The name and subtle mission directions of our organization have changed over time, but since 1973 here at IUP a visible and active student presence has advocated on behalf of the GLBT community.
Pride Alliance - October 7, 1999 to Current .
Renamed to include transgender issues
BiGALA – May 12, 1994 to October 6, 1999 .
Renamed to include bisexual individuals
GALA – September 1992 to May 12, 1994 .
New gay and lesbian student group
Students for Lesbian and Gay Rights -1986ish to ?
Students for Gay Rights (SGR) -1984-1986ish
IUP Students for Gay Rights – Fall 1977 to possibly Spring 1984?
Homophiles of IUP – 1973 to 1977
More to come…
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SGR (Students for Gay Rights) was around through 1984 or early 1985. Soon after it disbanded and for a brief time in 1986 or 1987 a new organization called SLGR (Students for Lesbian and Gay Rights) was formed and held court. I along with another student, Keith Chiodo founded it.