Queer Resource Center Mission 

The Queer Resource Center (QRC) furthers conversations around gender and sexuality across campus by providing opportunities for leadership development, intentional programming, and space for community building that centers the support and empowerment of Amherst’s LGBTQ+ community. The QRC celebrates the beauty of gender and sexuality diversity through utilizing an intersectional approach to all our work, uplifting the experiences of queer and trans people of color (QTPOC) communities, while countering systems of racism, heterosexism and cissexism.

*Queer* Queer is an umbrella term used to be inclusive of all sexual and gender identities that challenge the norm.

Vision  

An Amherst Community where people of diverse marginalized experiences of sexuality and gender identities, behaviors, and expressions are celebrated, affirmed, valued, and respected.

Core Values 

Intersectionality | Healing | Empowerment | Celebration | Authenticity  

 What we do

Through dynamic programming and educational outreach, the QRC seeks to improve the campus climate for queer students and advocate for the respect and safety of all members of the campus community. In collaboration with other campus organizations and departments, the QRC works to meet the needs of students to promote personal and leadership development.

We sponsor educational, social and campus community-building programs. Our library has an extensive collection of books and DVDs concerning queer issues/topics. Space can be used for club meetings, studying, and hanging out. The QRC networks with campus, Five College and Amherst area organizations in order to build a stronger community and support system for the queer students of Amherst College.