WHO WE ARE

Unity is Canisius College's LGBTQIA+ and Allyship club. We discuss LGBT issues and news at general body meetings, host special events, and provide a safe, and comfortable environment for students. Unity respects the privacy of its members and welcomes everyone.

Unity exists to provide an environment in which students feel safe and comfortable discussing issues concerning sexual orientation and gender identities. Unity shall strive to educate members of the community regarding “assume[ing] responsibility for the spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth of each person” and “recognize[ing] that the quest for truth in education can only result from the willingness and allowance of individuals to speak from differing points of view.” Commitment to creating an atmosphere free of homophobic and transphobic behavior, along with LGBTQ+ advocating, in any form is fully consistent with Catholic education and the teachings of the Jesuits.

CLUB RULES

1. ​No outing - we value agency over the ability to identify one’s own orientation, identity, and membership. We ask that you do not point out other students as members of unity or identify their orientation or identity unless they choose to do so themselves.

2. No assumptions - We will take people as they choose to identify themselves. We will not make assumptions about their sexual identity, gender identity, etc.

3. Be honest with yourself and others.

4. Show support, love, and respect for all others, inside and outside of this organization.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion at Canisius

Consistent with our Catholic Jesuit mission and identity, we stand in solidarity with and advocate for everyone of all abilities, identities, life experiences, and perspectives.

As a campus located in a diverse Buffalo community, we are committed to:  

• Creating a culture of acceptance, awareness, learning, respect, and understanding inside and outside of the classroom

• Pursuing academic excellence through a curriculum of diverse ideas and vibrant interpersonal classroom experiences that challenge individuals to grow

• Promoting a safe and welcoming experience that encourages questioning and discussion

• Advancing equity by removing institutional barriers to success for all members of the community

• Developing lifelong learners who contribute to an increasingly diverse and global society

Canisius College Nondiscrimination Policy

Canisius College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion or creed, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), familial status, domestic victim status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), citizen status, disability, or any other status protected by state or federal law in administration of its educational policies, employment practices, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.