Alumni Qmmunity Network
The University of St. Thomas celebrates and embraces the rich diversity of our community, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allies. The Alumni Qmmunity Network brings together St. Thomas alumni around these shared identities and lived experiences, provides a space for self-expression and builds meaningful connections with fellow Tommie alumni.
All are welcome. Joining the group is free and is open to all St. Thomas alumni.
Questions?
Willie Brakke
Coordinator
Alumni, Career and Corporate Engagement (ACC)
wbrakke@stthomas.edu
Our Vision and Plan
Our vision is to foster a community where all sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender identities are respected and celebrated.
- Create a welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ alumni and students
- Advocate for issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community
- Increase the visibility and amplify voices of LGBTQIA+ alumni
- Facilitate connections and networking opportunities between LGBTQIA+ alumni and current students for mentoring and advocacy
- Build and maintain community among the university, faculty, staff, students and fellow LGBTQIA+ alumni and their families
- Promote the professional development of LGBTQIA+ alumni
- Foster relationships with communities of diverse identities, cultures and affinities within and outside of St. Thomas
- Identify volunteers with whom to work – people who have a passion for this programming
- Create partnerships within and outside of campus to develop a system of information sharing relevant to the LGBTQIA+ alumni affinity group
- Build inclusive focus groups to brainstorm how to move forward and amplify affinity group voices
- Launch a mentorship program that connects LGBTQIA+ alumni with LGBTQIA+ students
- Professional development and networking
- Amplify LGBTQIA+ voices
- Foster a community of support and respect
- Broaden cultural awareness
The Goals
- Create a welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ alumni and students
- Advocate for issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community
- Increase the visibility and amplify voices of LGBTQIA+ alumni
- Facilitate connections and networking opportunities between LGBTQIA+ alumni and current students for mentoring and advocacy
- Build and maintain community among the university, faculty, staff, students and fellow LGBTQIA+ alumni and their families
- Promote the professional development of LGBTQIA+ alumni
- Foster relationships with communities of diverse identities, cultures and affinities within and outside of St. Thomas
The Plan
- Identify volunteers with whom to work – people who have a passion for this programming
- Create partnerships within and outside of campus to develop a system of information sharing relevant to the LGBTQIA+ alumni affinity group
- Build inclusive focus groups to brainstorm how to move forward and amplify affinity group voices
- Launch a mentorship program that connects LGBTQIA+ alumni with LGBTQIA+ students
Why Join?
- Professional development and networking
- Amplify LGBTQIA+ voices
- Foster a community of support and respect
- Broaden cultural awareness
Humans of St. Thomas
In June 2022, photographer Liam James Doyle curated a special edition of “Humans of St. Thomas.” His photo series highlights the experiences of eight valued campus community members – a mix of students, staff and faculty. They all bring unique journeys to the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, and they all identify as being members or allies of the queer community.