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The QRC is in the Smith Memorial Student Union, located at SW Broadway and Montgomery. Our offices are located on the forth floor of SMSU in room 401, which is accessible through the north stairwell. PSU students, staff, faculty, and community members of all genders and sexual orientations are welcome. At the Queer Resource Center or at Queer Resource Center sponsored events, we ask that participants be respectful of the full diversity of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender peoples, including differences in gender, race, religion, ethnicity, class, age, and abilities; and religious, spiritual, and political beliefs and affiliations. Throughout the year, we work together with students and community agencies to do education and outreach to celebrate events such as National Coming Out Day, Trans Remembrance Day, World AIDS Day, Day of Silence, and Queer Awareness Week. We also hold several social/educational events throughout the term, including movie showings, art exhibits, discussion groups, and more. How can I get involved? There are many ways to get involved at the QRC. We are always looking for office volunteers to keep regular office hours at the QRC at to help with administrative tasks and ensuring visitors are greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our events also rely heavily on volunteer planning committees and volunteers to help out the day of the event. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Lupita Mendez for more information. Where can I find single-stall bathrooms on campus? The following bathrooms are single-stall:
A printable version of the map can be downloaded from here. If you know of any corrections or additions to the map, please email them to the webmaster. How can I make a complaint about gender identity/sexual orientation based harassment? Portland State University supports equal opportunity in admissions, education, employment, and use of facilities by prohibiting discrimination in those areas based on age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other applicable basis in rule or law. This policy implements local, state and federal laws (including Title IX and Administrative Rules pertaining to prohibited discrimination); inquiries about it should be directed to the Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Office, located in Cramer Hall 122, by phone at 503-725-4417, on the web at http://www.afm.pdx.edu, and through email at afm@pdx.edu. Does PSU have a Queer Studies program? Courses for a Queer-Studies minor have no yet been approved, although all courses are currently being taught at Portland State University. Additional information regarding approval should be made available throughout 2008. For more information, as well as helping to establish a Queer-Studies minor at PSU, please contact the Women's Studies Department. For a list of course work outlined for the proposed minor, please refer to the following: http://www.ws.pdx.edu/undergrad/gender.php Can I get an HIV test on campus? The Center for Student Health and Counseling offers HIV testing, however the test is confidential, not anonymous. The test will become part of your confidential medical record; if your medical records were to be transferred you would need to sign specifically to allow any information regarding HIV testing to be sent with your records. For more information about PSU’s policies concerning HIV/AIDS, visit http://www.shac.pdx.edu/faq/hiv-aids.php. Does the QRC offer any scholarships? The QRC does not administer any scholarships. We suggest that people look through the scholarships on the financial aid website. We post any scholarship information that we get on our listserv. To sign up for the listserv, contact the webmaster. My friend just came out to me. How can I be supportive? Suggestions paraphrased from the PFLAG website
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