Active for 2018-2019
Type of Organization: Cultural
Organization Email: global@winthrop.edu
Purpose of Organization: We, the members of GLoBAL, associate ourselves to create a safe, supportive environment
at Winthrop University for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community
and its allies, and do this by using education and awareness as integral components.
Description of Organization: GLoBAL is a progressive group on Winthrop's campus that works to break barriers
and fight for equality. GLoBAL educates faculty, staff, and students on Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) issues through our Safe Zones program in order to
create an environment that is accepting and understanding. The student group holds
social events, is politically active, and works to collaborate its efforts with other
organizations on campus. GLoBAL is open to Winthrop University students, faculty,
staff, administrators and guests who support and promote our purpose.
Planned Projects/Events: Upstate Pride, National Coming Out Day, Halloween Party, World AIDS Day, DRAG WU,
Second Chance Prom, as well as various fundraisers and events that we cosponsor.