Vision
The LGBTQ+ Pride Center contributes to a society that fully embraces, accepts, recognizes, and supports the lived experiences and intersecting identities of members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Mission
The UC Merced LGBTQ+ Pride Center provides an inclusive space for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Two-Spirit, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, Intersex, Pansexual, Omnisexual, same gender loving people and ally students, faculty and staff and their intersecting identities to grow, succeed, build community, experience affirmation and empowerment while at UC Merced through the resources, services, programs, advocacy, and events offered by the center.
Values
As the LGBTQ+ Pride Center, we value:
Respect – accepting, embracing and treating someone with human dignity and as your equal regardless of our differences
Intersectionality – the unique way our various identities come together and make us who we are
Education – sharing of knowledge, experiences and self-reflection to bring about deeper understanding
Advocacy –fighting for inclusion of rights, resources, services, and support for a community
Get Involved
Our Team welcomes queer students and allies to get involved with our Center!
If you are interested in volunteering or exploring options for you to get involved with our center, please contact LGBTQ+ Inititiatives Coordinator, Connor Scott-Calaway at ccalaway@ucmerced.edu
You can also read more on this space's About Us page, under the "Volunqueer" section.
Contact Us
Email: lgbtq@ucmerced.edu
Instagram: @ucmpride
