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Web Update: TriCo elects new executive board
The 2012-13 board was elected Wednesday night during a Triangle Coalition meeting.
Struble finds new home as LGBTQ Resource Center Coordinator
Struble has been working at MU every year, except two, since her graduation from MU in 2004.
New era of military community begins with DADT repeal
The policy, which aimed to keep sexual orientation concerns quiet, came to an end Tuesday.
LGBTQ Resource Center hosts annual Queer Fall Fling
The LGBTQ Resource Center hosted its annual Fall Fling on Thursday evening.
Web Update: Catalyst Awards recognize individuals
The awards honor individuals for speaking up for the LGBTQ community.
Queer People of Color shows off talent at Open Mic Night
QPOC was officially recognized as an organization in December 2010.
Web Update: Pride Month keynote speaker addresses homosexuality in the South
Speaker E. Patrick Johnson has written three books.
Web Update: MU Facebook post on Pride Month keynote speaker elicits controversy
Some of the comments came from Missouri Rep. Kathie Conway, R-St. Charles.
LGBTQ Resource Center coordinator leaving MU
Ryan Black has been a part of the LGBTQ community staff since 2008.
Drag kings, queens sing for Pride Month
The Triangle Coalition hosted the Amateur Drag Show on Friday.
Column: Politics shouldn’t define LGBT community
You’ve seen them: bejeweled and underwear donned, dancing wildly ...
‘Queer Monologues’ puts marginalized stories in spotlight
Students wrote the majority of the pieces performed.
Gender-neutral housing backed by student government
The resolution calls for Residential Life to implement the program.
Web Update: Pride Prom promotes welcoming environment
The annual event provides an experience some students may not have been able to have in high school.
‘Sing if You’re Glad to be Trans’ tackles stereotypes
Writer and theater artist S. Bear Bergman spoke at the event.
You in Mizzou discusses gender issues in final meeting
The discussion centered on gender-neutral bathrooms and the difference between sex and gender.
Web Update: Craft Studio show features LGBTQ artists
The LGBTQ Resource Center will hold the show for the second year.
Bill would bar discrimination based on sexual orientation
Rep. Stephen Webber proposed the bill to the Missouri House.
Queer Spring Fling marks first event in new LGBTQ Center
Spring Fling is aimed at welcoming new and transfer students.
Web Update: MU Student Center opens additional offices
Deserted offices in Memorial Union will be used as meeting space.
Blog post: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repealed by Senate
Group works to bring back lesbian and gay journalists association
The organization works to connect members and expand professional opportunities.
Blog post: Trans Awareness Week occurring this week
Web Update: Queer People of Color seeks recognition
The group is looking to become a recognized student organization.
Blog post: First MU LGBTQA scholarships awarded
Greek Allies becomes official MU organization
The group plans to take small promotional steps this semester before beginning educational efforts in the spring.
LGBTQ Resource Center celebrates 15 years
The center began in October 1995 and celebrated Coming Out Day on Monday.
MU forum reacts to Rutgers tragedy
Students and staff attending the forum encouraged cyberbullying-based revisions to the MU Code of Conduct.
Study: Almost 25 percent of LGBT students face harassment
LGBTQ Resource Center coordinator says feeling of apathy exists on campus.
LGBTQ Resource Center to offer scholarships
The scholarships were approved in 2005 but forgotten until recently.
TriCo members brainstorm at semester’s first meeting
Turnout increased compared to meetings in the last academic year.
Greek Allies aims to help Greek LGBTQ students
The organization’s goal is to create a comfortable community for LGBTQ students in Greek Life.
Editorial: Greek Life, LGBTQ alliance would be step in the right direction
The stigma regarding homosexuality within Greek Life isn’t necessarily ...
Courts attempt to draw the line between religious rights, discrimination
A counseling student at Augusta State University denied services to LGBTQ persons seeking guidance.
Fall Fling opens doors of LGBTQ Resource Center
The event was open to the entire Columbia LGBTQ community.
Web Update: Survey gives MU 3 out of 5 stars in LGBTQ-friendliness
Student life and support and institutional commitment were MU's highest-rated areas.
Web Update: Center Project starts group for LGBTQ professionals
The Center Project, a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and ...
Blog post: LGBTQ community remembers suicide victims
Web Update: Presentation on LGBT Muslims sparks debate
Protesters said the speaker’s lecture conflicted with the Quran.
Web Update: National Day of Silence speaks for LBGTQ rights
The silence was broken by almost 70 participants at Speakers Circle.
IncludeMe campaign continues push for non-discrimination
The campaign has not yet reached the UM system Board of Curators.
Pride Prom promotes acceptance, sexual safety
The event allowed anyone to experience a typical prom.
Web Update: Art show honors Pride Month
The Craft Studio will host the artwork April 6 to April 16.
Faculty, staff form new LGBTQ group
The group is the first of its kind for faculty and staff members at MU.
Diversity fee carryover causes concern
Groups funded by the diversity fee want to control allocation.
Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Resource Center host Spring Fling
The fling was meant to create a fun, safe space without agenda.
Transgender Awareness Week promotes education, remembrance
Observance includes discussions, a vigil and a balloon release.
U.S. House passes LGBT hate crime bill
The bill expands hate crime provisions passed in 1969.
Students travel to Washington for National Equality March
Show Me No Hate offered a ride to Washington.
Ex-NFL player Tuaolo speaks as part of Coming Out Week
Tuaolo played in the NFL nine years and came out in 2002.
LGBTQ Resource Center, Triangle Coalition celebrate Coming Out Week
The week's events are to celebrate LGBTQ History Month.
