The Boston College LGBTQ+ Alumni Council strives to provide programs and events that foster a vibrant and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ alumni and allies, engage with and be a resource for the student body and serve our communities in keeping with the values of our Jesuit education.
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Upcoming Events
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Queer Flourishing in America Today?
When:听June 24
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Online
In 2025, the notion of 鈥渜ueer flourishing鈥� might seem off-topic, or even impossible for many LGBTQ+ alumni of Boston College. Yet in honor of Pride Month, we commemorate and join the struggle for queer flourishing that in June of 1969 erupted at the Stonewall Inn.
The Boston College LGBTQ+ Alumni Council invites you to take part in a special Pride event, taking place on Tuesday, June 24, at 7 p.m. (ET), over Zoom. The event aims to:
- foster community and mutual support among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer alumni of Boston College听
- evoke reflection on your flourishing today
- provide new perspectives for how you might take concrete steps toward greater flourishing in all aspects of your life鈥攑ersonal, professional, social, spiritual, and more
Our facilitator, F. Dominic Longo 鈥�97, MA鈥�00, cofounder of the Boston College LGBTQ+ Alumni Council, will draw on his new book, Queer Flourishing: A Guide to Personal Growth and Greater Aliveness for LGBTQ+ Adults, to nourish and challenge all of us to find our flourishing this Pride.听
Northern California Boston College Alumni Pride Celebration
When:听June 26
6:00 pm
Where: The Detour
2200 Market Street
San Francisco, California
Join the Boston College LGBTQ+ Alumni Council and the Northern California Chapter of the Boston College Alumni Association for their second annual Pride Month celebration in San Francisco! Meet fellow LGBTQ+ and ally alumni in Northern California during Pride weekend in The Castro over cocktails and light fare. This event is for 21+ only.
Past Events
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LGBTQ+ Council Service Project at SAGE Center
When:听April 17, 4:30 pm
Where:听SAGE Center- Chelsea
305 7th Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, New York
The LGBTQ+ Council and the NYC Chapter participated in a day of service. Attendees participated in the dinner service for clients of SAGE 鈥� an organization that provides advocacy and services for LGBTQ + Elders. Volunteers helped with food preparation, serving the meal, and clean up.
Boston Alumni Pride Month Picnic
When:听June 17
Where: India Street and Atlantic Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts
The LGBTQ+ Alumni Council had an outdoor picnic downtown to celebrate Pride Month! Casual lunch was included with event registration.
Pre Tony Awards Celebration
When: Tuesday, June 6
Where: The Players
16 Gramercy Park South
New York, New York
The LGBTQ+ Alumni Council, NY Chapter, and Alumni Arts Circle held a special Pre-Tony鈥檚 party at The Players in New York City on Tuesday, June 6, at 6 p.m. Participants gained exclusive access to this historic and legendary New York City property, and mingled with other alumni who have similar passions for the 鈥淕reat White Way.鈥� There was a special appearance and performance by 91福利导航 alum Anthony Nunziata 鈥�06.听
LGBTQ+ Alumni Webinar Building Bridges featuring James Martin, S.J.
The 91福利导航 LGBTQ+ Alumni Council invites you to join us for a webinar, "Building Bridges: How the Church Can More Effectively Reach Out to LGBTQ+ People."
The webinar was led by James Martin, S.J., a Jesuit priest, editor at large of America Media, consultor to the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, and author of the New York Times bestsellers听Jesus: A Pilgrimage, The Jesuit Guide, and Learning to Pray. He recently founded the website听听for LGBTQ+ Catholics and those who minister to them.
LGBTQ+ Alumni Council Spring Social
Wednesday, April 28
The LGBTQ+ Alumni Council had an evening of conversation and camaraderie!
听Attendees joined small breakout rooms to meet and get to know fellow alumni.听
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LGBTQ+ Eagles for Others
Tuesday, December 1
The LGBTQ+ Alumni Council held a night of conversation and virtual socializing in November of 2020. The night began with a panel featuring 91福利导航 alumni whose work supports the LGBTQ community, and concluded with breakout rooms so that alumni can meet each other and socialize. Panelists included: Kristen Campbell '07, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, New York Methodist Hospital, Gregg Cassin '80, HIV Peer Health Counselor, Shanti Project, and motivational speaker, and Jane Barry-Moran '14, MA'16, Manager, Programs and Partnerships, Out Leadership. The discussion was moderated by LGBTQ+ Executive Committee member Paul Wendel 鈥�08, Executive Communications at Cisco.
Jane Barry-Moran '14, MA'16
Manager, Programs and Partnerships, Out Leadership
Gregg Cassin '80
HIV Peer Health Counselor, Shanti Project
Paul Wendel 鈥�08
LGBTQ+ Executive Committee member
Kristen Campbell '07
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, New York Methodist Hospital
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LGBTQ+ Alumni Council Discussion with Joy Moore and Caroline Davis
Thursday, August 13
Participants joined the LGBTQ+ Alumni Council for a conversation with听听Vice President of Student Affairs and听, Director of Outreach and Student Support. The event was moderated by LGBTQ+ Executive Committee members Larry Holodak '84 and Martin Casiano '15, and also featured remarks from Co-Chairs Matt Putorti '06 and Laura Dello Stritto '13. Participants learned about how Boston College is providing support and programming for LGBTQ+ students, as well as how these programs have adapted in the wake of the pandemic.