LGBTQ+ HUB
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) Monday through Friday, located on the second floor of the Education 2 North Building, room 2101. To stay updated about our activities, sign up to receive our bi-weekly newsletter using this sign up form. You may also submit items to be shared in our newsletter using this submission form.
| 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. We strive to eliminate health disparities and advance inclusion through evidence-based practices, intentional collaboration, and innovative strategies. This mission is achieved by:
We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals can thrive, engage in meaningful dialogue, and contribute to innovative solutions. By prioritizing data-driven approaches and strategic planning, we align our efforts with campus-wide missions in education, research, clinical care, and community impact. |
| 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. |
- 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
- Lifelong, Evidence-Based Support:
The LGBTQ+ Hub recognizes that the needs of LGBTQ+ people evolve throughout their lifespan. We are committed to providing services that are age-appropriate, inclusive, and informed by evidence-based research to address these changing needs effectively.
- Safe and Inclusive Spaces:
The LGBTQ+ Hub is dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals feel safe to ask questions, engage in dialogue, and seek support without fear, embarrassment, or shame. We prioritize creating spaces where vulnerability and productive conflict can lead to growth, innovation, and stronger connections.
- Intersectionality and Anti-Racism:
Intersectionality and anti-racism are foundational to our work. The LGBTQ+ Hub integrates these lenses into all programs, policies, and initiatives to ensure equity and inclusion for individuals with diverse identities and experiences.
- Intentional Partnerships and Collaboration:
The LGBTQ+ Hub strives to build intentional and meaningful partnerships with diverse communities and organizations, both on campus and within the Aurora community. These collaborations focus on reducing health disparities, improving social determinants of health, and fostering access to resources that support thriving individuals and communities.
- Commitment to Equity and Belonging:
Guided by data-driven approaches, the LGBTQ+ Hub is committed to advancing inclusion, equity, and belonging for all members of our community. We believe in creating opportunities and environments where all can thrive, grounded in the understanding that diverse and engaged teams make better decisions and foster better care.
- 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. |
| Meet Our Advisory Committees |
| Led by LGBTQ+ Hub Program Manager, Steven Burton, MPH (he/him/his/they/them/theirs) |
| 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. |