The Diversity Center

Retreat Across the Street

Registration

Each student must fill out an application to attend the Retreat Across the Street. Your information will be kept completely confidential and will only be accessible to the Retreat Planning Committee. Online applications due Tuesday, April 21, 2009 by 5pm. More »

Crossroads: A Confidential Weekly Meeting

Crossroads is a completely confidential group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, intersex and 2 spirited PLU students, faculty and staff. The group is designed to be a fun, casual, safe, supportive and secure place where people can explore their sexual identity among peers. Crossroads is not a dating service, gossip group, or social club; Crossroads exists as a place where people can meet, ask questions, and seek advice, support, and friends. More »

Harmony

Harmony is a student organization that supports, empowers, and educates PLU and its surrounding communities as related to Queer Issues. We strive to present and support programming on our campus that brings us closer to that endeavor. More »

Retreat Across the Street

Saturday, May 9, 2009 (Please contact us for time and location.)

Online Application Due Tuesday, April 21, 2009 by 5pm

"Retreat Across the Street" is an inaugural gathering for PLU students who identify as GBLTQQAI2.  Students attending the "Retreat Across the Street" will make connections, build community, engage in meaningful conversation, explore issues of identity, celebrate the energies and initiatives of the GLBT community at PLU and have an all-around good time. Lunch provided!  Retreat activities will be facilitated by Rick Barot, Abigail Blankner and Lace Smith with a special guest appearance by Erin Dana.

The Retreat Across the Street is a program sponsored by Diversity Center, the Women’s Center, Crossroads, and Student Involvement and Leadership.

“If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.” - Audre Lorde

Cost

The cost of retreat is free! Lunch will be provided.

Selection Timeline

Submit your application now!

Tuesday, April 21st: Application submission due for retreat.

Friday, May 1st: Notification will be sent to all applicants.

F.A.Q.S. (Frequently Asked Questions)

Where is the retreat?

Accepted applicants will be notified on May 1st with the location of the retreat. The location will not be published elsewhere.

Is the application process confidential?

Yes, your submission will be strictly confidential. Your name or personal information will not be shared or given out and your application will only be accessible to the Retreat Planning Committee.

What does the acronym GLBTQQAI2 stand for?

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, intersex and 2-spirited.

Can allies attend the retreat OR do I have to identify as GLBTQQAI2 or queer to attend?

You must identify as GLBTQQAI2 or queer to attend the retreat.

Contact Us

If you have question or concerns please contact for more information, contact:

Rick Barot, barotrp@plu.edu, ext. 7318

Abigail Blankner, blanknad@plu.edu, ext. 8667

The Diversity Center, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma WA 98447