Haverford friendly for gay students

alanhf
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:32:02 +0000

This may interest the OP and members of the Haverford community.

As a forward, it needs to be stated that SAGA is not just for members of the LGBT community, but also straight students to show their support (or lack of hatred towards the LGBT community).

I visited Haverford this weekend and met with a rising-senior who is working with the administration (specifically in regards to affinity groups–ALAS, ASA, SAGA, etc.). He expressed that the administration feels other groups are very well represented on campus, but that SAGA’s presence is not as solid. He says that the administration intends on working with SAGA more closely to help it have a stronger presence on campus.

One of the reasons SAGA is not perceived as active as the other groups is because it is mainly a discussion based group, whereas ALAS and ASA also have other cultural aspects (foods, dance, etc.). I have a few straight-friendly ideas for activities that could help it have a stronger presence, but I definitely suggest that you join and bring in your own input.

Btw, I am also an incoming freshman this fall so I’m really glad to see all of these positive responses from those of you who posted above.

I’m looking forward to attending Haverford even more now!