The Boston College LGBTQ+ Alumni Council strives to provide programs and events that foster a vibrant and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ alumni and allies, engage with and be a resource for the student body and serve our communities in keeping with the values of our Jesuit education.
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Upcoming Events
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Northern California Boston College Alumni Pride Celebration
When:听June 26
6:00 pm
Where: The Detour
2200 Market Street
San Francisco, California
Join the Boston College LGBTQ+ Alumni Council and the Northern California Chapter of the Boston College Alumni Association for their second annual Pride Month celebration in San Francisco! Meet fellow LGBTQ+ and ally alumni in Northern California during Pride weekend in The Castro over cocktails and light fare. This event is for 21+ only.
Past Events
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LGBTQ+ Council Service Project at SAGE Center
When:听April 17, 4:30 pm
Where:听SAGE Center- Chelsea
305 7th Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, New York
The LGBTQ+ Council and the NYC Chapter participated in a day of service. Attendees participated in the dinner service for clients of SAGE 鈥� an organization that provides advocacy and services for LGBTQ + Elders. Volunteers helped with food preparation, serving the meal, and clean up.
Boston Alumni Pride Month Picnic
When:听June 17
Where: India Street and Atlantic Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts
The LGBTQ+ Alumni Council had an outdoor picnic downtown to celebrate Pride Month! Casual lunch was included with event registration.
Pre Tony Awards Celebration
When: Tuesday, June 6
Where: The Players
16 Gramercy Park South
New York, New York
The LGBTQ+ Alumni Council, NY Chapter, and Alumni Arts Circle held a special Pre-Tony鈥檚 party at The Players in New York City on Tuesday, June 6, at 6 p.m. Participants gained exclusive access to this historic and legendary New York City property, and mingled with other alumni who have similar passions for the 鈥淕reat White Way.鈥� There was a special appearance and performance by 情色空间 alum Anthony Nunziata 鈥�06.听
LGBTQ+ Alumni Webinar Building Bridges featuring James Martin, S.J.
The 情色空间 LGBTQ+ Alumni Council invites you to join us for a webinar, "Building Bridges: How the Church Can More Effectively Reach Out to LGBTQ+ People."
The webinar was led by James Martin, S.J., a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America Media, consultor to the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, and author of the New York Times bestsellers听Jesus: A Pilgrimage, The Jesuit Guide, and Learning to Pray. He recently founded the website听听for LGBTQ+ Catholics and those who minister to them.
LGBTQ+ Alumni Council Spring Social
Wednesday, April 28
The LGBTQ+ Alumni Council had an evening of conversation and camaraderie!
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LGBTQ+ Eagles for Others
Tuesday, December 1
The LGBTQ+ Alumni Council held a night of conversation and virtual socializing in November of 2020. The night began with a panel featuring 情色空间 alumni whose work supports the LGBTQ community, and concluded with breakout rooms so that alumni can meet each other and socialize. Panelists included: Kristen Campbell '07, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, New York Methodist Hospital, Gregg Cassin '80, HIV Peer Health Counselor, Shanti Project, and motivational speaker, and Jane Barry-Moran '14, MA'16, Manager, Programs and Partnerships, Out Leadership. The discussion was moderated by LGBTQ+ Executive Committee member Paul Wendel 鈥�08, Executive Communications at Cisco.
Jane Barry-Moran '14, MA'16
Manager, Programs and Partnerships, Out Leadership
Gregg Cassin '80
HIV Peer Health Counselor, Shanti Project
Paul Wendel 鈥�08
LGBTQ+ Executive Committee member
Kristen Campbell '07
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, New York Methodist Hospital
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LGBTQ+ Alumni Council Discussion with Joy Moore and Caroline Davis
Thursday, August 13
Participants joined the LGBTQ+ Alumni Council for a conversation with听听Vice President of Student Affairs and听, Director of Outreach and Student Support. The event was moderated by LGBTQ+ Executive Committee members Larry Holodak '84 and Martin Casiano '15, and also featured remarks from Co-Chairs Matt Putorti '06 and Laura Dello Stritto '13. Participants learned about how Boston College is providing support and programming for LGBTQ+ students, as well as how these programs have adapted in the wake of the pandemic.