Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center

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Location University House Annex next to Voorhies Hall
Hours Monday-Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Phone (530)752-2452
Email slatkinson@ucdavis.edu
Website [WWW]http://lgbcenter.ucdavis.edu/

LGBTRC.jpgThe LGBTRC on 2007-2-5

History
The Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Resource Center opened on January 31, 1994. Its presence on the UC Davis campus was the result of a recommendation made by the Chancellor's Committee on Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Issues in 1992. In the Fall of 1993, a group of students, staff and faculty convened to prepare the Center for its grand opening. The center has been located in several different spaces on campus over the years, starting out in one of the Temporary Buildings near Engineering III, moving to University House Rm 105 circa 1996, and then to the University House Annex in 2000. It's a very important part of the Gay Community.

Current Staff

shroom.jpgA giant (fake) mushroom, located outside.

Resources
The LGBTRC has an open library where anyone can check out books, magazines, movies and documentaries. Volunteer positions are always available and there are a couple of computers that volunteers can use. The center works closely with the Gender and Sexuality Commission, the WRRC (Women's Center) and the CCC as well as holding meetings for pertinent organizations such as La Familia, APIQ and Gender Group.

The LGBTRC is responsible for organizing a number of great events throughout the year, most notably, awareness weeks: Pride Week and TransAction Week in the fall and Intersex Awareness Week and "Beyond the Binary" in winter.

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2004-12-12 23:59:47   isn't it a shame its stuck in an alley back behind voorhies? - JamesDawe

2006-04-13 23:46:12   I once walked in, and got the coldest looks and most disapproving looks from the 5 people at the tables. I haven't been back since. —ArielSanJose

2009-01-09 20:06:21   I came in to check out the LGBT Center early last quarter and it was the most uncomfortable experience. There was this unwelcoming, judgmental vibe from the other stagnant people in the room. Ugh. Never again. —strawberry

2009-01-10 20:33:57   I'd like to add to the above comments. I went here once, no one went out of their way to acknowledge that someone completely new had walked in. They are not very welcoming. I've heard the same thing from a TON of friends. I have no interest in going back, but I think that's what the people there want because it's clearly their exclusive hangout. Something should be done about this. —OscarSabino

2009-03-04 11:57:49   Sorry about the negative experiences that some of you have faced. As a current volunteer for the LGBTRC I will notify the staff about these issues. I will work on making the atmosphere of the center more warm and inviting.

Just to point out, there are a lot of organization meetings that take place at the LGBTRC. You could have by chance walked in during a committee meeting which does not excuse unfriendly actions, but it may be a factor. —ThUn

2009-07-11 16:23:09   I went in a couple weeks ago and talked to a really nice person (Angela?) that worked there. She was very inviting and helpful so for those of you who had bad experiences, I would recommend giving it another try. —Pringlessong

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