Q Chats is our student discussion group series. We provide spaces for undergraduate and graduate students who share similar identities to come together in a welcoming space and build community, share experiences, and support each other. We are currently offering Q Chats groups for Queer Men, Queer Women, Queer and Transgender People of Color, Ace, and Transgender/Gender-Questioning People. All groups are trans-inclusive.
The discussion will be based on a different topic each time and you can suggest the topics you'd like to cover. You might want to share coming out stories or discuss family, relationships, sex, politics, spirituality, pop culture, other identities that are important to you, or anything else that interests you.
Please note that Q Chats is NOT a therapy series. If you would benefit from the support of a therapist, please visit our friends in the Counseling Center who can provide sensitive, expert care.
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Women's Group
This group meets on Mondays from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. This group meets in the LGBTQIA Resource Center on the lower level of the flag building (Smithgall Student Services), Suite 140.
- January 17 (Wednesday), 29
- February 12, 26
- March 11, 25
- April 8
QTPOC Group
This group meets on Mondays from 6 - 7 p.m. This group meets in the LGBTQIA Resource Center on the lower level of the flag building (Smithgall Student Services), Suite 140.
- January 16 (Tuesday), 29
- February 12, 26
- March 11, 25
- April 8
Men's Group
This group meets on Tuesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. This group meets in the LGBTQIA Resource Center on the lower level of the flag building (Smithgall Student Services), Suite 140.
- January 16, 30
- February 13, 27
- March 12, 26
- April 9
Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender-Questioning Group
This group meets Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please email William Britto if you identify with the group and would like the location.
- January 18
- February 1, 15, 29
- March 14, 28
- April 11
Asexual, Aromantic Group
This group meets Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. Please email William Britto if you would like to be added to the email list.
- January 17, 31
- February 14, 28
- March 13, 27
- April 10
FAQs
Who is welcome to attend Q Chats?
The Queer Men's Group is open to any undergraduate or graduate student who identifies as gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, same-gender loving, two spirit, queer, or questioning. This group is trans inclusive so anyone who identifies as a man may attend, regardless of sex assigned at birth.
The Queer Women's Group is open to any undergraduate or graduate student who identifies as lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, same-gender loving, two-spirit, queer, or questioning. This group is trans inclusive so anyone who identifies as a woman may attend, regardless of sex assigned at birth.
The Transgender & Nonconforming Group is open to any undergraduate or graduate student who identifies as transgender, gender non-conforming, gender questioning. We recognize that the language of transgender may not resonate with all folks; this group is inclusive of people who, quite simply, do not identify as cisgender.
The Queer and Trans People of Color Group is open to any undergraduate and graduate students who identify as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, pansexual, same-gender loving, or two spirit person who are also of Color. This group focuses on building community for students at the intersection of their race/ethnicity and queer identity.
The Ace Group is open to any undergraduate and graduate students who identify as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, pansexual, intersex, same-gender loving, or two spirit person who specifically identifies as asexual and/or aromantic. This group focuses on building community for students at the intersection of their asexuality and/or aromanticism.
I am an ally who really wants to learn more about ____________ group. Can I attend their meetings?
These groups are designed for students who share the identity of that group. In order to provide a safe space for folks, these groups are not intended for anyone who does not share the identity of the group.
If you want to learn more about a specific group, we would love for you to sign up for one of our allyship trainings or attend many of our campus-wide events such as our Family Reunion, Trans Day of Remembrance, OUT Week events, Lavender Celebration, and other educational and community events that we host throughout the year.
Who leads Q Chats?
Trained student facilitators will get the discussion going and make sure the group runs smoothly.
Accessibility
If accommodations are needed/desired, please email William Britto.