Below are the descriptions of other groups, organizations, and sources of information you can find at Columbia which may be of interest to the queer community. Several of these have webpages on Columbia's World Wide Web Server. To learn more about them, follow their links. For information on those groups and resources which aren't online, you may email the Co-op at queergrads@columbia.edu.

The Columbia-Barnard Lesbian, Bisexual, and Gay Coalition

The Columbia-Barnard Lesbian, Bisexual and Gay Coalition (LBGC) is the social, political, and educational organization for lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgendered and questioning students at Columbia College, the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), and Barnard College.

GABLES-CU

Gay, Bisexual, and Lesbian Employees and Supporters at Columbia University (GABLES-CU) is the activist and community-building organization for university staff, instructors, and their partners. They maintain a home page that includes a variety of information as well as the online version of CALIPSO.

MOM: Male Oriented Men

MOM is the bisexual and gay men's discussion group for all students at Columbia College, SEAS, GSAS, and any other graduate school at Columbia. The group meets weekly in the home of the discussion group leader, and addresses issues of interest or concern to those who attend. Examples of some discussions MOM has had are: gayness over the course of the lifetime, gay culture and literature in light of AIDS, "what I ike about being gay," and Pick-up Lines 101.

The Queer Studies Group

The Queer Studies Group at Columbia University (QSG-CU) is a group of graduate and undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff who meet roughly twice a month to discuss topics in lesbian, gay, and queer studies. The QSG-CU also screens queer related videos and host speakers from outside the university. All meetings are free and open to the public.

Queers of Color

Queers of Color is the organization for lesbian, bisexual, gay, and queer-identified people of color at Columbia University and its affiliate institutions. Off icially recognized i n 1994 by the Student Governing Board of Earl Hall, Queers of Color functions as an independent social, political, support, and discussion group for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni from all divisions of Columbia and welcomes all people concerned about advancing the interests of queer people of color.

Gayava

Gayava is a social and political action group for gay, lesbian, and bisexual Jewish students at Columbia. The group's aim is to promote full rights for and integration of gay and lesbian Jews by increasing their visibility as gays and lesbians in the Jewish community and as Jews in the gay community. Gayava sponsors parties, political action, and o ther activities linked to Jewish issues.

QUIPASA

The Queers in International and Public Affairs Student Association (QUIPASA) is the gay, lesbian, and bisexual student organizati on at SIPA. They have two guiding purposes: 1.To provide a safe setting in which lesbians, gays, and bisexual students can meet and socialize with their peers and colleagues. 2.To organize events at SIPA that promote awareness of issues related to sexual orientation.

LBGTC at Teachers College

The Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender Community at Teachers College (LBGTC) is a social, educational, and community service organization for students, alumni , faculty, and staff of Teachers College. LBGTC sponsors activities and programs which aim to celebrate diversity, encourage political activity, and foster understanding among people who are straight, lesbian, bisexual, gay, and/or transgendered. These a ims are met through the volunteer efforts of members of the organization who serve on a steering committee, and the chair of the committee who acts as the representative for lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgendered students at Teachers College.

Lambda Health Alliance

The Lambda Health Alliance provides a supportive space for lesbian, bisexual, and gay people at the Health Sciences campus. The group organizes social events, dinners, lectures, and film sc reenings. The membership includes students, faculty, and staff from all of the schools at the Health Sciences campus.

The Gay and Lesbian Law Students Associat ion (GALLSA) is open to students, faculty and staff members of the Law School who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or who support the advancement of gay and lesbian rights. Through regular meetings and activities, GALLSA attempts to increase awareness of curre nt issues affecting gay men and lesbians, to help prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation in the Law School and the legal profession, and provide opportunities for social interaction. GALLSA sponsors discussion groups on being gay in the legal profession and organizes events to inform the community of developments in litigation and legislation affecting gays and lesbians.

Gays and Lesbians in Business

Gays and Lesbians in Business (GLIB) was e stablished to educate and provide an active support network within the Columbia Business School community. GLIB respects every student's right to keep their sexuality private, and confidentiality is observed by the organization and its members. GLIB mai ntains a file with information about sexual orientation issues at a number of employers and a listing of Columbia lesbigay alums working at various corporations. The GLIB file can be viewed by any Columbia student at the Business School's Career Resource Center in the mezzanine of Uris Hall. GLIB can be reached by contacting the Business School's Office of Student Activities at 854-3610.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Friends Caucus (School of Social Work)

F ounded in 1981, the LGBF Caucus aims to enlighten the University community about issues specific to gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals in the multifaceted contexts of social work practice, community organization, and political, civil, and human right s. The Caucus also serves as a vital social support network for those students who identify with the minority perspectives it represents.

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Caucus at Union Theological Seminary

The caucus provides mutual support and community for lesbian, gay, and bisexual students, faculty, and staff at Union; works for the full inclusion of all persons in the church, including the ordination rights of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals; and provides educational resources about lesbigay civil rights, homophobia, and related issues.

CALIPSO

The Columbia Almanac of Information Pertaining to Sexual Orientation (CALIPSO) is the definitive guide to queer resources at Columbia. This page is maintained by GABLES-CU, but it may be out of date.

CUNIX Lesbigay Notesfile

The CUNIX Lesbigay notesfile is an excellent information source and networking tool. The is THE BEST place to read announcements of upcoming events (both on and off campus) of interest to Colu mbia's queer community. GABLES maintains a page that includes instructions on how to subscribe or check the notesfile.

The Institute for Research on Women and Gende r, is the locus of interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching at Columbia University pertaining to women and gender studies. The Institute administers the undergraduate Women's Studies major, offers a series of interdisplinary graduate courses in feminis t inquiry, and sponsors a range of activities bearing on feminist scholarship and teaching.

Alice! Columbia University's Health Education Program

This health education program sponsored by the Columbia University Health Service includes Go Ask Alice!, an award-winning (and anonymous) information service that includes archives on queer-related health and safety issues (found in the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Questioning Section of the Relationships category).

Columbia Gay Health Advocacy Project (GHAP)

While sexual orientation has no bearing on susceptibility to disease, gay men and lesbians may have particular health care interests and concerns. These are provided for within the Primary Care Facility of the Columbia University Health Services. For a number of years, GHAP has provided the Columbia community with up-to-date information on gay health concerns, performed counseling for HIV-antibody testing, and offered support groups for students. Students wishing to contact the project or becom e an advocate can call 854-2878.

OutReach

OutReach is a confidential, anonymous telephone hotline for gay, lesbian, bisexual and questioning people operated by the Columbia Gay Health Advocacy Project (G HAP). It offers support, referrals, and a place to talk about coming out and other concerns. The program can be reached by calling 854-3091.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling services a re available to all undergraduate and graduate students who have paid the Health Services fee. Students seek counseling services for a wide variety of concerns, including issues related to sexual orientation. Confidentiality is maintained at all times. No aspect of a student's contact with the counseling service, including her or his attendance, is divulged to outside parties (meaning anyone outside Health Services).