History

1988: Gay and lesbian students and community groups were responding to incidents of homophobic violence and other anti-gay and anti-lesbian acts on the MSU campus, and at the same time a group of faculty were starting to form into an interest group. Following the expression of interest by a number of faculty members, the first meeting of a Gay and Lesbian Discussion Group took place during the 1988-1989 academic year.

Fall of 1989: A subgroup of faculty members at Michigan State undertook a review of the university document on diversity, the MSU IDEA (Institutional Diversity: Excellence in Action) for its inclusion of issues related to sexual orientation and its reference to the needs of lesbians and gay men. This led to the creation of a task force on gay and lesbian communities.

1992: The results of a campus wide climate survey conducted by the task force suggested need for an additional special office for ‘lesbian, gay, and bisexual concerns’.

1993: First ever reception and resource fair for lesbian-bi-gay students and allies will allow them to establish contacts, find supportive organizations and businesses and listen to speakers addressing their concerns

Sept 9, 1993: First ever reception and resource fair for lesbian-bi-gay students and allies will allow them to establish contacts, find supportive organizations and businesses and listen to speakers addressing their concerns. Directed by Deanna Hulbert (Family and Community service senior), sponsored by Department of Student Life, co-coordinated with Alliance.

1994: Assistant for LBGT Concerns was created in student affairs (originally just LGB was used).

2005: Office of LBGT Concerns was officially started, with Brent Bilodeau as the founding Director.

2006: Name was changed to LBGT Resource Center.