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Oct 20, 2010
A group of LGBT alumni have formed an official chapter of the UWM Alumni Association to provide professional and business opportunities to LGBT grads, bring the resources of the university to the community and serve as an LGBT voice to the campus. Membership is free and open to all LGBT graduates.
The group holds its first official event – a reception – on Sat., Oct. 23, following the 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival screenings. The event features food, entertainment and drink specials at Art Bar, 811 W. Burleigh.
“In addition to being a good time, the reception offers a great opportunity for LGBT alum to network with each other,” said Warren Scherer, spokesperson for the group. “There will also be an opportunity to sign up for membership in the chapter.”
Dozens of UWM LGBT grads have indicated an interest in the new group. Nearly 50 have joined its Facebook page at UW-Milwaukee LGBT Alumni.
For more information call the Alumni Association at 906-4665 or go to http://www4.uwm.edu/alumni/chapters/lgbt_alumni.cfm.
From WiG and wire reports.
