Triangle House

Of the many symbols that resonate in LGBTQIA+ communities, the triangle holds a special significance. In the mathematical form of the Delta, the triangle represents change, a characteristic that defines the LGBTQIA+ fight for social equality and social justice. A profound metaphor for the resiliency of LGBTQIA+ communities, the triangle is the only geometric shape impervious to distortion and deformation.

The upside-down version of the triangle is a reminder of the LGBTQIA+ community's painful history during the holocaust. Originally intended as a badge of shame, the pink triangle and black triangle have been reclaimed as international symbols of gay pride and lesbian pride.

You do not have to identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer to live in Triangle House. It is open to any student, whether LGBTQIA+ or Ally identified, who wants to deepen their understanding of these topics.

The Triangle House enhances the intellectual and cultural environment of campus by exploring historical and contemporary experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and creating community for people with marginalized gender identities and sexual orientations. We hold the following learning objectives:

1. Community – Foster a strong sense of community and well-being among LGBTQIA+ students, based on mutual accountability and respect.
2. Knowledge – Develop knowledge of LGBTQIA+ histories, identities, culture, and politics.
3. Action – Increase exposure to and experiential practice of contemporary models of social justice organizing, service, and action.

Residents living in Triangle House are expected to make a commitment to building an accountable and action-oriented community as well as engaging in the scholarly pursuit of LGBTQIA+ topics.

To ensure your success in meeting these objectives, you are expected to:

1. Attend the house orientation meeting during the first week of the term.
2. Agree to the termly house agreements that are reviewed at the house orientation meeting, including quiet hours, how shared spaces are used, and house participation expectations.
3. Uphold the termly house agreements by participating in house events and cultivating care and accountability for the space.
4. Participate in a termly House Day.

Additional ideas for engagement:

1. Complete one or many courses that:
   • Focus(es) primarily on LGBTQIA+ topics.
   • Cover(s) some LGBTQIA+ scholarship and content.
   • Allow(s) for independent research or coursework on LGBTQIA+ topics.
2. Conduct a term- or year-long independent project under the advisement of the Triangle House Live-in Advisor, a faculty member, or a staff member.
3. Work with other residents to organize a program focused on social justice organizing, service, activism, or social change. There are additional resources for student-led programs hosted in the house.

The Triangle House UGA and Triangle House Live-in Advisor are a few of the many people available to help you achieve your goals. They can schedule meetings with you throughout the term to offer support and guidance.

Triangle House is a substance-free community.

• Angelique P. Bouthot

• Gary Xia

1. Why are you interested in living in Triangle House, a space that centers LGBTQIA+ experiences? What would you bring to the community?
2. A. What coursework, projects, classes, creative works, or research on LGBTQIA+ topics have you worked on? B.Please describe any dialogue, facilitation, community building, empowerment, service, activism, or leadership training or experience that you will have completed either on campus or off campus prior to residency.
3. Living in the Triangle House also means committing to participating in house programming and events, which is a requirement of living in the house. These range from socials, meals, and movie nights to workshops and discussions. What type of events do you want to participate in or learn from? Are there events  you want to host or support?

Triangle House is located at 4 North Park Street, just north of East Wheelock Street. View floor plans on the website of the Office of Residential Life.