Lesbians, Gay men, Bisexuals, and Transgender people are everywhere. We live in rural and urban areas, in every country of the world. We work in every field. We come from all races, religions, ages, and cultures. There are millions of us in the United States alone. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual people -- students as well as faculty, administration, and staff members -- are an important part of the rich diversity that constitutes the Dartmouth community.
To accept GLBT folks on campus and to foster an atmosphere of well-being and equality for queer people requires knowledge that dispels ignorance and intolerance. Myths and stereotypes of GLBT people, and homophobia, are the most formidable challenges to a well-integrated community that cares for the well-being of its GLBT-identified members.
What is it like to be queer at Dartmouth?
To be gay, lesbian, transgendered or bisexual at Dartmouth means to be part of an intellectual community in conversation: one that questions how we as a group relate to and integrate into the entire Dartmouth community; one that has experienced homophobic incidents that violate our sense of community and recovered; also one that celebrates the open atmosphere here that allows many lesbians, bisexuals and gays to enjoy a full life here without compromising their own sexual identity in order to fit in.
In addition to the challenges facing everyone at Dartmouth, experiencing a homophobic incident, feeling isolated, and coming out to family, friends and co-workers can all be sources of added stress in the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Fortunately, help is available. The College supports a number of organizations, programs, and services related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
The College administration is characterized overall by a high level of knowledge and concern regarding gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. In general, therefore, students may feel comfortable discussing their concerns with Class Deans, Residential Life staff, and other College personnel. Complaints of unfair, insensitive, or discriminatory treatment should be reported to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (646-1397) or to the Coordinator of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Advocacy and Programming.
Know your resources:

Dartmouth Rainbow Alliance:

DRA is Dartmouth's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender student organization. On a weekly basis, DRA holds women's and men's support meetings, as well as co-ed business meetings. It also sponsors social, intellectual, and entertainment events. For more information, blitz DRA or call 646-3636. Check out the DRA webpage or monitor the "Dartmouth Rainbow Alliance/LGBT News" Blitz Bulletin.

Gay Straight Alliance:

This new organization was formed in Spring 1999 by a group of students interested in allying the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Straight communities at Dartmouth. See the GSA webpage or email the GSA or monitor the “Gay Straight Alliance” bulletin.

Green Lambda:

Green Lambda is a GLBT group organized by and for graduate and professional students. While its focus is primarily social, the coordinators hope that by linking the GLBT communities from the graduate and professional schools at Dartmouth, Green Lambda may also serve as a bridge between the faculty/staff (CGLBTC) and undergraduates (DRA). Events will be scheduled approximately once per term and augmented by informal get togethers. For more information, please email Green Lambda or, on-campus, see their BlitzMail bulletin, “Green Lambda.”

Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns:

The CGLBTC is the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organization for faculty, staff, and administration members. It holds monthly meetings, plans occasional social events, and takes action on issues of importance to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender College employees and graduate students. For more information email Coalition for GLBT Concerns. Check out the CGLBTC webpage.

DGALA:

DGALA is Dartmouth's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Alumni/ae Association. DGALA holds regional events around the country and conducts an annual meeting on campus each June. For more information, please email DGALA. Check out the DGALA webpage.

Tuck GALA:

TUCK GALA is the Amos Tuck School of Business's association for gay, lesbian and bisexual identified persons. Recently formed, the group seeks to unite both the queer and straight communities within the Tuck School. Blitz Stephane Gayraud or visit the TUCK GALA webpage.

QMD:

A group that explores the intersection of medicine and queer identity in all its facets, QMD holds discussions and lectures both in Hanover and at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Blitz QMD for information.

People of Color:

POC provides GLBT-identified people of color the possibility to meet and discuss the interplay between race and sexuality. Additionally, POC often holds lectures and other events that inform its members. Blitz POC for information.

Q&C:

Questioning and Curious is a safe space where students who are questioning their sexual or gender identities can open up in a confidential environment. Students discuss and support each other under the supervision of Pam Misener. Q & C usually meets in the Sanborn Poetry Room. Blitz Q and Cfor more information.

The GLBT Resource Center:

GLBT Resource Center, located on the second floor of Robinson Hall in room 204, is a safe zone where anyone can come to hang out, check out a book in the library or visit one of the GLBT Programming interns. Many of the meetings of GLBT groups are held in the Resource Center.

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