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Mission
Princeton University's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Student Services is by, for, and about lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgendered, intersex, questioning, and ally members of the Princeton University community. LGBT Student Services works to create a
safe and supportive academic environment through providing educational opportunities and advocating for the needs and concerns of LGBT
students.
We strive to improve the Princeton University campus climate by coordinating efforts across campus, providing outreach to
students, staff, and faculty, and working to ensure the inclusion and integration
of LGBT issues campus wide. Our goal is to enhance the Princeton University campus community and to ensure the advancement of our
students’ academic pursuits by creating an open and affirming environment void of homophobia, heterosexism, and gender bias.
Through providing educational, social, and supportive programming, along with conducting training sessions and consultation, LGBT Student
Services serves the entire campus community.
Key Programs and Services:
- Support and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
intersex, questioning, and ally members of the Princeton
University community;
- Educational, social, and supportive programming by, for, and
about the
LGBT community;
- An extensive programming calendar that is designed to meet the
educational, social, and emotional needs of the Princeton
University community;
- Resources or referrals for all things LGBT related both on
campus and
in the surrounding communities;
- On-going training sessions and consultation about homophobia,
heterosexism, and other LGBT issues and concerns;
- Opportunities for dialogue and academic pursuits around LGBT and
queer related topics;
- A safe space to talk, listen, be supported, and most importantly
to be yourself.
LGBT Student Services Coordinator
Debbie Bazarsky is located in 313 West College as part of the Office of
the Dean of Undergraduate Students. She provides programming, support
and advocacy for the LGBT campus community. Her door is always open,
and if you are interested in talking about LGBT issues or finding out
more about resources on campus you can reach Debbie by phone at
258-1353 or by email at bazarsky@princeton.edu
Pride Alliance
The Pride Alliance is the LGBT student organization on campus. The
organization represents the interests of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and questioning members of the community. They hold regular
meetings, sponsor dances, and other special events. The biggest events
of the year are Awareness Week, held in the fall, Queer Articulations, a
film and video festival held in winter, and Pride Week, held in the
spring. The Pride Alliance has recently moved to its new location in
201 C Frist Campus Center. They can be reached by phone at 258-4522 or
through their web site at http://www.princeton.edu/~pride/
LGBT Peer Educators
The LGBT Peer Education program is sponsored by the Office of the Dean
of Undergraduate Students as part of the Residential Education Program.
Representing a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, these
lesbian, gay, bisexual and allied (supporting) students can be reached
at any time to talk about any issues relating to sexuality and gender
identity. For a list of Peer Educators look in the “What Every Tiger
Should Know” section of the Campus Directory or contact Debbie Bazarsky
by phone at 258-1353 or by email at bazarsky@princeton.edu
Support Group for LGBQ Students
The LGBQ Support Group is a safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
questioning students to discuss issues in both their academic and
personal lives. This group is organized through the Counseling Center
at the McCosh Health Center. They can be reached by phone at 258-3285
or you can stop by during office hours (M-F, 9:00am – 5:00 pm). You
can also visit their web site at http://www.princeton.edu/puhs/counprof.shtml
Gay, Bi, and Questioning Men's Group
The Men's Group is a supportive and confidential place to meet other
gay, bi, and questioning men and to discuss your common experiences.
This group typically meets once a month. For more information contact
Debbie Bazarsky by phone at 258-1353 or by email at bazarsky@princeton.edu
Lesbian, Bi, Trans, and Questioning Women's Group
The Women's Group is a supportive and confidential place to meet other
lesbian, bi, and questioning women and to discuss your common
experiences. This group typically meets once a month. For more
information contact Debbie Bazarsky by phone at 258-1353 or by email
at
bazarsky@princeton.edu
Trans Discussion Group
The Trans Group is a supportive and confidential place to discuss gender
variance and gender roles, femininity, masculinity, transgenderism and
transsexuality. For more information contact Debbie Bazarsky by phone
at 258-1353 or by email at bazarsky@princeton.edu
Princeton LGBT Task Force
A University advisory committee which reports to the Vice President of
Campus Life, the Task Force supports Princeton LGBT students, staff, and
faculty and advocates for the understanding and inclusion of LGBT
concerns throughout all facets of Princeton University life. For more
information contact Robin Moscato at moscato@princeton.edu
The ALLY Project
The ALLY Project is open to all faculty, staff, and graduate students
who wish to identify themselves as allies to the lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgendered community at Princeton University. The purpose of the
program is to build a supportive and affirming atmosphere for lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgendered people on our campus. For more
information check out the ALLY project web site at
http://www.princeton.edu/~rmerritt/ally/
Fund for Reunion
The Fund for Reunion is the Gay and Lesbian Alumni (GALA) association of
Princeton University. It was founded in 1986 and has been active ever
since as a voice for the students and alumni of the University. For more
information visit their web site at
http://alumni.Princeton.EDU/~ffr-gala/
Gay Athletes
Confidential meetings for LGBT and questioning athletes. For more information
as well as meeting times and locations, please contact Rex Hatfield or
Debby Bazarsky.
In addition, the offices listed below are great resources for LGBT
students. The staff in these office have provided on-going support,
programming, and services for the LGBT community at Princeton.
The Office of Religious Life:
http://webware.Princeton.EDU/Chapel/
The Women's Center:
http://www.princeton.edu/~womenctr/
Third World Center
http://www.princeton.edu/~twc/
Office of the Vice President for Campus Life
Counseling Center at McCosh Health Center
http://www.princeton.edu/puhs/counprof.shtml
McCosh Health Center's Sexuality Education Counseling and Health Services
(SECH)
http://www.princeton.edu/puhs/SECH/
McCosh Health Center's Sexual Harassment/Assault Advising, Resources and Education (SHARE)
http://www.princeton.edu/puhs/overview.shtml
Policies and Procedures about Sexual Orientation
http://www.princeton.edu:80/~lgba/TheSource/
Beyond Campus
Local Princeton Resources:
HiTops
http://www.hitops.org/
PFLAG Princeton
http://pflagprinceton.org/
Gay People Princeton
http://hometown.aol.com/gppnjinc/gpp.html
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