LGBTQ Resources: Welcome!
This guide provides access to both scholarly and practical resources on WWU's Campus for the LGBTQ populations.
On Campus & Regional Resources
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Associated Students’ Sexual Awareness Center“The Sexual Awareness Center is a non-judgmental resource for people seeking information about sexuality and sex-related issues.”
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Center for Education, Equity, and Diversity“The Center focuses on issues related to equity, diversity, self-exploration and identity, inter-group relations, multicultural education and democratic empowerment and civic engagement; particularly focusing on issues of retention and success for historically underrepresented populations.”
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Queer People of Color (QPOC)“To promote awareness for the need of a more cohesive, diverse community and demonstrate that there are queer people of color on campus and allies who support us.”
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Queers and Allies for Activism“Queers and Allies for Activism is a politically-charged club dedicated to fighting for the rights of the GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community locally and nationally.”
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WWU's Queer Studies MinorDetails about the Western Washington University Minor program, and includes related information about courses.
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Advocacy Council"The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Advocacy Council is to ensure that LGBT people and issues matter at Western and the larger community. We provide support, advocacy, and resources for the students, staff and faculty of Western Washington University."
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Researching LGBT H(i/er)storyThis Guide provides scholarly and electronic resources you can find at Western Libraries. Be sure to check out the primary sources found throughout our Heritage Department Collections!
National Organizations
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Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education NetworkWebsite offers strategies, learning tools, and built-in communities for creating an inclusive learning environment, regardless of orientation.
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International Lesbian and Gay AssociationWebsite devoted to global outreach, community-building, and education of gay and lesbian issues.
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It Gets Better ProjectHomepage of an organization that promotes awareness about issues and challenges facing LBTQ Youth.
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Point FoundationHomepage of a foundation which provides financial support, mentoring and leadership training to students marginalized by sexual orientation or identity.
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Pride FoundationA philanthropic organization that offers financial support for scholarships, grants, and program initiatives.
Diversity & Disability Services Librarian

Rebecca Marrall
Contact:
Technology & Discovery Services Division
(360) 650-4493
Subjects: Library Science, Library Services