Welcome to the Rainbow Center!!!

Hello! Everyone is welcome. We pride ourselves on our family-like environment and academic opportunities.  We recognize the spectrum and fluidity of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.  The fun and amazing staff provides resources and services to the wider campus community of students, faculty, staff, and local residents. 

As I start my third year as the director of the Rainbow Center, I would like to reiterate that I support the tradition that our space remains an open, affirming and welcoming space for everyone, including bisexual, transgender, gay, questioning, heterosexual, lesbian, intersex and those who have a unique gender identity/expression or sexual orientation identity. Our welcome recognizes the whole person, and the intersection of all social identities, inclusive of, but not limited to socio-economic status, emotional and physical abilities, race and ethnicity, religion and spirituality, size, national origin, age and others.  Should you experience or witness an incident of harassment and/or discrimination on campus, we serve as an accessible and safe environment for support.

Outside of the informal, safe space where many come to hangout, socialize, check e-mail, complete academic work, watch TV, and play games, we offer a number of programs to support our mission, such as our library with over 3,000 books and videos, which is now searchable on the Homer Babbidge Library Catalog! In addition to our efforts, cultural centers, campus departments , and active campus groups to maintain a positive campus climate and community support.  And for the third time in a row, we have the honor to host the 17th Annual True Colors Conference in March 12-13, 2010!  We really appreciate the support from the Division of Student Affairs, the Business School and all of the volunteers.

As we celebrate 11th year anniversary as one of the best 100 gay-friendly campuses in the country, become a part of a legacy by volunteering in the office, participating in a campus group, and attending our programs. Please look for our upcoming new educational outreach efforts, HA! Husky Ally is our umbrella program involving Friends & Family plan, Safe Zone workshop, Advance Ally Training, and the Ally Advocate Project. More information will be provided throughout the academic year. I wish you I look forward to your presence in the Rainbow Center, and wish you a great academic year!