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Mission

To create and maintain a mutually proud and loyal relationship between the University of Colorado at ��«����Ƶ and its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer alumni and friends.

Goals

To build community among CU ��«����Ƶ lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer alumni, friends and allies; to create a recognition by the University of its many LGBTQ+ alumni and their contributions; to sponsor programs, social events, service activities, communication and personal support; to provide scholarships for CU students and to reach out to the non-LGBTQ+ community.

History

The LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter was officially chartered on Sept. 17, 1994, by the Board of Directors of the CU ��«����Ƶ Alumni Association. Its creation was an early step taken by CU ��«����Ƶ that would lead to its becoming a respected LGBTQ+-friendly campus. When it was chartered, CU’s LGBTQ+ Alumni Chapter was one of only a few official gay alumni groups in the nation.

Since its early start with maybe 25 members, the chapter has grown to a vital organization with more than 150 members, conspicuous service to the university and the community, popular social events and support for outstanding LGBTQ+ students.

The Chapter is led by officers who are gay ��«����Ƶ campus alumni, and it is supported by a CU ��«����Ƶ Alumni Association staff member as liaison.

The LGBTQ+ is supported by the Alumni Association, with occasional support for specific programs from outside funders, other campus programs, alumni and friends. In 2008 it was awarded a substantial grant by the Open Door Fund of the ��«����Ƶ Community Foundation. In addition, it has a history of winning top awards from the Alumni Association as a “Most Outstanding Chapter,” and the cash awards accompanying those designations have contributed to its growing scholarship fund.

The beautiful timeline of LGBTQ+ history from the 1960s on in ��«����Ƶ, Colorado and the world that we created is available for showing at your event or organization.