Cantu Queer Center
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| General Agency Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name: | Cantu Queer Center | ||
| Alternate Name(s): | GLBTI Resource Center at UCSC Lionel Cantu Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Intersex Resource Center at UCSC | ||
| Address: | 1156 High Street, Merrill College Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Driving Directions | ||
| Primary Phone: | 831-459-2468 | ||
| Fax Number: | 831-459-4387 | ||
| Email Address: | queer@ucsc.edu | ||
| Website: | www.queer.ucsc.edu | ||
| Description: | Hours: Weekdays, year round, 10am-6pm (because of small staff, it is recommended to call before stopping by.
The center is open during the evening as well, when a variety of clubs or student organizations meet. Check weekly meeting schedule online. Community Center serving the UCSC population as well as the public. Information, referrals, library, programs, space rentals available. | ||
| Mission: | The Cantu Queer Center at UC Santa Cruz exists to provide an open, safe, inclusive, intercultural space, promoting education about all genders and sexualities, and empowering self-exploration of these identities. We support same-gender-loving students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as families, friends, and the entire campus community. We serve as a resource to LGBTQQIA students by providing opportunities for leadership and personal development, and by creating programs and services that work to eliminiate heterosexism, bi-phobia, and gender-identity oppression. We strive to develop an atmosphere of acceptance and well-being from which the campus community can fulfill the academic mission of the university. | ||
| Programs: | Numerous programs throughout academic year including GLBT 'holidays.' Rainbow Graduation Ceremony celebrates GLBT and ally graduates from schools/colleges throughout Santa Cruz County. | ||
| Facilities: | Call for information. | ||
| Languages other than English: | Spanish | ||
| Accommodations for Disabled: | Parking & Wheelchair Access | ||
| Public Transportation: | Available Within Four Blocks | ||
| Eligibility: | Call for Information | ||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County | ||
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz | ||
| Related Agencies | |||
| Parent Agency: | University of California Santa Cruz | ||
| Subject Headings | |||
| Bisexuals Facilities/Community Centers Gay Men Gay/Lesbian Advocacy Groups Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Advocacy Groups Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Issues Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Support Groups Information Services Lesbians Library Services Mutual Support Groups Private Nonprofits Public Awareness/Education Special Library Collections Students Transgendered Individuals | |||
| This record last modified March 26, 2013 | |||
