One organization that I am involved in on campus is the GLBTF (Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgendered, and Friends). Mostly this is because I have quite a few friends in the group, but I support all the work they're trying to do on campus for people of alternate sexualities.
On their website, ou.edu/glbtf, they give the following description:
"GLBTF is a student organization at the University of Oklahoma that caters to the GLBT students on campus and in the community. We are a social organization that strives to meet the needs of our students in various ways, including educational speakers, entertainment, social outings, and support."
One of the current objectives of the GLBTF is a petition to get more co-ed housing on campus. The reason for this is that people who may identify with a gender other than their birth gender are being forced to live according to their sex. Or a person who may just be uncomfortable living with their same gender has to do so unless they can somehow get housing off campus. This isn't an option for freshmen and so the GLBTF is writing Daily articles and getting signatures for a Housing bill.
They also do a lot of activities to educate people on campus and in the Norman community about gay people and gay rights. Just before Thanksgiving, for example, they (along with the student film organization) hosted a showing of "The Bubble," a movie about two gay men living in Israel. The GLBTF goes beyond gender on campus and works to educate everyone about human rights all over the world. It's wonderful.
One of the things I like most about this group is they aren't at all bitter or aggressive. They get things done by being persistent, patient, and friendly. Next semester I plan to go to as many meetings/events with them as possible to help them further their causes. I'm heterosexual, but they're working every day to get equal rights for all students on campus and I fully support that.
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