GRADUATE
STUDENTS RESOURCES
Did
you know you can reserve the center for your morning class
sections?
To reserve a spot, contact our Program Coordinator, Tam
Welch queer(AT)ucsc.edu.
E -Mail LIST
If
you would like to receive event updates and other important
news during the academic year then sign
up on the Qgrads e-mail list.
STUDENT ORGS
Student
Advising: The Lionel Cantú GLBTI Resource Center
functions as a vital safety net to all UCSC students. Graduate
students may drop in or make appointments to talk with Center
staff about academic, housing or personal issues. Graduate
student TA's may refer undergraduate students to Center
staff to assist GLBTI and emerging students with resolving
personal issues that negatively impact their academic performance
and jeopardize graduation. Center staff provides assessment
of and referrals to appropriate campus/off-campus resources.
Meeting Place for Class Sections: The Lionel Cantú
GLBTI Resource Center is a popular location for class sections
that meet in the mornings only. The semi-private lounge
can accommodate ~15 students. Arrangements should be made
in advance.
Graduate Student Mixers: The Center helps coordinate
mixers for queer identified graduate students to facilitate
academic and social networking opportunities.
Collaboration with the Graduate Student Association:
The Center enjoys a warm relationship with the GSA, participating
in GSA sponsored orientation activities and other programs.
Our mutual goal is to provide support to GLBTI identified
graduate students to insure their academic success at UCSC
and to educate non-queer graduate students about the needs
of GLBTI graduate and undergraduate students they may work
with or teach.
Co-curricular Programming: The Center sponsors a
wide range of co-curricular programs, offering multicultural
and gender/sexuality based education in an exceptionally
supportive and stimulating environment. Many events allow
for faculty and student engagement. Graduate students are
invited to present their work in various gatherings throughout
the academic year.
Circulating Library: 1,400 volumes of GLBTI-themed non-fiction,
fiction, and poetry supplement the more academic collection
at McHenry Library. Materials may be checked out for 3 week
periods. The Center also subscribes to numerous GLBTI magazines
and newspapers.
Student Study Center: Graduate students are welcome
to use the Center's cozy lounge and study center, complete
with iMac and PC computers. Students receive basic research
help from Center staff.
Guest Lecturers: The Center staff members are knowledgeable
about a range of GLBTI topics and are frequent lecturers
in campus courses and class sections. The Director and Program
Coordinator have advanced degrees in Psychology and the
Arts. Note: guest lectures must be arranged in advance.
GLBTI Contacts: Graduate students frequently make use
of the Center staff's expertise on GLBTI matters. Staff
helps make connections with potential lecturers, related
community organizations, relevant course materials, and
web-based research sources.
Coming Out/Transitioning on the Job: Center staff works
with the Equal Employment Opportunity office to facilitate
graduate students coming out or transitioning in their work
settings.
Rainbow Graduation Ceremony: Graduate students may participate
in the annual Rainbow Ceremony that honors GLBTI and ally
graduating students. This is a uniquely festive affair featuring
speakers, performers, and a reception. Family, friends,
and colleagues are welcome.
Graduate Student Listserv: The Center manages a listserv
for GLBTI graduate students called Qgrads. This is a low
volume list that informs graduate students of upcoming campus/community
events of interest. To join please see our q-list
sign-up page.
