OUR STORY
— From the Past, in the Present, and into the Future —
Founded in 2013 as the Queer Student Union, the Transgender & Queer Student Union was established to advocate for the rights, health, and well-being of the Cal Poly LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe space for transgender and/or queer identified individuals.
Today, it strives to make change for the LGBTQ+ community at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and beyond, by uplifting and preserving the experiences of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff.
OUR GOALS
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To foster a more equitable, just, vibrant, and representative LGBTQ+ community at Cal Poly.
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To educate students on topics related to the LGBTQ+ community.
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To increase the retention of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff.
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To collaborate with other marginalized groups on campus to end oppression.
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To increase and amplify the voice of the LGBTQ+ community.