Pride@SBU aka as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Faculty and Staff Network at Stony Brook University, is a mixture of social events, resources, support, education and advocacy.

We are committed to creating and maintaining an open, safe and supportive environment for the LGBT faculty, staff, students, alumni and the entire campus community.

Membership is open to all SBU faculty, staff and alumni who support our mission of diversity and acceptance. To join the listserv PrideatSBU-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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In the News

PRIDE@SBU needs you! We need people to get involved and sign up to help run the group and events. It is a great way to meet others on campus while doing good for the LGBTQ community.

Safe Space Starts!

Results from the Stony Brook University 2004 Campus Climate Survey indicate:
*Over 40% of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgendered respondents report that they have observed harassment based on sexual orientation by faculty/staff over the previous two years. (2004 Campus Climate Survey)
* Nearly half (49.5%) of LGBT people are not “out” in their departments. (2004 Campus Climate Survey)

28 faculty, staff, and students were in the "Train the Trainer" class on June 26th. The day long training provided them with the ability to start the 3 hour Safe Space classes starting this Fall semester.

32 faculty, staff and students were trained on October 30th. They are all now Safe Spaces and trainers. Look for the buttons and stickers.

Contact Chris Tanaka at ctanaka@notes.cc.sunysb.edu or call 632-9666 to sign up for training and get your sticker to display.

This program is being sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action, Center for Prevention and Outreach, the Employee Assistance Program, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Physics and Astrology, and Pride@SBU.

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Film Festival Featured Two great LGBTQ films:

The Stony Brook Film Festival featured two films on July 20th.

The Secrets. Naomi, the brilliant and pious daughter of an ultra orthodox rabbi, finds herself at a crossroads when her mother dies and she is expected to immediately marry her father’s protégé. Distressed yet determined, she begs her father to allow her a year of study at a woman’s religious seminary in Safed, the birthplace of the Kabala. The Secrets presents the complexities of friendship between two young women and their involvement with a mysterious older woman who lives nearby. An adult story of youth, rebellion and desire. Produced by Avi Nesher, David Silber, Edgard Tenenbaum, André Malignac, Sharon Harel, Moshe Edery, Leon Edery and Liat Benasuly. Director of Photography: Michel Abramowicz, A.F.C. From Monterey Media, Inc.

Tru Loved. Tru, a 16-year-old high school student from San Francisco, is uprooted from her gay-friendly home by her lesbian moms and moved away—not only from San Fran but from her gay dads—to a new, decidedly more conservative neighborhood in suburban Southern California. Her non-traditional family makes her a bit of an outsider—until the high school football hero and big man on campus takes a liking to her. A traditional boy meets girl love story…or is it? Produced by Antonio Brown and Stewart Wade. Director of Photography: Howard Wexler.

Both films were excellent!

VIP green room with Stewart Wade (Middle in tan)

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Congratulations to Athena Yoneda our 2008 Pride Scholarship winner!