Out 'N' About

Our Mission: Out 'N' About encourages interaction with the GVSU community to promote awareness about LGBTQIA issues on campus. All students are welcome to attend weekly meetings to discuss and support events and issues affecting the LGBTQIA and GVSU community. We invite students of every sexual orientation and gender identity to participate in the organization.

What do we do?
• Group discussions about LGBTQIA-related issues and events.
  
• Educational presentations.
  
• Community-building games and activities.
  
• Social outings.
  
• Community service opportunities.
  
• Annual events.
  
• Allies are welcome!

LGBTQIA stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Trans*, Queer (including Genderqueer), Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and Allies. That's a lot packed into an acronym, but it actually includes even more; any gender or sexuality minority, and anyone who supports us and our community is welcome. We work in concert with Grand Valley's LGBT Resource Center, the Women's Center on campus, Voices For Healthy Choices, and many more to provide resources, awareness, and celebration of queer culture to GVSU. Our biggest events are the annual Amateur Drag Show during fall semester and Pride Prom in the winter, but there's always something to do with ONA, from the Big Gay Hayride to Intercultural Festival to movie nights and holiday parties.

How to get involved...
Have a say in your community events by attending our weekly meetings during the school year, Wednesdays @ 9pm, in room 1114 Au Sable Hall. Everyone is welcome! More details on our calendar. Come to meetings and events, participate in education, make friends and build connections, and help make our voices heard.

 Facebook: join group or like our page
 Twitter: GVOutNAbout
 Official membership for GVSU students: OrgSync group

News and updates:
Our Candyland-themed Pride Prom has come and gone in a flutter of candy wrappers. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen!

The last education piece of the year, Queer Careers, will be held during our regular meeting time on Wednesday, April 10th. We're bringing in guest speakers to talk about being out (or closeted) at work, disclosure and your rights, and the local job climate for LGBT employees, followed by a workshop to create or improve your resume.

Elections are April 17th. Be there! Good luck on exams, and have a great summer.