Pride @ Dickinson: Connect is our semester newsletter offered to the community highlighting our events, our students, and our work on campus. While providing an overview of LGBTQQIA issues on campus, it also allows us to connect with prospective students, current students, and the broader alumni community. To check out our first edition of the newsletter, click here!

Please note that for fall 2013, an explicit gender-neutral housing option will be available for students. This option allows two or more students to share a multiple-occupancy bedroom, suite, or apartment regardless of students' sex or gender. Gender-neutral housing is intended for students who wish to share a living space with friends regardless of gender identity. You may wish to have this option in mind as you begin the roommate preferencing process for spring housing selection. More details about policy implementation can be obtained by clicking here!

Pride Coordinator Positions

 

Fall 2013

Applications are now available for the following positions:

Programing and Community Outreach Pride Coordinator 

Programming & Events Pride Coordinator

News and Digital Resources Pride Coordinator

Pride @ Dickinson and LGBTQ Mentorship Pride Coordinator

March 25^th – Applications Available

April 17^th – Applications DUE by 4:30PM

April 22^nd – April 26^th – Interviews

May 1^st – Decision Letters Available

Application Packets are available at the Office of LGBTQ Services in Landis House or click here!

Our Mission

Dickinson College’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Office is by, for, and about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, and ally members of the Dickinson College community. The LGBTQ Office works to create a safe and supportive environment through educational opportunities and advocating for the needs and concerns of LGBTQQIA students.

Our Vision

We strive to improve the Dickinson College campus climate by coordinating efforts across campus, providing outreach to students, staff, and faculty, and working to ensure the inclusion and integration of LGBTQQIA issues campus wide. Our goal is to enhance the Dickinson College 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 educational, social, and supportive programming, along with conducting training sessions and consultation, the Office of LGBTQ Services serves the entire campus community.

Please return your completed application no later than Wednesday, April 17^th by 4:30PM to Brian Patchcoski or Sara Klemann at the Office of LGBTQ Services in Landis House (101 S. College Street)

 

For more information, visit or e-mail:
Website: go.dickinson.edu/LGBTQ

E-mail: LGBTQ@Dickinson.edu

 

Lavender Reception 2013

  A ceremony recognizing and celebrating Dickinson's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and ally (LGBTQQIA) graduating students and alumni as well as their families, friends, and supporters.

GRADUATING STUDENTS AND DICKINSON ALUMNI

Please sign up here by April 12th at 4:30pm if you would like to participate in the Recognition Ceremony!

Please complete the online form which includes: general information (name and contact information), graduation information (degree and major), significant supporter information (someone who has supported you during your time as a student at Dickinson and you would like to thank during the ceremony) and a brief biography for us to print in the program.

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What is a Lavender Reception?

An inspiring and affirming ceremony that celebrates the achievements of graduating students in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally community from Dickinson College.

The ceremony includes time to thank significant supporters and a time to celebrate the achievements of each graduate. As part of the ceremony, graduates and alumni receive a rainbow symbol and recognition certificate.

Who participates in a Lavender Reception?

Traditionally, graduating students have been the only recognized individuals in Lavender Reception ceremonies. Since Dickinson has now established an institutionally sponsored Office of LGBTQ Services, the Office wishes to also recognize the LGBTQQIA alumni community from Dickinson. Acknowledging the challenges that alumni might have faced and a previous lack of resources, the new Office would like to welcome back alumni with graduating students and raise awareness of the new energy and exciting changes happening at Dickinson around LGBTQQIA issues.

Recognizing the challenging road to graduation that many students in the LGBTQQIA community face, the ceremony gives graduating students, family, friends, faculty, administrators, peers, allies, and significant supporters the opportunity to holistically embrace each student at the conclusion of their undergraduate journey.

 Are there specific awards given during the ceremony?

Yes, there are two new awards being launched for the Lavender Reception. Please review the descriptions below and feel free to submit your nominations at the links provided.  Self-nominations are accepted.

We seek nominations of individuals within the Dickinson College community who have shown outstanding service regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) concerns. The definition of service is open to interpretation, but all nominees should be active participants in improving the climate and culture at Dickinson concerning LGBTQ issues. Please complete the nomination form below. 

Please click here to nominate someone now! 

We seek nominations of individuals within Dickinson College who have identified as an ally of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community and have shown outstanding service regarding LGBTQ concerns. The definition of service is open to interpretation, but all nominees should be active participants in improving the climate and culture at Dickinson College concerning LGBTQ issues. Please complete the nomination form below.

Please click here to nominate someone now!

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If you have any questions, please contact the Office of LGBTQ Services at LGBTQ@Dickinson.edu.

 

 

The Winter 2013 Issue of the Dickinson had a spotlight on the new Office of LGBTQ Services! Check it out here!

 

GSA Leadership Summit:
Friday, February 22nd – Saturday, February 23rd

We are pleased to offer the 6th Annual GSA Leadership Summit in collaboration with the LGBT Community Center and Planned Parenthood of Central PA. This event is an opportunity for students, teachers, counselors, social workers, administrators and community members to meet, network, and participate in workshops designed to help everyone better understand and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students in central Pennsylvania and beyond.

Friday, February 22nd – High School Day
Saturday, February 23rd – College Day

For more information, please click here.

*Note: Registration for Dickinson College Students is free.

 

 The Pride @ Dickinson Safe Zone Program seeks to create a safer and more inclusive campus environment for all members of the campus community by reducing heterosexism, homophobia, and transphobia. Through the training program and the display of Pride @ Dickinson stickers, the program creates a visible and supportive network of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally members of the campus community who have a basic knowledge about issues of sexual orientation and gender identity and are able to provide support and referrals to members of the campus community. For more information, please click here!

Upcoming Training Session(s):

Note: You must attend a session one and session two to be a Pride @ Dickinson member. Sessions are limited to 30 participants

Student Trainings:

Students – Please register here.

Student Training I: 

February 19, 2013       12:00-1:00PM             Stern 102

March 19, 2013           12:00-1:00PM             Stern 102

Student Training II: 

February 26, 2013       12:00-1:00PM             Stern 102

March 26, 2013           12:00-1:00PM             Social Hall West  

 

Faculty/Administrator/Staff Trainings:

Faculty, Administrators, and Staff  - Please register in CLIQ

FAS Training I: 

February 21, 2013       12:00-1:30PM             Stern 102

March 21, 2013           12:00-1:30PM             Stern 102

FAS Training II: 

February 28, 2013       12:00-1:30PM             Stern 102

March 28, 2013           12:00-1:30PM             Social Hall West  

 

Trainings can also be scheduled by appointment for groups of six or more. If you wish to bring a Pride @ Dickinson Safe Zone training to your department, contact LGBTQ@Dickinson.edu