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The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Advocacy Council is to ensure that LGBTQ+ people and issues matter at Western and the larger community. We provide support, advocacy, and resources for the students, staff and faculty of Western Washington University.

LGBTQ+ AC's Mission Statement

The mission of Western Washington University’s (WWU) University Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+ AC) Advocacy Council is to foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive educational environment by promoting awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ AC issues and by advocating for the distinctive needs and concerns of LGBTQ+ AC students, faculty, and staff.

The LGBTQ+ AC"s Advocacy Council is a university committee composed of faculty and staff, with student representation, who meet on a regular basis and serve the needs and interests of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex and Ally population on Western's campus.

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LGBTQ+ Advocacy Council 2025-2026 Schedule

The Advocacy Council meets the Third Thursday of every month from 12pm-1pm in Viking Union 735 and on Teams!

Our topic schedule for this year:

  • Oct 16th: New Year Welcome & LGBTQ+ History Month, Setting Social Dates, Leadership Nominations
  • Nov 20th: Supporting Trans & Gender Expansive Folks: Trans Day of Remembrance, Leadership Election Results
  • Dec 18th: Found Family & Rest
  • Jan 15th: New Quarter Check In, 2026 Goals
  • Feb 19th: Black & Queer Experiences
  • Mar 19th: Queer Women's Voices Panel
  • April 16th: Gaypril Social
  • May 14th: End of Year Celebration
  • June 18th: Pride Month & Summer Planning