Getting Involved!

Associated Students Queer Commission (Queer Comm)
The A.S. Queer Commission serves as an educational and advocacy forum for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI) students' rights, with a commitment to representing and improving the status of LGBTQI students on campus and in the community. The A.S. Queer Commission is working toward becoming a diverse group of members that increases awareness, educates, elicits appreciation, and offers insights towards the LGBTQI community at UCSB and also the Tri-County areas. The Commission also works together with other campus and community groups to overcome problems such as homophobia. The A.S.
Queer Commission meets every Thursday at 5pm in the A.S. Queer Commission Office. You can also contact the Commission through e-mail at QueerComm@gmail.com.

EUCALYPTUS
University Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transfender Concerns. This university-wide committee is comprised of faculty, staff, and students. It meets periodically to discuss LGBT related issued and concerns. Contact co-chairs Joe Navarro (navarro-j@sa.ucsb.edu) or Leila Rupp (lrupp@womst.ucb.edu).

Friendly Undergraduate Queers In It Together (FUQIT)
Looking to blow off some steam? Calling all members and allies of the LBGTQIA communities! A low stress, social outlet for questioning and LBGTQIA undergraduate students, this club is student-run and peer-focused for your satisfaction. Meetings are on Thursdays at 8:00pm. Email FUQITUCSB@hotmail.com for more information.

Gay, Bisexual & Questioning Men's Discussion Group
Thursdays @ 7:00pm, Counseling and Career Services Room #1109M
This group is open to all gay, bisexual, and/or questioning men who are interested in exploring issues of sexual identity and masculinity through open discussion, personal sharing, guest speakers, relevant films, and non-threatening activities. Attend any week and participate at your own level of comfort. All are welcome. Contact Gary White or 893-2182.

Pride E-Mail List Network
Whether you're an undergraduate, grad student, faculty, or staff member, this weekly email update is a great way to find out about community events and keep abreast of the latest hot topics. Check out our weekly updates here. Please stop by the Resource Center to fill out a request or send a confidential e-mail to us.

Queer Graduate Student Network (Q Grad)
The Queer Graduate Student Network shares information and plans activities and events via an email list. For more information, email Simone Chess or Larisa Veloz.

Queer Student Union (QSU)
QSU is a political and social student group comprised of many energetic, albeit different people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We have a shared vision of making UCSB a safer, more tolerant and supportive atmosphere for all people in the LGBTQIA community. Questions or comments? Join our mailing list: qsu_ucsb@yahoogroups.com and check out www.ucsbpride.org for event updates.

Women's Support Group
TBA
This group is open to all women (questioning, identified, queer, genderqueer, gender variant and allies) who are interested in exploring issues of sexuality, family, college, identity, religion, coming out, and relationships in a safe and supportive space. If you’re interested in this group, email rcsgd@sa.ucsb.edu with subject “Women’s Support Group” & we will notify you upon confirmation from the facilitator.