LBGT Issues Group

About the Issues Group

The LBGT Issues Group is a committee of faculty, staff, students, and alumni(ae) who are lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, or just plain friendly. We seek to foster a safe and welcoming environment for LBGT students and to ensure that the educational mission of MIT is upheld for all students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Meetings are once a month and address specific projects dealing with the concerns of the LBGT community. Anyone affiliated with MIT and LBGT-friendly is welcome to join or participate.

The LBGT Issues Group is coordinated by a Steering Committee selected by the
Issues Group each April. The current Steering Committee is:
  • TC Ong, Graduate Student Rep
  • Ed Ruiz, Staff Rep
  • Lex Johnson, Undergraduate Student Rep
  • Professor Kim Surkan, Faculty Rep
  • Abigail Francis, Ex Officio
 

2009-10 Meeting Schedule

The 2009-10 Issues Group meetings will be held in the Rainbow Lounge (Walker: 50-005) on the
second Tuesday of the month at 5pm following social time at 4:30pm. The schedule is as follows:

  • First IG Meeting - October 13, Rainbow Lounge (Walker: 50-005), 5pm - 6pm
  • Second IG Meeting - November 10
  • Third IG Meeting - December 8
  • Fourth IG Meeting - February 9
  • Fifth IG Meeting - March 9
  • Sixth IG Meeting - April 13
  • Seventh/Final IG Meeting - May 11

In addition, the majority of LBGT Issues Group members attend the following
annual events:

TGIF Ice Cream Social: February 5, Location TBD, from 4-6pm.
Multicultural Conference (MC2): Early March
Lavender Graduation: May 5, Location/Time TBA.
lbgt@mit.edu | Walker Memorial, 50-005 | (617) 253-5440