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Safe Zones logoAbout Safe Zones

Safe Zones@SDSU works to ensure a campus atmosphere that is welcoming, informative, and safe for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questionning, queer, intersex and ally (LGBTQ2IA) students, faculty, staff, and administrators and for all members of the campus community.

SDSU Campus Events


The Road to Cultural Competency - 5th Annual Diversity Conference
conference details

Get more information and register today
at the Intercultural Relations office website.

$20 for students, $25 for faculty/staff


SDSU's Fourth Annual
Lavendar Graduation

for graduating studentswho identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or allies.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 3 - 5 pm at SDSU’s Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center

COME AND CELEBRATE SDSU’S LGBTQIA GRADUATES!

photo of mortar board cap and diplomaStudents receive a certificate and rainbow cord to wear with your academic regalia during commencement and an
invitation to join the LGBT Alumni Chapter.

To participate please email the following information to Graduate Assistant Damien Sutton at damienjsutton@gmail.com:

  • your name as you would like it to appear on a certificate
  • undergraduate or graduate degree you are receiving
  • your major & minor
  • the estimated number of guests

The event is to celebrate YOU, so wear whatever you think symbolizes your graduation. This event does not replace the official commencement ceremony. You will not receive your diploma until commencement.

(Note: there is no longer a fee for this event.)

This event is co-sponsored by the President’s Advisory Committee on Equality, SafeZones@SDSU, the LGBT Studies Major & Minor, Gamma Rho Lambda, SDSU LGBT Alumni Association, and the Women’s Studies Department.

flyer thumbnailDownload a flyer about the event.

Community Events


QUEER ARTISTS PROJECT EXHIBITION

March 15 – June 15, 2013,

Lambda Archives of San Diego, 4545 Park Blvd. Suite 104 (behind Diversionary Theatre)

Lambda Archives of San Diego announces the opening of their second in-house exhibition, utilizing the newly remodeled space and displays in their permanent location in University Heights. Exhibit showcases examples of past and present LGBTQ art in San Diego region and seeks to gather names for online historical record
 
Opening reception held Friday, March 15 from 7 – 9 p.m.

For days and times the exhibit is open see Lambda Archives website.


FILMOUT SAN DIEGO

15th Annual LGBT Film Festival

FilmOut San Diego logo

LOCATION: Birch North Park Theatre, 2891 University Avenue, San Diego

DATES: May 29 – June 2,

OPENING NIGHT: Wednesday, May 29, at 7:30pm

TICKET INFO: www.FilmOutSanDiego.com

still photo clips from films

Become an Ally

The Safe Zones training program teaches you about LGBTQ issues, support, referrals, and how to work to improve our campus climate. 

Training sessions are available every semester and are free of charge!

General Ally Trainings Spring 2013:

  • Saturday, February 23, 9:00 am - noon
  • Tuesday, April 16, 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Students, staff, faculty are all invited to become allies. Fill out a registration form to attend the Safe Zone training to become an Ally.

Ally Registration (online form)

Ally Registration (PDF form)

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Contact Safe Zones

Susan E. Cayleff: cayleff@mail.sdsu.edu
Carrie Sakai: csakai@mail.sdsu.edu
Aaron Bruce: abruce@mail.sdsu.edu

More LGBTQ Contacts and Orgs.