Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Straight Alliance

The GSA is the Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, and Transgender Alliance at WPI. We are a social and support group for GLBT and straight friends in the WPI community. We hold meetings semiweekly and sponsor events such as films, shows and dances throughout the year.

Upcoming Events

Pride Dinner - 5:30pm, April 3rd
Semi-formal dinner and dance in the Odeum. A donation of $2 is requested .

Day of Silence - April 17th

Officers - We also need new officers for next year! Elections will be held sometime in D-term most likely. Show up and let us know you're interested.
We will have open nominiations starting this week. If you can't make the meeting, send us an email with your nomination.

Past Events

Apple picking - Friday, October 17, 2008 - Charlton Orchards. If you want to go or can drive, let us know.

Coming Out Day - October 11, 2008

Come out and play games.

LGBT Coming Out Day Breakfast - Friday, October 10, 2008 from 8:30am - 10am - Presented by the Office of Women's Programs (but you don't have to be female to attend).
The breakfast is free, but please RSVP with womens-programs @wpi.edu. There will also be a speaker from NYU, addressing the challenges of coming out on a college campus.

Activities Fair - Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 from 3:15 until 5:15pm. Come say hi!

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Alliance Reception - Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Located in the Mid-Century Room. Go upstairs after you enter the Campus Center, and you should be able to find it.


Gender Bender Ball - Saturday, April 5th, 2008 - Presented by BiLaGa and the SDC
Cost: $2 for non-undergraduates, and a suggested donation of $2 for undergraduates



Want to Help Plan BiLaGA Events?

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the steering committee meetings. If you have ideas or just want to get more involoved show up!
If you can't make it but still want to help email bilagasc@wpi.edu

Our Mission
BiLaGA is here to provide social support and a voice for WPI students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning or straight allies. BiLaGA shall provide a community for its members and offer social activities, educational programming and a network of support. These include, but are not limited to:


SafeZone
SafeZone is BiLaGA's Ally Education Program. Since it's start in early 2002, SafeZone trainings have been given to RAs, OLs, students, staff and faculty, and it has been a huge success. The program aims to educate straight allies on issues of being a GLBT student at WPI.

Look for SafeZone stickers around campus (like the sticker on the right). These stickers designate people who have gone through the SafeZone training and are comfortable enough to talk with students about being GLBT.


Mailing List

Want to be on our mailing list? We keep it confidential, even when we send out emails. It couldn't hurt! Just contact one of the officers!