Hey all,
We're starting a new year with GLC...planning at least. We've got some great people, ideas and enthusiasm to start up our third year (woo!). Our first meeting was at the end of last semester--meeting and greeting, as well as brainstorming our goals and plans. So far we're thinking about Coming Out Week and some speakers that might come, maybe some service opportunities? as well as revamping GLC to be more welcoming and user friendly :). We're also looking to engage in some dialogue with the administration about the Catholic identity at BC and how being GLBTQ fits into all that--big ideas, but basically we just want us all at BC to be on the same page: students, faculty, and administrators.
We also want to know what YOU are interested in--what you want to see in the GLBTQ community at BC, as far as events and activities, but also how we can all make BC a more welcoming place. The LGFSAA (lesbian, gay, faculty & staff association of BC) had a great panel discussion at the end of the year talking about their experiences at BC, making the faculty and staff more visible to students. I can only hope we continue these kinds of events to make a space for the community here on campus :)
Look forward to a survey on our website about GLBTQ issues at BC, your feelings about it and what you'd like to see here--we want to hear from you! And keep checking for updates about plans, groups...like Queer Peers (coming soon!)
Happy Summer!
El
Ellie Ryan
Director of Women's Issues
Boston College 2009
