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Rainbow Alliance

Rainbow Alliance is a barrier-free, undergraduate LGBTQIA+ and ally student organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming community, building safe spaces for students of all genders and sexualities, and advocating for the needs of Northwestern’s LGBTQIA+ student community. If you are interested in learning more about Rainbow Alliance, please follow their instagram (@nu_rainbowalliance). If you are interested in playing a more active role in Rainbow, whether that’s joining leadership or a committee, visit their website or reach out to Rainbow at their email (northwesternrainbowalliance@gmail.com) for more information.

NU STANS (Society of Transgender and Non-Binary Students)

STANS is a trans centered organization that exists to create community spaces for trans and non-binary individuals. We host monthly events that have in the past ranged from clothing swaps to trivia nights. We work towards creating a more inclusive and trans-aware campus through hosting events and community experiences! If you would like to get involved with STANS follow us on instagram (@northwestern.stans) or fill out our interest form to get onto our listserv.

Queer Pride Graduate Student Association (QPGSA)

The Queer Pride Graduate Student Association is an award-winning social and advocacy group for graduate students enrolled in The Graduate School of Northwestern University. Founded in 2005, QPGSA is committed to develop a sense of community among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and allied members of Northwestern's graduate student community.

QPGSA is currently looking for graduate students that would like to help plan social events! If you are a graduate student interested in staying up-to-date on QPGSA happenings sign-up for their mailing list. If you are interested in helping lead the organization please reach out to Claire (clare.waller@northwestern.edu).

Ga'avah

Ga’avah (meaning “pride” in Hebrew) is an LGBTQIA+ affinity space at Northwestern Hillel. The group aims to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ students in a Jewish space, and any queer or questioning students are welcome. Learn more through Northwestern Hillel.

Trans in Classics

Trans in Classics is an international organization for trans students and scholars in classical studies, founded in 2020. This group operates under the auspices of the Society for Classical Studies in the US. If you know of anyone who has an interest in trans studies and the ancient world, please feel free to direct them to Trans in Classics! As a community trans students are provided support and mentorship, as well as resources and consultation for allies who want to engage more purposefully with trans issues in their scholarship or pedagogy.

oSTEM

Out in STEM's (oSTEM) undergraduate chapter aims to address the need for an LGBTQ+ student group with a STEM-specific focus within the Northwestern University undergraduate community. While our primary mission is to create a safe community for LGBTQ+ individuals, we are also strongly committed to intersectionality as an organizing principle. We aim to actively center those who have been historically underrepresented in STEM fields due to their gender identity, sexual identity, racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other part of their identity, whether established or questioning. We offer social events, workshops, study spaces, professor talks, and more to support STEM students personally and professionally.

If you are interested in learning more about oSTEM, visit our Wildcat Connection website or Instagram.

Spectra

Spectra is an association for LBGTQ+ graduate and undergraduate mathematicians created to promote visibility and foster a sense of community. If you are interested in attending our events, please visit our website, subscribe to our listserv, join our discord, or apply for chapter membership. If you have any questions please email us at spectra@northwestern.edu.

Queer Media Association at Northwestern

QMA is a student group and affiliate chapter of the NLGJA. Students interested in story telling, journalism, and professional development are encouraged to join and explore opportunities to get involved. Find the groups stories and info on their instagram.

Northwestern OUTLaw

Northwestern OUTlaw is a student group for Northwestern Law students. Learn about events through their instagram and by signing up for their listserv.

Pride@Kellogg

Pride@Kellogg is one of Kellogg's most active and visible student organizations, and has established Kellogg as the top business school for LGBT MBA students worldwide. Pride@Kellogg has existed at Kellogg since 1992. Over its life, the organization has actively worked to improve the professional, academic and social lives of LGBT Kellogg students, their friends and allies.

If you are interested in learning more about Pride@Kellogg, visit their website.

goSTEM

oSTEM's graduate chapter aim to address the need for an LGBTQIA+ group with a STEM-specific focus within the university community. While our primary mission is to create community for LGBTQIA+ individuals, we are also strongly committed to intersectionality as an organizing principle, and we therefore aim to actively center those who have been historically underrepresented in higher education due to their gender, gender identity, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. We intend to establish connections with LGBTQIA+-identifying professionals in both industry and academia, to cultivate professional development opportunities for members. By increasing the visibility of LGBTQIA+ role models and providing students with access to culturally-competent mentorship, we can motivate LGBTQIA+ students to persist to degree completion in STEM fields and to become scientists.

If you are interested in learning more about goSTEM you can find contact information on their wildcat connection page.

Other Groups

While the groups below do not exclusively program for LGBTQIA+ students, these are groups who make consistent efforts to ensure the content of their work and organizational culture center LGBTQIA+ experiences:

B. Burlesque

B. Burlesque is a dance interest group for students of color to learn and perform the burlesque dance style. B. Burlesque is a safe-space for those who may also identify as queer or non-binary. Our goal is to promote body and sex positivity among students of color and non-binary and queer folk. We do not require auditions or prior dance experience, only sincere interest!

Connect:
Facebook: B. Burlesque
IG: B.Burlesquenu
Email: b.burlesque@u.northwestern.edu

SHAPE

If you are looking for sexual health resources or would like to help lead sexual health education on campus consider engaging with SHAPE. SHAPE is a peer education group affiliated with CARE that is survivor-centered, sex-positive, and social justice oriented. We combat rape culture and work to create a culture of healthy sexuality through education, public events, and an open dialogue on sexual health, sex positivity, and sexual assault.

Find ways to connect and get involved with SHAPE through their website.

Black Health and Wellness Collaborative

BHWC is a collection of Black students that co-create events and opportunities that priorites Black mental health through events, education, and community. BHWC's director of queer and trans initiatives helps co-curate Black queer wellness in collaboration with BHWC and other student groups on campus. Learn more about BHWC through their instagram.

Out Network

Out Network Evanston and Out Network Chicago are the two employee resource groups that serve the Univeristy's LGBTQIA+ Faculty and Staff. These volunteer run organizations put on community building and networking events throughout the year for LGBTQIA+ employees of Northwester to connect. If you are an employee looking to be apart of these groups please reach out to their respective leadership members.

If you are a student looking for LGBTQIA+ faculty or staff mentorship or connection, those listed on the OutList have shared that they are open to hear from you! Feel free to reach out!