Who Are We
The LGBTQ+ Task Force is a diverse group of multi-gendered, multi-racial, multi-ethnic, inter-generational LGBTQ+ community members and allies. We work to advocate, educate, and support gender equity at Bellevue College.
What We Do
- Advocate for all students, staff, and faculty experiencing discrimination around gender identity and expression.
- Provide opportunities for continued education around gender identity, expression and ally-development on campus.
- Provide recommendations for best practices around gender equity with regard to facilities, curricula, and campus environment.
- Build Community Partnerships with LGBTQ+ Resources.
Vision Statement:
Dismantle gender oppression and inequity at Bellevue College.
LGBTQ+ Resources/Contacts
- LGBTQ+ Resource Center
- LGBTQ+ Resource Center Advisor: Marlowe Zoller, (they, them)
- LGBTQ+ Task Force Chair: Liz Hollerman, (she, her, they, them)
Upcoming Events
- June 5, Gay Cabaret, 6pm: https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/95458549532?pwd=TTZqUzBBZkVJQUlWSmNPcmllc2dnUT09
- June 8, Game Together, 6pm: https://discord.gg/v9Fpgdn
- June 9, Open Forum, 10am: https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/95782384669?pwd=UUlIMEt5dmF1ZE1YdDBkOVUxdjZzUT09
- June 10, LGBTQ+ Resources, 10am: https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/93292612030?pwd=Tjk1UDBJZW1KS0Roa0RtNlNCcWVhUT09
- June 11, Movie Night: Austin Unbound, 6pm: https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/95085102316?pwd=Wjdrd3FXWlJJaENqMWkxTVRTSDhhZz09
- June 12, Movie Night: But I’m a Cheerleader, 6pm: https://bellevuecollege.zoom.us/j/93435249706?pwd=aHhNRFJReXdOa09vZzhrb1hITTgwQT09
- June 12, Lavender Graduation, A virtual celebration of the success of our LGBTQIA+ students, 1:30pm. sign up here , RSVP by June 3
- June 12 Deadline, BC PRIDE ART DESIGN 2020 (PDF) Celebrate Bellevue College Pride 2020, we would like to welcome all students to submit ideas of artistic expression!
How can we create visual moments within campus to celebrate our diverse LGBTQIA+ community?
Your proposed 2D or 3D art/design work will be contained on 2 walls in the R-Building with any proposed 3D option extending no further than 2 inches from the wall.
Annual Important Dates
- October: LGBTQ History Month & National Coming Out Day
- Nov. 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Dec. 1: World AIDS Day
- March 31: International Transgender Day of Visibility
- April: Celebrate Diversity Month
- April 27: Day of Silence
- May 17: International Day Against Homophobia
- June: LGBTQ Pride Month
- June 28: 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots
Information and Resources
- LGBTQ Student Demographics (pdf)
- All Gender Restroom Map (pdf)
- LGBTQ Community Resources (pdf)
- PE/ Gym Facilities
- Multicultural Services
- Counseling Center
- Name Change Policies
- Is your student experiencing bullying at high school? Consider Running Start at Bellevue College as an option.
- Bellevue PFLAG
- LGBTQ Community Resources (pdf)
- Ways to Make Your Classroom More Inclusive
Last Updated June 4, 2020
