Purpose
The mission of the Out After Carleton (OAC) Board is to forge a lifelong connection between and among Carleton and its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual+ (LGBTQIA+) and Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous People of Color+ (QTBIPOC+) alumni and to serve as an agent of positive transformation and change in the lives of current students, former students, the College, and our communities.
The members of the Board believe that ongoing alumni engagement, mutual support, and plain old fun build deeper social connections, help enhance careers, and produce stronger communities. Committed to advocating for LGBTQIA+ students through the active promotion of social justice, OAC is a vital partner in Carleton’s ongoing role as a truly exceptional academic institution and will always strive to help make Carleton the best version of itself for all students and alumni. Join Out After Carleton now!
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Links
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- Past news and announcements
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- Gender and Sexuality Center Facebook Page
OAC Events
Even though ‘diversity’ at Carleton in 1959 was a far cry from what it is today, those four years grounded me well in accepting and celebrating every person’s individuality and heritage, a value which I no longer take for granted.
Lee Mauk ’63
Affirming the humanity and recognizing the fundamental rights of queer people is relatively fresh history, but it is also something extremely fragile. We must never stop advancing and challenging complacency, even at Carleton.
Matt Fikse ’87
We’ve built a group that is hopeful, healing, and actively looking for intergenerational bridges across eras.
Lisa Nordeen ’90
The queer and trans students of color that I’ve mentored at Carleton have taught me about everything from music to new language around these issues. They’ve helped me better understand my own gender identity and sexual orientation and my place in today’s world.
Elliott James ’04
Read about the history of Out After Carleton in the Fall 2019 issue of the Voice
