GLND/SMC

Perhaps the greatest component of GALA-ND/SMC's social justice is its support of the ND/SMC student gay, lesbian, and bisexual group, GLND/SMC (Gays and Lesbians of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College). As alumni/ae of these two institutions, we are all too familiar with and mindful of the difficulties faced by homosexual and bisexual undergraduates. Accordingly, GALA-ND/SMC endeavors to give continuing financial and moral support to GLND/SMC whenever possible.

To be sure, the events of the last few semesters--during which time the ND administration decided to bar GLND/SMC from the Counseling Center--have galvanized support for GLND/SMC from varied sources around campus and around the country. Not the least of these sources of support was GALA-ND/SMC, which organized a petition opposing the administration's move--GALA THUNDER--and published the names of the 150 gay, bisexual, and straight alumni who signed the petition in a two-page ad in The Observer.

Here is some information on recent events in GLND/SMC's ongoing saga:

29 February 1996

The ad hoc committee releases its final report.

18 March 1996

GLND/SMC responds to the ad hoc committee's report in a letter to Prof. Patricia O'Hara and applies to be the official group of gay and lesbian students. This letter includes a copy of the newly-drafted GLND/SMC Constitution.

2 April 1996

Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia O'Hara responds to the Ad Hoc committee's report and rejects GLND/SMC's request for formal constitution as the official lesbian and gay student group.

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