Meet OSE's April Club of the Month: The LGBTQ+ Experience! The mission of the LGBTQ+ Experience is to be an advocacy, activism, and education group on campus that works with administration to provide safe spaces on campus for people of all identities, especially people who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ Experience also aims to serve as an outlet for information/resources on Loyola's campus.
The LGBTQ+ Experience works closely with other RSOs on Loyola's campus to host events on campus throughout the school year. One of The LGBTQ+ Experience's favorite past events was their Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) this past fall (pictured). On TDoR, a vigil is held on the Friday before the date of International Trans Day of Remembrance to remember and respect the transgender lives lost every year to useless hatred and recognize the violence and discrimination that the transgender community faces every day. The LGBTQ+ Experience also works with other RSOs, campus administrators, and local organizations to participate in TDoR, and many of these groups serve as speakers.
The LGBTQ+ Experience hosted their Sexuality and Gender Diversity Awareness Week (SAGDAW) from April 17th to April 20th, co-hosted with Spectrum! During this week, The LGBTQ+ Experience hosted tabling and events on campus that provided the Loyola community with educational and fun information about the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ Experience also offers resources that pertain to the LGBTQ+ community, especially the trans and non-binary community!
If you are interested in getting involved with The LGBTQ+ Experience, you can email Co-Vice President Meg Cappabianca (macappabianca@loyola.edu) or Co-Vice President Cj Sommers (cesommers@loyola.edu). The LGBTQ+ Experience is always welcoming members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community, so reach out and get involved!