Be Yourself Here.
The mission of the LGBTQ Resource Center is to cultivate safe spaces on campus and within our Center’s programs, empowering LGBTQ students to develop their authentic identity, and become proud, successful, engaged members of the UH community.
Get connected to the LGBTQ+ students on campus by joining our Discord server. You can also participate in our Rainbow Chat and social activities. Request access here.
Our physical space is open, but for the summer our programs will be online. Please check our calendar to see the scheduled activities. We are also available to assist you Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM through email: lschroeder@uh.edu, phone: 713-743-5463, or in-person. During Fall 2021, the majority of our programs will be in-person with a few virtual.
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Jun 16 1:00 pm
Cougar Ally Training (RSVP Required)
Training assists faculty, staff, and students in increasing their awareness of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer people face.
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Jun 18 12:00 am
Scholarship Opportunities
There are many scholarship opportunities with a deadline of June 18, 2021.
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Jun 22 11:30 am
Trans 101 Workshop (Online)
This workshop will introduce participants to transgender terms, issues, and identities.
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Jul 16 9:00 am
Cougar Ally Training (RSVP Required)
Training assists faculty, staff, and students in increasing their awareness of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer people face.
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Sep 09 3:00 pm
LGBTQ+ Ice Cream Social
Come and treat yourself. Our ice cream social gives students an opportunity to meet the LGBTQ Resource Center staff, student organization leaders, fellow Coogs, and campus representatives in a casual environment with ice cream, games, great prizes, and more!
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Meet Our Staff
Director
Gender & Sexuality Program Manager
Office Coordinator
Education
Cougar Ally Training - This training assists faculty, staff, and students in increasing their awareness of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people face.
Affirm LGBTQ Ally Leadership Certificate - This program provides engaging workshops and programs that increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the lives of LGBTQ people.
Involvement
Speakers Bureau - A speakers bureau consists of a panel of trained volunteers who are willing to speak about their lives and experiences.
Support
Peer Mentoring Program - Do you need someone to talk to who understands what it means to be an LGBTQIA+ student at UH? Our mentors are here to help you work through various areas in your life:
Rainbow Chats - Students are encouraged to facilitate discussion groups. Simply request to be trained. The LGBTQ Resource Center staff will contact you about training dates and provide any needed support.
Watch our promotional video
Watch Now- 1200 Over 1200 students, staff, and faculty have attended the Cougar Ally Training.
- 40 Over 40 students attend our Discussions Groups every year.
- 15-20 A close-knit group of 15-20 students receive support through our Peer Mentoring Program every year.
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Phone & Email
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Address
LGBTQ Resource Center
4465 University Dr. Rm. N201
Houston, TX 77204-4014 -
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
The UH LGBTQ Resource Center embraces diversity and inclusion, and recognizes our responsibility to foster an open, welcoming environment where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and identities can be their authentic selves.
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