www.GayPeoplesChronicle.com December 2, 2011

GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 3

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"People at Elmhurst are accepting and supportive, from the faculty and staff to my friends and fraternity brothers. My experience here has helped me embrace my sexuality and become the person I am today." JOEY CARRILLO

belong here

At Elmhurst, you'll find an exceptionally welcoming campus community. We embrace individual expression. We see our differences as sources of strength. And we clearly, openly, emphatically want you here.

Scholarships for LGBT

dents

Our Enrichment Scholarship specifically benefits academically qualified students from minority groups-including LGBT students. The scholarship covers one-third of tuition. More than that, it underscores our commitment to affirming the identities and advancing the dreams of each individual student.

A wealth of programs and resources

We support our LGBT students through a variety of campus organizations and events. The student group EQUAL (Elmhurst Queers and Allies) promotes awareness through events and advocacy. SAFE (Staff, Administrators and Faculty for Equality) offers a support network for the LGBT community. An annual guestship and other special events focus on issues of concern to the LGBT community. Our faculty is adding courses in LGBT studies.

Astep ahead of the rest

"In a small but meaningful step, Elmhurst College is now officially telling applicants that gay students are welcome on campus. The private liberal arts college is the first college in the U.S. to ask potential students about their sexual orientation or gender identity on its application.... The question is meant to increase diversity at the school, which is affiliated with the United Church of Christ, and to direct incoming students toward services that might ease their transition into college life. It's also a strong signal that the school will embrace LGBT students and will do its best to support them." ---Chicago Sun-Times, August 26, 2011

"Elmburst College does a great job of nurturing and supporting LGBT students. Coming out was hard for me, but I've been blessed to have an accepting commu nity to come out to."

FELICIA DIAZ

Elmhurst College

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