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The CU Anschutz LGBTQ+ Hub repurposes the Women and Gender Center formerly at CU Anschutz.  On this website you will find information about services and resources provided by the LGBTQ+ Hub.  You can also visit us in our physical space (shared with the Oasis Space) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, located on the second floor of the Education 2 North Building, room 2101.

Mission

Our mission is to create and maintain an inclusive campus environment for LGBTQ+ and allied students, faculty, staff, patients and visitors on campus and within the Aurora community by:

  • Promoting visibility, awareness and a sense of community;
  • Connecting LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff with peer-to-peer support and community resources;
  • Providing education about the LGBTQ+ community;
  • Establishing a repository for LGBTQ+ health research and competent patient care;
  • Advocating for LGBTQ+ interests, including recruitment and retention; and
  • Creating intentional partnerships to provide direct services to LGBTQ+ people on campus and in the Aurora community.
Vision
We envision the LGBTQ+ Hub as a one-stop shop that can achieve a campus and Aurora community culture where LGBTQ+ people are highly visible, are fully included and integrated in leadership, day-to-day living, communication and dialogue, and where vibrant partnerships exist between the LGBTQ+ Hub and the campus and Aurora communities-at-large.
Core Beliefs, Guiding Principles and Values
Learn what we are all about.

  • Core Beliefs
  • Guiding Principles
  • Values
  • LGBTQ+ people can and should be empowered to speak for themselves, tell their own stories, and decide and describe what they need or is best for themselves
  • LGBTQ+ people are part of all communities and populations
  • LGBTQ+ visibility is paramount to creating change and advancing inclusion
  • LGBTQ+ services should be shaped around the needs of the community, with intentional stakeholder engagement
  • The LGBTQ+ Hub recognizes the needs of LGBTQ+ people changes throughout their lifespan, and services should be age appropriate
  • The LGBTQ+ Hub should always be a safe space to ask questions without fear, embarrassment or shame
  • Intersectionality and anti-racism lenses should be fully integrated into the work of the LGBTQ+ Hub; The LGBTQ+ Hub should endeavor to form partnerships with diverse communities and organizations on campus and in the Aurora Community
  • Community: creating connections on-campus, off-campus and between people is a cornerstone to the LGBTQ+ Hub’s success
  • Partnership: vibrant and mutually supportive partnerships create the bedrock for advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion
  • Support: the LGBTQ+ Hub should always be a supportive and welcoming environment
  • Education: the LGBTQ+ Hub should always have a focus of expanding knowledge and awareness of the LGBTQ+ community
  • Advocacy: advocating for LGBTQ+ interests is necessary to achieving cultural integration and inclusion
  • Accessibility and Visibility: broad-based accessibility and visibility are critical to achieving the LGBTQ+ Hub’s mission and vision

Programs and Services
The LGBTQ+ Hub provides programs and services in four main focus areas.  Click on the plus signs below to learn more about each program area.

 

The LGBTQ+ Hub provides a repository for LGBTQ+ health research and competent LGBTQ+ patient care.  Here you will learn more about LGBTQ+ research happening at CU Anschutz as well as our LGBTQ+ researchers.  If you would like to inquire about participating in LGBTQ+ research opportunities, or you would like assistance recruiting for a current research opportunity, please reach out to lgbtqhub@cuanschutz.edu.

If you have a completed LGBTQ+ research project you would like us to include as a highlight, please submit it to us using the button below.

Submit your research

 

 

How to Search

The LGBTQ+ Hub provides repositories for LGBTQ+ health research and competent LGBTQ+ patient care.  Click a link to search for LGBTQ+ research in one of the repositories below.

  • American Psychological Association
  • Williams Institute
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Methodology

Find guides and documentation for LGBTQ+ inclusive research.

  • Resources from the Human Rights Campaign
LGBTQ+ Research Grants

Find LGBTQ+ research grant opportunities.

  • Pride Foundation
  • Funders for LGBTQ Issues
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • CU School of Medicine Grants Program
LGBTQ+ Capstone Projects
The LGBTQ+ Hub provides a repository for CU Anschutz LGBTQ+ capstone projects.  To submit your project, or to work with the LGBTQ+ Hub on your project, please contact lgbtqhub@cuanschutz.edu.
Previous LGBTQ+ Research Highlights

Dr. Michael Puente

  • Association of Federal Regulations in the United States and Canada with Potential Corneal Donation by Men Who Have Sex with Men

Dr. Tori Huynh

  • Reassessing Opioid Use in Breast Surgery
  • A Screening Tool Identifies High Distress in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients
  • Resident Opioid Prescribing Habits Do Not Reflect Best Practices in Post-Operative Pain Management: An Assessment of the Knowledge and Education Gap
  • Surgical Management of Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Is Less More?
  • Evaluation of Opioid Prescribing Preferences Among Surgical Residents and Faculty

Other CU Anschutz Medical Campus Research
  • Find additional CU Anschutz Medical Campus research projects here
  • Find Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board (COMIRB) requirements here


The LGBTQ+ Hub is dedicated to promoting a sense of community, visibility and awareness among LGBTQ+ and allied students, faculty, staff, patients and visitors.  We provide four community and events programs which are outlined below.

Welcome to Campus Events

The LGBTQ+ Hub’s Welcome to Campus Events are designed to bring together and introduce LGBTQ+ organizations and the campus and Aurora community. Events and activities include community building, education and physical and mental health.

The LGBTQ+ Hub’s Welcome to Campus Events are sponsored in part by the City of Aurora, and are held the last Thursday-Saturday in February and September of each year. 

Groups and Teams

The LGBTQ+ Hub hosts LGBTQ+ groups and connections to LGBTQ+ sports leagues. Email the facilitator to get involved and learn about opportunities to connect. Current groups include:

  • Book Group: Rachel.Sewell@childrenscolorado.org
  • Trivia Night: Amy.Y.Smith@cuanschutz.edu and Tushar.2.Sharma@cuanschutz.edu
  • Zoom Mixers: Steven.Burton@cuanschutz.edu
  • Journaling: Xander.Bradeen@cuanschutz.edu
  • Movie Night: Jay.Bolan@cuanschutz.edu
  • Sports Leagues: Amber.Parvin@cuanschutz.edu
Community Ambassadors

Build and promote a sense of community among LGBTQ+ and allied students, faculty, staff, patients and visitors by wearing or displaying LGBTQ+ Hub Ambassador Program paraphernalia.  Contact the LGBTQ+ Hub or visit one of our booths at a community event to get Community Ambassador SWAG.

Our current projects include:

  • Virtual background featuring the slogan "Ask Me About the LGBTQ+ Hub"

Download Here


 

  • Virtual background featuring the slogan "Be Seen, Be Connected, Be an Ally, Be YOU"

Download Here

Listserv

Connect with the LGBTQ+ and allied community in the LGBTQ+ Hub Listserv. Post and respond to content, connect for activities and events, and meet new people on or offline.  Please note this listserv is not actively moderated.  Please use personal and professional boundaries and best practices.  If you find objectionable content, please contact the moderator, Amber Parvin at Amber.Parvin@cuanschutz.edu or the LGBTQ+ Hub at lgbtqhub@cuanschutz.edu. 

Join Here

Other LGBTQ+ Groups and Resources on Campus and in Aurora
  • Medical School Pride Alliance (contact Monica.Patten@cuanschutz.edu)
  • Spectrum ALLYance (contact Ariel.Porto@childrenscolorado.org)
  • Imagine Clinic (contact Robert.Davies@cuanschutz.edu)
  • LGBTQ+ Alliance (contact Robert.Simril@cuanschutz.edu)
  • PRISM (more information https://ucdprism.wordpress.com/about/)
  • The DAWN Clinic (more information https://www.dawnclinic.org/) 
LGBTQ+ Hub Wishlist

If you would like to further support the LGBTQ+ Hub and its efforts, we welcome you to check out our Wishlist. Within the Wishlist you will find books and other items requested by the CU Anschutz LGBTQ+ Hub Advisory Committee.  Your book donations will be added to our Free Little Library, where we have a free Take a Book / Leave a Book policy. Any other items, such as boards games and movies, will be used to create a lounge area where all faculty, students, and staff are welcomed to come hang out and relax.

Check out our wishlist


 

Please have items delivered to:

Attn: LGBTQ+ Hub

13001 E. 17th Ave., CG001

Aurora, CO 80045

 

The LGBTQ+ Hub connects LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff with peer-to-peer mentoring and support as well as LGBTQ+ resources.  Learn more about our offerings below.

LGBTQ+ Hub Libguide
The LGBTQ+ Hub Libguide is a great starting place to find available resources on LGBTQ+ health, research, literature, and media.  We encourage students, faculty, staff, and community members to use this guide to find helpful LGBTQ+ resources.  This libguide was created with support from staff members at the Strauss Health Sciences Library. 
LGBTQ+ Care: Training and Resources for Nurses

Visit this webpage to find a selection of continuing education courses designed to give nurses the culturally competent skills and knowledge they need to provide more equitable care and create welcoming environments for their LGBTQ+ patients.  These courses cover a range of topics, including why sexuality education is a must for adolescents, using more inclusive language, and understanding how to manage specific conditions.

Most programs are accredited and provide continuing nursing education (CNE) credits and contact hours that apply toward license renewal requirements.  Before enrolling in any program for credit, confirm that your state's board of nursing will accept it.

Peer-to-Peer Mentoring

The LGBTQ+ Hub’s Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program aims to connect LGBTQ+ and allied students, faculty and staff to peer-to-peer coaching and support by pairing mentees with campus-based mentors. If you have any questions about the process, please email the LGBTQ+ Hub at lgbtqhub@cuanschutz.edu. 

Step 1: Fill out a Mentee Application

Step 2: Meet with a Peer-Mentor volunteer during drop-in hours M-F from 11:00a-1:00p to review your intake form. During COVID-19, please email lgbtqhub@cuanschutz.edu to schedule an appointment. 

Step 3: Get paired with a Peer Mentor.

Step 4: Sign the Mentee Code of Conduct Agreement.

Are you interested in becoming a Peer Mentor?  Get started by reviewing the Mentor Code of Conduct Agreement and filling out the Mentor Application.  A representative from the LGBTQ+ Hub will contact you shortly.

Mentee Application

Mentor Application

Mentee Code of Conduct Agreement

Mentor Code of Conduct Agreement

LGBTQ+ Resource Directory

Find LGBTQ+ resources in the LGBTQ+ Hub's Resource Directory.  Browse by category below.

Monkeypox

  • Monkeypox Updates and Resources
  • Monkeypox Frequently Asked Questions

Advocacy

  • Colorado Civil Rights Division
  • GLSEN (LGBTQ+ Educator's Network)
  • Human Rights Campaign
  • Lambda Legal
  • National Center for Lesbian Rights
  • National Center for Transgender Equality
  • National LGBTQ Task Force
  • One Colorado

Coming Out

  • Human Rights Campaign: Coming Out Resources

LGBTQ+ Youth and Family

  • Children's Hospital Colorado TRUE Center for Gender Diversity
  • COLAGE (for people with LGBTQ+ parents)
  • PFLAG (for parents, friends and families of LGBTQ+ people)
  • The Trevor Project
  • Colorado Fitness and Strength (Abigail teaches an inclusive and welcoming fitness class for LGBTQ+ youth in middle and high school)

Social and Support Groups and Organizations

  • Academia Industry Alliance
  • Asexual Visibility and Education Network
  • Bisexual Resource Center
  • Lesbians Who Tech
  • See also CU Anschutz LGBTQ+ Hub Community and Events section of this webpage

LGBTQ+ Accommodations and Services

  • CU Anschutz Medical Campus Gender-Neutral Restroom Map

Sexual Health and Well-Being

  • The Denver Element Free STI/HIV Testing and Sexual Health Bags
  • Denver Health (STD testing)

LGBTQ+ Friendly Healthcare

  • Children's Hospital Colorado TRUE Center for Gender Diversity
  • CU Medicine Dermatology
  • The Dawn's LGBTQ+ Free Clinic (appointments available the last Wednesday of the month; email Xander.Bradeen@cuanschutz.edu or LGBTQ@dawnclinic.org for information and scheduling)
  • UCHealth Integrated Transgender Program
  • LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory
  • Denver Health (Hormone Replacement Therapy and voice training)

LGBTQ+ Friendly Social Services

  • SafeHouse Denver (support services and emergency shelter space for survivors of domestic/relationship violence regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity)

Housing Support

  • The Housing Authority of Aurora (specializes in mission-driven housing that currently serves 2,000 households through voucher programs and 1,620 residents that reside in their affordable rental communities)

Name Change/Identity Reconciliation

  • Name Change - CU Anschutz (provides forms to change names in systems across campus)

LGBTQ+ Friendly Mental Health Services

  • The Center at Colfax (provides a compiled list of providers who are LGBTQ+ affirming)
  • Denver Health

Transportation Support

  • RTD Collegepass(an affordable option for public transportation for CU Anschutz students)

The LGBTQ+ Hub is continuously updating this resource directory.  If you know of a listing that should be included, are in need of a resource not listed here, find an error in our current listings, or have experienced LGBTQ+ bias or discrimination please contact us at lgbtqhub@cuanschutz.edu and we will respond accordingly.

 

The LGBTQ+ Hub provides education about the LGBTQ+ community, while advocating for LGBTQ+ interests and promoting recruitment and retention.  We aim to meet our education and advocacy goals through the five programs listed below.

Annual Conference

The LGBTQ+ Hub hosts an Annual Conference the second Friday of October.  The two-day conference focuses on four tracks:

  • LGBTQ+ Orientation
  • Education for Providers
  • Train the Trainer
  • LGBTQ+ People and Populations
Education Series

The LGBTQ+ Hub provides various presentations and trainings throughout the year as part of its ongoing education series.  Request a training topic by filling out a form using the button below.

Current training tracks include:

  • LGBTQ+ Orientation
  • Education for Providers
  • Train the Trainer
  • LGBTQ+ People and Populations

Request now

Online Education Portal

The LGBTQ+ Hub Online Education Portal promotes free online training and resources serving the LGBTQ+ community.  Browse educational opportunities by topic areas below.

  • Administration for Community Living (Aging Services)
  • American Psychiatric Association
  • Glossary of Terms
    • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer (LGBQ)
    • Transgender, Gender Identity
    • Indian Health Service (LGBT, Two-Spirit)
  • LGBT Center on Aging

  • National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center

  • Society of Hospital Medicine LGBTQ+ Health Series (free educational modules focused on inpatient care for LGBTQ+ patients)

LGBTQ+ Curriculum Guidelines
The LGBTQ+ Hub has developed a set of recommended minimum guidelines and qualifications for those teaching LGBTQ+ curriculum and trainings on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.  Click here to view the current guidelines.  For more information about using these guidelines, please contact us at lgbtqhub@cuanschutz.edu. 
Advocacy Portal

The LGBTQ+ Hub promotes the One Colorado advocacy agenda.  You can learn more about One Colorado and their state and local efforts by clicking here.

If you need assistance because you've experienced LGBTQ+ bias or discrimination on campus, please contact us at lgbtqhub@cuanschutz.edu to be directed to the appropriate department.

Recordings of Previous Educational Events

Browse through recordings of past educational events, workshops and lectures on various LGBTQ+ related topics.

 

  • An Introduction to Gender Affirming Communication
Infographics
  • Using Y'all as a Gender Neutral Pronoun
  • Let's Talk About Pronouns

 


Meet Our Advisory Committees
 Led by LGBTQ+ Hub Program Manager, Steven Burton, MPH (he/him/his/they/them/theirs)

  • Christine Childs
  • Lauren Cikara
  • Evan Dorsey
  • Emily Elliott
  • Kendra Ferrier
  • Kevin Kidder
  • Lindsay Lennox
  • David Mendez
  • Megan Mickley
  • Christina New (she/her/hers)
  • Joshua Nicholas
  • Kelly Nix
  • Kyle Northington
  • Erika Rodriguez (they/them/theirs/she/her/hers)
  • David Tharp
  • Natalia Truszczynski
  • Ryan Untisz
  • Ellen Valentine
  • Malvin Vien 

  • Jacob Bellendir
  • Jay Bolan (he/him/his)
  • Xander Bradeen (he/him/his)
  • Kareem Fakhoury (he/him/his)
  • Boyd Hammond (he/him/his)
  • Dan Hussey
  • Jaime Laurin (she/her/hers)
  • Theresa Nino (she/her/hers)
  • Amber Parvin
  • Rachel Sewell
  • Tushar Sharma (he/him/his)
  • Amy Smith (she/her/hers)

  • Susan Bonini
  • Margaret Carrino
  • Swarnima Chaudhary
  • Kayde Claunch (she/her/hers)
  • Abigail Darmody
  • Lexi Dunnells
  • Matthew Genelin
  • Katherine Littlefield
  • Alexis MacDonald
  • Scott Markowitz
  • Zeke Thomas

  • Ahmad Adi
  • Chelsea Bonfiglio (she/her/hers)
  • Susan Bonini
  • Rachael Branscomb
  • Dani Brittain
  • Cindy Buchanan
  • Mindy Busby (she/her/hers)
  • Andrea Chau (all pronouns)
  • Melanie Dae (she/her/hers)
  • Melissa Fineman
  • Jonna Finocchio (she/her/hers/they/them/theirs)
  • Emily Gamm (she/her/hers)
  • Michelle Harmon (she/her/hers)
  • Dylan Herman (they/them/theirs)
  • Victoria Huynh
  • Kristen Hyden
  • Elizabeth Larson
  • Amanda Lassoued
  • Adriana Maldonado
  • Vince K Miller (all pronouns)
  • Eniola Ogundipe (they/them/theirs)
  • Taryn Olivera
  • Akoko Omofoma
  • Monica Patten
  • Sarina Perret (she/her/hers)
  • Ariel Porto
  • Scott Saunders
  • Elizabeth Sealey
  • Amisha Singh
  • Sydney Tyler
  • Anthony Velasco
  • Meagan Watson (she/her/hers)

  • Jennifer Armstrong
  • Mel Barhanovich
  • Laurel Beaty
  • Ian Brooks
  • Bridget Brush
  • Carey Candrian
  • Rebecca MullenRose Castle
  • Austin Daw
  • Chelsea Fleischer
  • Laurie Seidel Halmo
  • Sean Iwamoto (he/him/his)
  • Megan Patterson
  • Michael Puente
  • Matthew Steinbeiss
  • Talia Thompson
  • Jess Wild

 

Connect with Us

If you are interested in joining an advisory committee, becoming a group facilitator or just want more information about the LGBTQ+ Hub, please email us using the button below.

Email Us

 

 

Our physical space (shared with the Oasis Space) is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and is located on the second floor of the Education 2 North Building, room 2101.  We are available via Zoom appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

 

Calendar of Events
 Browse through our calendar below to find registration links to upcoming workshops and events.

Calendars

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13001 East 17th Place

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Aurora, CO 80045


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