Campus Resources
Rectors and Hall Staff
All residence hall rectors, assistant rectors (ARs), and resident assistants (RAs) receive training on issues surrounding homosexuality during Hall Staff Orientation each August. Many rectors have extensive training and experience (Master's degrees or higher) in Pastoral Counseling and/or Counseling. We encourage you to contact a member of hall staff if you have questions or are looking for more information on this topic.
Campus Ministry
The Office of Campus Ministry sponsors an annual retreat for gay and lesbian students and their friends and also coordinates Solidarity Sunday. Solidarity Sunday is a designated Sunday in the fall when congregations at each campus Mass are asked to pray together for an increased inclusion of all members of the Church, a clearer understanding of the role sexual identity plays in one's life, and an end to anti-gay violence.
Campus Ministry also maintains a library with materials pertinent to gay/lesbian issues in Room 304 of the Coleman-Morse Building. For more information contact Fr. Joe Carey, C.S.C.: 574-631-7800
University Counseling Center
The University Counseling Center supports gay, lesbian and questioning students interested in individual counseling. To contact the University Counseling Center, call 574-631-7336 or contact Dr. Maureen Lafferty, Staff Psychologist.
Core Council Room "Safe Space Hours"
In addition to scheduled events, the Core Council hosts "Safe Space Hours" in the Core Council room - 220 LaFortune. This space is open every Monday, *Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. *The Core Council room is closed on select Tuesdays for Coffee at the CoMo and Gold Room; please refer to the calendar for specific dates.
Students are invited to come relax and socialize with current student Core Council members, and to learn about the Council, and to get information regarding GLBT resources and events on campus.