About BiGLATA

Mission

The Williams College Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Alumni (BiGLATA) organization acts as a vital force within the Society of Alumni and the Williams College communities on behalf of the College's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) graduates. We provide opportunities for LGBT alumnae/i to network professionally and socially. We support LGBT students and organizations on campus. We strive to increase awareness of current issues affecting LGBT alumni and students and encourage informal coordination among Williams College administration, students, and alumni regarding these issues.

As a member, you have the opportunity to make new friends and keep in contact with old ones, stay informed about LGBT life at Williams, support LGBT experience on campus, and participate in social change at Williams and other educational institutions.

Membership is open and free of charge to all Williams College alumni who are supportive of LGBT minorities and our mission — regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Values

We appreciate the importance of our education and development at Williams. We are united in our efforts to support the educational mission of Williams College and its work in bringing forward new generations. We value freedom from discrimination, safety, and social equality. We value efforts to protect individuality, diversity, and community.

Vision

We pursue community in the service of freedom from discrimination and prejudice on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our vision is one of equality and visibility without fear, intimidation, or prejudice.