Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and
Allies Alumni Chapter

The LGBTI & Allies chapter is an organization for USM alumni/ae, faculty, staff, and students from all USM undergraduate and graduate colleges and programs. The LGBTI and Allies chapter was formed in the summer of 2007 with the aim of connecting alumni in various parts of the country and in supporting students find USM LGBTI connections while in school and after graduation. This is done through a variety of venues such as luncheons, educational programs and volunteer events.

Events - The chapter will host the 2nd annual LGBTA Alumni Reception in conjunction with the Royal Majesty Drag Show on November 21, 2008.  Additional details will be available soon.

Join - To join please send an email with your name, address, email address, graduation class and degree. Your name will be added to a list which will be used for mailing purposes only. 

Chapter's Mission:
Established: September 1, 2007

The purposes of the LGBTI and Allies Chapter, as a chapter of the Alumni Association of USM are:

• to provide a recognized forum that facilitates dialogue and builds positive relationships between the University, the USM Alumni Association, and its LGBTI and ally alumni
• to support and encourage a positive social and academic environment throughout the University for its LGBTI and ally alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends
• to keep LGBTI and ally alumni informed of the progress of the University and the chapter, especially in relation to the concerns, needs, goals and interests of the LGBT alumni students, faculty, staff and friends
• to develop programs that will support current LGBTI students, such as scholarships and mentoring programs
• to assure visibility of and advocate for the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex and ally alumni to cooperate with the Alumni Association of USM in promoting the interest and welfare of USM among its students, graduates, former students and their families.

Current Chapter President:  to be announced

For more information call (207) 780-5767 or email sparker-holmes@usm.maine.edu

Please also check out University of Southern Maine Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity for more information about campus activities and the Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity.

For further information or problems with this page, contact:
Program Coordinator, Sarah Parker-Holmes