Chair and outstanding advocate for the LGBT community, this award is presented to an individual who has dedicated their time and talents to advocating for the LGBT community at NU.

The Wendy R. Cutler Above and Beyond Award (faculty, staff, or student) Named for and extraordinary CAPS psychologist, founding member of the LGBT Support Network, and dedicated trainer for the Safe Space program, this award is presented to the faculty, staff or student who has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the success of the LGBTQA community and LGBTQA programs at Northwestern.

Nominate someone below.
 
 
Spring 2009 Events
Date
Event
Time & Location
4/15 Safe Space (Ally Training)    

4:00-7:00 p.m., tbd

4/17 Day of Silence  
4/24 LGBT Resource Center Lunch Drop-In 12:00-2:00 p.m., Resource Center
5/6 LGBT Support Network 12:00-1:00 p.m. Norris Center – 103
5/13 LGBT Resource Center Spring Awards & Lavender Graduation 4:00-6:00 p.m.,
John Evans Alumni Center
5/29 LGBT Resource Center Lunch Drop-In 12:00-2:00 p.m., Resource Center
June is LGBT Pride Month
6/3 LGBT Support Network 12:00-1:00 p.m. Norris Center – 103
  Home Cooked Conversation tbd
 

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New Library Addition!
The LGBT Resource Center is proud to announce a multimedia video library as our newest addition to the Center.
Check out the Library now !
 
Contact Information:

Doris Dirks
Coordinator, Student Organizations for Social Justice/LGBT Resource Center
Norris University Center, Northwestern University
1999 Campus Dr., Suite 3K Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: 847-491-2350
d-dirks@northwestern.edu

Location:
The LGBT Resource Center is located on the 3rd floor of Norris University Center in Office L.
The coordinator's office is in Office K adjacent to the LGBT Resource Center.
Click here to see a floor plan of Norris's 3rd floor.

Open Hours
Monday through Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00 midnight
Sunday: 10:00am – 12:00 midnight

Staffed Hours will vary