Community

The LGBT Community at MIT Sloan “The students in my program are a tight-knit group, and I met some of my closest friends here during an LGBT trip to Provincetown. The “You Are Welcome Here” postcards that you see everywhere on campus really sum up the supportive culture. I think it differentiates MIT Sloan from other schools.” – Timothy Winters, MSMS ’13

Respecting and supporting all of our students

The unique beliefs and life experiences you bring to MIT Sloan help us build a more vibrant, diverse campus community. Fresh perspectives and varied backgrounds create a rich educational experience and fuel the experimentation and transformation that develop principled, innovative leaders who improve the world. We believe it is through our differences that we find common purpose. We look forward to knowing and celebrating the person you are. And we are excited to see what you will bring to the MIT Sloan community.

Learn more and apply online at mitsloan.mit.edu

You are welcome here. MIT Sloan is committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for every member of our community, and we provide many resources, activities, and events that facilitate personal growth, social connection, and professional networking at MIT and MIT Sloan. MIT Sloan Student Life Office offers events, programs, and services that foster collaboration, contribution, and caring across all MIT Sloan programs. Staff and faculty have an open door policy and strive to provide a supportive space for all students. MIT Sloan LGBT Club is a student organization that fosters an open, honest environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered students, partners, faculty, and staff. It promotes positive visibility and creates community among MIT Sloan’s LGBT students.

LBGT@MITand G@MIT are student groups that ensure a safe and supportive campus community where lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and questioning individuals and their allies are all welcomed as equals. Both groups provide resources and host activities throughout the year—everything from World AIDS Day awareness to an annual Cape Cod retreat. The Rainbow Lounge is a meeting space and support network for all LGBT-related activities, programs, and services at MIT. It includes a library and is home to MIT and MIT Sloan’s different LGBT student groups. Rainbow Lounge staff are available to direct students to other services and resources. There are many other on-campus clubs and area resources for LGBT students and allies. Check out Living Pink, a guide to living LGBT at MIT—livingpink.mit.edu.

out without compromise Tiana Veldwisch, MBA ’14, Co-President, MIT Sloan LGBT Club

“After several years working in technology for the healthcare industry, I realized that business school was my next step. MIT Sloan seemed like a perfect fit. I’m passionate about entrepreneurship and knew that I would thrive here.

to-earth place. There are so many great students and faculty here—I never think twice about being open and honest about who I am. And being in Cambridge and Boston means I’m part of one of the most progressive places in the country.

I also realized early on that I could be myself here. MIT Sloan LGBT reached out to me during the admissions process, and when I attended AdMIT weekend I could feel that this is a welcoming, down-

Community is very important to me, and I want to be in a place where I am able to be out without compromise. I definitely found that place at MIT Sloan.”

There’s always something happening Looking for alumni networking and career resources? Mentorship programs? A night out with friends? The MIT Sloan calendar is packed with activities for the LGBT community. Reaching Out MBA Conference: an

annual gathering of LGBT graduate business school students from around the world.

Networking events with LGBT clubs

from other area colleges and universities.

Annual C-Function: Each week, a different MIT Sloan club or group sponsors a fun and informal gathering that is open to the entire campus. This year, the MIT Sloan LGBT Club hosted an event for the community where students came dressed as their favorite superhero for a night of socializing and fun. Boston Pride parade and celebration.

Did you know?

In 2003, Massachusetts became the first state in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage. In 2011, Newsweek named MIT the most gay-friendly school in the country. The Boston LGBT Pride parade and festival attracts approximately 400,000 participants each June. MIT Sloan LGBT Club leaders played critical roles in organizing and managing the Reaching Out Conference in Boston in the fall of 2012.

“One of the things I love most about the MIT Sloan experience is that it is truly diverse. We each come here with a unique story, but one thing we have in common is an absolute love for the school and enthusiasm to make a difference.” – Allie Owens, MBA ’14, Co-President of the MIT Sloan Student Senate

Connect MIT Sloan LGBT Club web.mit.edu/sloan-lgbt facebook.com/mitsloanlgbt LBGT@MIT lbgt.mit.edu G@MIT gamit.mit.edu

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