Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council (GLBTAC)

Save the Date- Homecoming 2009

Save the weekend of October 24, 2009 for Homecoming activities on the University of Wisconsin Campus.

The GLBT Alumni Council will be hosting several events just for GLBT Alums and our allies! Details will be posted and announced via email as they become available. Make sure you are on the GLBT Alumni Council email list to ensure you receive notification.

To join, e-mail us contact information, including name, mailing address, e-mail, phone and graduation year to glbtac@uwalumni.com. There is no cost to join.

Homecoming Events of Interest
  • Thursday, October 23, Evening- Welcome Reception for Chancellor Biddy Martin at the Kohl Center.
  • Friday, October 24, Afternoon- LGBT Student presentation at the Memorial Union.
  • Friday, October 24, Late Afternoon/Evening- Happy Hour and gathering to watch the Homecoming Parade on State Street, location TBD.
  • Friday, October 24, 6–9 p.m.- Alumni Reception and Fireworks in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union.
  • Saturday, October 25, 8:30–10:30 a.m.- Badger HUDDLE® pre-game tailgate at the Field House, Gate B.
  • Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. kickoff- Homecoming Game at Camp Randall
  • Sunday, October 26, 11:30 a.m.- LGBT Alumni Council Brunch with presentation of scholarship and GLBT Distinguished Alumni Awards, Campus location TBD.

GLBT Alumni Council Student Scholarships

Since 1998, the GLBT Alumni Council has awarded scholarships to current UW-Madison students. Congratulations to the two students who won awards for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Scholarships are available for both Spring semester 2009 and the full 2009-2010 academic year.

Applications for Spring 2009 scholarships must be received by January 5, 2009.
Applications for 2009-10 academic year scholarships must be received by May 1, 2009.
Download the Spring 2009 application (Word).

GLBT Distinguished Alumni Award

Every year, the GLBT Alumni Council recognizes distinguished GLBT alumni and allies who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and/or professions. This year, for the first time, those accomplishments need not specifically benefit the GLBT community. We believe that distinguished alumni who are OUT, in any field, inherently benefit the GLBT community.

We will be honoring the recipient(s) of the 2008 GLBT Distinguished Alumni Award at the GLBT Alumni Brunch at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 26 at a campus location to be determined.

Please submit nominations by September 15, 2009 to ensure consideration for 2008.
Download a nomination form.

2006 GLBT Alumni Council Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Judith Devereux '86 & Emily Dickmann '97
Judi and Emily were both nominated for their work with the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network of South-Central Wisconsin (GLSEN-SCW), an organization that seeks to create a safe environment for GLBT students and staff at Wisconsin schools. The organization recently changed its name to the Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools (GSA for Safe Schools). Judi studied interior design at the UW and has worked as a freelance Web designer. She is very active with GLSEN-SCW/GSA for Safe Schools, where she is co-chair of the board. She and Emily led the planning team for organization’s 10th annual Celebration of Leadership in May 2006. Emily, who graduated from UW in 1997, is an academic adviser at the university’s Chadbourne Residential College. A close friend of Judi’s, she helped in the planning of the 2006 Celebration of Leadership, and she has served GLSEN-SCW as a grant writer, as a member of the finance committee and as chair.


Steven K. Miller '72
Steven is a professor in the University of Alabama’s School of Library and Information Studies, where he coordinates the master of fine arts program in book arts. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in sociology from UW-Madison in 1972, he founded Red Ozier Press, which specialized in publishing literary first editions and handmade limited editions. He joined Alabama’s faculty in 1988, and he teaches courses in letterpress printing and hand papermaking. He is also the proprietor of Red Hydra Press, where he designs and prints limited-edition, handmade books and ephemera. As a faculty member, he has been outspoken in promoting awareness, enlightenment and tolerance on the UA campus.
We, the members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Council, strive to:
  • cooperate with WAA in promoting the best interests of UW-Madison
  • provide a recognized forum that facilitates dialogue and relationships between the university and its gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender alumni
  • encourage and support a positive social and academic environment throughout the university community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender faculty, staff, and students.

Origin of the GLBTAC

Established in the spring of 1992 as the GLBAC, the group hosted its first reunion brunch that summer. In early 1994, the council formally affiliated with WAA. Although many gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered alumni groups exist, this council was the first in the Big Ten - and one of only a handful in the nation - to receive the official sanction of its university and its alumni organization. This group added the 'T' to its name in 1999.

Joining the GLBTAC

Anyone who is a student, member of the faculty or staff, or has an interest in UW-Madison may become a member of the GLBTAC. You do not need to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender to join; we welcome anyone who wishes to further the council's purposes. Becoming an active GLBTAC member will provide you with a connection to the university and information about its programs. It will also give you opportunities to communicate and socialize with fellow GLBT alumni. To join, e-mail us your contact information, including name, mailing address, e-mail, phone and graduation year. There is no cost to join.

Governance

While the GLBTAC is supported by and closely affiliated with WAA, it is an independent organization which is governed by its own board of directors. Elected members serve for three-year terms, which are set up so that vacancies will occur each year.

Committees

The real work of the GLBTAC is carried out by committees, which are made up of enthusiastic council board members and volunteers. Currently, the committees include membership/leadership, communications, programming, and new initiatives. WAA provides assistance through the efforts of WAA staff members and financial resources.

Finances

We currently do not require the payment of membership dues, although this may change as we expand our activities and services. Many of our activities are self-supporting, and we receive financial assistance from WAA.

WAA Membership

WAA membership, while also not required, is strongly encouraged. Your membership in WAA allows the council to participate in the decisions and activities of WAA and the university, and thus helps to advance the purposes of the GLBTAC. In addition, membership in WAA brings with it many benefits, such as a subscription to both On Wisconsin Magazine, and the Insider, travel programs, credit card and life insurance programs, career resources, and many more.
WAA Credit Card

Scholarship Fund

You can help make a difference in the lives of students through the GLBT Alumni scholarship. Donate today through the UW Foundation and designate your gift for the GLBT Alumni Council Scholarship Fund.

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Each year, the GBLTAC recognizes leaders in the GLBT community through the GLBT Distinguished Alumni Awards. Nominations are always accepted, so send in your nomination form today!

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