Welcome

The Blegen House is the Campus Life resource center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) communities and social justice education.  Blegen hosts social and cultural programs, collaborates with student organizations, and provides leadership opportunities to enhance the campus life experiences of LGBTQ students – all while addressing greater issues of social justice and creating an inclusive and educational campus environment.  As part of the Campus Life Office, the center words with all students to promote cultural pluralism and positive intergroup experiences.  Blegen also provides resources to collaborate with the broader community in which Vassar is located.  All are welcome here.

Hours

Open drop-in hours for Fall 2007
Sundays and Mondays, 6-10pm
Wednesday and Thursdays, 6-10pm
Saturday, 1-5pm
Other hours by appointment

Student advisement drop-in hours
Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-12pm
Other hours by appointment

Reoccurring Programs & Events

Coffee Hour – Every other Thursday at 8pm, stop by Blegen House for some coffee, desserts, and great company. Dates for Fall 2007 Semester: 10/25, 11/8, 11/29, 12/6

Faculty Lecture Series – Vassar faculty often lead discussions to explore various areas of LGBTQ discourse.

Movie/TV Night – Come hang out at Blegen House every Wednesday night at 8pm for the movie of the week, or t.v. shows such as “America’s Next Top Model.”

QTalk Discussion Group – A discussion group by queers for the queer and questioning about the coming out experience.  Meeting dates for Fall 2007 Semester: 10/22: 4-5pm, 11/5: 4-5pm, 11/19: 4-5p.

Wimmin’s Night – A chance to watch movies and play games while celebrating what it means to be a woman.  Open to anyone who is female-identified.  Monday, 10/29: 8-10pm.

Blegen House Facilities

Library of LGBTQ-interest books, music, and films

Subscriptions to various LGBTQ-related magazines

Full-size kitchen

Community rooms and media center with T.V., VCR/DVD player, and sound system

Computer with connection to the Vassar intranet and Internet

Backyard and picnic area

Shared office space for student organizations

Administrative office for the Assistant Director for Campus Life/LGBTQ Programs

    Campus and Community Outreach

    Blegen House offers shared office space for queer-related student organizations, as well as event space for anyone interested in hosting a program here.  Blegen also hosts allied group meetings for members of the Dutchess County community such as CIRCLES: A structured, planned-parenthood staffed program for local LGBTQ high school students.  They meet at Blegen House every Wednesday from 3:30-5:30pm. 

    Other Affiliated Organizations

    ACT OUT – Student activism group dedicated to gaining Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender rights through on-campus awareness and off-campus activism.

    CARES – Vassar’s 24-hours a day, student-run, non-judgmental, confidential listening service for anyone affected by abuse.
    Intersextions –A student organization formed to create a safe and confidential meeting space and network that promotes unity through intellectual dialogue.  It’s the coming together of different student of color communities including, but not limited to: groups of LGBTQ people, groups of racial minorities, and people who may fall into some or all of the previous.

    QCVC – Queer Coalition of Vassar College is a student organization created to help various projects by and for Vassar’s transgender, queer, lesbian, bisexual, gay, and allied students.  
    SAVP – Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention Program is committed to helping prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, relationship abuse, and stalking crimes on Vassar’s campus.  They are also here to enhance victim services that exist on campus and in the local community.

    Spectrum Leadership Council     – Consists of a representative from each of the above organizations, as well as a Campus Life/Blegen House Intern and the Assistant Director for Campus Life/LGBTQ Programs.  This group was established to improve communication and foster collaboration between the Blegen House and all queer-related student organizations.  If you would like your organization should join this council, please e-mail Julie Silverstein.