LGBTQ+

Welcome to the LGBTQ+ Affinity Community Page!

This web page is meant to provide information and resources to help you navigate your career development as a student identifying as LGBTQ+. We are here to support you throughout the process and to answer your questions about how to address topics like identity disclosure and finding LGBTQ friendly employers throughout your job search and in the workplace. Feel free to browse the Fleishman Center resources to educate yourself about your rights and policies.

This web page is designed to be open to all Binghamton University students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

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Workplace Affinity Groups vs ERG’s: What’s the Difference, Their Impact, and Why They Matter

If you have yet to hold your first full-time job, it’s possible that you have never been exposed to the concepts of affinity groups or employee resource groups (ERGs) at the workplace. If you are unsure of what exactly these …

By Erin Hansen

B-Real Talks: Balancing LGBTQ+ Advocacy as a Graduate Student and Leader

Eddie Stakelum (he/him), Graduate Assistant of the LGBTQ+ Living Community in Delaware Hall, shares his experience and the importance of LGBTQ+ advocacy and balancing life as a Graduate student and leader. Watch the B-REAL Talk video here B Real Talks …

By Nicole Stephanie Pentecostes

Student Spotlight: David’s Tips on Community Support and Showing Up As Your Authentic Self

This month, we would like to spotlight David Terwilliger (he/him), a current Master of Social Work student at Binghamton University. David has shared how his deep-rooted passion for supporting others has influenced his career path, workplace values, and approach to …

By David Terwilliger

Best Practices for Professional Development Over Winter Break with Inclusive and Accessibility-Focused Resources

Winter break is here—a time to relax, unwind, and enjoy some well-deserved rest after finals. But while you’re binging your favorite shows or catching up on sleep, why not use part of your break to get ahead on your professional …

By Stacy Ramirez