New Student Issue: 22 Penn groups for LGBTQ students

The array of LGBTQ student groups at Penn is as diverse as the community itself. Here’s a list of the existing clubs on campus.

AMALGAM at Penn’s School of Dental Medicine

AMALGAM, which stands for A Mosaic of Allies, Lesbians, Gays and More, is a group that aims to create an inclusive and safe environment for LGBTQ students at Penn Dental. AMALGAM hosts and participates in social events, visual displays, speaker panels and community outreach.

AQIS

The Association for Queer International Students is currently the only LGBTQ student group targeted at Penn’s international community. The group provides mentorship and hosts social events and discussions on international queer issues.

J-Bagel

This group is a safe space and social support group catered to Jewish LGBTQ students and their allies. It is funded by Hillel of Greater Philadelphia.

Lambda Alliance

Lambda Alliance serves as the umbrella organization for a number of constituent LGBTQ groups. Currently, its constituents include AQIS, J-Bagel, Nurses PUSH, PATH, Penn Non-Cis, Penn Q&A, QPOC, QSA and the Wharton Alliance. Its goal is to promote and represent LGBTQ interests at Penn.

Lambda Grads

This group is the umbrella organization for graduate and professional LGBTQ student groups.

Lambda Law

Lambda Law holds regular social events and political activities, including organizing forums and speaker events. The group represents the concerns of LGBTQ individuals in academia and in the wider community.

Lambda Vets

This group aims to provide a supportive space for LGBTQ students and allies in the School of Veterinary Medicine, with the ultimate goal of fostering a professional environment which allows students to reach their full potentials.

LGBTPM+

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender People in Medicine is an active advocacy committee within the national American Medical Student Association. The chapter at Penn voted to add “+” in an effort to be more inclusive.

Nurses PUSH

Nurses at Penn Understanding Sexuality in Healthcare works to promote quality patient care for LGBTQ individuals among nursing students and faculty.

oSTEM at Penn

This group is a chapter of Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, which is a national organization. Its main goal is to increase the number of LGBTQ individuals in STEM fields.

Out for Business

Out for Business is a group for the Wharton School’s graduate LGBTQ students dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive community. It holds social, professional and educational events.

OutEd

OutEd is the Graduate School of Education’s LGBTQ and ally student group. In addition to providing support, the group educates the school on queer issues.

PennAces

PennAces provides a safe space for asexual individuals and promotes awareness, education and safety for the asexual community in Philadelphia.

PATH

Penn Athletes & Allies Tackling Homophobia aims to create a safe environment for athletes, coaches, administrators and fans of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Penn Non-Cis

This group caters to the needs of members of the transgender community. It promotes discussion on issues surrounding gender identity and expression.

Penn Q&A

Penn Queer and Asian provides a safe and empowering space for the Asian LGBTQ community and allies. The group regularly hosts social and educational events.

Queer Christian Fellowship

This group is a community for LGBTQ Christians. It holds discussions about scripture and current events and hosts social gatherings.

QMAP

Queer Muslims and Allies at Penn is a group providing a space and support for Muslim LGBTQ students.

QPOC

Queer People of Color seeks to address the concerns of individuals who identify as both LGBTQ and people of color. The group provides support and hosts regular discussions on pertinent issues.

QSP2

QSP2 serves LGBTQ students and allies at the School of Social Policy & Practice. It aims to create a safer and more accountable space for students, as well as educate others on LGBTQ-specific issues.

QSA

Queer Student Alliance provides a safe space and hosts general body meetings, as well as regular social events on campus.

Wharton Alliance

This undergraduate-focused group strives to connect its members to opportunities within the business world for LGBT students.

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