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Campus Pride and Gender Center

About the Campus Pride and Gender Center

Building on the historical legacy and impactful work of its predecessors, the newly reconfigured Campus Pride and Gender Center continues to foster a welcoming and supportive campus community for all Hamline students, faculty, and staff.

The Center aims to affirm all members of the University community by assisting everyone with greater access and connection to resources, providing educational programming, and promoting understanding across campus related to gender and sexuality to enhance access, belonging, and community.
 

Mission and vision

The mission of the Campus Pride and Gender Center is to support a more socially just and violence-free world for all students by actively resisting sexism and other intersecting forms of oppression.

The Center aims to:

  • Provide support
  • Build community
  • Cultivate leadership

Provide support

We provide and collaborate on educational programming that centers and affirms the voices and lived experiences of all students, particularly LGBT+ students. We also provide subject matter information on and support institutional policies for all students.

In addition, we also supply a range of free menstrual and sexual health resources to students so they can practice sexual safety and bodily autonomy without the burden of cost.

Build community

Our programs and events enable students to explore, reflect on, and grow their identities in an affirming environment. We provide opportunities for students to meet on campus with those who support or hold shared identities and to network with other local campuses and organizations.

We also maintain a community space in Anderson 320 where students can gather informally, study, and hold meetings and events.

Cultivate leadership

We support students interested in leadership opportunities related to gender and sexuality issues through volunteer opportunities, internships, and paid work study positions. In addition, we have also partnered with the Student Activities and Leadership Development (SALD) office on the annual Leadership Retreat to foster leadership qualities in students.

Additionally, we regularly offer training and workshops for faculty and staff to build classrooms and campus communities that are supportive and welcoming to all.

The Campus Pride and Gender Center envisions a Hamline community free of discrimination and injustice where all students:

  • Feel safe expressing all aspects of their identities
  • Experience a sense of belonging on campus
  • Achieve their academic goals in a supportive environment
  • Inspire themselves and others to challenge oppression

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Events and programs

The Campus Pride and Gender Center hosts numerous events and programs throughout the academic year.

Learn more about events and programs

Resources

The Campus Pride and Gender Center offers many resources for the Hamline community, including how to navigate our systems.

Check out our resources

Contact information