Mary Gates Endowment for Students

Ruby Lunde

Project

Q-munity at University of Washington

I co-founded Q-munity in the winter of 2020 and it has since fostered a close community of queer individuals. Our club has engaged students to become regular members with social, educational, recruitment, and philanthropic events. The future goal of the club is to become a central pillar of queer identity at UW and continue to make the campus feel more accessible in order to connect LGBTQ+ individuals. The club co-hosted the UW Spring Virtual Drag Show in 2021 and has also initiated the Queer Round Table, which has organized all queer-focused RSOs and organizations into one entity. Much of our work has expanded to collaborate with other organizations such as Greek Pride, QSC, and the Q-Center to create a more connected community.

What I learned

Q-munity has helped me develop project management skills. I have also learned the importance of succession of leadership and documentation for long term sustainability. Being a leader of a queer RSO has instilled more pride in my identity, thanks to my partners and my entire Q-munity.

Advice for future applicants

To emphasize what your future goals are and how this will impact the campus or people on campus after you have graduated.

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